In years past, I have offered my prediction for the winner of the Masters. Starting tomorrow, the field of 95 players, including the 12 LIV Golf players, will tee it up to try and claim the green jacket. This is my favourite Major in professional because the whole mystic of Augusta captivates my attention. This year I am not 100% that the scores will follow the traditional unfolding of the leaderboard. I have a few thoughts, but I would not bet the bank of my predictions.
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Olympic Golf 2024
Golf was an Olympic sport again this year. Unfortunately, I was unable to see any of the rounds and had to rely on updates through the event. I was not surprised to see that Scottie Scheffler toke home the gold for the USA or to see Tommy Fleetwood or Hideki Matsuyama standing next to him on the podium. Congrats to all the players on their Olympic participation.
As a Canadian, I had to show an almost ace by Corey Connors. So close!
Olympic golf is over for another 4 years. Now it is time to get back to grind for most professionals.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
Sand Talk With Tiger and Scottie
Amazingly, the simple solutions of sand play can be found in the coolest of places. Imagine Masters Champions Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler offering a clinic on how to hit out of a sand trap. This information they provide would be invaluable to any golfer. Each has a different technique and use different clubs (routinely) to splash out of the sand, but both have some fundamental or core actions that lead to their success. Listening to them chat about sand play greatly enhanced my knowledge; talk about being lucky or what!
Continue readingThe 2024 Masters – Congratulations Scottie Scheffler
In commanding fashion, Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters. This was his second win in three years and the fifth youngest player to win the Masters twice. There was no surprise as Scheffler lived up to his world number one ranking with long straight drives, precision irons and strong putting. Scheffler took a strong lead after Amen Corner and never looking back as he recorded a smooth 68. He earned his second green jacket!
Continue readingThe 2024 Masters – Hold On For Dear Life Day
Traditionally, Saturday at any golf tournament is considered moving day. This year, I would call it ‘hold on for dear life day’! With two 68s making the lowest scores of the day, the lone 69 by Colin Morikawa had the greatest impact on the leaderboard. The leaders prior to the start of round three hoped to put some distance between them and the field, but alas, they were holding on for dear life for most of the round. It was a typical day at the Masters where Augusta National was the deciding factor on how well the field played.
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The Grateful Golfer 