The two-time reigning PGA Tour Player of Year is the game’s undisputed world No.1 right now, but there were questions about whether his latest life-changing event would affect his play. Well, it took all of two shots to show nothing has changed.
The long-time Masters broadcaster paid homage to Augusta National’s 13th hole this time with a variety of tees that replicate the approach shot if you lay up on the famed par 5.
A number of rogue videos of the supposed incident have already been removed from social media. But they had been spreading like wildfire, as all potential rules controversies do. The CBS crew must have known this was the case, because Jim Nantz quickly brought in rules and review analyst Mark Dusbabek to explain that there was no foul play from Matsuyama.
At first, it’s hard not to think that this is the most ridiculous memento a human could possibly own. But then when you think about it, this phone call legitimately changed broadcasting forever.
Unfortunately for Patrick Reed, a large sect of the game believes it knows who Patrick Reed is. Short of a stunning about-face from the man, the game has largely made up its mind.
Cheer for Bryson DeChambeau to drive the first green this week at Augusta National Golf Club. There could be added entertainment value via Sir Nick Faldo.
Televising golf tournaments will be even more complicated and more expensive when CBS Sports begins airing them again this week as the PGA Tour resumes its 2020 season at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Australian Golf Digest
