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Masters-Whoa Momma!

So I'm guessing you watched the Masters on Sunday... if you didn't, why in the world are you on this website? One of the best Sundays at Augusta... just incredible. For me, even better, it was up for grabs, as opposed to Tiger winning by a comfortable margin. He had his shot... as did the rest, but kudos to Angel Cabrera for squeezing out the win. Especially after hitting it right behind a tree in the playoff!

Regarding Tiger... I love Tiger, don't get me wrong. I don't worship him like some, but I respect his dominance. That said, I can't remember anything better than seeing him hit a tree on 18 trying to hit one of his miracle shots. Plus, not just grazing the tree, he hit that thing more solid than any shot all day! I shouldn't revel in it so much, but man, that made me feel better than the birth of my child.

What about Phil? Does that not make you wonder why any of us play this game?? That he plays the front nine better than anyone I've ever seen play it at Augusta, just absolutely dominating the golf course, and then makes the turn, and with one bad swing at #12 goes into the toilet like nobody's business. Absolutely amazing. He still hit some good shots, but especially in hindsight, that was his tournament to win after that front nine. Just make pars on the other holes, and birdie the 5's, you're going to win. If he had posted 12 under... I think the rest would have wilted under that pressure.

Speaking of shocking changes in fortune, poor Kenny Perry. I was rooting for him, as were all there I think, but man... how do you hit that shot on #16, that honestly should have been an ace, to clunking up so badly on 17 and 18? Again, why any of us play this game, I'll never know.

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Eric has an 8 handicap and lives near Qualchan. He was born and raised in Spokane and one of the reasons he loves the area is the quality and variety of the golf courses, and the good people who play them. His home course is the Creek at Qualchan and the best course he’s ever played was Oregon’s Bandon Dunes. Some day he’d like to play Cypress Point.