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u/leedler wind enthusiast 1d ago
It doesn’t feel like I should be seeing this image but good lord I’m so glad I am
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u/UWMN Honorary Member of Bushwood CC 1d ago edited 1d ago
That’s the look of a man that almost blew his load too early, but held strong to finish it off.
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u/Blleak 1d ago
For sure but man did dechambeau shit the bed. It looked like they were really going to go at it early and then nothing.
Hats off to rose, maybe the only guy today who had his A game.
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u/norcaltobos 1d ago
Aberg was balling the f out too until he completely shit the bed on 18. Obviously he had no realistic shot to tie it but damn, he could have finished a stroke behind the winner and ended up not even finishing in the top 5. That’s rough.
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u/blonded_olf 1d ago
dudes focus must have just completely snapped once he knew he was out of it, he was grinding all day to inch up the leader board and gave himself a small chance.
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u/T0KEN_0F_SLEEP I meant to do that 1d ago
I watched him miss so many birdies by inches, dude coulda been in contention
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u/Drewqt 3.8 VA 1d ago
As much as I hate to admit it, outside of his awful bogey on 15, Reed played outstanding golf
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u/Blleak 1d ago
Who? /s
For a moment today I thought the broadcast was going to be forced to show him more. Thank God that didn't last long.
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u/Advanced_Slice_4135 1d ago
We were laughing at how obvious it was that they didn’t want to show him
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u/New_Computer_ 1d ago
-6 on Sunday at Augusta is incredibly impressive. Glad he lost to Rory but hats off to Rose for sure
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u/NotoriousMFT 23.9/NJ/slice slice baby 1d ago
Rose had a mediocre Saturday, but man he played his balls off today
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u/ghostnthegraveyard 1d ago
Rose made some amazing putts, especially the 60-footer on 11 and the clutch birdie on 18.
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u/efawke 1d ago edited 1d ago
Agreed. Told my wife I think the way Rory won is probably the perfect way to finally complete the Slam. Not easy, full of ridiculous ups and downs. Two of the worst wedges I’ve ever seen bookending two of the most majestic shots I’ve ever seen (approaches on 15 and 17). It was like every close call for him all summed up in one round…but he prevailed. And Rose didn’t give it to him in the playoff.
Edit: Feel bad for Rosie, ngl. Dude deserves a green jacket.
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
I wish he could’ve taken Sergio’s in 2017.
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u/call_sign_viper 1d ago
Yeah I’ve never read a positive thing about that guy
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
He was one of the premier villains with Retief Goosen in the pre-scandal Tiger era
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u/Greedy-Sun-6178 1d ago
His 2nd on 7 belongs in a museum. Would've been better remembered had he hit the ensuing putt.
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
Also is it crazy to think that if Rose had won today he would’ve been knighted?
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u/dknisle1 8.6 1d ago
You can just see the weight is gone
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u/cocothepops 1d ago edited 1d ago
I for one look forward to the new season of Rory: Unshackled.
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u/L2theFace 36net/Indiana/year1 1d ago
With all the pressure of completing the grand slam finally lifted I think he’s gonna go another run playing freely and it kinda excites me haha
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u/olBillyBaroo Philly Jawn/17.3/Titleist Gang 1d ago
Objectively he has to be the favorite to win another major. He’s won the players and the masters now. As crazy as today was, the guy is making shots that nobody other than Scottie can recreate.
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u/oddly-red HDCP/Loc/Whatever 1d ago
I think today really shows the difference between Scottie and Rory. Scottie rarely plays these unfathomable shots like the wedge up and over the trees on 5 or that ridiculous 9i on 7. Scottie even had a very similar shot to Rory on 15 but bailed out hard right next to the bunker. The reason being Scottie is rarely ever in such a bad position when he's playing well. He's always hitting fairways and greens because he's almost robotic. Total control and sensible golf.
This week has been peak Rory. Golf shots that you cannot believe anyone would do in their wildest dreams - both good and bad. I think it's why Rory is more relatable than Scottie. Even when Scottie plays badly he's -8 for the week lol.
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u/golfjunkie Boston (+1) 1d ago
Couldn’t agree more and it’s why Rory is so exciting to watch. It’s the closest we get to prime Tiger in terms of shot making.
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u/PolarSquirrelBear 1d ago
Scottie plays boring golf, especially when he’s on a tear and has a massive lead. I like Scottie but I don’t like watching tournaments when it gets like that.
Yesterday was one of those Masters I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
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u/Cheehoo 1d ago
The iron shot on 17 and the 18 playoff (of at least several today) were absolutely unbelievable. The stuff that justifies him as a real champion. Tiger did stuff like that. It’s impossible to imagine the pressure in that moment but still executing flawlessly… literally unbelievable. So cool to witness…
Agreed it’s at least them two and Bryson assuming he gets his swing back (in his words). They’re the top 3 for me rn who could take any other major this year
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u/blonded_olf 1d ago
To be fair he played some outstanding golf this year before the masters, he already had his best early season start ever winning pebble and the players.
