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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Masters Survey 2025: What's the one thing you'll miss when your playing career is over?
All good things must come to an end. Even playing at the Masters. We asked both current and past participants of the Masters to name the one thing they think they'll miss most about the Masters when the invite stops arriving in the mail and their playing career is over? Nothing. I'll still be there. That'll be me. I'll be looking for that letter saying please don't come here anymore. Just the opportunity to win. That's why we play – to win majors. Walking down the fairways and seeing how grand it is and just that feeling that you're one of the golfers who gets to enjoy it. The feeling of driving down Magnolia Lane. There is nothing that I miss because I had a feast of success for three decades at the Masters. When I left the 'competitive' playing table I was well satisfied. There's nothing like walking down the back nine at Augusta. Hearing the roars, you don't get that at other courses. I'll miss 13 tee shot, hearing someone make birdie at 15 from three, four holes away. That tournament is just different and I'll miss the energy. The people. They are very welcoming to you. They are very strict on their rules but they will help you as much as they can within those rules. The buzz. It's the best and really hard to explain. The Par 3 contest. Simply playing the golf course. When your chance to win is gone. I think that that's everybody's dream, to show up thinking this could be my year. At some point, if you don't compete you know it's not going to be your year. When that part is over, the dream of capturing a Masters title goes away. The walk up 18. I think that's something as a kid I always dreamed about – that walk with a chance to win in front of the patrons and the reception you get there. The Wednesday Par 3 Contest with my family and definitely driving down Magnolia Lane. Just getting the juices flowing of being on the property. Not being able to be there again, you're going to miss it a lot. Competing and that feeling of getting to the first tee and having the nerves of hearing your name is going to be really difficult to accept when it's over. Fortunately, I'm still got a little ways away from that. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters Survey 2025: Players talk about the one thing they'll miss
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Masters Survey 2025: Who has appreciated getting Masters ticket from you the most and why?
Masters Survey 2025: Who has appreciated getting Masters ticket from you the most and why? Of all the people that you've given Masters tickets to, who appreciated it most? That's the latest question of the Golfweek Masters Survey. A badge to the Masters is the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory golden ticket of golf. A contestant can purchase up to eight, which sounds like a decent number until you factor in family, coaches, managers, and other members of "the team." That doesn't leave many to dole out to friends and extended family. Matt Kuchar likes to hook up his college friends with practice round tickets and to see the joy on the faces of their kids. Rickie Fowler remembers some friends who drove through the night when some tickets became available last minute and Adam Scott remembers the tears in the eyes of a mate who had come all the way from Australia. Who appreciated getting tickets the most? We asked, they answered. Check out the responses below. Adam Scott I think my buddy who's a golf pro in Australia. It was the tears in his eyes that gave it away. He's the only one who has cried. Adam Hadwin I gave Monday-Wednesday tickets to a guy who I had bought a couple of cars off of and he'd been trying to go for 15-20 years and it never worked out. Corey Conners Coach Herb Page (former men's golf coach at Kent State). He's been very meaningful to my career both as a person and a player. He's always cheering me on. Billy Horschel Everyone who's gotten one from me over the years has been very appreciative of it. But the one person that jumps to mind is a friend, an older gentleman named Avi Armon. There were several guys my age that played a lot together when I was a kid and he would always come out and watch us play and one of those guys who'd say, "Hole this shot and I'll give you five bucks," or something like that. He was always a really good guy, good family friend and someone who just loved the game of golf. Gary Player Everybody. It's such a treat to come to the Masters how could you not give your highest appreciation. Gary Woodland My dad. He is the one who got me into the game. Just seeing him walking the course makes me feel good inside because being at the Masters is probably something he never dreamed of growing up in Topeka, Kansas. Mackenzie Hughes My parents and in-laws. I think they really appreciate what an accomplishment it was to get there. They've been four times and every year feels just as special. Rickie Fowler I've had a couple times where last minute we ended up having a ticket or two to spare and they never went to waste. I remember a couple of my buddies, some wakeboard guys, live in Orlando and happen to have a couple spare tickets for the weekend, and they popped in the car, drove through the night and came straight up. Jason Day We donate a couple badges every year to our foundation (Brighter Days) and it's nice that people spend the money which goes to a good cause and they, in turn, get to enjoy the day. Keegan Bradley Probably my dad. He loves coming and walking around. Kevin Kisner My mom. She got a clubhouse badge and that was her dream. Matt Kuchar It's typically been family for tournament days. On Monday, I usually bring college friends, who take their kids, and there's something about seeing the Masters through the eyes of a kid – you can tell how excited they are to be there – that gets me excited as well. Stewart Cink Our good friend Robin, who lives in Montana. She came with her husband right before he died and she always mentions how wonderful it was and how she cherishes those memories. Webb Simpson It's hard to say one person, but I would say to know and experience the reaction of your friends, especially older friends, who have never had the opportunity to go, it's a gift to be able to see that. Xander Schauffele Probably one of my dad's friends. Getting a ticket is tough and them knowing me for a while and being able to support me made it extra special. Being on property as a golf fan is as good as it gets. Zach Johnson Anybody that goes for the first time, doesn't matter who it is. But probably one of my college teammates, he's a year older than me and still one of my dearest friends. He brought his dad, who had battled cancer, got through it and it came back and within six to eight weeks, he passed away. So, that was their last hurrah doing something like that as father and son. And I made a hole-in-one in the Par 3 Contest and gave him the ball. It's the only one I ever made.
