The Open Stance featured heavily at the Masters. It’s a good thing, too. I was ready to write about the hassle and lowlights wrought in Augusta, on Friday, by tens of thousands of coiffed, tightly-wrapped, shaded, and social-butterfly attendees.

Weekend rains seemed to wash ANGC clean of all of its “special people”. An historical difference would take too much time to describe. Suffice it to say, I was hugely relieved that rain fell the last two days. As a result, true, well-mannered devotees remained to peacefully enjoy great golf at the greatest venue in golf. And, did I mention, the Open Stance made several appearances?

I could list all the golfers who instinctively know what I know. However, it would be easier to list the players who didn’t employ an Open Stance. Whether it was a chip shot or a full shot, there seemed to be a consensus about how to get around Augusta. In fact, seven of the top ten set up open… and I’m not sure about Smith and Leishman.

As a nutty aside, I watched Bubba putt his ball into the front bunker at #2! Dad and I looked at each other like, what just happened? However, it didn’t seem to bother Bubba in the least. He flopped out his bunker shot and made a one-footer for par like it was no big deal. Yes… I know he is good.

In the end, the rain was the biggest blessing ever. To me, this weekend was my greatest Masters experience yet because of it. I was able to enjoy the company of father and Uncle without undue distraction. And, at the same time, was able to watch my Open Stance boys tear it up.

Jordan, come see me soon, and I’ll put you in the fairway so you can shoot four rounds in the sixties…. I’m not joking.

John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy