Notah says Tiger 50/50 for the Masters

[Frankensteins Monster]

He'll wiffle and waffle to make sure he's relevant,

then not play at all.

 

[Barto78]

I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?

[tgtaggie]

[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.

[Shilgy]

[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]You are right but I am confused as well I guess. Tiger can play in just about any tournament he wants as an over 20 time winner(yes I am aware of the world ranking or fed ex cup requirements in others) but for the Masters is he in based on the invite or is there a registration deadline like there is for regular events?

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]

They've changed that...this is Crenshaw's last go.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='Shilgy' timestamp='1427493515' post='11230237']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]You are right but I am confused as well I guess. Tiger can play in just about any tournament he wants as an over 20 time winner(yes I am aware of the world ranking or fed ex cup requirements in others) but for the Masters is he in based on the invite or is there a registration deadline like there is for regular events?
[/quote]

As a former champ of the Masters and Open Championship, he has a "lifetime" exemption. I think his US Open exemption has expired. For regular tour events he can play whenever he wants. For certain invitationals/WGC events he has to qualify or be a sponsor;s exemption if available.

As far as registering, at 5PM Eastern Time today he needed to declare his intentions to participate in the event. I'd be shocked if he didn't do that as he can WD prior to the start of the event. The same registration is true for PGA events. Can't speak to the Open Championship though.

[Playaway]

[quote name='DTXgolfer12' timestamp='1427433556' post='11225655']
50% is also tiger's GIR percentage when chipping this year
[/quote]

That's not funny.

[tgtaggie]

[quote name='Shilgy' timestamp='1427493515' post='11230237']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]You are right but I am confused as well I guess. Tiger can play in just about any tournament he wants as an over 20 time winner(yes I am aware of the world ranking or fed ex cup requirements in others) but for the Masters is he in based on the invite or is there a registration deadline like there is for regular events?
[/quote]

He has a lifetime exemption in the Masters and the Open Championship (I think?). I think the Green Coats are trying to discourage the older guys from playing in the actual tournament. Since the field is pretty much set after this Sunday (besides the winner of next week tournament), he could almost wait right up to mon, tues of the week of the masters to announce he's not playing. Historically, Tiger shows up at Augusta on Sun. I still think we will see the big cat appearance in Augusta Easter Sunday.

[tgtaggie]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427493873' post='11230267']
[quote name='Shilgy' timestamp='1427493515' post='11230237']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]You are right but I am confused as well I guess. Tiger can play in just about any tournament he wants as an over 20 time winner(yes I am aware of the world ranking or fed ex cup requirements in others) but for the Masters is he in based on the invite or is there a registration deadline like there is for regular events?
[/quote]

As a former champ of the Masters and Open Championship, he has a "lifetime" exemption. I think his US Open exemption has expired. For regular tour events he can play whenever he wants. For certain invitationals/WGC events he has to qualify or be a sponsor;s exemption if available.

As far as registering, at 5PM Eastern Time today he needed to declare his intentions to participate in the event. I'd be shocked if he didn't do that as he can WD prior to the start of the event. The same registration is true for PGA events. Can't speak to the Open Championship though.
[/quote]

I thought he could announce he wasn't playing the week of the masters. I actually will be shocked if he wasn't playing. I mean he didn't tee it up after hitting a hydrant and Augusta was his first start in '10 and had a T5.

[DavePelz4]

He can WD anytime including the week of but he can't fail to commit/register and then play.

[hogans71]

[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427494541' post='11230345']
[quote name='Shilgy' timestamp='1427493515' post='11230237']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]You are right but I am confused as well I guess. Tiger can play in just about any tournament he wants as an over 20 time winner(yes I am aware of the world ranking or fed ex cup requirements in others) but for the Masters is he in based on the invite or is there a registration deadline like there is for regular events?
[/quote]

He has a lifetime exemption in the Masters and the Open Championship (I think?). I think the Green Coats are trying to discourage the older guys from playing in the actual tournament. Since the field is pretty much set after this Sunday (besides the winner of next week tournament), he could almost wait right up to mon, tues of the week of the masters to announce he's not playing. Historically, Tiger shows up at Augusta on Sun. I still think we will see the big cat appearance in Augusta Easter Sunday.
[/quote]

Andres Galarraga is teeing it up at the Masters?

[DavePelz4]

Is Galarraga still with the Expos?

[Matt J]

Easter Sunday is the week before the final round of The Masters. If he tees it up it'll be a practice round.

[Bingo1976]

[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427494541' post='11230345']
[quote name='Shilgy' timestamp='1427493515' post='11230237']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]You are right but I am confused as well I guess. Tiger can play in just about any tournament he wants as an over 20 time winner(yes I am aware of the world ranking or fed ex cup requirements in others) but for the Masters is he in based on the invite or is there a registration deadline like there is for regular events?
[/quote]

He has a lifetime exemption in the Masters and the Open Championship (I think?). I think the Green Coats are trying to discourage the older guys from playing in the actual tournament. Since the field is pretty much set after this Sunday (besides the winner of next week tournament), he could almost wait right up to mon, tues of the week of the masters to announce he's not playing. Historically, Tiger shows up at Augusta on Sun. I still think we will see the big cat appearance in Augusta Easter Sunday.
[/quote]

Is there an alternate list at Augusta or if some WDs before Thursday, the field just gets smaller!

[superduperman]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427493615' post='11230241']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]

They've changed that...this is Crenshaw's last go.
[/quote]

They haven't changed 'that'.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='superduperman' timestamp='1427505316' post='11231465']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427493615' post='11230241']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]

They've changed that...this is Crenshaw's last go.
[/quote]

They haven't changed 'that'.
[/quote]
Pretty sure past champs have to forgo playing when they are no longer competitive.

