The masters is famous for this, not allowing any kind of remotely negative depiction of the tournament. This is one reason why so many people think the masters is some kind of special experience, even though it's no different than any other golf tournament, other than it's major status.
The masters is famous for this, not allowing any kind of remotely negative depiction of the tournament. This is one reason why so many people think the masters is some kind of special experience, even though it's no different than any other golf tournament, other than it's major status.
Loosen up a bit? It won't happen; I'm still waiting for a commentator to be allowed to refer to the crowd as a "crowd" instead of the "gallery". Don't bet on that happening either.
I'm the most cynical guy in the world, but you couldn't be more wrong here. I went to a practice round a few years ago, and Augusta National is spectacular. I remember thinking, "This is what a sporting event should be like." The grounds were perfect, there was no advertising anywhere, the concession prices were ridiculously low, and the people were well-behaved. It was unlike any other event, golf or not, that I had ever been to. And, unlike any of the other golf tourneys I had attended. It was like being at church, but really cool without all of the guilt.