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Tom Edrington spent the first 10 years of his misguided youth as a sports writer for the Tampa Tribune. His career brought him face to face with many of sports greatest stars -- Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Muhammad Ali, Don Shula, countless Hall of Fame NFL stars, more PGA Tour players than he can count. In 1980 he was honored by the Golf Writers Association of America for writing the best news story that year, his coverage of Jack Nicklaus' U.S. Open victory at Baltusrol. Today, 36 years later, golf is still a great part of his life, thanks to competitive playing days and the wonderful people he has met on this fabulous journey.

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    baxter cepeda

    Good point that the work on the course could keep Tiger and others from being able to visit early.

    Guys like Tiger and Phil should have played Augusta a few times in November over the years. If they haven’t taken advantage like Jack because it’s slightly less than perfect, then too bad for them.

    Obviously this will be a different course than your typical November day at Augusta National.

    It sounds like they could get uniquely firm and fast conditions, which helps shorter hitters and low ball hitters off the tee.

    But Harder than normal greens helps high ball hitters on the approaches more than ever.

    Tiger is one of the guys whom can pound low tee shots and also sky high approaches. JT comes to mind. Rahm.

    But with cold wind more likely, it could easily be a savvy Zack Johnson type stealing one this year.

    There will be as many unknowns as missing traditions. The fun unique aspects will more than make up some of those traditions taking a break.

    More than anything we Viewers will enjoy the surroundings more than ever sans grandstands and Patrons, Especially around 13-16 area. In many ways even people whom have Been there will see things/views never seen.

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      Tom Edrington

      Have to differ only with the “low ball hitters” part, it’s one reason Lee Trevino couldn’t win there, the hills demand carry and a higher ball flight….same for the greens when they get firm the way the committee wants them, better bring in high approach shots…

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        baxter cepeda

        Yes.
        Like I said gotta hit approach shots higher than ever this year. Because they will be former than ever.

        But again Jack said the fairways will be firmer than most Masters.
        Regardless of where it is, Low ball hitters benefit from firm fairways and cold wind in the face.

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          Tom Edrington

          They may benefit Baxter but would you be on any of them?

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            baxter cepeda

            I don’t understand the question.

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            baxter cepeda

            Oh bet.
            I would yes.

            Don’t forget Sergio is a low ball driver. Rahm can drive it low.
            More importantly that critical advantage of carrying it 350 is lost a bit w form fairways.
            So bryson, Rory, guys like that wouldn’t have as big an advantage of the tee. I was surprised how quickly tee shots stop at Augusta.
            It’s going to be a different Masters.
            There are some top 10 players whom are considered low ball drivers. JT I really think a Zack Johnson type could take this November Masters if all the conditions align for them; more importantly against the 350 carry guys.

          3. Tom Edrington

            Baxter: I think the day and age of a Zach Johnson winning a Masters has come and gone although I wouldn’t consider Patrick Reed a bomber.

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