[superduperman]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427506730' post='11231621']
[quote name='superduperman' timestamp='1427505316' post='11231465']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427493615' post='11230241']
[quote name='tgtaggie' timestamp='1427492236' post='11230067']
[quote name='Barto78' timestamp='1427484661' post='11229245']
I've seen this mentioned, but does Tiger technically have to enter the field in order to be able to play the Masters or is he automatically entered and simply has to WD if he plans on not teeing it up?
[/quote]

Former champs get to play as long as they want.....Even Ben Crenshaw is teeing it up in two weeks.
[/quote]

They've changed that...this is Crenshaw's last go.
[/quote]

They haven't changed 'that'.
[/quote]
Pretty sure past champs have to forgo playing when they are no longer competitive.
[/quote]

How would that work?

[KYMAR]

So did he commit or what? Come on Pelz, get it together with the info distribution!

[DavePelz4]

In 2013 Crenshaw shot 80-84 and was 1 removed from DFL. In 2014 he shot +24 and was DFL by 7 shots. This year he announces it's his last Masters.

Not too difficult to figure out.

[DavePelz4]

[Quote name='KYMAR' timestamp='1427509518' post='11231969']
So did he commit or what? Come on Pelz, get it together with the info distribution!
[/quote]
KY. I'll give you this one. TW is committed to play in the Champion Golfers Challenge which is the 4 hole event that proceeds the Open Championship.

My Nike contact said he has until next Friday, not today, to commit to The Masters.

[Marand]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427510324' post='11232059']
[Quote name='KYMAR' timestamp='1427509518' post='11231969']
So did he commit or what? Come on Pelz, get it together with the info distribution!
[/quote]
KY. I'll give you this one. TW is committed to play in the Champion Golfers Challenge which is the 4 hole event that proceeds the Open Championship.

My Nike contact said he has until next Friday, not today, to commit to The Masters.
[/quote]

If he plays it will be without a tune-up tournament, he's definitely not playing next week. And I think that means he's not playing the Masters.

[Jamboy72]

So far what we've been able to determine is that TW may or may not play The Masters. He may or may not have the yips. He may or may not remain relevant and Notah may or may not have any idea as to what he's actually talking about.

[cantoswede]

As stated on ESPN [size=4]"[color=#333333]There is no commitment deadline for the Masters; as a past champion, Woods has a lifetime invitation. If he does not play, there will not be a player added to the field." Next Friday probably is the deadline date, but lets be honest. He has till about 5 min before the tee times are announced.[/color][/size]

[PGArox]

[quote name='scratchswinger' timestamp='1427304690' post='11213737']
I am 50/50 on watching The Masters.
[/quote]

Man! Talk about a penance!

This cat has two choices: 1) Miss the greatest, most entertaining tournament in golf merely because his favorite player isn't playing, or 2) Watch his guy shoot an embarrassing 85 and sit DFL, then WD.

Now [i]that's[/i] a penance, folks.

[golfcarte]

either way it will be 'breaking news' on both golf channel and espn. at least on espn's breaking news you also get a head shot.

[redfirebird08]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427493873' post='11230267']
I think his US Open exemption has expired.
[/quote]

Not yet. U.S. Open winners receive a 10 year exemption. 2018 would be when it runs out. Apparently he is also exempt for this year's U.S. Open due to his PLAYERS victory in 2013. Had no idea that came with a 3 year U.S. Open exemption.

http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-has-exempt-status-for-us-open/

[sandy]

Not much of a choice as to who to have be your official spokesman Notah or Steiny.. One does it for money the other for suck up points. Why bother saying 50-50? Means nothing. If he shows up fine. If he doesn't show up also fine.

Won't impact the Masters one way or the other.... Maybe no Tiger impacts other tournaments as far as attendance, but everyone I know (myself included) that has tickets intends to be there..

[golfcarte]

[quote name='sandy' timestamp='1427531406' post='11233105']
Not much of a choice as to who to have be your official spokesman Notah or Steiny.. One does it for money the other for suck up points. Why bother saying 50-50? Means nothing. If he shows up fine. If he doesn't show up also fine.

Won't impact the Masters one way or the other.... Maybe no Tiger impacts other tournaments as far as attendance, but everyone I know (myself included) that has tickets intends to be there..
[/quote]

i remember the 2008 pga that tiger wasn't a part of, getting tickets a year in advance and still went, but there was a hit. being able to go into the 18th greenside stands and find a seat mid-afternoon, would've been unheard of had tiger been there.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='redfirebird08' timestamp='1427526689' post='11233005']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427493873' post='11230267']
I think his US Open exemption has expired.
[/quote]

Not yet. U.S. Open winners receive a 10 year exemption. 2018 would be when it runs out. Apparently he is also exempt for this year's U.S. Open due to his PLAYERS victory in 2013. Had no idea that came with a 3 year U.S. Open exemption.

[url="http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/golf/tiger-woods-has-exempt-status-for-us-open/"]http://www.seattleti...us-for-us-open/[/url]
[/quote]
Thanks...wasn't sure on that.

[superduperman]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1427509893' post='11232001']
In 2013 Crenshaw shot 80-84 and was 1 removed from DFL. In 2014 he shot +24 and was DFL by 7 shots. This year he announces it's his last Masters.

Not too difficult to figure out.
[/quote]

He can still play if he chooses to, not too difficult to figure that out either.