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Buck Compton said:
A couple guys with chainsaws are about to make quick work of those and by the time patrons are back, you'll hardly know that a tree fell there. Crazy how good the grounds crew is there.
It's insane actually. Almost as impressive as the restroom attendants.
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
I could hear the chainsaws going in the featured groups.Buck Compton said:
A couple guys with chainsaws are about to make quick work of those and by the time patrons are back, you'll hardly know that a tree fell there. Crazy how good the grounds crew is there.
On the live feed you already heard chainsaws while they just showed stock footage of azaleas. Now playing earlier action.
aginlakeway said:Buck Compton said:
A couple guys with chainsaws are about to make quick work of those and by the time patrons are back, you'll hardly know that a tree fell there. Crazy how good the grounds crew is there.
It's insane actually. Almost as impressive as the restroom attendants.
The restroom attendants are unmatched at Augusta.
Big Al 1992 said:aginlakeway said:Buck Compton said:
A couple guys with chainsaws are about to make quick work of those and by the time patrons are back, you'll hardly know that a tree fell there. Crazy how good the grounds crew is there.
It's insane actually. Almost as impressive as the restroom attendants.
The restroom attendants are unmatched at Augusta.
Maybe by parking lot organizing committee.
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
Greg Norman hearing they needed some chainsaw help at Augusta National.
Are we done playing until Sunday now?
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
Might be looking that way.
Would they do that just from rain? Wind is supposed to die down after 7 and be much less tomorrow. No lightning predicted
beerad12man said:
Would they do that just from rain? Wind is supposed to die down after 7 and be much less tomorrow. No lightning predicted
That is saturated ground and wind.
Hard to say what The Masters competition committee will do. I think they want to make sure the competition is fair across the board weather wise. Sunday is looking better than it did 2 days ago.
Play suspended for the day.
Big Al 1992 said:aginlakeway said:Buck Compton said:
A couple guys with chainsaws are about to make quick work of those and by the time patrons are back, you'll hardly know that a tree fell there. Crazy how good the grounds crew is there.
It's insane actually. Almost as impressive as the restroom attendants.
The restroom attendants are unmatched at Augusta.
Nary a skid mark shall be seen.
Now that we are delayed I have a lodging question for those that have gone. Has anyone been able to book about 11 months out on points for a hotel or are the rates all jacked for the following year because the dates are set?
AgOutsideAustin said:
Now that we are delayed I have a lodging question for those that have gone. Has anyone been able to book about 11 months out on points for a hotel or are the rates all jacked for the following year because the dates are set?
Yes. But beware of hotels not honoring that cheap rate when you show up. Not kidding.
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
My best luck has been finding something a bit better/cheaper 2-3 months before due to likely cancellations. I haven't found any unicorns though, points or no points including looking a year out. I usually book something and then keep checking. Augusta is kind of a dump and they gotta make their nut that week, so it's not quite like an A&M football game slipping past a hotel that isn't quite on their game yet
Now that no one is hurt, hypothetical time: would you take your chances with a tree falling on you if compensation was membership at AN?
I thought those were leaf blowers we heard fire up and head out on the Featured Groups channel.
Bennett said Ridgewood was tougher than "this place."
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
DannyDuberstein said:
Now that no one is hurt, hypothetical time: would you take your chances with a tree falling on you if compensation was membership at AN?
That tree falls on you, you wouldn't be alive to enjoy your membership.
DannyDuberstein said:
Now that no one is hurt, hypothetical time: would you take your chances with a tree falling on you if compensation was membership at AN?
No.
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
DannyDuberstein said:
Now that no one is hurt, hypothetical time: would you take your chances with a tree falling on you if compensation was membership at AN?
I guess if it transferred to your next of kin. They are lucky the ground's crew is just cleaning up trees and not bodies.
Wish I'd taken a flyer on this (did pick him in a six tier pool). $100 to win 100K or $10 to win 10K is a pretty solid ROI.bagger05 said:
Best week of the year. Field is set. Odds from Vegas Insider:
Sam Bennett +100000
how big of "a tree" ?DannyDuberstein said:
Now that no one is hurt, hypothetical time: would you take your chances with a tree falling on you if compensation was membership at AN?
Ridgewood in Waco?aginlakeway said:
Bennett said Ridgewood was tougher than "this place."
Yes. That one.johnnyblaze36 said:Ridgewood in Waco?aginlakeway said:
Bennett said Ridgewood was tougher than "this place."
aginlakeway said:AgOutsideAustin said:
Now that we are delayed I have a lodging question for those that have gone. Has anyone been able to book about 11 months out on points for a hotel or are the rates all jacked for the following year because the dates are set?
Yes. But beware of hotels not honoring that cheap rate when you show up. Not kidding.
Not a cheap rate, booked on points? Has anyone booked on points?
If for some reason they don't play tomorrow at all will they do 36+ holes Sunday or play a full 18 Monday?
Okay, so it doesn't fall directly on you, but a branch flies off and stabs you in the taint. Fred Ridley is nearby with a Masters golf towel, applies pressure to stop the bleeding, and you are good after some stitches and a weekend of watching the Masters on the couch. But it's all on video and all over twitter. Instead of membership, you get a lifetime badge for the tournament. That said, you are forever "guy that got treed in the taint at the Masters". Take that deal?
7:00 AM CST scheduled resumption of play tomorrow. Last group has a full 9 to play, so maybe have round 3 pairings and cut line finalized by 9:30 if they're lucky.
Will they play the third round with threesomes to help getting the third round in tomorrow?
I don't think there's nearly as much wind or lightning forecast for tomorrow.
Will they play the third round with threesomes to help getting the third round in tomorrow?
I don't think there's nearly as much wind or lightning forecast for tomorrow.
Buck Compton said:
7:00 AM CST scheduled resumption of play tomorrow. Last group has a full 9 to play, so maybe have round 3 pairings and cut line finalized by 9:30 if they're lucky.
Will they play the third round with threesomes to help getting the third round in tomorrow?
I don't think there's nearly as much wind or lightning forecast for tomorrow.
Going off both tees more likely than threesomes.
"I'm sure that won't make a bit of difference for those of you who enjoy a baseless rage over the decisions of a few teenagers."
That's right, I forgot they've done that several times before. Leaders go off 1, back of the pack goes off 10.aginlakeway said:Buck Compton said:
7:00 AM CST scheduled resumption of play tomorrow. Last group has a full 9 to play, so maybe have round 3 pairings and cut line finalized by 9:30 if they're lucky.
Will they play the third round with threesomes to help getting the third round in tomorrow?
I don't think there's nearly as much wind or lightning forecast for tomorrow.
Going off both tees more likely than threesomes.
Supposed to be low fifties and raining, so doesn't sound like fun for anyone, especially potentially playing up to 27 holes. Late/early groups with the huge advantage.
Hopefully the rain stays light enough and lightning far enough out to get a decent chunk in. Still concerned it could largely be a wash-out until Sunday