IF YOU LIKE golf, it simply doesn’t get any better than Sunday at the Masters — and tonight promises to be no exception.
Sure we’re a little bit disappointed that Rory, G-Mac and Padraig couldn’t muster one proper challenge between the three of them but we’re over that now and looking forward to a cracking evening watching the world’s best do battle for a green jacket.
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It’s packed at the top of the leaderboard with nine players within four strokes of the overnight lead and all of them will genuinely believe that they will be the man in the Butler Cabin when all is said and done tonight.
You don’t need us to remind you of all the different storylines. Can one of Adam Scott, Jason Day or Marc Leishman become the first Australian to win the Masters? With Langer, Westwood and Rose all looming on the fringes, will we end the long wait for a European winner?
Can 110/1 shot Angel Cabrera win a remarkable second green jacket? Or will the great Tiger Woods put controversy behind him and, for the first time in his stellar career, come from behind on the final day to win a Major?
Or will we have another new name on the honour roll of Major winners? With Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar also among those in contentions, there’s every chance we will.
If you want to get involved in a bit of Masters chatter, the comments section is the place for that. Who will you be cheering home tonight? Who is going to thrive under the pressure and who is going to bottle it?
In the interests of full disclosure, this thread is completely behind Matt Kuchar so expect heavy doses of KUUUUUUUCH-related bias from any of Niall’s contributions.
Tiger wont win it! He would need to blitz the back 9 to do it. I hope Day or Westwood win, it’s likely that Cabrera will since he won’t falter under the pressure.
Westwood probably won’t win it, though. He never really goes low for some reason, which is weird because he hits it long and straight, good iron player and a good putter…
Should be interesting now that the rain will soften the greens.
I think its very well documented that Tiger is a dick. Did you see his interview on the BBC yesterday? There is no one out there that doesn’t think he is unbelievably talented the 2nd best golfer that ever lived after Jack but Jack is a touch of class and Tiger is not.
The best in the world is getting his butt kicked. I wouldn’t rule him out though. They might let him drop the balls in by hand just to please the TV men.
Maybe greatest player, but had a chance to show true class and blew it…. Guan had 2 stroke penalty for being slow…. 2 stroke penalty for marking wrong score….. Does not seem right… Tv interests trumped rules this weekend….
In one sense i think Tiger should have been DQ’ed but i think its better to have him here and not win than DQ him and have people say that the winner only won ’cause tiger wasnt there.
Would someone not tell Tiger he is a millionaire a 100 times over, he has face on him like someone just nabbed his last jelly baby. Rise out of it Tiger, tis nobody else’s fault but ur own. Anyway rant over must get back to celotaping a picture of him beside ‘prize plonker’ in my “dicktionary” !!!
Hi Sheila You idiot. I’d rather watch paint dry all day as I’d be happy to. I have played and watch every time I get a chance a real mans game, RUGBY. Bye bye honey xxx
I thought a golf course had 18 holes. And this toe to toe thing only lasts a few minutes compared to a tournament that covers a few days. …watching golf that bored me? That’s like saying ” supporting a team that I hate” And while you were sitting on your a**e watching hours of golf I was out cleaning pools in a scorching 85f and having to ask beautiful women to jump out. Terrible boring
Westwood is usually a great putter; its his chipping thats dodgy. Hes also too safe. Middle of the green kind of guy. Will never shot 65 around here playing like that
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My supports is behind the big Argentine!
Maradona?
Maradona is small
Big though jack? When Maradona was a full portion!?!
It gives me hope that as an overweight smoker that I could be a world class sportsman.
I was an overweight smoker retort…quit 10month ago and lost lots of weight never been healthier
The thought of Tiger Woods winning is making me sick.
He’s got no class “Get F^c£ing lucky”
@John
I hope Tiger Woods wins so it annoys you ahahaha
Tiger wont win it! He would need to blitz the back 9 to do it. I hope Day or Westwood win, it’s likely that Cabrera will since he won’t falter under the pressure.
