Yes my friends, it's that time of the year once again. Just 6 day's until one of the greatest sporting events in the world begins. A sporting event which is so deeply-rooted in tradition, that it makes mid-night mass at the Vatican look like a college fraternity toga party.
I'm already able to smell the tall Georgia Pines, Redbuds, Azalea's, Firethorn, and Golden Bell's, see the White & Pink Dogwoods swaying softly in the gentle Georgia breeze, and hear the roar of the gallery at Augusta National.
And what excitement does the most notorious, world renowned consecutive 3 holes (11th/12th/13th) known as "Amen Corner" have to share with us this year?
Will the added length at the 11th make the green-side pond more of a factor, because players will have longer shots into the green?
And on the 12th, how many balls will fall victim to Rae's Creek that protects the front of the narrow green & innocent looking azalea's the back? One of the most beautiful & photographed golf holes in the world.
The classic risk-rewarding par 5 13th with it's tributary of the creek, that never fails to take any players ball hostage who shot comes-up short.
With all the unrest, madness, and malice in the world today, The Masters gives me 4 days of relief from all the hostility, a safe refuge if only for 4 days. But more importantly it's a constant reminder that there are still many good & beautiful things left in this ole world, and reminds me that everything is going to be OK.
I'm fully aware that some members here dislike golf, and thats OK.
It's not for everyone, and the same reason they make many different flavors of ice cream, not everyone likes cookies & cream.
However, for those of you who enjoy the game, here's a thread we can share our thoughts, and vent next week April 7th through the final round on sunday April 10th.
I'll be held-up at home in front of my TV 4 consecutive days, drinking scotch, a little wine, perhaps a vodka martini or two, smoking some sweet-buds, and a few cuban cigars regardless of what my doctors say.
I'm already able to smell the tall Georgia Pines, Redbuds, Azalea's, Firethorn, and Golden Bell's, see the White & Pink Dogwoods swaying softly in the gentle Georgia breeze, and hear the roar of the gallery at Augusta National.
And what excitement does the most notorious, world renowned consecutive 3 holes (11th/12th/13th) known as "Amen Corner" have to share with us this year?
Will the added length at the 11th make the green-side pond more of a factor, because players will have longer shots into the green?
And on the 12th, how many balls will fall victim to Rae's Creek that protects the front of the narrow green & innocent looking azalea's the back? One of the most beautiful & photographed golf holes in the world.
The classic risk-rewarding par 5 13th with it's tributary of the creek, that never fails to take any players ball hostage who shot comes-up short.
With all the unrest, madness, and malice in the world today, The Masters gives me 4 days of relief from all the hostility, a safe refuge if only for 4 days. But more importantly it's a constant reminder that there are still many good & beautiful things left in this ole world, and reminds me that everything is going to be OK.
I'm fully aware that some members here dislike golf, and thats OK.
It's not for everyone, and the same reason they make many different flavors of ice cream, not everyone likes cookies & cream.
However, for those of you who enjoy the game, here's a thread we can share our thoughts, and vent next week April 7th through the final round on sunday April 10th.
I'll be held-up at home in front of my TV 4 consecutive days, drinking scotch, a little wine, perhaps a vodka martini or two, smoking some sweet-buds, and a few cuban cigars regardless of what my doctors say.
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