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OFF THE TEE — Ah, Masters week. The time when casual golfers think about dusting off the old clubs and fantasize about making their own spectacular shots. Golf isn't frustrating in dreams.
But maybe the average golfer has more in common with Tiger Woods and Co. than previously thought.
On Tuesday, as Woods warmed up at the practice range, he set aim for the ball picker. Now, that is relatable.
Who among us hasn't taken out an iron and tried to hit the cart that was rolling around the driving range? The difference? Woods' ball actually hit the moving target.
The loud clank drew laughs from the crowd watching the practice session — people who definitely had tried that same thing and most likely failed.
Aiming at the range picker 🎯
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 5, 2022
A rare occasion to relate to @TigerWoodspic.twitter.com/YdYSwVzQLW
The events leading up to the famed tournament do help bring some levity to the week, and none more than the annual Par 3 tournament. This year's event — which ended with former BYU golfer Mike Weir as the co-champion — featured toddlers chasing after putts and players attempting to skip their balls across the pond at No. 16.
No. 16 provides the perfect showcase for skipping. #themasterspic.twitter.com/FfxeoYRnRE
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 6, 2022
That's Fred Couples, Woods and Justin Thomas trying a simultaneous skip; only Couples' ball made it through.
That was yet another reminder that the legends of the game are still really, really good.
86 years young.@GaryPlayer's still got it.pic.twitter.com/UPGj2mSPgf
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 6, 2022
OK, on second thought, maybe we don't have much in common with these guys.
