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<p>Rose came second last year with a score that would win 90% of Masters tournaments. Schwartzel is a past champ in winning form right now, and Oosty has almost won here a few times and is also in great form. All three are in it for sure IMO.</p>
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<p>The last three are a bit more speculative, but I think Johnson is a live chance. Can bob up in big tournaments, as he did in the Open last year. And has Augusta form.</p> -
<p>If Rory McIlroy wins he will become only the sixth player to complete a Career Grand Slam of all four Majors.</p>
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<p>In the Par 3 shootout, Gary Player, at the age of 80, hit the 31st hole-in-one of his career.</p>
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<p>there was also 2 consecutive holes in one in one of the groups too.</p>
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<p>I'm firming on Rory as my pick for the week. </p>
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<p>The previous two years he has come in as a real favourite, with plenty of expectation that he will win. It's taken its toll, and he hasn't produced his best golf.</p>
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<p>This year he is behind Day and Spieth in terms of attention and favouritism, and I think being out of the spotlight that little bit more will help him produce his best. His form is very solid, and he is such a great player in the majors that you just can't count him out.</p>
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<p>He gets it by 2 from Jason Day. Phil Mickelson will be in one of the final two groups on Sunday but will fade to finish 9th.</p> -
<p><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I bet on the option that a non-american, non-European will win. </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Its paying $3.25, good value I reckon. </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My pick is one of Adam Scott, Jason Day, Charl Schwartzel or Louis Oosthuizen. . </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Jason Day is in unbelievable touch at the moment, hits it a fucking mile and is an under-rated clutch putter. </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Adam Scott is playing bloody well at the moment with the short putter. He also has the best caddy in the world back under the strap and loves Augusta. </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Both South Africans also love Augusta, and Louis has just been falling short of late. One of the best ball strikers on tour. </span></p> -
<p>Stuff like this is why I love the Masters:</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/apr/06/the-masters-golf-augusta-pimento-cheese-sandwich-nick-rangos-2016 '>http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/apr/06/the-masters-golf-augusta-pimento-cheese-sandwich-nick-rangos-2016 </a></p> -
<p>heard a soundbite on the radio this morning with Jack Nicklaus and his son (in the car behind) pulling into the Augusta carpark and the gist of it was 'you can park where ever you like Mr. Nicklaus, and yes your son can just follow you'</p>
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<p>How about Els on the first hole? Never seen ANYTHING like it, especially from such a big name at a major.</p>
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<p>How about Els on the first hole? Never seen ANYTHING like it, especially from such a big name at a major.</p>
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<p>So bizarre, and indicitive of some mental issues. He did something similar at the Open a few years ago, on the first hole as well IIRC.</p>
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<p>I've been doing a bit of work with Ernie on his putting of late - I heard he had the yips so offered some advice...</p>
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<p>That amounted to watching Happy Gilmore so no idea why he choked so hard!!! C'mon Ernie, it's all in the hips bro!!</p> -
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<p>How about Els on the first hole? Never seen ANYTHING like it, especially from such a big name at a major.</p>
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<p>So bizarre, and indicitive of some mental issues. He did something similar at the Open a few years ago, on the first hole as well IIRC.</p>
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<p>I'm trying to find footage.</p>
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<p>Did he 7 putt?</p> -
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<p>Yep, 7 puts for a 10 shot hole. Doh!</p>
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<p>PGA website has Danny playing under a Korean flag.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.pga.com/news/golf-leaderboard/the-masters-leaderboard'>http://www.pga.com/news/golf-leaderboard/the-masters-leaderboard</a></p> -
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<p>PGA website has Danny playing under a Korean flag.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.pga.com/news/golf-leaderboard/the-masters-leaderboard'>http://www.pga.com/news/golf-leaderboard/the-masters-leaderboard</a></p>
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<p>NZ tho on masters website <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_29926.html?r=lb&promo=bio_lb'>http://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_29926.html?r=lb&promo=bio_lb</a></p>
