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Masters practice round question
Posted on 3/29/18 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 3/29/18 at 1:06 pm
I am lucky enough to be able to go to Augusta on Wednesday 
and for anyone that has been before is there anyway to know when and who are playing practice rounds early Wednesday morning? Wasn't sure if there was a way to plan ahead or you just get out there and figure it out. Our plan is to walk 18 with a specific group then post up for the par 3. Also any other advice would be much appreciated!
and for anyone that has been before is there anyway to know when and who are playing practice rounds early Wednesday morning? Wasn't sure if there was a way to plan ahead or you just get out there and figure it out. Our plan is to walk 18 with a specific group then post up for the par 3. Also any other advice would be much appreciated!
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Posted on 3/29/18 at 1:08 pm to RayFinkleTTU
The will have a board on site with a list of players who are on the course.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 1:25 pm to RayFinkleTTU
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Our plan is to walk 18 with a specific group
Very few will play a full 18 on Wednesday. And it won’t necessarily be straight through.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 2:01 pm to RayFinkleTTU
they dont announce it before hand. the players will usually just walk up to each other on the practice green and ask if they want to play 9 real quick or something.
once they are on the course they will have boards around with who is on which hole
once they are on the course they will have boards around with who is on which hole
Posted on 3/29/18 at 2:21 pm to RayFinkleTTU
This is kinda on topic, but do they play practice rounds from different tee boxes? Never see a bunch of divot marks on Thursday.
Posted on 3/29/18 at 3:05 pm to RayFinkleTTU
Tiger’s custom is to play the back 9 only early on Wednesday. Went on the Wednesday in 2013. We were at the gate when it opened, and Tiger was already on the range. Suggest you hit merch pavilion first and buy your swag. You can check it in or ship it home so you don’t have to carry all day. The lines were crazy long in the afternoon, so definitely hit that first thing.
Then hit the range, and start on the back nine going down 10 and to Amen Corner. From there, head to 15. There is a pedestrian crossing between where they hit second shots and the layup zone. We were standing on that and got to get really close to Tiger and Freddy. 16 grandstand is a really cool place to watch action... they’ll be trying to skip their balls across the pond.
Spend the morning on the Big course and then plan on the afternoon watching the Par 3. We posted up along the side of the 5th hole. It’s a really narrow walkway for the players there, so you get a lot of great pictures. My buddy got a great shot of Arnie giving us a thumbs up. It was his second to last time playing. There’s bathrooms and concessions right behind you, and you can see 3 green, 4, 5 and 6 all from that one spot.
Then hit the range, and start on the back nine going down 10 and to Amen Corner. From there, head to 15. There is a pedestrian crossing between where they hit second shots and the layup zone. We were standing on that and got to get really close to Tiger and Freddy. 16 grandstand is a really cool place to watch action... they’ll be trying to skip their balls across the pond.
Spend the morning on the Big course and then plan on the afternoon watching the Par 3. We posted up along the side of the 5th hole. It’s a really narrow walkway for the players there, so you get a lot of great pictures. My buddy got a great shot of Arnie giving us a thumbs up. It was his second to last time playing. There’s bathrooms and concessions right behind you, and you can see 3 green, 4, 5 and 6 all from that one spot.
This post was edited on 3/29/18 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 3/29/18 at 8:32 pm to RayFinkleTTU
I went on Wednesday 2 years ago. I second pretty much every piece of advice given in this thread so far. Definitely get there very early, park and go shopping first. You can get into the gift shop before they actually open the course. I recommend parking by 6:30 AM at the latest. We actually walked all of our stuff back to the car after purchasing, but you can check it as well if you don't feel like doing that.
I would also recommend entering the grounds around the back entrance that lets you onto the course around Amen Corner. There's a large gift shop back there that I found less crowded than in the front, and it's a shorter walk to the parking lots.
Everything is great on Wednesday, but the thing I enjoyed most that day might have been going back onto the big course after the Par 3 was over around 5:00-6:00. The course is closed to play at that time, so it was pretty empty. Walking around Amen Corner and around by 15 and 16 with almost no one else around except my buddy was a really cool experience. We got up close to several greens (7&16 we got about 3 feet from up next to the ropes). As someone else mentioned, it was a religious-like experience. Highly recommend hanging around as late as you can.
I would also recommend entering the grounds around the back entrance that lets you onto the course around Amen Corner. There's a large gift shop back there that I found less crowded than in the front, and it's a shorter walk to the parking lots.
Everything is great on Wednesday, but the thing I enjoyed most that day might have been going back onto the big course after the Par 3 was over around 5:00-6:00. The course is closed to play at that time, so it was pretty empty. Walking around Amen Corner and around by 15 and 16 with almost no one else around except my buddy was a really cool experience. We got up close to several greens (7&16 we got about 3 feet from up next to the ropes). As someone else mentioned, it was a religious-like experience. Highly recommend hanging around as late as you can.
Posted on 3/30/18 at 1:47 pm to RayFinkleTTU
Hate to tell you but Wednesdsy is the worst of the 3 practice round days. Tuesdsy is the best. Pretty much everyone is out there that day. My first trip was a Wednesday. The course closes at Noon for prep and for the Par 3 tournament. So, if you want to see the course, you better get there when gates open and walk it 1 - 18 pretty quickly. Then, try to watch at some of the holes. By then, the Par 3 course will be packed so you likely won’t be able to get in there. May have some luck at range or putting greens, but they have limited/ controlled access to these too.
Still a great trip. I go every 3 or 4 years. And, it never gets old. Walking out to #1 fairway by the big leaderboard will give you goosebumps
Still a great trip. I go every 3 or 4 years. And, it never gets old. Walking out to #1 fairway by the big leaderboard will give you goosebumps
This post was edited on 3/30/18 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 4/1/18 at 7:26 pm to RayFinkleTTU
Just FYI it is 60% chance of rain on Wednesday with expected thunderstorms. They may have to close the course all day
Posted on 4/1/18 at 9:41 pm to RayFinkleTTU
About the only thing that I haven’t seen anyone mention is to get your free picture tavken in front of the clubhouse. We hit the merchandise shop early, checked our stuff, then went and got our group photo taken before the line got long. Can’t wait until I hopefully get to go back.
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