The Masters - Thoughts & Observations
So, I went to Augusta National for the Masters on Saturday - a lifelong hope fulfilled. There is a lot to say, but probably the best way is through a list. So, here goes.
A. Best Concession: 1. Tuna Salad Sandwich 2. Egg Salad Sandwich 3. Masters Chocolate Chip Cookie 4. Masters Cola
B. Best Hole: 1. 13 (Azalea) 2. 15/16 3. 12
C. The Moment You Really Know You're at Augusta National: When you first see 11 and 12.
D. Player With the Hottest Girlfriend: Aaron Baddely
E. Moment You Know Tiger is Coming: When you see 20,000 people suddenly surge down the 10th Fairway.
F. Moment You Know Tiger Really is "The Man": When he hits a 235-yard 3-wood onto the 13th Green to set up Eagle.
G. Best Overall Moment: Watching Phil Birdie 15 with Howard.
H. Worst Overall Moment: Being told "No Runnin' Suh" by a Gallery Official.
I. Best View of Augusta: From the 13th Fairway looking back at 11, 12, and the 13th Green. Utterly Amazing.
J. Most Disappointing Thing About the National: No cameras allowed.
K. Best Amenity for Patrons: Free Long Distance Calling.
L. Best Place to Stand - 14th Green, Crowds are lighter, the hole is a great scoring opportunity.
M. Loudest Roars: The 16th Hole.
N. Most Satisfying Moment: Watching my brother have 3 egg salad sandwiches, Masters BBQ Chips, Masters Cola, a Payday (the only brand concession), and a Masters Light Beer while overlooking the 12th Hole.
O. Most Amazing Thing About The Course: Tie - It's really hilly. The Fairways are nicer than most greens on your typical course.
P. Most Unintentional Comedy: Stopping at the Wendy's in Lincolnton and hearing the country women fight over who's gonna make the Crispy Chicken Sandwiches.
Q. The Thing Brent was Right About: The Pine Straw is Immaculate; nicer than most Front Yards.
R. Prettiest Hole: Easily 13. 1,300 Azalea bushes line the Fairway.
S. Second Most Satisfying Moment: Watching My Dad Have 2 Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches and a Masters Cola while overlooking 12.
T. Most Popular Sandwich: Obviously, Masters Egg Salad Sandwich - sold out by 3pm.
U. Biggest Thing About Augusta National That Lived Up to its Hype: Amen Corner. I was absolutely blown away.
V. Funniest Thing About Masters: Outside the Boundaries of the National is one Nasty City. Applebee's, T-Bonz Steak House, dirty motels, and every bad fast food restaurant under the sun. The National is definitely an Oasis in a sea of grease.
W. Little Known Fact About Augusta, GA: Howard was born there.
X. Best Golf Moment: On 15 Phil duffs his chip shot, leaving himself a 25 foot foot birdie putt, which he subsequently sinks.
Y. When I Go Back Again....: I will Try the Egg Salad and the Pimento Cheese Sandwiches.
Z. And Finally: It was the best Birthday Present Ever. Perfect Weather, Perfect Sandwiches, With My Family. Awesome!


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