Equipment
Revealing photos from the 2016 Masters
During the 2015 Masters, I began a segment called “Revealing Photos,” which combined equipment information with unique observations of photos taken by our photographer, Greg Moore. And based on the positive feedback, I’ve been revealing photos for nearly every PGA Tour event since.
For the one-year anniversary of the segment, I made my first pilgrimage to Augusta, Georgia, to take my own photos. So this will be the first self-photographed revealing photos.
Warning: I am not a professional photographer, so if you want to see the real professional’s photos, make sure to browse the galleries below:
And if you want some background on what The Masters and Augusta National Golf Club both mean to me, read my story here. Now, let’s get to this special edition, Revealing Photos: Live from The Masters.
“It’s way more hilly than it looks on TV”
I’ve heard it a million times from people who have attended The Masters. My goal was to attempt to capture said “hilliness” as best as possible to end the perception that Augusta is flat. Here is a gallery of my attempts, which in my opinion actually came out unsuccessfully.
I promised myself I would never say “It’s more hilly than it looks on TV,” yet that’s the first thing I said when I walked through the gates and saw the fairway on hole No. 1.
The Augusta hills are no joke… and they’re the reason my dad had to stretch his calves on the steps of the grandstands (photo is 100 percent not staged, he was struggling).
“Skeep, skeep”
Surely you’ve seen videos of players skipping the ball across the pond at hole No. 16. Hearing the Georgians trying pronounce the word “skip,” as “skeep” is something to behold. Charley Hoffman’s ball made it safely across and onto the green, enticing a huge roar.
2016 Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III’s ball found a watery grave, but the fans showed their respects with a clap for the effort. Love still walked away disappointed, however.
2 balls to the left
Ian Poulter’s golf ball ended up on a fan’s lap next to the fifth green of the Par-3 Contest. It was off a bounce, no worries.
After taking a drop, the two stood next to each other reading the putt. “So what do you think here,” Poulter asked. My father, with some quick wit, shouts “Two balls to the left!” inducing chuckles all around.
The read was off.
But the joke was appreciated by Poulter, who signed the manhood-endangering golf ball for the spectator to keep.
No details left unnoticed
The word perfection is often associated with Augusta National and The Masters. That’s probably because its staff thinks of everything.
That includes employees sweeping dirt from the sidewalks outside of the bathroom.
Marshals literally vacuuming debris from the tee boxes.
And check out the divot brigade. No wonder why you can’t find a blade of grass out of place at Augusta. Because there isn’t one.
A photo of a photo of the spot of “Phil’s shot”
How many times do the course employees get asked to see the spot where Phil hit his gutsy, Green-Jacket-winning shot in 2010?
So many times that they had photos developed to show annoying patrons like me.
Hey, how’d that GolfWRX chip get there?
Wasn’t me.
Purity
Notice something unique about this photo? It was taken after play for the day, so there’s no flag on the green. Just pure beauty.
A big swing for a short shot
This photo shows amateur Bryson DeChambeau hitting a shot from in front of the ninth green, except he was aiming for the 18th green. That’s weird; usually players will pick up their golf ball and practice more practical shots to prepare for the tournament.
Weird, until you find out he was in a group with Phil, Keegan and Dustin. Surely they were playing for more than proper tournament preparation.
The lone palm tree
Out on hole No. 4, which is about as far away from the clubhouse (and civilization) as you can get at Augusta National, sits the smallest leaderboard ever, and the only palm tree on the golf course — or so they say. Surely the Masters volunteers pull straws to see who gets stuck changing out that leaderboard.
Lastly, a shout out to pops
I’m not looking to make this about me, but a quick thank you to my dad for finally making my dream of going to The Masters come true. A decent view, but an even better bucket hat.
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Whats in the Bag
Team McIlowry (Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry) winning WITBs: 2024 Zurich Classic
Rory McIlroy WITB
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @8.25) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X (45 inches)
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X
Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X 7.0 (4-9)
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46-09SB, 50-09SB, 54-11SB) Buy here, Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-K @59) Buy here.
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46-54), Project X 6.5 Wedge (60)
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X3 Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour
Ball: 2024 TaylorMade TP5x Buy here.
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Rory McIlroy’s WITB in the forums.
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Shane Lowry WITB
- Shane Lowry what’s in the bag accurate as of the Cognizant Classic.
Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (8.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX
5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Buy here.
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (3, 20 degrees) Buy here, Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5) Buy here, Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW) Buy here.
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X (3), KBS Tour 130 X (4-PW)
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50-10 MID, 54-10 MID) Buy here, Cleveland RTX Full Face (58-8) Buy here.
Shafts: KBS Tour Wedge X Black
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour Z Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Buy here.
The winning WITB is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
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Whats in the Bag
Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)
- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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Eric
Apr 11, 2016 at 10:40 pm
There’s always gotta be that dude that thinks he’s too cool for school and tries to ruin things. Don’t click on the article and read it if it’s soo bad. No one put a gun to your head so you don’t have to be a d!ck about it. The dude went to the Masters with his father and shared the moments that he will never forget. I’ve seen a lot worse articles on here. Show some class and respect and just don’t say anything. I’m sure that is something hard for your type but you can always try to learn. Good luck on that. I appreciate the stories and for ppl like myself that probably won’t ever have a chance to get there, it’s cool to see things I def would not have seen from watching everything on tv. So thank you very much for sharing. I appreciate it very much. Well done sir!
Mark Donaghy
Apr 11, 2016 at 4:38 pm
Great pics and great insights, kinda like behind the scenes. We never get to see that stuff do thanks for sharing! Hopefully one day I’ll be lucky enough to experience it myself.
Joe
Apr 11, 2016 at 2:15 am
Nice article and pictures.
MarkB A
Apr 10, 2016 at 10:46 am
Regarding the hills. I was watching, I think, Jordan’s caddy walking up hill towards one of the last holes at the end of the day. He looks like he was dragging. I am sure it is not an easy slog each day for the caddies.
rymail00
Apr 10, 2016 at 12:37 am
Job well done. I imagine walking ANGC with your dad must of been a blast.
My old man went to the Masters a few years back and mentioned all the hills and stuff, as well reading about it on here, but on tv I it does look quite as “hilly” as what I’ve heard/read. Looking at your 9 slides, and you saying “the slideshow was unsuccessful showing it” kinda shocks me. Especially pics 2-4-5-6-9. It’s just views of the course i have never seen before
Thanks for posting them.
If
Apr 10, 2016 at 12:33 am
I thought this was going to be an article relative to the tournament regarding the Pros and the golfers of the moment. It reveals nothing. We didn’t need the personal diary of an idiot here
Bif
Apr 10, 2016 at 2:02 am
That’s a bit harsh, but I see your point, there is nothing or special being reported here. He should have just put up all this personal stuff on his own FB page instead of here if there was nothing incisive or new to report about Augusta CC, Masters or the Pros.
Idiot
Apr 11, 2016 at 1:36 pm
If u r talking about me, say it to my face.
Mike
Apr 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Don’t be a doofus. These are great behind the scenes pictures and of interest to those of us who only see ANGC on TV.
DeadStick
Apr 12, 2016 at 9:07 am
Lemme guess… Aspergers? Bipolar?
Andrew
Apr 9, 2016 at 2:22 pm
Interesting that Bryson found himself way left in the practice round on 18, and then he did the same thing twice on Friday! Looks like that tee shot doesn’t suit his eye at all.
4pillars
Apr 9, 2016 at 2:16 pm
Great pics
Greg Moore
Apr 9, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Nice job once again, AT!
I hope you’ll do one with some of the photos I took for you.