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Masters Survey 2025: What's the one thing you'll miss when your playing career is over?
Masters Survey 2025: What's the one thing you'll miss when your playing career is over? All good things must come to an end. Even playing at the Masters. We asked both current and past participants of the Masters to name the one thing they think they'll miss most about the Masters when the invite stops arriving in the mail and their playing career is over? Adam Scott Nothing. I'll still be there. That'll be me. I'll be looking for that letter saying please don't come here anymore. Brian Harman Just the opportunity to win. That's why we play – to win majors. Collin Morikawa Walking down the fairways and seeing how grand it is and just that feeling that you're one of the golfers who gets to enjoy it. Corey Conners The feeling of driving down Magnolia Lane. Gary Player There is nothing that I miss because I had a feast of success for three decades at the Masters. When I left the 'competitive' playing table I was well satisfied. Gary Woodland There's nothing like walking down the back nine at Augusta. Hearing the roars, you don't get that at other courses. I'll miss 13 tee shot, hearing someone make birdie at 15 from three, four holes away. That tournament is just different and I'll miss the energy. Jason Day The people. They are very welcoming to you. They are very strict on their rules but they will help you as much as they can within those rules. Justin Thomas The buzz. It's the best and really hard to explain. Keegan Bradley The Par 3 contest. Matt Fitzpatrick Simply playing the golf course. Matt Kuchar When your chance to win is gone. I think that that's everybody's dream, to show up thinking this could be my year. At some point, if you don't compete you know it's not going to be your year. When that part is over, the dream of capturing a Masters title goes away. Rickie Fowler The walk up 18. I think that's something as a kid I always dreamed about – that walk with a chance to win in front of the patrons and the reception you get there. Webb Simpson The Wednesday Par 3 Contest with my family and definitely driving down Magnolia Lane. Xander Schauffele Just getting the juices flowing of being on the property. Not being able to be there again, you're going to miss it a lot. Zach Johnson Competing and that feeling of getting to the first tee and having the nerves of hearing your name is going to be really difficult to accept when it's over. Fortunately, I'm still got a little ways away from that.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Masters Survey 2025: What is one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane?
The drive down Magnolia Lane hits differently (so we hear). Even reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler articulated this feeling last week during his Masters press conference on March 19 'I think when you pull in the gates, I think that's the most special thing for me. I really feel like you're just kind of turning into this whole other world. It's like a different place than the world just outside the gates,' he said. 'And you pull in, and everything else just kind of melts away.' Gary Woodland said he drives slower down it, especially the first day, so he can soak it all in. 'There's nothing like making that turn on to Magnolia Lane. I get goose bumps every time,' Matt Kuchar said. 'That turn down Magnolia Lane is like coming down the stairs as a kid at Christmas. You just know something awesome is around the corner.' 'It never gets old,' said Rickie Fowler. 'And it's it makes it even more fun when you have people going in with you, when it's there, you know, first time. And just to kind of see them experience it as well.' Today's question to Masters champions and participants past and present was to name one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane? 'There's a lot more than just one word,' Fowler said. We heard 15 different choices with just three repeats, which is pretty cool. Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and Webb Simpson: Peaceful. Billy Horschel and Matt Kuchar: Goosebumps. Gary Woodland: Perfect. Adam Scott: Exciting. Harris English: Incredible. Rickie Fowler: Iconic Stewart Cink: Anticipation. Collin Morikawa: Aura. Corey Conners: Magical Kevin Kisner: Memorable. Russell Henley: Butterflies. Akshay Bhatia and Keegan Bradley: Special Zach Johnson: Spiritual. Jason Day: Unforgettable Gary Player: Gratitude. To have played in the Masters more than anyone and to be making my 67th visit this year is simply incredible. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters Survey 2025: One word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane
USA Today
24-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Masters Survey 2025: What is one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane?
Masters Survey 2025: What is one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane? The drive down Magnolia Lane hits differently (so we hear). Even reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler articulated this feeling last week during his Masters press conference on March 19 'I think when you pull in the gates, I think that's the most special thing for me. I really feel like you're just kind of turning into this whole other world. It's like a different place than the world just outside the gates,' he said. 'And you pull in, and everything else just kind of melts away.' Gary Woodland said he drives slower down it, especially the first day, so he can soak it all in. 'There's nothing like making that turn on to Magnolia Lane. I get goose bumps every time,' Matt Kuchar said. 'That turn down Magnolia Lane is like coming down the stairs as a kid at Christmas. You just know something awesome is around the corner.' 'It never gets old,' said Rickie Fowler. 'And it's it makes it even more fun when you have people going in with you, when it's there, you know, first time. And just to kind of see them experience it as well.' Today's question to Masters champions and participants past and present was to name one word to describe the drive down Magnolia Lane? 'There's a lot more than just one word,' Fowler said. We heard 15 different choices with just three repeats, which is pretty cool. Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and Webb Simpson: Peaceful. Billy Horschel and Matt Kuchar: Goosebumps. Gary Woodland: Perfect. Adam Scott: Exciting. Harris English: Incredible. Rickie Fowler: Iconic Stewart Cink: Anticipation. Collin Morikawa: Aura. Corey Conners: Magical Kevin Kisner: Memorable. Russell Henley: Butterflies. Akshay Bhatia and Keegan Bradley: Special Zach Johnson: Spiritual. Jason Day: Unforgettable Gary Player: Gratitude. To have played in the Masters more than anyone and to be making my 67th visit this year is simply incredible.
