David Toms’s controversial words in 2006 still resonate with golfers all these years later.
“To me, it’s still a place where the players walk around on egg shells, not knowing if they are in the right place,” Toms said during a conference call. “They’re worried about their cell phone being on, having to stop by the hut on the way in to scan your ticket, making sure you only have one parking pass and somebody else doesn’t get in there.
“It’s the only place all year where the players don’t feel like they’re the most important thing there,” Toms said. “That’s the way I see it, and I don’t think I’m the single opinion on that.”
It’s a feeling contestants at the Masters still can relate to. There are rules at Augusta National and they must be obeyed – or else.
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For this Masters Survey question, we asked, where at Augusta National do today’s pros feel the least comfortable, or, as Toms once said, where you feel like you’re walking on eggshells?
“It’s amazing everywhere.”
Keegan Bradley during Friday’s second round of the 2014 Masters at Augusta National.
“Whenever you’re around the clubhouse you’re really watching what you’re saying and doing.”
Harris English prepares to play his second shot on the 11th hole during a practice round ahead of the 2021 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
“A little bit everywhere because it’s such a perfect place and you feel like you are going to do something you’re not supposed to do. It’s in the clubhouse where I feel the most nervous that I might mess up.”
Tony Finau plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of The Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
“When I was there for the first time, it was literally everywhere. Now, it’s just the lunch area. The last time I went I felt the most comfortable and I think it is just being there enough to not have to feel like you can’t do anything wrong.”
“I feel least comfortable standing over the second shot at 11.”
Tommy Fleetwood plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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