The Main Event: Augusta vs. Bryson “Badaboom” DeChambeau

[bscinstnct]

With BD averaging 344, and another like 20 guys averaging 330 off the tee this year, I’d like to hear some learned golfwrxers opine on what the Masters can do to stop a potential bloodbath of Augusta National.

 

I am often very impressed by the very special knowledge many golfwrxers have on course design/layouts to the extent that many are so familiar with specific holes at Augusta and how they play.

 

So, I’m curious about if there are any dastardly tricks the guys who set the course up can use to “protect” the course in general and on specific holes.

 

I have certainly noticed that while big tee shots can make for a great advantage there, Augusta is a course of nuance where a wayward drive or two (cough, Rory ; ) cam turn a sure thing into a nightmare.

 

But, with no rough, what if anything can be done to discourage a total rocket launch from Bryson, Rory, DJ etc ?

Edited October 16, 2020 by bscinstnct

[Golf10]

Yawn.  Ratings were down 50% for the US Open.  Wouldn't surprise me if August follows suit.

[Hawkeye77]

Still important to find fairways even with "no rough" - plenty of tricky spots.  Even more so on approaches to the greens where he ranks pretty poor in general - misses can be very punishing.  He's atrocious from 4 feet with the putter, so-so overall.  I'd say Augusta is ready for him.

 

Now, if he bombs it and finds fairways and makes mincemeat of the par 5s and putts well - anyone who finds that combo will win it.  

 

He should be in the mix, but I just don't see Augusta National as his personal playground - she's a canny old lass.

Edited October 16, 2020 by Hawkeye77

[bscinstnct]

2 hours ago, Golf10 said:

Yawn.  Ratings were down 50% for the US Open.  Wouldn't surprise me if August follows suit.

 

Well, this is a rather dismal outlook you have there, G10

 

I suggest a dish of

 

Veal Saltimbocca asap to raise your spirits and take on things in general ; )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 17, 2020 by bscinstnct

[getair23]

Greens at Augusta are pretty nutty. We see a lot of the same guys on the leaderboard year in and out. Historically It’s a 2nd shot course. Yes, much easier with a wedge in your hand. I’m not ready to concede the jacket to a guy with 7 iron length wedges. Next thing will be a pro with 2 drivers winning....ohh.  Not sure they need to change anything. 

[Kilo1545]

My butler is a member at ANGC.  He said they're anticipating a DeChambeau victory and have already made the jacket.  He tells me their biggest concern is if he'll still fit in a size 50/60 jacket by then or if he'll have bulked up to a 52/62.  They don't want to be humiliated by having him busting out of his jacket on national TV.

[Golf10]

42 minutes ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Well, this is a rather dismal outlook you have there, G10

 

I suggest a dish of

 

Veal Saltimbocca asap to raise your spirits and take on things in general ; )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That looks excellent and yes, I would love to try that meal.

[GolfTurkey]

I reckon don’t change anything preemptively. If Bryson or another bomber kills it then it strengthens their argument if they go solo in mandating e.g. a ball change. If it doesn’t get killed then there is no need for change.

[thesamwise]

8 minutes ago, Kilo1545 said:

My butler is a member at ANGC.  He said they're anticipating a DeChambeau victory and have already made the jacket.  He tells me their biggest concern is if he'll still fit in a size 50/60 jacket by then or if he'll have bulked up to a 52/62.  They don't want to be humiliated by having him busting out of his jacket on national TV.

Get your oven mitts ready before you try to handle this hot tip! #scorching 

[wildcatden]

3 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

With BD averaging 344, and another like 20 guys averaging 330 off the tee this year, I’d like to hear some learned golfwrxers opine on what the Masters can do to stop a potential bloodbath of Augusta National.

 

 

They get the greens stimping at 18 or 19 with tucked pins and those hole locations only on slopes. 

[bscinstnct]

39 minutes ago, Kilo1545 said:

My butler is a member at ANGC.  He said they're anticipating a DeChambeau victory and have already made the jacket.  He tells me their biggest concern is if he'll still fit in a size 50/60 jacket by then or if he'll have bulked up to a 52/62.  They don't want to be humiliated by having him busting out of his jacket on national TV.

 

Your butler is understandably provincial in his knowledge of the plethora of tailors servicing the needs of garish, bourgeois, athletes and this is actually a compliment to you. 

Augusta will simply contact the same tailor who fitted Arnold in a matter of days for that Exterminator film. “Moe” something, I believe. Works out of Beverly Hills as you can imagine.

 

 

 

Edited October 17, 2020 by bscinstnct

[BlackDiamondPar5]

Paint a line 310 yards out in the fairway/rough and tell the players that if they break the plane of the line with their drive that they'll be asked to leave the AGN premises immediately 🙂

[Christosterone]

If Bryson wins, he needs to embrace the troll life...

serve protein shakes at the champions dinner...

