^must be right, on cbs.com it says 4 hole playoff

They should just call it sudden death. I guess they have 4 holes mapped out.

Where do they go after 18?

4/8/2012 7:08:07 PM

I think 10 believe it or not.

4/8/2012 7:11:37 PM

what did they end up ruling when it hit that railing? did he get a free drop, or did he just get fucked?

4/8/2012 7:14:19 PM

Why would he get a free drop? If it's in his way getting to the hole it's a manmade obstruction. If he hits it it's his own damn fault.

4/8/2012 7:15:45 PM

ok. wasn't sure if he got a drop for that or not, since it's not a normal part of the course. then again, you don't get a drop for hitting your buddy's cart, so there ya go

[Edited on April 8, 2012 at 7:17 PM. Reason : ]

4/8/2012 7:16:49 PM

chooooooooooooooooke

^^^you talking about mickelson? this about sums it up

http://mobile.sbnation.com/golf/2012/4/8/2934617/phil-mickelsons-triple-bogey-video-benny-hill-music

[Edited on April 8, 2012 at 7:20 PM. Reason : .]

4/8/2012 7:18:27 PM

7. Temporary Obstructions
When temporary obstructions are installed on or adjoining the course, the Committee should define the status of such obstructions as movable, immovable or temporary immovable obstructions.
a. Temporary Immovable Obstructions
If the Committee defines such obstructions as temporary immovable obstructions, the following Local Rule is recommended:
“I. Definition
A temporary immovable obstruction (TIO) is a non-permanent artificial object that is often erected in conjunction with a competition and is fixed or not readily movable.

Examples of TIOs include, but are not limited to, tents, scoreboards, grandstands, television towers and lavatories.

Supporting guy wires are part of the TIO, unless the Committee declares that they are to be treated as elevated power lines or cables.

II. Interference
Interference by a TIO occurs when (a) the ball lies in front of and so close to the TIO that the TIO interferes with the player’s stance or the area of his intended swing, or (b) the ball lies in, on, under or behind the TIO so that any part of the TIO intervenes directly between the player’s ball and the hole and is on his line of play; interference also exists if the ball lies within one club-length of a spot equidistant from the hole where such intervention would exist.

Note: A ball is under a TIO when it is below the outermost edges of the TIO, even if these edges do not extend downwards to the ground.
III. Relief
A player may obtain relief from interference by a TIO, including a TIO that is out of bounds, as follows:

(a) Through the Green: If the ball lies through the green, the point on the course nearest to where the ball lies must be determined that (a) is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids interference as defined in Clause II and (c) is not in a hazard or on a putting green. The player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of the point so determined on a part of the course that fulfils (a), (b) and (c) above.

(b) In a Hazard: If the ball is in a hazard, the player must lift and drop the ball either:

(i) Without penalty, in accordance with Clause III(a) above, except that the nearest part of the course affording complete relief must be in the hazard and the ball must be dropped in the hazard or, if complete relief is impossible, on a part of the course within the hazard that affords maximum available relief; or

(ii) Under penalty of one stroke, outside the hazard as follows: the point on the course nearest to where the ball lies must be determined that (a) is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids interference as defined in Clause II and (c) is not in a hazard. The player must drop the ball within one club-length of the point so determined on a part of the course that fulfils (a), (b) and (c) above.

The ball may be cleaned when lifted under Clause III.

Note 1: If the ball lies in a hazard, nothing in this Local Rule precludes the player from proceeding under Rule 26 or Rule 28, if applicable.
Note 2: If a ball to be dropped under this Local Rule is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted.
Note 3: A Committee may make a Local Rule (a) permitting or requiring a player to use a dropping zone when taking relief from a TIO or (b) permitting a player, as an additional relief option, to drop the ball on the opposite side of the TIO from the point established under Clause III, but otherwise in accordance with Clause III.
Exceptions: If a player’s ball lies in front of or behind the TIO (not in, on or under the TIO), he may not obtain relief under Clause III if:
1. Interference by anything other than the TIO makes it clearly impracticable for him to make a stroke or, in the case of intervention, to make a stroke such that the ball could finish on a direct line to the hole;

2. Interference by the TIO would occur only through use of a clearly unreasonable stroke or an unnecessarily abnormal stance, swing or direction of play; or

3. In the case of intervention, it would be clearly impracticable to expect the player to be able to strike the ball far enough towards the hole to reach the TIO.

