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Posted on 3/24/24 at 8:23 am to RummelTiger
I got my ticket package for Wednesday and there are several notices saying no phones at all, just a camera
Posted on 3/24/24 at 8:36 am to lsupride87
I have never been for a practice round but I have been a few times on Sunday. I know everyone has different opinions but I completely disagree with you. Yes, you don’t get to see every shot but hearing the roars around the course as you are following the final few groups and then the anticipation as they change the boards all around the course at the exact same time is electric.
Watching the final few groups all day then sitting in your chair that you placed on 18 almost 10 hours before which no one touched is amazing. I got to follow Tiger for all 18 on a Saturday which was awesome but can’t touch being there on a Sunday. I have been to a lot of major sporting events but there is nothing like a masters Sunday in person
Watching the final few groups all day then sitting in your chair that you placed on 18 almost 10 hours before which no one touched is amazing. I got to follow Tiger for all 18 on a Saturday which was awesome but can’t touch being there on a Sunday. I have been to a lot of major sporting events but there is nothing like a masters Sunday in person
This post was edited on 3/24/24 at 8:38 am
Posted on 3/24/24 at 8:54 am to kfont28
If you’ve never been there, practice round allows cameras so taking your own pictures is fun. Little more freedom of movement at the crosswalks because there are not groups playing every hole. Most players do lots of chipping and putting to traditional pin locations. If no one is behind them, they may hit multiple short game shots of different varieties to various potential pin locations. It’s amazing how 2 feet can be the difference between a tap in and a 15 foot putt.
It’s potluck as far as who you might see practicing. The young guys all play, but many of the veterans may just go out and play the back 9.
Many caddies roll balls on every green from multiple directions to multiple locations. It may be practice, but these guys are working on the strategy.
Tournament practice area is worth visiting. They strike it so pure, and can shape it to all 9 windows.
It’s potluck as far as who you might see practicing. The young guys all play, but many of the veterans may just go out and play the back 9.
Many caddies roll balls on every green from multiple directions to multiple locations. It may be practice, but these guys are working on the strategy.
Tournament practice area is worth visiting. They strike it so pure, and can shape it to all 9 windows.
Posted on 3/24/24 at 9:22 am to makersmark1
The range and practice area is amazing to see. One again another example of Augusta thinking through everything.
Posted on 3/24/24 at 2:07 pm to Swampy7557
So you can bring a camera? I thought it was no devices at all.
Posted on 3/24/24 at 3:23 pm to FirstCityDawg
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So you can bring a camera? I thought it was no devices at all.
You can bring a camera for practice rounds.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:33 am to RummelTiger
Walk the course and take in the splendor of ANGC! Hope the flowers are in full bloom...haven't been to heaven but I have a feeling its a lot like ANGC! While walking the course look for the lone palm tree ...if you find it then you're really taking in the beauty of the place.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:26 am to DivotBreath
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Will the gift shop hold your purchases so you do not have to walk around carrying the stuff if you hit the shop early?
Yes, you can check it or ship it. Last year I went on Tuesday. My stuff was waiting for me when I got home on Thursday.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:30 am to DivotBreath
You can actually fund your entire trip by making wise purchases at the gift shop - shipping them home then selling on eBay - the best long term investment sre the masters gnomes - I mean the 2018 one is going for about 4k today… most items with the year are things you can sell at a premium online - and they can multiply in value depending on the outcome…
Since these items are exclusive at the gift shop they see in high demand - you can make thousands thus way - key is being wise about these purchases
Since these items are exclusive at the gift shop they see in high demand - you can make thousands thus way - key is being wise about these purchases
Posted on 3/25/24 at 4:04 pm to 45RCRoy45
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You can actually fund your entire trip by making wise purchases at the gift shop - shipping them home then selling on eBay
Be careful.
They are very particular about their brand.
I’ve never sold any merchandise. Just use it as gifts for people.
I’ve never sold a ticket, not even to friends.
I just give them the tickets.
I’d be afraid to sell a ticket attached to my name to a stranger.
Beer is cheap there, and some people cannot control their appetites.
I know you are blackballed for life if someone using your ticket gets removed.
