Definitely on my bucket list but I have almost no chance to be able to play it. Probably the closest thing to golf heaven!
The efficiency of the concessions is a sight to behold…and it’s the only place I’ve ever been where I was amazed at their ability to get you in and out of the bathrooms.
I’ve had the privilege of playing Cyprus several times… best course l have ever played and that includes Pebble, Oakmont, Merion, etc. it is almost as difficult to get on as Augusta. I would give a lot to play Augusta but that seem unlikely. The combination of beauty and history is hard to beat.
I’ve had the privilege of playing Cyprus several times… best course l have ever played and that includes Pebble, Oakmont, Merion, etc. it is almost as difficult to get on as Augusta. I would give a lot to play Augusta but that seems likely. The combination of beauty and history is hard to beat.
I too attended a practice round about 10 years ago and had the same reaction you did. When I walked along the 11th hole and got to the point where things opened up and suddenly I'm looking at the 11th green to my left, the 12th hole straight ahead, and the 13th tee box and fairway to the right I just stood there in awe. I remember the hair on my arms actually raising --- indeed, as you said, it was like a religious experience. As others have already conveyed, television does not do justice to the constant, and often dramatic, elevation changes. I've done a lot in life, but that day was one of my ten most memorable. All I could talk about was the course, not so much the golfers I followed. To this day, having been there gives me a completely different perspective on the course and tournament when I watch The Masters on TV each year as I still remember every hole on the course perfectly. FWIW --- maybe you'll never get a ticket to watch the actual play Thursday - Sunday, but there is a very active marketplace in securing tickets for the practice rounds Monday - Wednesday (and it's a lot less expensive than a concert ticket for Springsteen, Swift or the Rolling Stones).
And how 'bout the low food, beverage, and snack prices. You could have a decent lunch for about $5.00 at The Masters. It's so refreshing to not get ripped off when you are a captive audience at a major concert or (especially) sporting event.
And tickets WAY under market value, with free parking. Just such a unique place.
I've been three times, but haven't been since COVID. They used to have a row of pay phones, that were free of charge. The first time I was there, I called my wife, and she wanted to know what was wrong. I told her nothing was wrong, but I was calling her from the Masters!
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Note that it's fine to talk about what club was hit after both players have played. However, the incident occurred before Woodland hit his shot.I am not sure if anyone saw the cheating at the Masters Yesterday. Brooks Koepka. Apparently, BK hit a great five iron shot into 15th green. TV clearly shows his caddie telling his playing partner "Five!". A player, in this case a caddie who is an extension of the player, cannot assist a playing partner. This is a two-stroke penalty. Both color analysts on The Golf Channel said this was a clear rule violation. BK said, in the post game interview, that this was after his playing partner already had played. But others say that doesn't matter. Some said he was telling a TV analyst but the analysts with them said this was not the case. Why is that important? Two players can help each other in their round which is unfair to golfers on the course that are not in their grouping who are NOT helping each other out. Even if the second player already played, he is playing it again the next day.
Seems simple but most of the true golf snobs were shocked that he was not penalized. Others say it happens all the time but it isn't always picked up on TV. Even simply showing the other caddie the number on the club without saying it.
Brooks Koepka and caddie in rules row over 'advice' on 15th hole of the Masters
Caddie for LIV rebel appeared to say 'five' after second shot at the 15th, possibly indicating to Gary Woodland what club was used
They said no injuries...quite the scare though
