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Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

• This year’s par 3 was perfect

• We watched the Masters interviews, so you don’t have to

• We’re firing up Twitter as we type this newsletter!

Exactly what the Master’s par 3 is supposed to do

Every year, Augusta puts on a par 3 contest the Wednesday before the Masters begins.

The significant others of the pros don the white caddy uniforms, and their children run around the course. Both kids and wives often hit shots and putts for their pro, too.

It’s charming.

This year was particularly wonderful. Why? Well, the pros were “mic’d up” and we got live interviews.

How can you not enjoy commentators speaking to Rickie Fowler, while his little girl is running around with Jordan Spieth’s young boy? Their wives chatting in the background.

Oh, and they were playing with Fred Couples!

Not to mention, it’s Rickie’s first time back in 4 years. It’s not only him back. Gary Woodland is back after taking some time off to have brain surgery.

The whole day was wholesome and a great start to the Masters. We know we’re not making fun of anything here — and that’s ok.

We hope it’s a sign of a fantastic tournament to come. (BTW it starts today!!)

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Salty interviews (questions and answers)

Like the par 3, there are also a series of interviews with a mix of past winners, top pros who’ve never won, and those who’ve come really close.

This year was no different.

Tiger was interviewed. Hot take, it was honestly pretty boring. They always ask the same questions about his health and whether or not he can be in contention.

Rory was interviewed, and again, not super different. He’s been in this “3 out of 4 grand slam titles” purgatory for years.

But then things took an interesting turn — LIV interviews were a bit spicy.

On one hand, Brooks Koepka has kind of a “bad boy” reputation. (As bad of a boy you can be in a white collar sport, at least.)

Our favorite interaction:

Reporter: Do you think a 59 is possible?

Brooks: (snarky huff) Have you played here?

Reporter: Not yet.

Brooks: I can tell by the question.

😂😂

Rahm, the defector, had a different type of salt, coming from reporters. Obviously, they asked about the cliche:

• Do you miss playing PGA courses and with players?

• Did you think moving to LIV would bring golf together and are you upset it hasn’t?

His answers are almost always — transparent and raw.

Basically — Yes, it’s been hard to not play with certain people and certain places. And I moved to LIV for myself.

Gotta appreciate that honestly, regardless of your views on LIV.

Catch us on Twitter/X

We’ve got two TVs, a desktop, a cell phone, Paramount+ and X/Twitter Premium to keep an eye on all the Masters coverage.

We’re already off to a great start.

Be sure to check in, like what you like, and even leave comments. E. Gator is on standby, answering everything.

Around the links

• The Masters honorary start is going to be live streamed on YouTube. Here’s the link, it starts at 10:10am.

• Brooks “On the Record” Masters interview. A short watch, but one that’s interesting with last year’s runner-up finish.

• Rick Shiels played with ALL hybrid irons (from a 4 to PW). The results were interesting and they may be great for slower swing speeds.

Meme of the Day

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That’s NOT it for today, golf fan. Head over to Twitter/X and say, “Hi”

See you there…Or on Monday, no worries!

Later gator,

E.