MAGA!
For the first time in a long time, all four Major titles are held by Americans.
Posted on 04/09/2018 10:03:29 AM PDT by C19fan
Patrick Reed had two putts for par, two putts on the 18th green, two putts to win the Masters. He was sitting at 15-under, he had held Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth and everyone else off for going on three days. He was 24 feet away with an opportunity to lag it, then tap it, then slip on a green jacket.
The throng around the 18th here at Augusta National sat politely but when his first putt slipped by the hole leaving him a slightly tricky 4-footer, they began a murmur that built into a consensus, not of dread that he might blow this, but rather what sounded like hope that he might.
Know this about golf fans, they are lap dogs. They cheer for everything and everyone. If a guy makes a great shot, they clap, even if it adversely effects the guy they are rooting for to win. That’s the sport. It’s even more polite here at Augusta, where if when someone is about to win a major – even a relative unknown such as Charl Schwartzel or Danny Willett – they rain down thunderous applause.
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MAGA!
For the first time in a long time, all four Major titles are held by Americans.
Undoubtedly Bubba Watson.
Wetzel directly contradicts his thesis here but that's not surprising when columnists like him write these 'rub your nose in it' screeds.
If everybody is being cheered how does he know Reed is unpopular?
Absolutely, Bubba(#1) least liked on tour by other players.
It looks to me like Dan Wetzel wrote this article for no other reason than to try to stir up controversy so he can write more articles about it.
i rooted the guy in all the way from amen corner. great golf, under pressure. he’s the real deal.
and i’ve been a Nicklaus fan since the 60’s.
I wanted Rickie Fowler to win.
Maybe Reed neglects sucking up to these brilliant sports reporters. Sure sounds like it.
I am glad Reed won. It would have been great to see Jordan pull off an upset, but I have no problem with Reed. One of the golfers I don’t care much for is Sergio, who has been over-rated his entire career, IMO. His “defense” of his Masters title was shameful.
So what’s the problem with Reed?
Seems his team mates at college had issues with him being a jerk. Estranged from his family, his wife had his parents removed from a tournament course once. I don’t know the circumstances. He played a heck of a game though.
Until he addresses his issues in college about cheating and theft, and gives reasons why he is estranged from his parents and his younger sister, it’s not going to go away. These concerns will hurt his s endorsement opportunities which is where the real money lies.
“Maybe Reed neglects sucking up to these brilliant sports reporters. Sure sounds like it.”
I think you have a point.
I agree. Patrick Reed won against some very talented competitors ... among the best in the world. Congratulations on his fine Masters win!
Green-on-pink still makes my eyes bleed.
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