Masters week.

[greenlex]

Masters week. Who are we on?

[BroxburnHibee]

Westy each way (he won't win)

Can't see beyond DJ to be honest but had a wee bit on Rory.

[ColinNish]

See who wins the par 3 competition and don't bet on them. :greengrin

[hibs#1]

Fancy matsuyama myself.

[Golden Bear]

Hard to look by Dustin Johnson for any tournament just now. Not looked at the odds yet but I got a run for my money on Matsuyama last year, so feel obliged to back him again. Justin Rose could also come into the reckoning this year.

[HibernianJK]

Got a small bet on Oosthuizen at a big price (55/1). Will probs have a bet on someone at a shorter price. Stenson maybe.

[greenlex]

Can't see past DJ so I'll be having Rahm, Hatton, Casey and Matsuyama all e/w. The outsider yank may be McGirt. Depending on how I'm doing I might have a punt at the weekend after the cut.

[Golden Bear]

Not long now before our annual trip down Magnolia Lane and into the magnificent setting of Augusta National. It's probably the highlight of the golfing year as far as TV coverage is concerned albeit the field is never the strongest that can be assembled.

It's so difficult to pick a winner (Dustin Johnson is rightly favourite based on current form and the world rankings) but I've decided to go with the following:-

Ricki Fowler to win

Each way bets on Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Rose, Justin Thomas and Alex Noran.

Gusty winds are forecast for Thursday and this will definitely add to the interest (I love to see these guys struggle:devil:) but the weather looks settled after that so we should see the course at its spectacular best.

[greenlex]

Not long now before our annual trip down Magnolia Lane and into the magnificent setting of Augusta National. It's probably the highlight of the golfing year as far as TV coverage is concerned albeit the field is never the strongest that can be assembled.

It's so difficult to pick a winner (Dustin Johnson is rightly favourite based on current form and the world rankings) but I've decided to go with the following:-

Ricki Fowler to win

Each way bets on Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Rose, Justin Thomas and Alex Noran.

Gusty winds are forecast for Thursday and this will definitely add to the interest (I love to see these guys struggle:devil:) but the weather looks settled after that so we should see the course at its spectacular best.

Ive just added Marc Leishman to my bets each way on the back of the weather forecast.
Cannot wait for it to get started.

[McD]

Not long now before our annual trip down Magnolia Lane and into the magnificent setting of Augusta National. It's probably the highlight of the golfing year as far as TV coverage is concerned albeit the field is never the strongest that can be assembled.

It's so difficult to pick a winner (Dustin Johnson is rightly favourite based on current form and the world rankings) but I've decided to go with the following:-

Ricki Fowler to win

Each way bets on Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Rose, Justin Thomas and Alex Noran.

Gusty winds are forecast for Thursday and this will definitely add to the interest (I love to see these guys struggle:devil:) but the weather looks settled after that so we should see the course at its spectacular best.


I agree, I love watching when the weather/conditions are tough, it's when you see the real cream and creative come to the fore (no pun intended), where sheer power isn't what makes the difference

[BroxburnHibee]

Anyone with money on DJ?

Oops! :greengrin

[Golden Bear]

Anyone with money on DJ?

Oops! :greengrin

Back trouble? Beware the injured golfer, - if he plays 🙄

[Liam89]

On two 80/1 shouts in bill haas and jimmy walker!

[greenlex]

Back trouble? Beware the injured golfer, - if he plays 🙄

More like nose trouble.

[beensaidbefore]

Bet365 offering 8 places for e/w bets. Not sure if there are others offering similar, most likely. Furyk is 200/1, worth a wee punt...just checked, 3 over after 7.ffs

[northstandhibby]

I normally spread my bet on the Masters of around 6 to win outright with a fiver on each, this time around - Kuchar Lowry Westwood Cabrero-Bello Garcia and Casey.

glory glory

[Golden Bear]

Not seen it, but I hear DJ hit his tee shot at the first then retired? Surely he would have known on the practice range whether or not he was fit to play?
Why did he do this? was it a question of world ranking points? Will punters get their money back because he's classified as a non-runner - or not?

Just a couple of questions eh! 😁

[silverhibee]

Rahm Fitzpatrick & Koepka.

A few beers and a nice relaxing night watching the golf.

