Tag Archives: Masters

Masters Week: Jack and German POWs (BFTP)

Posted on April 8, 2021 by macromon

BFTP: Blast From The Past Post Who would of thunk “Infrastructure Week” at Augusta meant hiring German WWII POWs to build bridges at Golf’s Mecca. My top three picks this week for total money won:  Jon Rahm, Jordan Speith, and … Continue reading →

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Time For A Few Victory Laps

Posted on November 15, 2020 by macromon

First, Carol K. nailed the Electoral College: [Before our post, It’s Showtime: GMM/Grace Election Prediction, Global Macro Monitor conducted an internal poll about personal predictions on the election outcome.  Carol K.’s –>  Ok, my predictions: 305 EV Biden; wins pop vote by 5.937985%.   If … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: Jack and German POWs (BFTP)

Posted on November 10, 2020 by macromon

BFTP: Blast From The Past Master’s Week in November. Whoa! My top three picks this week for total money won:  Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and Justin Thomas, with DJ taking home the Green Jacket. Originally Posted on April 8, 2013 … Continue reading →

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He’s Back!

Posted on April 14, 2019 by macromon

    But can he reverse this,                                     Hat Tip: @PlanMaestro  and this,                      … Continue reading →

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BFTP: Masters Week: “This Guy Is Pretty Good”

Posted on April 13, 2019 by macromon

BFTP:  Blast From The Past Wow, can’t believe it’s been 14 years since one of the greatest golf shots of all-time and the best branding sports moment ever for Nike.  Watch how the ball hangs on the edge of the … Continue reading →

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BFTP: Masters Week: Jack and German POWs

Posted on April 12, 2019 by macromon

BFTP: Blast From The Past Getting long Tiger for an ‘86 Jack-like comeback… Posted on April 8, 2013 Answer to yesterday’s Masters quiz question: Anthony Kim posted 11 birdies in the second round of the 2009 Masters. Here’s some more … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: Brandt and El Pato!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by macromon

Will it be El Pato?   Is the Pope Argentine?  Just askin’. The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course. – Billy Graham The Duck hits a long ball!  During the 2009 Presidents Cup we were … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: G’Day!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by macromon

Jason “Make My” Day!  Click here for leaderboard.  Not since 1996 and Greg Norman has an Aussie been on top of the leaderboard going into the weekend.   We love our Aussie friends and it would be great to see a … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: El Niño!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by macromon

Wow,  32 players shoot under par.   Spain’s IBEX rallied in anticipation of Sergio’s 66 today.  Efficient markets, no?   Should have bet on the Baby Bull! Hmmmm…   El Niño is to Baby Bull as Liquidity is to Stock Bull? Tweet of … Continue reading →

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Masters Week: Place Your Bets

Posted on April 10, 2013 by macromon

Here’s our picks.   $100 on each player: Woods,  Rose,  Westwood, Donald,  and Colsaerts 19th Hole Fodder Famed golf course architect and Augusta designer Alister MacKenzie died before the grass had been planted — never playing or seeing the course in … Continue reading →

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