Comments on: Augusta National invited me to play, so I did, and WOW!

By: oldmac

oldmac — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:31:46 +0000

Reminds me of my first visit to the Masters. Me and a buddy had season passes so we rented a room from a local. The family had more than one bedroom and one of the others was rented to a sportswriter from Indiana. This guy was a smarmy, winey little POS. Our room rental included a nice breakfast which we shared with slimey little moron. Sat AM as we were enjoying breakfast, he announces to us that he got picked in the lottery to play Augusta on Monday in the press event but he started complaining about there were two groups and he had to be ready to go at 8am. He also reminded us that he would have to borrow some clubs and would play in tennis shoes. A crime against nature for sure.

After a couple of conversations, my buddy and I decided that we had to prevent this gas-bag from getting on the course-at least not to play so we hatched a plot. We new he had to be on the course by 8, (I think check-in was 7)-so we waited until he was in bed Sunday night and re-set clock back an hour so when he came whistlin’ down the hall at what he thought was 6:45, he was already too late to get to his tee time. Sorry dude-you earned that. Hope you found a career you are more suited for-(fast food would be perfect.)

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:42:52 +0000

I don’t consider golf to be a sport, but good for you Terrence! (As for the idiot posters like Herschel Talker, do you have a life beyond criticizing a sport columnist every time he writes an article? Mr Moore’s not the one who sounds like a broken record; you are.)

By: UGASlobberknocker

UGASlobberknocker — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:22:34 +0000

Terrence, when you get away from the race issue; you are a very entertaining writer who I believe connects with real people better than most. I wish you wrote a column like this more often.

By: Jeff Collins

Jeff Collins — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:42:19 +0000

My grandfather passed away this past February one month shy of his 91st birthday. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist in Smyrna. Many years ago his Minister moved to First United Methodist of Augusta. Because of their friendship, Pop was invited to play 3 TIMES at Augusta! I would give anything to have witnessed Pop playing on those days. The only story I know from his 3 rounds is that he putted into the lake on 15.

By: TheAntiMe

TheAntiMe — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:52:07 +0000

That’s really cool, Terence, especially since that quaint little golf course holds a ton of history. As someone who always seemed to have my best rounds at the local Putt Putt course (I was a Master on that Windmill hole) I can only imagine what a rush it had to be for you.

By: BnB

BnB — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:04:42 +0000

Terrence has got to laugh and shake his head at the same time every day at the bile he get slung at him no matter what he writes. I guess when you make a living yanking people’s chains it is to be expected but give it a rest guys. As for golf….meh! But having seen all he has seen in the sporting world and to consider this up there is remarkable. Yard billiards just never has pushed any buttons for me no matter how nice the yard is.

By: KJ

KJ — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:33:43 +0000

Wow, leave it to the NATS fans to use an article about Masters golf to take yet another cheap shot at UGA. Keep it coming boys, your obvious envy and insecurity never fail to amuse.

By: chemdawg

chemdawg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:31:55 +0000

Yeesh, jim, that’s a little harsh. My comment was addressed towards “Herschel Talker” so I suppose I was defending Mr. Moore if anything. It’s obvious I don’t need a lesson on grammar or social etiquette from someone who can’t even understand the basic meaning or context of what I said.

By: Beachdawg

Beachdawg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:51:44 +0000

I was fortunate to play Augusta National 11 years ago and it will remain a hightlight til my dying day. My claim that day was that I parred Amen Corner and I, like you, can’t brag on many other scores on the card that day. My host took me into the clubhouse, toured the locker room, the champions locker room, and got to see all the memorabilia that’s in the clubhouse ie. golf clubs, etc. Being from Georgia and watching the Masters as I grew up made it so very special. Half a year earlier I’d played golf in Ireland and met a gent who has a shrine in his home dedicated to the Masters. At the time I was wearing a Green Masters sweater vest which he lusted for during the week of golf, and I eventually gave it to him…I told him..”wear it well and in good health.” He said, “Oh no, I could never wear it, I will have it in a frame and hang it in my room.” So the golf that day was great, but maybe because it’s hallowed ground and respected by people world wide.

By: Buzz29

Buzz29 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:58:00 +0000

I thought you had to be a real journalist to play on Monday. I guess Mr. Payne is letting the standard slip.