Instead, he went out in 39 strokes, took 38 more on the way in, and signed for his 77 with the realization that he may never again have such an opportunity. Which is probably why Snedeker broke down during his post-round press conference. Can't really blame the guy, either. But if you're Sky Sports' Tony Wrighton, I guess you can laugh at him.
And that's why he didn't win. Classy.
Of course, Wrighton makes a good point, and the Brits have been racking up major victories like crazy recently. I mean, Nick Faldo won The Masters in 1996, and before him there was ... well, nobody. And then there's Tony Jacklin, 1970 U.S. Open winner; Nick Faldo (again), 1992 Open champ; and we're still waiting for an Englishman to win the PGA.
So laugh it up, friend. Sure, Snedeker may never have the honor of slipping on a green jacket, but he'll always have those beautiful golden locks. Well, until he starts to lose his hair, anyway.
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Trevor Immelman of South Africa reaches to grab his son Jacob after winning the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. Immelman's wife Carmenita is at right. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Trevor Immelman of South Africa celebrates with his wife Carmenita and son Jacob after winning the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Trevor Immelman of South Africa smiles after putting on the green jacket following winning the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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Zach Johnson, left, applauds as Trevor Immelman of South Africa waves to patrons after winning the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Trevor Immelman, right, of South Africa is congratulated by Brandt Snedeker after Immelman won the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Zach Johnson puts the green jacket on Trevor Immelman of South Africa after Immelman won the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Trevor Immelman of South Africa waves to patrons after winning the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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Billy Payne, right, congratulates Trevor Immelman of South Africa after Immelman won the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Zach Johnson, left, shakes hands with Trevor Immelman of South Africa after Immelman won the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 11)
4-14-2008 @ 3:55PM
Fred Henry said...
What a moron. Laughing at a guy at such a low point. The loser's email address is tonywrighton@f2s.com - I'm sure he'd love to hear from you.
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4-14-2008 @ 3:25PM
Greg said...
This is your report on the final day of the 1st major? That some brit thought Brandt crying was funny? No mention of the winner? How'd Tiger do?
Maybe if he wasn't such a big softy he wouldn't crack under the pressure. I suppose you came to his honor, gave him a tissue and bit of a hug. Did you go for an ice cream after?
Gawd, I hope your a blogger and not getting paid to write this dribble.
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4-14-2008 @ 3:32PM
mrhammerstein said...
@Greg
if you would do 30 seconds of work and click on the 'Golf' link, you might notice they did the Masters wrap up yesterday right after it ended. I guess you want your news a day late and not right after it happened.
pay attention please.
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4-14-2008 @ 4:24PM
Peter L. Morrison said...
I'd like to thank the reader who provided Tony Wrighton's email address. Here's the message I sent to Wrighton:
Your totally asinine, moronic comments regarding Brandt Snedeker's emotional press conference are offensive and sickening. He is one of the PGA's brightest lights, who is a delight to watch and whose demeanor on and off the course is a breath of fresh air. This young man showed enormous resilience to the tremendous pressure and attention on him, even being able to smile after a bad break or missing an important short putt.
He has a very bright future in his field and will be a well-loved star for years to come, as diametrically opposed to your career, which I'm sure, because of your ignorance and insensitivity, will very shortly be in the toilet.
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4-15-2008 @ 10:25AM
art bray said...
Here's my note to the moron at Sky Sports
Hey Tony...what's your handicap. and I am not talking about when you open your mouth.
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4-14-2008 @ 6:11PM
KGar said...
How do you become a blogger? Do you have to have a double digit IQ in order to qualify? The Brits? Immellman is from South Africa, why this relates to the "brits" escapes me. Please go back to reporting on hoolywood news or whatever lame reporting you do but don't equate Trevor as being a brit, MORON!
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4-14-2008 @ 6:12PM
ryan said...
KGar wins. And by "wins" I mean "loses."
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4-15-2008 @ 9:56AM
KGar said...
Knew you would fail to post it, enjoy your short career.
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4-15-2008 @ 8:38PM
Dan said...
Crying? There's no crying in Golf!
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4-15-2008 @ 8:52AM
tom said...
I'm glad that the picture of Immelman and his wife said that Immelman was the one on the left. I'm glad we got that cleared up.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:05AM
BECKI MC COY said...
HE WAS CRYING BECAUSE HE LET HIMSELF DOWN...HE EXPECTED MORE OF HIMSELF...THE PEOPLE WHO DO THE BEST IN THIS WORLD ARE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HARDEST ON THEMSELVES...THE MAN WHO LAUGHED AT HIH HAS NO CHANCE OF ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING GREAT BECAUSE HE, OBVIOUSLY, SETS HIS STANDARDS VERY LOW.
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4-15-2008 @ 10:30AM
buttegirl3 said...
tony wrighton; what a loser.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:56AM
Elaina Gray said...
I absolutely cannot believe that Tony Wrighton, or anybody, could actually be so insensitive to this situation. Crying is a natural response to many different things. Has Tony never been so close to something so important to him then lost? Quite frankly, at least Brandt Snedeker has emotions, rather than being the junior high bully that Tony is.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:36AM
jane kerman said...
I hope they fire that unfeeling stupid guy. Let's see if he cries then.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:34AM
aerospacemajor said...
We have become a nation of boorish clods! If a person cries--be it a woman or a man--it is a reflection of genuine sorrow or joy from within. How dare any of us make fun of that, a perfectly natural and reasonable response from a genuine human being. Maybe the people who are laughing should consider their own humanity . . . whether they truly have any or not.
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4-17-2008 @ 9:39PM
Derek said...
I think Tony Wright has all the justification in the world to laugh at this guy. Yea, he had his first and probably only chance at winning the Masters, but if he's such an inspiration, then he shouldn't be crying like a little Nancy-boy. I love how you sissies come to his defense, you're probably the same people who try to eliminate competition from sports (anyone here who's half educated would know what I mean with that). It is not admirable for a grown man to cry and break down because he screwed up in the final round of a tournament. I'm sure he's getting paid way too much money to play a game as it is. He needs to suck it up and take it like a man, say he screwed up and is disappointed in himself, but not go cry and seek coddling and sympathy from people to make himself feel better. Tony may be an idiot, but not because he laughed at this frail little boy. Maybe all you Wright bashers can go take Brandt out purse shopping this weekend instead of competing in another tournament he's going to lose and cry about again.
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4-15-2008 @ 10:04AM
EJ said...
Wow KGar, you really are a moron and your post could not make you look any more pathetic. You calling someone else a moron, LOL!
here's a clue, TONY WRIGHTON (the reporter) is a Brit, you wanker, hence Ryan Wilson bashing the brits for not winning many majors since Tony took a cheap shot at someone.
pay attention when you read and try not to look like such a d-bag.
thank you, now I must go e-mail mr. wrighton.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:42AM
Dan said...
what a disgrace to laugh at a golfer who worked so hard to get the opportunity to compete in the Masters. You most certainly are nothing but a bystander with no idea of the emotions involved in a major golf tournament.
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4-15-2008 @ 9:48AM
Renie Hughes said...
You should be replaced as soon as possible for your insensitive behaviour. You obviously don't understand the pressures of competition, so close but so far from winning and what it took for him to even get to this point. Maybe you need to try another job--not interviewing athletes right after a loss--There is a old saying: "Open mouth, insert foot". You did a very good job of that. Please pick a new career so you don't ruin another "upcoming star".
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4-15-2008 @ 9:45AM
Michael said...
The people who laugh are the ones who are afraid to cry, and to live.
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