Coincidentally, 2010 was also the last time Fowler did not play in the Masters, which he’s in serious danger of missing this year given he’s still yet to qualify.
TaylorMade’s new TP5 and TP5x balls make the case that a subtle change in the dimple pattern and especially the dimple itself makes differences apparent where you can see it: downrange.Â
The two events’ proximity to the Masters surely plays a role in the star-studded fields. And both tournaments are an opportunity to get four guaranteed rounds in, as each features a 78-man field with no cut.
Both Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy commented on the similarities between the Georgia and Nevada properties. Specifically, the comparisons of green complexes.
Fowler, of course, has yet to don the green jacket, but if he ever rolls up Magnolia Lane on Sunday with the 54-hole-lead in his back pocket, we now know he’ll feel right at home.
Though their gear has remained mostly unchanged since the last time they teed it up for real at the Players, there have been some switches, most notably Fowler’s new Cobra prototype MB irons.