Hello friends. Ten very quick thoughts on The Masters which begins its annual walk among the azaleas today.
- It’s the most anticipated week of the year for golf purists. Second place isn’t close.
- Anyone and everyone that has been shouts to those who have not, “you HAVE to go!”
- If Tiger is threatening on Sunday, the ratings will break a record.
- The field is deep and talented. Pundits usually speak to a handful of possible winners. This field is likely twenty plus deep in that regard this year.
- McIlroy is firing on all cylinders coming in. He has to be the favorite. If he closes the deal, he will be a quite young grand slam champion.
- Yesterday’s par three tournament is unique to golf like so many other Master’s traditions. It never disappoints.
- Spieth, Watson, Fowler, and Reed are all VERY interesting stories for VERY different reasons this week. Oh, the drama is thick.
- Will Fred Couples hit the leaderboard today and stay there till early Saturday? Will the azaleas be in full bloom?
- Will his college roommate at the U of Houston, Jim Nantz, say “hello friends” when he launches the broadcast? Does a bear walk in the woods?
- How many hours will you watch? Even if you aren’t a golf fan, this almost transcends golf. One of our staff writers anticipates watching about 16 hours minimally.
Enjoy “friends.”