i thought it was a horrible masters. thats probably because i only caught the last two holes and the playoff. nothing but crappy golf.
http://www.augusta.com/stories/2009/04/13/mas_520245.shtml PATRON'S PENALTY: A patron slipped under the ropes and jumped into the greenside bunker just a few feet from Phil Mickelson on the 17th hole Sunday. Steven T. Davis , 34, of Salt Lake City, jumped into the bunker right after Mickelson and Tiger Woods reached the green at No. 17. Davis disappeared into the bottom of the deep bunker and sheepishly collected his sunglasses and billfold while patrons in the grandstands booed him. Mickelson's caddie, Jim "Bones" Mackay , went to rake the bunker, and Davis was seen apologizing to him and wishing Mickelson well as he climbed out and walked to a tournament security official, who escorted him to two Richmond County sheriff's deputies. "I apologize," Davis said as he was escorted away. "I'm stupid. I hope Phil wins. That was dumb. Why did I do that?" Tournament security asked for Davis' badge, which he said fell off in the bunker. Mickelson said the incident didn't affect his focus or lead to his missing a five-foot birdie putt. "I thought it might even help me, but it didn't have any effect," he said. Officer Jesse Jackson said Davis would likely be taken to the Richmond County jail and be charged with disorderly conduct.
That dude will never get another badge, ever. Augusta is kind of a creepy environment in some ways. They still dont allow full coverage when the networks are begging for it yet they come on and pat themselves on the back saying they have only 3 minutes of commercials per hour. As an announcer you better not say something wrong or you will get censored and banned. As a patron you better not have a cell phone or you will lose your badge and never be allowed back in, ever. Members are only allowed to play the course about 3 times per week during peak golf season. The other 4 days of the week are for "grooming". Butler Cabin is treated like some holy grail and only certain people are allowed in. There is a token minority but no women members. Most of the members are super elite and walk around like arrogant jack azzes and are old as dirt. I've only been to Augusta once, 1995, for a practice round. I've been sending in an "application" for tickets ever since and never once been selected. Its an incredible golf course but I know its changed a lot since I was last there. Most people would be shocked with just how hilly it really is. The TV doesnt capture the terrain very well.