[silverhibee]

Cash out already from Fitzpatrick :greengrin

[greenlex]

Not seen it, but I hear DJ hit his tee shot at the first then retired? Surely he would have known on the practice range whether or not he was fit to play?
Why did he do this? was it a question of world ranking points? Will punters get their money back because he's classified as a non-runner - or not?

Just a couple of questions eh! 😁
My stakes been returned on DJ. Don't know if he even tried to play tho.

[lord bunberry]

Cash out already from Fitzpatrick :greengrin
I've done him as well, I did him in play though.

[Golden Bear]

My stakes been returned on DJ. Don't know if he even tried to play tho.

My mate has got it all wrong it seems. It looks as though DJ retired on the 1st tee without hitting a ball.

[silverhibee]

18th is causing a few problems for the players.

[Golden Bear]

18th is causing a few problems for the players.

Yip, gusty wind and difficult pin position causing them bother.

[ACLeith]

Danny Willett 3 over after 2 now level with 2 to go.

"Here we go, two in a row"? Surely not?

[Hibee87]

missed most of yesterday and travelling on a 6:30 train to york tonight so will catch last few hours hopefully. Then its a weekend of beer golf and ponies.

Only bets i have done is a couple of 3 ball betting accas, today I have:

Justin Rose
Phil Mick
Brooks Koepka
thomas pieters

5 on for 120 back.

[ACLeith]

Danny Willett 3 over after 2 now level with 2 to go.

"Here we go, two in a row"? Surely not?

Or maybe not 😳 That's why I never bet on golf

[northstandhibby]

Going by the leader board this could be one of the most hotly contested Masters in years going into the weekend.

glory glory

[Hibee87]

missed most of yesterday and travelling on a 6:30 train to york tonight so will catch last few hours hopefully. Then its a weekend of beer golf and ponies.

Only bets i have done is a couple of 3 ball betting accas, today I have:

Justin Rose
Phil Mick
Brooks Koepka
thomas pieters

5 on for 120 back.

Boom 120 sheets to play with for rest of weekend and the ponies tomorrow

[greenlex]

Ended up doing a few smaller bets and they are all still alive other than Stenson and Hatton.
Still going Garcia Leishman Rahm Matsuyama and Casey all e/w and Mcilroy Michelson Fowler and Scott all on the nose.

[Liam89]

Had £10 on Rickie fowler at 100/1 to lead at end of round 2. £250 back as he tied but was so close and should have really been 2 ahead!

[Golden Bear]

Had £10 on Rickie fowler at 100/1 to lead at end of round 2. £250 back as he tied but was so close and should have really been 2 ahead!

Looking back now, 100/1 was very generous odds indeed!

You're right, he was a bit unlucky. He hit a great second shot at the 15th, only trouble being that he had at least 2 clubs too much and the ball finished in the water behind the green. Was it the caddy's fault or a sudden extra strong gust of wind? Who knows, but I think Ricki will go on to win this title. Hope so anyway, he's carrying my cash.



[lord bunberry]

I love moving day in the masters with a few beers. Her indoors has retired to her bed, leaving me to sit and enjoy the golf.

[Golden Bear]

Think the whiskers are starting to take effect. Can't understand how Rory has orange breeks on the Beeb and red breeks on Sky.

[lord bunberry]

Think the whiskers are starting to take effect. Can't understand how Rory has orange breeks on the Beeb and red breeks on Sky.
Ffs you've got me switching channels now :greengrin

[greenlex]

Think the whiskers are starting to take effect. Can't understand how Rory has orange breeks on the Beeb and red breeks on Sky.

West coast bias.

[greenlex]

Well after moving day it's Garcia or Scott left to make me cash. Rahm and Casey still a wee chance of e/w return but they'll need to bring their A game tomorrow.

[lord bunberry]

Who's Winning then?
My money is on Jordan Spieth

[Liam89]

Who's Winning then?
My money is on Jordan Spieth I'll stand to make a great deal of £ if Spieth wins. Hopefully Rahm and Walker can fill some of the top 8 too.

[Golden Bear]

Charlie Hoffman could be the dark horse and sneak up quietly while the attention is on the bigger guns.

[ColinNish]

Charlie Hoffman could be the dark horse and sneak up quietly while the attention is on the bigger guns.

Cannae see it, he'll bottle it if he gets up the top of leaderboard again.

