Bob “Golf” Ball

Dad 1st. Golf commentator, analysis, opinion & journalism. Fan of LIV & The PGA Tour. Pay for blue checkmark because I don’t mind pitching in for X’s survival.

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@ProGolfCritic @4AcesGC_ Hahaha

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@boogpka 😂

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Smart move if they get funding (potential investors may want this) This helps clear the books and invalidate contracts that are too rich. They sign new ones for vendors they want to keep the same, renegotiate with players, and all the other liabilities go away (become unsecured claims for damages). Fixed costs reset, business keeps running while protected, gives breathing room, and a cleaner & more attractive entity for new investors.

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. @business is reporting LIV Golf has begun laying the groundwork for a potential U.S. bankruptcy filing if it cannot raise new funds: https://t.co/0CsjYrsHy1

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@Hiking_Arizona I think I f Rahm, Bryson et al decide they want to stay, they will have to renegotiate regardless.

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@TeeTimesPub Also a strategy if they are getting funding.

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@acaseofthegolf1 You should clarify that it wasn’t taken down but from the European TNT and not made available here in the US. They blocked it here.

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@AndrewKirbyGolf So sorry to hear that Andrew. My best wishes are with you.

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@quintindavis For sure...but they really are serious about double checking it, moving it slightly if they feel it's necessary, and most importantly, being responsible for the placement.

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You won’t believe how they REALLY approve and place the cups at the Masters.

I was there and saw it myself. You DON’T see this on TV.

We walked the full course early in the morning each day before Patrons started showing up to soak in the beauty of the course (and the exercise).

Here’s the process. First, someone from the grounds crew puts a white rod in the suggested placement. It sticks out about a foot above the ground.

Then five green jacketed members drive to the hole in golf carts and walk out to the stick.

They clearly were discussing the placement and I could tell by hand gestures they looked to be ‘making sure’ the spot was ok. They pointed to other parts of the green and checked the distance to the edge of the green.

They also had some golf balls and one of the green jackets took putts from several different angles. Then more talking, discussion, and hand gestures.

After that, they threw the ball up on several high points to see what it did and how it rolled. They did the same from low points. Then, more discussion and more putts if they felt it was necessary.

After that, all of them stood in a group facing each other and made the approval decision, gave the nod to the superintendent and the grounds crew went to work.

The crew carefully pushed the hole cutter into the green and removed the soil and placed the plastic part of the cup into the hole and firmly used the flag stick to reach the bottom. Then they checked that the flag stick was not tilted in any way and adjusted when necessary.

The next step was to put in another stick with a geo positioning device on the top so they could record the exact location.

Finally, a funnel shaped plastic piece was put down into the hole to protect from paint and the grounds crew laid out a fabric protector with a hole in the middle; aligning perfectly with the actual hole and then they pained the dirt inside of the hole.

The final touch was a pair of scissors came out to perfectly cut the grass on the green around the hole to make sure there were sharp edges and not even the tiniest of grass overhang.

The members took one final last look for approval and the flagstick was placed.

We watched them do this on three different holes; 10, 14, and 11.

It’s clear the members themselves take responsibility, have attention to detail, strive for quality, and call the shots at Augusta. They also hold themselves accountable.

@TheMasters

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Anti LIV Golf media (and unhealthy anti LIV golf fans) over the last couple of days…

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@CurtisWethingt1 I was told they move them around a little but generally stay in similar areas. One of the official scorers that I sent next to said they’ve been known to significantly move them, but I’m not real sure.

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@lapknuckle

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@hapaxpo No, they went with each recommended placement (which I expected). But, what caught my attention is the members did a very thorough double check and clearly were taking it seriously before giving the final ok.

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@stanman42069 Nope all me. Now the graphic is another story!

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The Masters is a masterclass in operational efficiency. I had heard about great food prices and getting people through the merch lines in a flash.

The bathroom attendants asking if I was playing the front nine or back nice caught me off guard and was hilarious.

Ruthlessly efficient. Perfectly run. Had every guy in there cracking up.

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@TyrrellHatton @TheMasters @McIlroyRory I followed you several times for a few holes over three of the rounds and watching you play in person was exceptional. Congratulations for a great finish.

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@ProGolfCritic @RedHarrington44 @TheMasters I ran into @RedHarrington44 this morning. We decided to walk the whole course for a morning walk before everyone teed off and ran into him and had a nice chat.

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Will Rory finally let the PGA Tour move on from Tiger?

I am at the Masters and watched Rory’s run first hand yesterday and the thought crossed my mind.

Let’s face it, Tigers not someone we would want our kids to emulate.

After giving us thrilling on the course accomplishments over the decades it’s clear the PGA TOUR has been propping up Tiger too long.

I hope the best for Tiger and wish him a healthy recovery as we all have our own demons. But, it’s been painful watching the PGA TOUR and fawning media try to bring back his glory ‘one more time’.

Is Rory a better person for our kids to look up to? None of us know but it seems possible.

If Rory wins this and stays healthy (and doesn’t wreck his car and body,) could he actually catch Tiger in majors?

I would rather root for that than buy into the Tiger hype one more time.

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@PhilMickelson @GolfMonthly Sorry to hear this. Best wishes to your entire family.

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@UWedge Great advice. Thanks so much.