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Varsho

Victor Arias could be a guy. Haven't seen his name mentioned here yet. https://www.fangraphs.com/players/victor-arias/sa3015636/stats?position=OF

April 22 Vladdy - 2 Points Varsho - 2 Points Bichette - 3 Points - Dylan Schneider- 3 Points Springer - 4 Points Turner - 4 Points Jansen - 5 Points - Jonn, P2F Biggio - 5 Points - wilko, JaysBlue Kiner-Falefa - 7 Points The Bench (Any PH): 10 Points

I didn't call you a fool, Jim. Don't be so sensitive. My golf handicap is not relevant to this discussion?

I'm aware that we're talking about peaks only. Yes, putting is volatile, but to expect that Scheffler's putting game will suddenly uptick to top 10 on Tour just doesn't make it okay to say that he's not that far off cuz putting volatility. Without some real improvements in his putting, he will never be top 10 in putting. A top 50 putter still wouldn't see him reach peak Tiger levels, even if he sustained this current form in the other three major facets (off the tee, approach, around the green). It would take a top 10 putting run from him to do that. 75th percentile Tiger is an amazing player, but is more than "not that far off" from peak Tiger. Maybe he's already on his way to improving his putting significantly, but we just don't know that yet. To project him to become a significantly better putter and to marry it with sustained current levels in the other three areas of his game is foolish, imo. Sorry, but I just don't think they're close. If you look at the link I provided in my previous post, it is Tiger's peak and then everyone else's peaks, with Scottie's current form being the closest thing we've seen to Tiger's peak, but still a long way from sniffing Tiger's panties. There is significant separation still. I guess MacKinnon this season is not too far off from Gretzky's peak either.

We're obviously not going to agree, but the separation is massive for the moment. Scheffler's current form is the closest thing we've had to peak Tiger, though. https://datagolf.com/all-time-ranking I also just want to note that Tiger had a couple other runs that aren't captured here simply because they weren't quite as good as the run in 2000, but they also top Scheffler's current form. If Scheffler can fix his putter - and it's a big if, but it is getting gradually better - then perhaps we could revisit the idea of comparing their peaks. I'd like to point out to the other people reading this comment that in no way, shape, or form, do I think Scottie or anyone else can sustain this level of play like Tiger did for 20 years, so in the greater sense there is absolutely no comparison. If you'll look at the link I posted, there have been quite a few players that have played fantastic golf for a short while, but they couldn't sustain it long-term. Scheffler is playing lights out golf and I'm excited to see if he can actually get even better from here.

It was simply incredible to see how much he ultimately pulled away from the chase pack in the final 5-6 holes yesterday. At one point on Hole 10, there was a 4-way tie for first at -6 and it appeared to be anyone's tournament. Within 3 holes, I think Scottie had a 2-stroke lead and then added a couple more birds for good measure on 16 and 17. He birdied holes that others simply didn't, or couldn't, yesterday. Considering how close it was late in the final round, it's quite jarring that he won by 4. He's the best player in the world by, as you said, a wide margin. I have a feeling we'll see him at the top for a few more years yet. I think Ludvig Aberg ends up #2, and I suspect these two will have many majors battles in the future. It will be so much fun to watch. On a side note, hopefully sooner than later we see a path back to the PGA for the LIV guys. Professional golf is so much better and healthier when the best players in the world are playing the same events.

Nah, it still really isn't close. If Scottie also becomes a top 10 putter on the PGA Tour, then the gap will have been adequately closed, but Scottie is currently a "bad" putter and it holds him back from probably another 3-5 wins per season. That being said, he is the world's best ball striker and it's not even close. It's literally at Tiger-esque levels.

Gonna run it back. Varsho for me, please.

Fittingly, #69 was pretty nice

What a test Augusta is. Just 10 players under par at the moment and only a couple hours of play left in Round 3.

Should've made a 13-leg to make the cut parlay with these guys, lol. Every single one of them are playing the weekend, which is crazy considering the wind over the first two days.

Give me Varsho. He's going on a homer streak.

Man, that wind out there is f***ing brutal! Gusting at around 40 mph.

He's on baby watch, and has already said he will WD if his wife goes into labour. Sam Burns is in the same boat. But if he can finish, yeah, he's dialed.

Noice. I'm more of a recent form guy myself, but some courses (like this one), you can just look to the past for your winner. There's so much course knowledge required to play Augusta well enough to win. Love all the nuances of this place. f***, I hope we get the golf in tomorrow. So who do you like to win if you had to choose?

This is a totally fair take, but he's not been good with his long irons and those long-range approach shots will be in high demand here. Now, he's an elite golfer and doesn't necessarily have to flash a thing to suddenly turn it all around, so if this is a gut feel pick, then I'm here for it. This course correlates with past performance (course history) more than any other on Tour, so you're probably on to something with your Rory call. He does tend to play well here - at least for 3 rounds. So if he can avoid the blow-up day, Rahm may be slipping Rory into the green jacket come Sunday.

It's Wednesday, yes. Funny you ask! I actually have made my return to the P5 this week. It's been quite a while for me, but I'm off work this week so I've done an utterly insane amount of golf research and it would've seemed silly to waste it on just outright bets. My efforts will undoubtedly prove to be absolutely fruitless when my bunch of jabronis shoot 3-over on Day 1 and two miss the cut, but it's the anticipation of what could be and the unbridled optimism we have before first tee that keep us all coming back and make it all worthwhile. I adore The Masters. Tiger is back and seeking the consecutive made cut record this week. In no particular order, some names I like this week: Xander, Hideki, Scheffler (obviously), Brooks, Finau, Young, Theegala, Moore, Scott, Lowry, Niemann, Conners, and Smith.

Oh, just me? Right on.

April 10 Vladdy - 1 Point - bones10 Bichette - 2 Points - P2F Turner - 2 Points - Dylan Springer - 3 Points - Angrioter Varsho - 4 Points - jaysblue Kirk - 5 Points - Biggio - 5 Points Kiermaier - 7 Points - wilko Clement - 8 Points - Omar The Bench (Any PH): 10 Points

Who have you guys got putting on the green jacket on Sunday?

It's Masters week. I can't shake the feeling that it's going to be Xander who finally takes down his first major, so I've bet him and a few others to win. Unfortunately, poor weather lurks on Thursday, so we may see lengthy delays, but the other days look great. I'm pumped!

April 6 Vladdy - 2 Points - Bichette - 4 Points - Turner - 4 Points - Dylan Springer - 6 Points - P2F Vogelbach - 6 Points - Varsho - 8 Points - bones10 Kiermaier - 14 Points - Serven - 16 Points - Clement - 16 Points - The Bench (Any PH): 20 Points -

Vladdy - 1 Point - Dylan, LTBF Bichette - 2 Points Turner - 2 Points - Spanky Springer - 3 Points - wilko Varsho - 4 Points - P2F Kirk - 5 Points - Ang Biggio - 5 Points - Abomination Kiner-Falefa - 7 Points Kiermaier - 7 Points The Bench (Any PH): 10 Points - mphenhef