The Masters

[AntAltMike]

No, the widely acknowledged hardest record in all of sports to break is Johnny Vandermeer's back to back no hitters, because to break it, you'd have to pitch three in a row, If Mickelson's wedge that missed the 15th hole by inches had dropped in, he would have had three successive eagles in a major, and to break that someone would have to make four successive eagles in a major.

IMHO, the sports world overlooks Fernando Tatis's record of two grand slams on one inning. No one will ever break that, because no one has ever even come to bat with the bases loaded three times in one innoing.

 

[Ramy]

No, the widely acknowledged hardest record in all of sports to break is Johnny Vandermeer's back to back no hitters, because to break it, you'd have to pitch three in a row, If Mickelson's wedge that missed the 15th hole by inches had dropped in, he would have had three successive eagles in a major, and to break that someone would have to make four successive eagles in a major.

IMHO, the sports world overlooks Fernando Tatis's record of two grand slams on one inning. No one will ever break that, because no one has ever even come to bat with the bases loaded three times in one innoing.

Oh. Ok, now I get it. It went right over my head. I didn't get to watch any of the Masters today.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Man, Mickelson had one helluva 30 minutes today, 2 eagles and a birdie. Awesome. That second eagle was just beautiful.

I am hoping for Tiger to crank it up tomorrow, and make a run.

 

[riffjim4069]

Man, Mickelson had one helluva 30 minutes today, 2 eagles and a birdie. Awesome. That second eagle was just beautiful.

I am hoping for Tiger to crank it up tomorrow, and make a run.

Another great day at Augusta today. After day three, my money is on Phil...with Westwood and Woods a close second. We shall see.

 

[dantheman77]

I thank GOD for making this golf coures and HDTV. This is a beauty to watch!

 

[vurbano]

I am hoping for Tiger to crank it up tomorrow, and make a run.

Only if there are porn stars in the gallery. His behavior on course certainly hasnt changed if anyone saw his screaming "tiger, woods, you s$^k, god da##it" A fine role model.

 

[riffjim4069]

I thank GOD for making this golf coures and HDTV. This is a beauty to watch!

Without a doubt! An aunt & uncle just returned from Augusta after having watched the Par3 and days one and two action. I wish that I had photos to post. Unfortunately, I won't be watching the final round until later this evening on the Tivo. It's shaping-up to be a classic finish.

 

[riffjim4069]

Just caught up to live action on the Tivo...

Spoiler

great action!!! Lot's a unbelievable shots today, but the wheels are starting to come off on some players. Phil is handling the pressure extremely well and looks like he is going to hold his 2-shot lead. Kim got right back into contention with back-to-back-to-back birdie-eagle-birdie. Westwood has been having a rough time today (really fighting it), but he is only 2-back. Choi looked like he was going to move into the lead...before he bogied 12 (or was it 13). Tiger has been inconsistent - dropped a couple, picked up four, dropped a few more and picked up a few more. He had a reasonable put for birdie (15 footer) and would up three putting. He would only be 2-shots out if it if weren't for that boneheaded fiasco.

 

[Ramy]

Mickelson FTW!!

Somebody predicted the winner.

 

[dewzan]

i'd be ok with phil winning if he hadn't mentioned exxonmoble in that damn ad earlier now they will take credit for his victory, have a party, give out bonus's and gas prices will jump 30cents in the next hour. I've gotta go before it jumps...

 

[riffjim4069]

Somebody predicted the winner.

Congrats on your victory! I win the chicken*** award because I would only commit to Michelson, Kim and Tiger being my top 3 picks in no particular order.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that Phil is THE MAN...

 

[riffjim4069]

2010 Masters Leaderboard: Top 10

1 Phil Mickelson 67 71 67 67 -16 272
2 Lee Westwood 67 69 68 71 -13 275
3 Anthony Kim 68 70 73 65 -12 276
T4 K.J. Choi 67 71 70 69 -11 277
T4 Tiger Woods 68 70 70 69 -11 277
6 Fred Couples 66 75 68 70 -9 279
7 Nick Watney 68 76 71 65 -8 280
T8 Y.E. Yang 67 72 72 70 -7 281
T8 Hunter Mahan 71 71 68 71 -7 281
T10 Ricky Barnes 68 70 72 73 -5 283
T10 Ian Poulter 68 68 74 73 -5 283

 

[salsadancer7]

Congrats to Phil. His 30 minutes stretch yesterday, as mentioned above, is what turned around his game.

 

[Rey]

Congrats to Phil. His 30 minutes stretch yesterday, as mentioned above, is what turned around his game.

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that was some great golf! i was really happy to see phil win this one.congrats!

 

[HD MM]

Congratulations Phil! A truly deserving Champion! A real life role model!

 

[HD MM]

Congrats to Phil. His 30 minutes stretch yesterday, as mentioned above, is what turned around his game.

That shot on the par 5-13th hole when he split the two trees in the woods to land on the green within 3 feet of the hole?! OMFG! That was as good of a shot you'll ever see!!!

GO LEFTY!

 

[Ramy]

That shot on the par 5-13th hole when he split the two trees in the woods to land on the green within 3 feet of the hole?! OMFG! That was as good of a shot you'll ever see!!!

GO LEFTY!

He should have made the putt though.

 

[riffjim4069]

That shot on the par 5-13th hole when he split the two trees in the woods to land on the green within 3 feet of the hole?! OMFG! That was as good of a shot you'll ever see!!!

GO LEFTY!

That was indeed an incredible shot, but it was also incredible risky. Phil mentioned that he needed to distance himself from the others who were right on his heels. However, I would have advised him to lay it short of the creek (par 5) and he would have a short loft-wedge into the green. . While Phil was hitting his risky shot, Tiger was lining-up a reasonable 15" birdie putt that would have moved him within 2-shorts of Mickelson...but amazingly Tiger 3 putted.

Also, a very touching moment when he embraced his wife on the 18th green. It took me a few years to warm-up to Phil since, for years, he was always always shaking his head after choking in the final round at the majors, however he has turned into a gracious champion and a fan favorite. Nice to see Phil win his 3rd green jacket.

 

[HD MM]

That was indeed an incredible shot, but it was also incredible risky. Phil mentioned that he needed to distance himself from the others who were right on his heels. However, I would have advised him to lay it short of the creek (par 5) and he would have a short loft-wedge into the green. . While Phil was hitting his risky shot, Tiger was lining-up a reasonable 15" birdie putt that would have moved him within 2-shorts of Mickelson...but amazingly Tiger 3 putted.

Also, a very touching moment when he embraced his wife on the 18th green. It took me a few years to warm-up to Phil since, for years, he was always always shaking his head after choking in the final round at the majors, however he has turned into a gracious champion and a fan favorite. Nice to see Phil win his 3rd green jacket.

Phil's always been a class act. Personally, I've always rooted for him just for the similarity between him and I that we both golf left handed. As for the touching moment between him and his wife, that was great to see. That family has been so much this year. For them to share a happy moment such as this was great.

 

[salsadancer7]

Congratulations Phil! A truly deserving Champion! A real life role model!

He is a good guy and a winner and doing exactly what he is SUPPOSED to be doing. Standing by his family and supporting his wife during her tough time.

That is HIS JOB. No big bonus there.....