Westwood probably won’t win it, though. He never really goes low for some reason, which is weird because he hits it long and straight, good iron player and a good putter…
Should be interesting now that the rain will soften the greens.
John Michael-seems you don’t appreciate the greatest player to ever play the game. You probably just hate greatness.
I think its very well documented that Tiger is a dick. Did you see his interview on the BBC yesterday? There is no one out there that doesn’t think he is unbelievably talented the 2nd best golfer that ever lived after Jack but Jack is a touch of class and Tiger is not.
The best in the world is getting his butt kicked. I wouldn’t rule him out though. They might let him drop the balls in by hand just to please the TV men.
@Shine: The golfing gods will make sure that a club-lobbing, spitting, cursing cheat will not win this year.
Tiger showed yesterday why he will never be as great as Jack.
Well said john tiger does indeed lack class lots of present day top sports people vettle in f1 most of the chesea player’s to name a few
Maybe greatest player, but had a chance to show true class and blew it…. Guan had 2 stroke penalty for being slow…. 2 stroke penalty for marking wrong score….. Does not seem right… Tv interests trumped rules this weekend….
He’ll never be as good as Jack cos Jack had humility and class.
Greatest player ever? Is Nicklaus playing…..
In one sense i think Tiger should have been DQ’ed but i think its better to have him here and not win than DQ him and have people say that the winner only won ’cause tiger wasnt there.
Anybody have Bernhard Langer backed? Birdie-birdie-birdie start — the man is on fire!
Backed woods and Mcilroy; I’m going back to only betting on Sprinter Sacre after this weekend.
Can I be a cool kid
Mcgoo, Woods and McIlroy? Lots of imagination there.
Can’t wait to get my golf swing shirt!!
Worst ad i’ve ever seen! No ads on the beeb though.
how could you watch it on sky? cant beat bbc’s peter alliss or “mad” ken brown, they are just in a league of their own!
looking interesting now, 3 way tie! ill be rooting for Day
No one comes anywhere near Peter Allis for golf commentary! Most of what he says is waffle, but great waffle!
He is the voice of Golf. BBC so good at the coverage.
Put him and harmon together would be a great laugh.
Nick faldo is fairly good too. Once they dont ream off pointless stats and talk shite about swings.
Jason Day is Irish. He lives in Dublin (ok. The one in Ohio). And I know his cousin, er, Grand Soft, who is definitely Irish.
And he’s wearing green. Must be.
His father is Australian-irish. Seems legit!
Would someone not tell Tiger he is a millionaire a 100 times over, he has face on him like someone just nabbed his last jelly baby. Rise out of it Tiger, tis nobody else’s fault but ur own. Anyway rant over must get back to celotaping a picture of him beside ‘prize plonker’ in my “dicktionary” !!!
I have Jason Day 66/1! Come on Jason!
I got Brandt snedeker at 35/1 fingers crossed for me
I’m liking that bet more and more. Good luck on the back 9!
Have Thornbjorn Olesen each way @150/1 with Paddy. Couple
more birdies from this Great Dane and ill make a nice return!! Happy days.
Nice bet! He’s burning up the field!
I’ve Day backed since Friday !!
It’s looking good so far :)
Great call Sarah, he really loves it in Augusta! Going to go right to the wire!
Unfortunately Day is starting to look a bit ragged… hope he starts making more birdies soon.
Yeah it’s unravelled on him now! Needs Cabrera to have a collapse.
There will be a hole in one on 16 today… I can feel it in me water
Just not the same without ph…
Amazing start by langer!
It would be great to see him win! Him or Day.
Horses for courses, Cabrera.
Cabrera is going to win this. Love snedekers brand of golf tho.
Cmon cabrera !!!!!
Have Cabrera at 110/1 my nerves are shot !!!! Would love Scott to be the first Aussie to win the masters but next year please !!!!!!!!!
Day is a fantastic golfer. A joy to watch. He’s going to go on to win the majors Greg Norman never did.
