I played it once..., 30+ years ago. Shot a 101. My caddies name was Smitty. Only time in my life I've ever had a caddie. (You have to have a caddie when you play Augusta whether you ride or walk, and you can ride. My Dad and his partner did, but they still had caddies carrying their bags.) Parred 2, 15 and 16. I parred 16 out of the back trap. Smitty told me to use a 6 iron when I wanted to use a 7 at a pin sitting on the front of the green. I flew over the pin into that trap. Put it out within 2 inches of the hole. Got my par on 15 by hitting a good drive, laying up, crossing the pond and 2 putting. I wanted to go for it in 2 but Smitty talked me into laying up. He handed me my 7 iron and said, "Don't hold back". (To this day, "don't hold back" is the mantra me and my regular playing partners use). I hit a great layup butI still regret not at least trying for the green in two. I mean, how many times does one get to play the greatest golf course ever built? Anyway, I always go for it now on whatever course I play with a long 2nd shot over water to get to the green in 2 on par 5. I seldom make it, but I did get an eagle on my home course a few years back just for trying and finally making it. I don't remember the par on 2, but I still have the scorecard. It was in February, misty light rain and cold as hell, but still the best round of golf in my life. Thank you Frank for having us that day. The Augusta National and The Masters are the best courses and the best tournament ever - in *ANY* event - in the world! Don't hold back!
Even when life has THROWN blow after blow at you , you can always turn on the Theme Song of The Masters and feel a bit of PEACE...................................
hello friends and welcome to november in college, where students are cramming and working on projects, preparing for finals week. They gather from all around the campus, into the library where tension and emotions run high, thankfully we have this wonderful theme to calm us down. Its a tradition unlike any other.
Listening today on the first day of spring. Such a hopeful, beautiful tune. Up north, our golf-playing season is about to begin. Listening to this aways fills me with optimism for a good golf season. I almost always end up disappointed with my game but that’s beside the point. Cheers to all of the golfers out there.
First time I went to Augusta was in 2019 with my dad. We went on the Wednesday the day before the tournament. Looking back I couldn’t believe we got to the same year tiger made his comeback. I hope one day me and my dad can go back. That place is truly something special and words can’t describe how beautiful it was
Truly, one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Hats off to Dave Loggins. I'm trying to master it on the piano. It is the perfect piece to play for a long time. It is a song you never tire from. Thank you...
A couple years ago, I moved to Ohio from Indiana, My dad got a job for being the golf coach at Kent State University, My dad loved golf, so every year, we watched the masters together, and it was amazing just being with him watching something he loved as much as me!❤️ I have a talent for the piano, and my dad new that, so he asked me to try to play this lovely song, I did, and he LOVED it!❤️ I now know that this is something he loves, I love this song for this particular reason, I love the song as much as my dad loves the masters. And I loved this song as much as I love my dad and how much my dad loves me.❤️ So just because it is a small TV show, there is just so much more to it! I just wanted to share this because this song brings tears to my eyes.❤️
I just got though writing a post on another topic, and came across this, I have memories of my grandfather who died in 1996, watching golf passionately, and your wonderful story reminds me of the last golf tournament we watched together in 1995... Thanks for the memory, @Ashlee Robertson...
One day, I will take my son the The Masters. He absolutely loves the game of golf. For him it’s about the golf, for me it’s the shared experience with my son.
My Dad took me 6 or 7 years ago on a Thursday. We parked in the lot, and he said "Welcome to the Masters." He is battling cancer now and this week means so much to me as a son. I'm 49 and have been twice. It will forever become a part of you.
We spent a night in Augusta last Feb. Drove around and around Augusta National. Just breathing the air and looking at the tops of the loblolly pines was fulfillment. A glimpse here and there was worth the drive. At 66, I have never missed Sunday of the Masters broadcast. Now it is Masters week, in a crazy year, perhaps a little calm can help.
Oh.boy, The Masters Week begins next week.I used to cover this Golf Festival for the Japanese newspaper every year some 40 to fifty years ago, during that time I truly enjoyed my stay in Augusta. Back then, needless to say, Arnold Palmer , Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player and other good players were all young and strong and very attractive. I felt like dreaming watching them to play. I left U. S. in 1985 after 18 years of stay, ever since I watch this wonderful tournament on TV via satellite. Oh, I never get bored nor get sleepy when I listen to this performance of music. Thank you, ARIGATO from Japan.
I teared up in 1997 when Tiger won his first green jacket and did the same today when he won his 5th. Amazing story of perseverance and never giving up, even when the odds were stacked against him. He overcame DUI, divorce, infidelity, back surgeries, losing sponsors, and father time to win again. Simply one for the ages.
My girlfriend, Melanie, loves watching Tiger Woods on TV, screamed "we've returned!!, and cried in my arms, as he won... then as he received the Green Jacket, she whispered to me, "you both are my heroes," with tears in her eyes... Thanks for winning the tournament, Tiger... he's my favorite player too..