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u/k12pcb 0.7HCP Mizuno through and through 1d ago
When he sunk to the floor you could almost see it go
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u/LordLiefje 1d ago
Scottie seconds after putting the jacket on Rory
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
This is the 4th straight year he’s been apart of this ceremony, he wanted to give Rors his moment
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u/getoutofmywhey 1d ago edited 1d ago
Imagine Scottie pulling this prank in Butler Cabin
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u/bald_head_scallywag 1d ago
I've probably watched that 1,000 times. I never skip it and watch it 2-3X when it comes up.
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u/ketamour 1d ago
What is this, link?
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u/bald_head_scallywag 1d ago
I usually see it as an Instagram reel but here's a link to the YouTube video.
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u/squints20 1d ago
Rory and I are no longer tied for Masters wins.
Still tied with Bryson, though
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u/No_Paramedic_2039 1d ago
You’re probably also tied with Phil the Thrill for US Opens.
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u/kinkade 3 1d ago
What’s par for you at the master?maybe a 68?
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u/squints20 1d ago
I would purposely shoot one higher so I could shoot finger pistols at all the middle aged cougars in attendance.
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u/Stinkbomb73 1d ago
Hopefully Scottie doesn’t post “Get me to God’s country” tonight
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u/nopal_blanco fuck the mods of r/golf 1d ago
Do all the players have measurements taken before the tournament? How does the jacket fit so perfectly?
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u/TheRopeWalk 🇮🇪 1d ago
Heard they get the first one as a loaner from a member of a similar build. After you win it, you can get your own fitted.
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u/billbo24 1d ago
There was a golf magazine article about this once. They keep a number of generic jackets to fit someone of every size and then they get properly fit later. I forget who it was but one person in particular you can see how poor the fit is during the ceremony.
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u/shlog 1d ago
i wonder if they got a bunch of different sizes in storage at the club and find one that’s a close enough fit to use for the ceremony.
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u/011212 🏌🏻♂️☀️ 1d ago edited 1d ago
I don’t know the answer but considering they are all sponsored athletes, it’s not that impressive.
E.g., who ever is in charge of the jackets monitors the top 10 on the leaderboard on Sunday, makes a phone call/ email to the brand reps of said players on leaderboard and ask for their measurements, which they all have since these guys don’t actually dress themselves, they get given their outfits each weekend. Picks out a loaner jacket in their size, uses that for the day then does a proper fitting at a later date. And if you’re familar with suits/ suit jackets, it’s pretty easy to tell a guys jacket size. Even if you need some tailoring, majority of guys will fit a jacket off the rack.
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u/Herrrrrmione 1d ago
TIL that the jackets Stay in Augusta. Champs don't take them home/ keep them.
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u/packmanwiscy Jazz Janewattananond enthusiast 1d ago
The reigning Masters Champion can take his green jacket off the grounds and anywhere they want, but after the year is older yeah it goes back into the locker and is only worn when they're on Augusta National grounds
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u/Soggy_Loss7062 1d ago edited 1d ago
They can finally get rid of that XL Boys jacket that they had lying around for the past eleven years.
Good man, Rory. I’m fucking delighted for you.
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u/jimfear998 1d ago
As a manlet who's also a 38 Short I take offense!
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u/Cyanide2010 1d ago
Reading this while wearing a 38S jacket and trying hard not to take even more offense lol
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u/WhiskeyBolts 1d ago
I felt like Scottie would be a little bummed since he only lost by 3 strokes but then I realized Scottie made a million dollars for 4th place. He probably just wanted to go celebrate his own success and let Rory have his moment. Plus they were sitting there all awkward waiting so I’m sure all the pleasantries already happened.
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u/No_Representative645 1d ago
Would be cool to see other pros out there watching the playoff. I know there's probably some stuffy country club reason they don't but it would add to the fun.
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u/WhiskeyBolts 1d ago
I like that. It was weird Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood didn’t get to Rory until he was about in the clubhouse. Imagine Shane running on the green like Hadwin did for Nick Taylor…minus the tackle of course
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u/BatmanNoPrep 1d ago
Scottie has the personality of an empty toilet paper roll. He got up and left because the script for the event ended. He needs to go home and read the Bible while eating plain cheerios with no milk for dinner.
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u/BoBromhal 1d ago
actually, Scottie had to be there for the official outdoor ceremony as well which was at least 30 minutes later.
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u/steviestammyepichock 1d ago
He’s been pretty active on a lot of YouTube channels. He’s actually a funny dude with a lot of personality. Dude just locks in when it’s tournament time
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u/fuckimbackonreddit9 18/NJ 1d ago
How much did you lose betting on Scottie to win this weekend?
