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April 09, 2017, 01:37 PM
Gustofer
The Masters
Who ya rootin' for?

Me? I'll always cheer and root for Fred. He's one of the nicest most personable guys I've ever met. My father-in-law and I had the pleasure of playing a few holes with him at his home course in Seattle many years ago and I have been a fan ever since. Him and Ernie Els are probably my two favorite older players. Beautiful, easy, effortless swings, and great gentlemen. Some of the last of a great generation of golfers before Tiger rang in the trailer trash generation.

Last stat I saw he was 3 under after 6, and at 57 years old I think it's awesome that he's in the running. Even he admits that he likely can't keep up with the kids, but...who knows?

Aside from him, I'm going for Sergio. I think he's got a real chance of getting his first major as long as he doesn't over-think his swings like he usually does. Watching him yesterday he seems to have matured quite a lot and he's got a real chance.


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April 09, 2017, 01:46 PM
nhtagmember
I like Fowler and Garcia - actually rooting for Sergio. If he can hold it together I think it would be an awesome win.



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April 09, 2017, 02:01 PM
Jimbo54
I'd love to see Fred finish in the top 5. That would be quite an achievement at his age. I'm usually rooting for Phil but I'm finding myself in Garcia's camp this time around. He has really turned himself around from the arrogant, egotistical youngster to a mature player that has earned my respect. To win the Masters as a first major at the age of 37 would really be something to see.

Jim


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April 09, 2017, 02:05 PM
Phantom229
Rory has been letting me down. Looks like I'm going to lose a dollar.



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April 09, 2017, 02:08 PM
Gustofer
Fred is 4 back after 8.

Spieth has a chance today too. If he plays like he did yesterday he'll be right there.


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April 09, 2017, 02:10 PM
CQB60
Sergio or Spieth


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April 09, 2017, 02:24 PM
Floyd D. Barber
I pull for Ricky, I believe it will come down to a playoff. Hoffman, Garcia, Fowler. It will be between those three.

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April 09, 2017, 02:33 PM
TMats
I don't really follow any of the guys on top of the leaderboard; it takes me awhile to change as the new generation of pros come up--still clinging to Mickelson. Kind of pulling for Spieth, but he's struggling and it doesn't look (right now) like he will be contending at the end of the day.


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April 09, 2017, 03:18 PM
mdblanton
Pulling for Sergio so he can get the 'never won a major' comments to subside.

Michael
April 09, 2017, 03:22 PM
jhe888
I don't like Sergio, but he is playing well. My dad said yesterday that Garcia had gotten himself in the perfect spot for a Sunday collapse.

Rose was my pick before the tournament. He could win - just two back.




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April 09, 2017, 03:37 PM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
I don't like Sergio, but he is playing well. My dad said yesterday that Garcia had gotten himself in the perfect spot for a Sunday collapse.

Rose was my pick before the tournament. He could win - just two back.


Your dad might be right. He certainly has done that many times in the past. At least his putting has improved. We'll see.

Jim


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April 09, 2017, 04:32 PM
TMats
I miss the azaleas on 13. Was it an unusually cold late winter/early spring in the southeast?


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April 09, 2017, 05:29 PM
medic451
Sergio just got an Eagle on 15 to go 9 under and take the lead.



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April 09, 2017, 05:29 PM
nhtagmember
hell of a put on 15

and Kuch always manages to do well - an Ace



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April 09, 2017, 05:31 PM
Jimbo54
Well hell, this is turning into a real rollercoaster.


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April 09, 2017, 05:36 PM
medic451
Rose birdies 16 and retakes the lead from Garcia at 10 under- this is gonna be a good finish.



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April 09, 2017, 05:44 PM
Jimbo54
quote:
Originally posted by nhtagmember:
hell of a put on 15

and Kuch always manages to do well - an Ace


That was cool when he signed ball and gave to the kid. Real class right there.

Jim


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April 09, 2017, 06:07 PM
smschulz
I was yelling don't miss it right(putt on 18) Sergio .... he didn't listen. Frown
April 09, 2017, 06:10 PM
Ronin1069
Millions of golfers around the world crying out at once, "Damnit Sergio, I could have made THAT put!"


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April 09, 2017, 06:11 PM
Floyd D. Barber
quote:
Originally posted by Floyd D. Barber:
I pull for Ricky, I believe it will come down to a playoff. Hoffman, Garcia, Fowler. It will be between those three.



Well, I called part of it.


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