[ACLeith]

Really hope Sergio hangs in there and does it. Hope that's not me giving him the kiss of death! If not Sergio then Lee who's showing today he's a Hibbie 😀

[ACLeith]

Charlie Hoffman could be the dark horse and sneak up quietly while the attention is on the bigger guns.

And then he 4 putts. The only hole you could feel safe on is the 19th

[Golden Bear]

Charlie Hoffman could be the dark horse and sneak up quietly while the attention is on the bigger guns.

Utter nonsense. 😁

[HibernianJK]

Sergio missing a couple of short birdie putts which might come back up haunt him.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I didn't realise it would've been Seve's 60th today. Looked like an omen for a wee while.

[Liam89]

This is a fantastic tussle between Rose and Garcia!

[Carheenlea]

Sergio with a stunning eagle to tie the lead with three to go - sport at its very best.

[ACLeith]

I didn't realise it would've been Seve's 60th today. Looked like an omen for a wee while.

His spirit just blew that one in for the eagle

[Golden Bear]

Some rootin tootin shooting now. !

[Golden Bear]

Garcia back from the dead. Brilliant viewing now. All level going up the last.

[Carheenlea]

What a break for Justin (had that been GoldenBear it would have bounced into bunker :greengrin) Great approach from Sergio - this is tense..

[ColinNish]

FFS Sergio!

[Golden Bear]

'Mon Justin, let's get this over the line.

[Golden Bear]

What a break for Justin (had that been GoldenBear it would have bounced into bunker :greengrin) Great approach from Sergio - this is tense..

Too friggin true 😁

[greenlex]

Just like Henderson it never fails to deliver.

[Carheenlea]

Wouldn't like to see anyone lose after missing a short (ish) putt, but that said Justin's was more than makable as well.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Roses drive kicks back the way, think he'll be blocked out though

[Golden Bear]

Well played Sergio, you deserve a Major, perseverance pays you know!

(my sheckles was on Justin though. 😔)

[ACLeith]

Apart from 10 to 12 today he has played brilliantly all weekend. MAJORly deserved.

[Golden Bear]

Apart from 10 to 12 today he has played brilliantly all weekend. MAJORly deserved.

Amen!

[greenlex]

Marvelous. Not only collected on Garcia but also Casey. Well played lads.

[greenlex]

Amen! :greengrin I see what you did there.

[Carheenlea]

Delighted for Sergio - big fans of both but I was rooting for Garcia. No money riding on anyone, but had a high-stakes kinder egg three pack/bottle of Moretti wager with daughter on a last day head to head with her taking Garcia against my Fowler.
Justin Rose showed in his interview why he is such an impressive sportsman, and he is absolutely right to feel that he will contend many more Masters Tournaments in the future.

[BroxburnHibee]

Can't think of a more popular winner ever. Just brilliant!

[lord bunberry]

Can't think of a more popular winner ever. Just brilliant!
Agreed, I'm delighted for him. I thought he would never win a major.

[Frazerbob]

Just back from Tartan Week n NYC. Yesterday we were casually taking a few snaps around Wall St when Segio suddenly appeared for his appointment at the Stock Exchange. Managed a wee 'well done' chat and a high five then a quick photo with the wee man before he was rushed away. Buzz!

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[Golden Bear]

Just back from Tartan Week n NYC. Yesterday we were casually taking a few snaps around Wall St when Segio suddenly appeared for his appointment at the Stock Exchange. Managed a wee 'well done' chat and a high five then a quick photo with the wee man before he was rushed away. Buzz!

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Great photo. Complete with the fabled Green Jacket of course. Very fitting for a Hibs messageboard! Your young lad will be well pleased.

[greenlex]

Just back from Tartan Week n NYC. Yesterday we were casually taking a few snaps around Wall St when Segio suddenly appeared for his appointment at the Stock Exchange. Managed a wee 'well done' chat and a high five then a quick photo with the wee man before he was rushed away. Buzz!

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Braw

[lord bunberry]

Come on Ricky

[Golden Bear]

Come on Ricky

I suppose after a few drinks it would be easy to confuse Ricki Fowler with Ricky Burns then post on the wrong thread!

😆

[lord bunberry]

I suppose after a few drinks it would be easy to confuse Ricki Fowler with Ricky Burns then post on the wrong thread!

😆
Just noticed this:greengrin I'd had a few.

[Golden Bear]

Just noticed this:greengrin I'd had a few.

That was a cracker! 😁