charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Think sand trap.

BobInNJ Loc: In NJ, near Phila. Pa

Um, what that means is, as a top level pro, Tiger Woods will need a "shorter" club than the rest of us to travel the same distance. The average golfer will hit a 5 iron about 150 yards, so the doorman recommended a 5 iron to get to the neighboring golf club. Then, finding out Tiger was a top pro, he recommended the wedge, feeling Tiger can hit that wedge a lot longer than the typical golfer. (the wedge is designed to hit short shots, but Tiger is extremely powerful, so he gets 150 out of his wedge).
The message of the joke is: "As a non-member, Tiger, beat it and go elsewhere".

Is this about photography, one wonders?? lol

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

You'd think Tiger would know he couldn't play at a club where he wasn't a member. That's putting himself in a no-win situation.

GPappy Loc: Finally decided to plop down, Clover, S.C.

Serena Williams was recently "caught" taking a picture of Tiger on the green at a match with her phone and was corralled by security immediately and told to delete it.

quagmire Loc: Greenwood,South Carolina

It means he could hit a wedge as far as most could hit a five iron

Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand

Ditto?

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

What it all means (including Tiger & CBS broadcaster story) is that Augusta makes their own rules and doesn't really care who likes or dislikes them. If you don't play by their rules, out the door you go. A former U.S. President couldn't play there until he was invited as a special guest of a member.

Oxygen Loc: Houston, Texas

Congratulations, an event everyone wish they could experience. The grounds are so beautiful with everything in bloom,just pray for wonderful weather.
If you have the canon 10-22 lens that would be a great lens. I have the 17-40 as well but I prefer the 10-22 for landscape shots. If you can rent one please do, however the 10-22 don't fit on every canon camera. I use it on my t3i not the 5D, or the 5D Mark II.

Oxygen Loc: Houston, Texas

Yes I've heard the same about President Eisenhower, after becoming a member of Augusta National motioned to have a tree removed but the chairman floored the motion and the tree remained. This became known as the " Eisenhower Tree."

Oxygen Loc: Houston, Texas

Hopefully he'll research and get an understanding prior to going to Augusta National. A safe bet is the t3i or one similar with the 18-55 lens. I don't see that equipment drawing attention. In addition that lens will provide quality photos.

leatherhelmets Loc: Center Conway, NH

Thanks everyone for the input. I went into The Masters.com and looked at the rules and through photos of last years Par Three event on Wednesday. It looks like there were full sized Camera's (DSLRs) allowed in. The only restraint I see now is the size of the bag allowed (10"x5"x5" ) so I think I'll take the camera, the 17-40L mm and the 28-135 MM along with a couple of batteries and memory cards. I'm not as concerned with gettng close-ups of the players since I have worked as a walking scorer at the event in Westchester, NY (now The Barclay's) and have been fortunate enough to walk with and talk to dozen of players over the years. I think the panoramas and course views will be better served by those lens'.

Started making a check list of photo's I want and I've mapped out a route to get me through them as quickly as possible on Wednesday. Once I check off my photo wish list then I can sit back with a cigar and a beer (or two) and enjoy the tournament.

Thanks for all the input, I'll post some shots when I get back.

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Gotta love any place that will tell a former President "No", but must admit they do use that southern charm when telling you to stick it. :P

Oxygen Loc: Houston, Texas

I don't think it's a question of whether or not the camera is a dslr but the length of the lens that's called into question. Best of luck, enjoy the masters and may you be blessed with an entire week of fantastic weather.=leatherhelmets]Thanks everyone for the input. I went into The Masters.com and looked at the rules and through photos of last years Par Three event on Wednesday. It looks like there were full sized Camera's (DSLRs) allowed in. The only restraint I see now is the size of the bag allowed (10"x5"x5" ) so I think I'll take the camera, the 17-40L mm and the 28-135 MM along with a couple of batteries and memory cards. I'm not as concerned with gettng close-ups of the players since I have worked as a walking scorer at the event in Westchester, NY (now The Barclay's) and have been fortunate enough to walk with and talk to dozen of players over the years. I think the panoramas and course views will be better served by those lens'.

Started making a check list of photo's I want and I've mapped out a route to get me through them as quickly as possible on Wednesday. Once I check off my photo wish list then I can sit back with a cigar and a beer (or two) and enjoy the tournament.

Thanks for all the input, I'll post some shots when I get back.[/quote]

leatherhelmets Loc: Center Conway, NH

Oxygen,

Thanks so much for the wishes for good weather. The best laid plans can be destroyed by mother nature. Keep your fingers crossed.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

I am wondering if one of the newer model bridge cameras would be permitted for at the very least Wednesday which are normally reserved for Pro-Am tournaments?
In any case, it is worth an e-mail or phone call to find out before packing all of your gear.