[What concerns me is something that should worry every player heading to Augusta: I've never heard Tiger speak as confidently as he has this spring. Stevie Williams, his caddie, said last year that Tiger's best was yet to come, and I think I heard Tiger say the same thing. What does that mean — another 10-stroke walloping in June at Torrey Pines? Frankly, I'd feel better about Augusta if Tiger were more like me and complaining about his putting.
I could be wrong, but I'd also swear that Tiger has shortened his driver and three-wood. Tiger's driver simply doesn't look 45 inches long anymore. (Don't forget, he used a 43-inch steel-shafted driver for years before upgrading to an oversized graphite-shafted club in 2004, when, coincidentally, he began spraying more tee shots.) It's easier to get a shorter club back in front of you, and you'd be surprised how much accuracy you gain by chopping off even half an inch. Tiger clearly has more control this year. I bet he shortened the driver and simply didn't tell anyone. At Bay Hill, I noticed that Tiger nailed a good drive at the 6th hole in the final round and was only 10 yards past Sean O'Hair.
One last take on Tiger: Who's going to putt Augusta's mean greens better? Tiger's the best putter in the world. It's as if he has robot hands — no flinching. When he misses, it's usually because of speed or a misread. One thing Tiger knows is that his putter is always going to be there for him. Every player on Tour wishes he could say the same.]-PGA
Im pretty pumped.
Masters 2008:
2008 Tournament Schedule
Practice Round
Monday, April 7 - Tuesday, April 8: Gates open 8:00 a.m., close approximately 6:30 p.m.
Practice Round
Wednesday, April 9 - Gates open 8:00 a.m., close approximately 6:30 p.m.
Par 3 Contest
Wednesday, April 9 - Par 3 course 1:00 p.m.
Competitive Round
Thursday, April 10 - Gates open 8:00 a.m., close 30 minutes after play
Competitive Round
Friday, April 11 - Gates open 8:00 a.m., close 30 minutes after play
Competitive Round
Saturday, April 12 - Gates open 8:00 a.m., close 30 minutes after play
Final Competitive Round
Sunday, April 13 - Gates open 8:00 a.m., close 30 minutes after Presentation Ceremony
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