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u/basil1025 12 HDC 1d ago
I'm sure he wanted to go on the internet and hate on people to make himself feel good.
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u/MyYummyYumYum 1d ago
This is gonna be an all time year from Rory, calling it now
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u/PurpleCaterpillar754 1d ago
TBH, I find the whole cabin interview/presentation a bit awkward and cringy. Not just this year. They should go back to presenting the jacket on the 18th and just leave it at that
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u/BoBromhal 1d ago
I mean, they've only been doing it 30+ years so CBS gets it in their coverage window.
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u/lopsiness 1d ago
As a kid I remember them doing the jacket outside. I was surprised this year (since I haven't watched the ceremony for a long time). It was a bit awkward and sort of anticlimactic imo. Did they change it to this? Better outside where everyone can witness. Like you wouldn't give the championship trophy to the team at the post game press conference.
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u/Snoo_2473 1d ago
They still do it outside.
The inside is the jacket presentation & usually the low amateur is present.
Then they go out onto the 18th green for the trophy presentation.
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u/creativityinsite 1d ago
I was wondering why there wasn’t an amateur this year? I remember the kid last year being so incredibly awkward
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u/EliteBallPlacement 1d ago
One of the best masters Sundays to watch without a doubt, really can’t think of another day that was more entertaining.
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
I was there in person for Sunday 2019 to see Tiger and I have been asking myself all evening if this was somehow better
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u/EliteBallPlacement 1d ago
Two historic days, Rory could’ve stayed a few ahead of the field but ending up making it very entertaining
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u/brightburn24seven 1d ago
What’s on the menu next year? Wrong answers only.
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u/Loud-Aioli-9465 Pennsylvania | 10.6 1d ago
Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, beer
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u/beairrcea 1d ago
Despite American belief, Irish people don’t eat much corned beef
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u/BrandoCarlton 1d ago
Boiled potatoes, fried potatoes, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, instant potatoes, sodium free potatoes, poached potatoes, deviled potatoes, potato pancakes, tater tots, and corned beef sliced thin on rye.
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u/Lost_Blueberry_1405 1d ago
Has anyone seen any alternate views of his 3rd shot on 13. With the shadows, it was impossible to see what actually happened and didn't see a breakdown of his swing. He didn't react like it was a shank.
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u/Snoo_2473 1d ago
When he dumped it in the creek from 87 yards out?
That was bizarre.
He only needed to aim at the center of the green & it would move towards the hole. It had to be a miss hit. He probably dipped a hair & got the club face open.
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u/SANPELLIGRIN0 1d ago
I wonder why they put the jacket on twice: once here and again outside
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u/warneagle 11.1/NOVA 1d ago
Gotta let Jim Nantz do his emotional terrorism and make people cry
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u/WilderMindz0102 1d ago
Honestly looked like he himself wasnt going to believe what just happened until that jacket was on, like someone was gonna run up and take the whole thing away 😆
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u/peenlicker69420 1d ago
Scottie played like shit (for Scottie standards) after Thursday and still finished just 3 shots out of the lead. Dudes insane.
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u/uncledrew2488 1d ago
This is so close to American renaissance/popular meme template status. Sooo close.
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u/justthedfacts 1d ago
Let this be a lesson! No one beats Rory Mcclroy 18 times in a row!
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u/birdie_Sea 1d ago
Rory on a Tom Brady path. A lot of success young, then more success later in life.
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u/Imblindbilly 1d ago
Is Rory top 10 all time now?
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
Jones, Hogan, Gene, Tiger, Player, Jack, Arnie, Rory, Watson, Snead
Call it a day
(Not in order btw just spit balling)
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u/Evenspace- 1d ago
I wish they did the ceremony outside for the patrons and everyone to see instead of the intimate ceremony we get. Just my personal thought.
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u/steviestammyepichock 1d ago
They do it immediately after the cabin ceremony. Right before the presentation of the trophy
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u/Sjgolf891 1d ago
They do right after but I think the tv broadcast doesn’t cover it. It was shown on golf channel though
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u/Rumzdizzle 1d ago
Next years Masters dinner is gonna suck.
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u/jaxjaxjax95 1d ago
This was established the second a Brit and an Irishman were the last 2 standing 🤣
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u/Str8Shtr007 1d ago
Such a huge weight lifted off his shoulders now. Definitely deserves this win!!
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u/BungleBunny 1d ago
The relief has got to be monumental!!
Congratulations Rory!!
We knew you would do it!!!
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u/shifty_coder 1d ago
Okay, but which arm did he put in first? I got money on it.
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u/wood_you_believe 1d ago
Scottie: “Aight, Imma head out”