The Riveting Nature Of Augusta National vs The Bland Experience Of The PGA Tour

Chris Rawle -

Episode CliffsNotes:

  • Augusta National is the gold standard in terms of conditioning a golf course.
  • The green complexes are sensational and maximize speed, firmness, pin placement.
  • Augusta National puts relentless pressure on shot making, both on and off the greens.
  • The best version of golf is equal parts mental and physical, and allows golfers of varying skill sets to compete.
  • Most memorable parts of 2022 Masters: Scottie Scheffler's ascension, the return of Tiger, Rory's final round.
  • The PGA Tour seems unwilling to follow the recipe perfected by Augusta National, despite The Masters being universally praised. Why?