A player who is not entitled to relief due to these exceptions may, if the ball lies through the green or in a bunker, obtain relief as provided in Rule 24-2b, if applicable. If the ball lies in a water hazard, the player may lift and drop the ball in accordance with Rule 24-2b(i), except that the nearest point of relief must be in the water hazard and the ball must be dropped in the water hazard, or the player may proceed under Rule 26-1.

4/8/2012 7:21:39 PM

Quote :

"They should just call it sudden death"

they do

4/8/2012 7:25:14 PM

holy schnikies bubba

4/8/2012 7:27:18 PM

BLACK GUY ALERT!

4/8/2012 7:28:03 PM

It's a sudden death playoff that is only played only on 4 predetermined holes.

They play those 4 holes over and over if needed until someone beats the other person.

This isn't that hard to understand.

4/8/2012 7:32:12 PM

way to keep it on US soil, bubba

4/8/2012 7:32:33 PM

that's awesome.

love the emotion that bubba showed in butler's cabin. you can tell he genuinely wanted it and is just blown away.

4/8/2012 7:49:04 PM

well if tiger couldnt win. im glad bubba did

4/8/2012 7:50:15 PM

That was am absolutely epic final round.

4/8/2012 8:45:59 PM

4/8/2012 8:51:34 PM

'Merica

4/8/2012 9:40:13 PM

^^lol

4/8/2012 10:23:17 PM

LOL that might be one of the worst ever.

There was one that Jim Rome used to always make fun of.

It was from like a year ago or something during a draft or trade where two men tried to fist bump and do something and just totally failed it up.

4/8/2012 10:54:18 PM

I master this shit without words

I'm Krallum and I approved this message.

4/9/2012 12:15:49 AM

Bubba is one of the most talented and creative ball strikers to play the game, and I'm glad he was finally rewarded for it. The guy is a wonder to watch when he's on his game, and that 40-yard draw with a wedge landing 10 feet from the hole will go down in history. He's certainly human, but on occasion approaches the rank of a demi-god.

4/9/2012 4:38:48 AM

Let's not get crazy here. The shot was unreal and he finally got his major, but he needs more than 4 career victories before we give him elite status

4/9/2012 7:13:16 AM

Cool Name, Cool Car, Big Drive.

Glad he got a major. maybe this will break him lose to win a few more tournaments.

4/9/2012 8:34:04 AM

I think it is awesome that he hasn't taken golf lessons since he was 10, doesn't have a coach, and never reviews his swing on film. He's all "f' that I jus lih"

4/9/2012 8:40:06 AM

Anybody wanna buy Bubba's house at High Rock Lake? It's on the market for $1.5 million. My brother installed garage doors here and said it was immaculate





http://www.movoto.com/real-estate/homes-for-sale/NC/Lexington/178-Foxglove-Ct-411_2070138.htm



[Edited on April 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM. Reason : ]

4/9/2012 8:52:02 AM

i've seen it plenty of times by boat. Sadly it's always on the weekends which means Bubba is traveling.

4/9/2012 9:16:48 AM

^^ and ^ is he moving? did he already move?

4/9/2012 10:16:15 AM

i think he has already moved. I read something this morning that said he's currently renting a house in Orlando.

4/9/2012 10:25:24 AM

http://www.sbnation.com/golf/2012/4/5/2928745/bubba-watson-masters-2012-video

4/9/2012 10:37:57 AM

That link is a testament to how much he has changed. He used to be a notorious hot head. Would throw fits, curse, and rage on the course like Tiger could never dream. It got so bad that his caddie threatened to quit if he didn't change. He did, and his game has improved because of it.

4/9/2012 10:40:42 AM

You can see his house (or soon to be ex-house) across the lake from my grandparents front porch.

4/9/2012 10:57:50 AM

I was there for the first time this year, all four days. That was a fucking epic finish.

4/9/2012 6:38:05 PM

just got back from the Masters. here's my thoughts on ...

4/9/2012 7:09:56 PM

great tournament...so glad Bubba won

4/10/2012 11:38:47 AM