Gazette At The Masters

Master's Pro Shop Loot

Notes from 2013 Masters:

My 10th year with Patron Badges.

The thrill of walking into the "hallowed grounds" of Augusta National never gets old.  The building which houses The Golf Channel and ESPN Coverage at the end of the range is better than most residences.

Beers are still at $3.00 and sandwiches between $1.50 to $3.00 wrapped in green paper. Favorite chicken biscuit.

The 10th is steep enough to ski on.  The low point of the course is the 11th green.  To walk from the low point back to the club house takes almost an hour with crowds , cross walks etc.  It is a good workout, when you are fat and out of shape.

Favorite viewing spot is behind the 7th tee box where most Patrons don't go.  The knoll behind 7th green is great because you can watch 7th green, 3rd tee, 2nd green and 8th fairway.  Plus beer and food and bathroom short distance away.  We placed our chairs behind 12th tee this year and along the fairway on 13.

With orders from fellow Pot Gamers my tab at the Pro Shop hit a new high.  Somehow I managed to get it all in my suitcase and backpack.

Best part of going is getting it to go is doing it with my sons and/or wife.

If it's possible the course is better in person than it is on tv.