If I ever had the chance, I wouldn't play the course. Here's why: Watching the tournament has become an annual tradition for me. Even a bigger viewing event than the Superbowl. I'm deeply grateful to Augusta and its sponsors for the online feed from Thur to Sat. It just keeps getting better. I dream of Augusta. The undulating fairways, the open mouthed laughter coming from the bunkers, the tempting water hazards murmuring to the best golfers in the world 'c'mon, you can get over me from there'. The anguish and joy of loss and victory. Watching year in and year out, Augusta has become a sanctuary for me. But were I to go...it would stop being that 'special' place it is in my heart. I would merely be a '10:15 tee time', and just one of the wide eyed fortunates permitted to trod its hallowed grounds. Sure I'd treasure the memory. But something would be lost. In that transmutation from dream to reality, a patina of wonder would perish. Some special essence that Augusta holds in my imagination would vanish when it becomes a 'place I went'. When I go to an epic performance, I never want to go backstage because it was the performance that made me laugh, cry, exult or despair. I think I'm at a stage in my life where I treasure my dreams as much as my memories. And I guard them now. And all of us here will be gathered alone together next Spring. At The Masters. I like that.
Jim that was beautifully written. I understand the sentiment completely. I do hope you have gotten to go and see it firsthand and if you haven’t, maybe you will get there someday. Thanks for the fantastic comment!
@@user-fy2in5wd9y I'm genuinely happy for you; what's the big cliche in use today? "You do you"? I don't know if it's an age thing on my part or not. I'm now 65. I can clearly remember going to destinations as an adult I had only been able to dream about as a kid. And it was wonderful. But today? Maybe it's the fact that my tomorrows are now fewer than my yesterdays, but now I prefer keeping Augusta under the bell jar that is my TV set. And as I do, I know full well that I'm merely experiencing a representation; mere shadows of the actual event. And for me, today, that's enough. I have no scorn nor envy of the Patrons reveling on the green, green grass of Augusta. If anything, I pray that they create memories to treasure forever.
I actually got to go this year and I will never forget it even if I get Alzheimer’s when I’m older. I’m one of golf’s biggest fan and I always love the theme song and it always makes me happy to hear it. I want this to be played at my funeral.
This song speaks to my being, my soul, touches so many chords and transports me to places I have never been. My dad who loves golf and played when he was younger introduced me to it.
I live here now. Won practice round tickets my first year living in the area. My dad who passed away two years earlier had something to do with it. I will be back there again.
Thanks for adding this. There are angels among us. First turned it on and I realize if I listened to this everytime I get mad, I would never be mad again
I rather enjoyed the unique experience of seeing a fall Masters Tournament. Most likely we will never see another one, so the history of it only added to the entertainment and enjoyment.
I have been looking for this for a while. Thank you so much. So peaceful, just like Augusta National. Spent 40 minutes post-round Saturday 2017 at the 12 tee box just sitting and enjoying its beauty.
Every year since I remember watching my first time in '87, the Masters & this theme is always such a lovely sign Spring is here & the dark days of Winter are over for another year!
I’ve been watching the Masters every year for a while wondering what the theme song was. I wonder no more and am glad I found it on You Tube. It’s my new favorite instrumental. I could listen to it all day.
@@user-tq9jv2gj6u I believe we will be well past this pandemic by that time, although it's hard to tell as far as how big the crowd will be. Since the event is outdoors, there shouldn't be too much problem with it. The weather had better cooperate, because November's the time when leaves usually fall from trees (which are a fixture at Augusta).
I'm truly verry happy that Hideki Matsuyama has just won this year's Masters. It is the first victory of Masters by not only a Japanese but also first by a Asian. Congratulations, Hideki!!!...Well done.
I have no idea why this makes me tear up, but maybe because I watched this tournament’s final round each year with my late ex father in law who stood by me even when I got divorced from his daughter. Lots of emotions wrapped up in this...
CBS coverage isn't what it used to be. Remember when Feherty called 15, Klampett 11, Oosterhaus 17? Kostis and McCord are gone as well. Today's coverage is OK but Faldo dominates the chat and does not allow the field commentators to tell their story.
Well, it's springtime in the valley on Magnolia Lane It's the Augusta National and the master of the game Who'll wear that green coat on Sunday afternoon? Who'll walk the 18th fairway singing this tune? Augusta, your dogwoods and pines They play on my mind like a song Augusta, it's you that I love And it's you that I'll miss when I'm gone. It's Watson, Byron Nelson, Demaret, Player and Snead It's Amen Corner and it's Hogan's perfect swing It's Sarazen's double eagle at the 15 in '35 And the spirit of Clifford Roberts that keeps it alive Augusta, your dogwoods and pines They play on my mind like a song Augusta, it's you that I love And it's you that I miss when I'm gone. It's the legions of Arnie's Army and the Golden Bear's throngs And the wooden-shafted legend of Bobby Jones.
I have no idea why because I like crunch and hard and powerful....which this is not. But this Masters theme has always grabbed me. I love it. Top3 all time for sports themes.