Another Masters tradition: Complaining about lack of TV coverage; Give us more, Billy

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As I write this, it is 9:30 a.m. in Chicago. The second round of the Masters is well under way. Leaders Bubba Watson and Louie Oosthuizen are on the course.

I really would like to watch them and the others play. But I won’t be able to for another 4 1/2 hours. ESPN’s coverage doesn’t come on until 3 p.m. ET (2 Central). That means if Watson or any of other morning players go crazy low, we won’t be able to see one shot of their round.

Thus, my annual plea to Augusta National to please, please, PLEASE expand the live coverage of the Masters. Get with the program. All of the other majors feature Thursday and Friday action from sunrise to sundown on the various networks.

Yet the Masters continues to stick to its policy of limiting coverage of its event. Sure, the club has expanded TV exposure in recent years, but it still doesn’t compare.

I know the Masters is streaming live coverage via its website. But it hardly is a conventional golf telecast. Also, the beauty of Augusta National isn’t the same on your computer as it is on your big screen TV.

I’m really surprised Augusta National chairman Billy Payne hasn’t done more to expand the TV window. I always viewed him as being more progressive when it came to TV. I thought he would do away with the archaic policies regarding live coverage.

Please, Billy, hear the plea from me and countless other golf fans. We would tune in to coverage from Augusta National if only to watch the grass grow. Next year, grant our wish and let us be able to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner while watching the Masters.

 

 

 

 

 

2 thoughts on “Another Masters tradition: Complaining about lack of TV coverage; Give us more, Billy”

  1. Time to spring for an Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, or something like it. For $ 100.00 or less you stream it in your big screen. I’ve watched amen corner for both days, looks as good as ESPN/CBS. Add to the fact you can also stream the ESPN3 library and other streaming events through them, the cost pays for itself in no time if you’re a sports fan.

  2. I don’t think you get the picture, no pun intended. The Masters is the ultimate anti-get with the program organization. They limit TV coverage simply because they can and always have. Like limiting to 4 minutes of ad time an hour They are willing to leave millions on the table because they can, they have and don’t need the money .kinda of old school refreshing.

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