No matter how many times I get to go, I always want to go back.
I’ve been to practice days and tournament days.
Surprisingly, I enjoyed the ANWA as much as any Masters I’ve attended.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:24 pm to makersmark1
I'm doing the anwa this year. Any recommendations outside of what you would recommend for the actual tournament
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:48 pm to Poppy201
I know where it is, Poppy. You have to look hard to find it.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:13 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
Go early and spend the whole day.
Skip the gift shop at the main gate. The line will be ridiculously long.
In fact they had to close the line last year.
The gift shop out by number 5 has most items.
So walk 1 through 5 seeing the course. You can look at 9 tee and 8 green after you walk up number one. Look at 2 from tee, veer to 3 green and then 4 tee. Walk 5 and head to gift shop.
Back to 6, look at 16 and 15 green. Walk 7, stand by green. Then head over to 17 green, then 14 green. Then peak at Amen Corner 11 green, 12, and 13 tee. You can’t get close to 12 or 13 green, but there will be tons of people there.
13 is worth a look bc of the amazing azaleas that give the hole its name.
Walk behind 18 tee and look at that chute. Slip through to 10 green
Look at 9 and 18 greens on the way out also looking at 10 tee.
Basically every hole is beautiful. You are going to love it.
Concessions are incredibly inexpensive. Merchandise is premium. Bathrooms are clean.
Skip the gift shop at the main gate. The line will be ridiculously long.
In fact they had to close the line last year.
The gift shop out by number 5 has most items.
So walk 1 through 5 seeing the course. You can look at 9 tee and 8 green after you walk up number one. Look at 2 from tee, veer to 3 green and then 4 tee. Walk 5 and head to gift shop.
Back to 6, look at 16 and 15 green. Walk 7, stand by green. Then head over to 17 green, then 14 green. Then peak at Amen Corner 11 green, 12, and 13 tee. You can’t get close to 12 or 13 green, but there will be tons of people there.
13 is worth a look bc of the amazing azaleas that give the hole its name.
Walk behind 18 tee and look at that chute. Slip through to 10 green
Look at 9 and 18 greens on the way out also looking at 10 tee.
Basically every hole is beautiful. You are going to love it.
Concessions are incredibly inexpensive. Merchandise is premium. Bathrooms are clean.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 8:07 pm to makersmark1
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Walk behind 18 tee and look at that chute. Slip through to 10 green
Did this last year, and who did I see walking next to me doing the same thing? Lexi Thompson. She just came for the day, then went back home to Florida. Was able to get a pic with her. And still the best legs in golf.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:11 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
I've enjoined champions retreat more than Augusta national for the tournament - will be there next week - can't wait!
Posted on 3/25/24 at 11:35 pm to 45RCRoy45
Funny story of the lone palm tree that Ted Scott loves to tell is the 2014 Masters practice round on Tuesday...Bubba, Webb Simpson and Zach Johnson . Paul Tessori tells group walking down 1 fairway about a bet he had with his fiancé..if she could find the lone palm tree on course he would buy her the $30,000 ring she was desiring. Well dam if Bubba doesn't hit a wayward drive on that hole on purpose of course...and yells where she could hear that the dam palm tree got in the way of his drive...she was seen jumping up and down all excitied that she saw the palm tree...much to Tessori's dismay..well Bubba tries to smooth things out...he proposed that if he, Webb or Zach won the tournament that they should purchase the ring for Tessori which Webb n Zach said BS...they proposed that if Bubba won he would pay for ring since he ruined the bet. Well Bubba wins..at the next 2 stops( Heritage and Zurich) Tessori asked Bubba about payment...he say's checks in the mail...3rd stop is Wells Fargo..Bubba's wife hears about the bet and bubba's lack of payment...She personally delivered the check to Tessori on the putting green on Wednesday before tournament started.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 11:38 pm
Posted on 3/26/24 at 8:11 am to CalcuttaTigah
Get me a hat baw
Posted on 3/26/24 at 12:09 pm to lsupride87
But only if you’re vaccinated for Covid….
Posted on 3/27/24 at 10:20 am to Poppy201
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Funny story of the lone palm tree
That's an awesome story thanks for sharing
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