Yup love watching Day. Hope he wins
Golf along with cricket, I’d rather watch paint dry all Day.
Who gives a monkeys Raglan! Go whinge on some politics thread so, what u doing on here u fairy
Stop watching any sport with twopeople going toe to toe always worth a watch
Hi Sheila You idiot. I’d rather watch paint dry all day as I’d be happy to. I have played and watch every time I get a chance a real mans game, RUGBY. Bye bye honey xxx
Cabrera a man with class takes defeat on the chin and with grace
You can’t have must of a life if you been watching golf which bored you
I thought a golf course had 18 holes. And this toe to toe thing only lasts a few minutes compared to a tournament that covers a few days. …watching golf that bored me? That’s like saying ” supporting a team that I hate” And while you were sitting on your a**e watching hours of golf I was out cleaning pools in a scorching 85f and having to ask beautiful women to jump out. Terrible boring
Again why are u on this thread so?
If Adam Scott could hole putts he would be home and hosed. He is holing nothing along with Westwood, as usual.
Great putt on 18. Had to hole one eventually.
Looked like Scott thought he had it won. Has to re focus. Maybe momentum with Cabrera.
Wud be delighted to see Adam Scott win his first major. Gutted for him when He fell apart on the last 4 at the open last year. Carpe Diem Scotty!
I put a few quid on Fred Couples to win However, the Auzies seem to be on fire @ the moment. Come On Freddie.
Come on scott have him backed
Have a fiver e/w on Jason Day at 55/1, getting interesting here!
Westwood in the water again!
Just backed Angel, he will no doubt fall apart now!
In the circumstances i think that’s the best shot I’ve ever ever seen in golf.
You should watch it a bit more so…
Been playing it since Im six t#t.
Havnt seen anyone miss that many putts by cm than rose this week Westwood playing great golf from tea to green
He always does. If her could putt to a similar level that other top pro’s do he would have a handful of majors by now.
Westwood is usually a great putter; its his chipping thats dodgy. Hes also too safe. Middle of the green kind of guy. Will never shot 65 around here playing like that
Dare I say this is now officially Steve Williams’ finest achievement?
Not just yet no…
Too soon!
Scott for the win. Great golf either way
Anyone’s guess at this stage!! Come on Brandt!!
Sneds is a bit like bernhard langers lovechild….!
Disturbing, but so true!
Without the 80s porn star perm
Don’t think there’s a sinner on here wanting Cabrera to win!
You must not be able to read so.
The sadist in me would find it funny to see the Aussies go one more year ha
Day is screwed now
If tiger wins this I’m going to eat my underpants.
Tigers ex’s have a tendency to please other men so I’m going with Scott
It’s warming up well Who going to crack on the back nine it’s takes balls to win ur first mayor 4 hours to go
Dash is a cracking name for a Jason Day’s son. I probably would have gone for Knighton.
Cabrera holding his game together 10under will win it
You don’t want ti be praised by be rose just found water again
Bubba Gump…
Woooopsey Carbrera in the woods! Come on Scott. Love to see a playoff. -8 I’d say will do it today.
Picked Adam Scott start of the week but not a great start.
Is it wrong to have a dislike for someone because of their ridiculous putter?
No it’s not. It will be banned soon enough.
In the words of martin tyler….cabreraaaaaaaa!!!
Cracking finish! Call it?? Cabrera for me!
Me too.
It is looking very good now. Especially on BBC HD.
Joke shop snedker is a bottler.
Tree stump to the rescue for Day. Lady Luck is smiling on the Aussie.
Oh dammmm, play off yo
It’s looking Very Good For Australia.
Cabrera Not Far Behind.
Seems like a nice fella 2 !!
Don’t let me down Day !! ⛳
I have snedeker at 35s and Day at 60s small money but nixe nonetheless looks like angel will saunter casually home though
Are We looking @ A 3 Way Play Off Today/Tomorrow?
Terrific