I would become his biggest fan

 

-chris

[bscinstnct]

13 hours ago, Hawkeye77 said:

Still important to find fairways even with "no rough" - plenty of tricky spots.  Even more so on approaches to the greens where he ranks pretty poor in general - misses can be very punishing.  He's atrocious from 4 feet with the putter, so-so overall.  I'd say Augusta is ready for him.

 

Now, if he bombs it and finds fairways and makes mincemeat of the par 5s and putts well - anyone who finds that combo will win it.  

 

He should be in the mix, but I just don't see Augusta National as his personal playground - she's a canny old lass.

 

Hate to do this but this shows how Augusta can eviscerate you. No rough but far worse to come contend with in some cases. 
 

 

 

 

[Nels55]

10 hours ago, Kilo1545 said:

My butler is a member at ANGC.  He said they're anticipating a DeChambeau victory and have already made the jacket.  He tells me their biggest concern is if he'll still fit in a size 50/60 jacket by then or if he'll have bulked up to a 52/62.  They don't want to be humiliated by having him busting out of his jacket on national TV.

Does your butler have a cabin?

[Soloman1]

Tiger won by 12 strokes and Nicklaus won by 9 strokes. Put me in the camp that thinks the mind is as important as the physical to win at Augusta.

[Kilo1545]

1 hour ago, Nels55 said:

Does your butler have a cabin?

Not that I am aware, but I believe his chauffeur does.

[Dr. Block]

Impressive Bryson thread bscinstnct...very nice.  Now let’s see Paul Allen’s thread 

Edited October 17, 2020 by Dr. Block

[Hawkeye77]

3 hours ago, Nels55 said:

Does your butler have a cabin?

 Now that’s clever!

[bscinstnct]

32 minutes ago, Dr. Block said:

Impressive Bryson Dechambeau thread bscinstnct...very nice.  Now let’s see Paul Allen’s Bryson thread 

 

Ok, but first

 

 

 

 

 

My wife’s cousin is exactly like PB, morning routine, whole thing. 
 

And I’m still amazed that Paul Allen is Jared Leto , lol

Edited October 17, 2020 by bscinstnct

[tw_focus]

Nope, not even close. More like the undercard. This guy hasn't even finished top 10 at the event in his life, wake me up if he makes the cut.

[Titleist99]

25 minutes ago, tw_focus said:

Nope, not even close. More like the undercard. This guy hasn't even finished top 10 at the event in his life, wake me up if he makes the cut.

Yet still if he win, place, or show there's people that want to change the way golf is played....LOL! Now that's disturbing..

[Hankshank]

Its not like antman has won everything lately, pretty far from. And AN don’t have rough as the primary defence against length. 

[Dr. Block]

4 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Ok, but first

 

 

 

 

 

My wife’s cousin is exactly like PB, morning routine, whole thing. 
 

And I’m still amazed that Paul Allen is Jared Leto , lol

Probably one of Leto’s more memorable performances. Almost as good as when he played the guy that got tuned-up in Fight Club. 

Edited October 17, 2020 by Dr. Block

[milesgiles]

I hope he wins and I think he’ll contend one of the next two Masters.

 

He thoroughly deserves his success and he moves the needle more than anyone else for me by far. And if he wins on the strength of his tee shots, we might finally see some long overdue action by ANGC or the ruling bodies. Win win. 

[vadersfather]

18 hours ago, wildcatden said:

 

They get the greens stimping at 18 or 19 with tucked pins and those hole locations only on slopes. 

This. They have water vacuum pumps under every green there. They can suck the freaking water/ Life out of those greens and make it VERY hard to dominate that course. Jmo.✌️

[bscinstnct]

2 hours ago, Dr. Block said:

Probably one of Leto’s more memorable performances. Almost as good as when he played the guy that got tuned-up in Fight Club. 

 

 

[Dr. Block]

13 minutes ago, bscinstnct said:

 

 

And you’ve brought it full circle.  That is some deft golfwrxing 

[mahonie]

22 hours ago, BlackDiamondPar5 said:

Paint a line 310 yards out in the fairway/rough and tell the players that if they break the plane of the line with their drive that they'll be asked to leave the AGN premises immediately 🙂

That leaves Bernhard Langer, Sandy Lyle and Luke Donald in a play-off then? 🤣🤣

[Sean2]

For a major, Augusta National isn't terribly difficult of a course considering that the winner is close to or at double digits under par. 

 

As far as what they can do? Not much. As you said, there is no rough, and the greens already have shaved banks for the most part and are always  fast. 

 

Maybe lower the price of cheese pimento sandwiches?