Catch “Amen Corner” on the run with a PC or Mac
One of my favorite golf tourneys started today. The 2008 Masters from Augusta National teed off this morning, which is coincidental since I mangled played my first round of golf this season just yesterday. [Don't worry Tiger, you've nothing to fear from my swing!]
You can catch live action right from your PC or Mac today through Sunday: the official website has live video streaming from Amen Corner and the 15th & raucous 16th holes. You’ll need WiFi or a good 3G signal for the coverage as they recommend 800 kbps down or better. Coverage should start shortly because the first players are making the turn to Amen Corner as I write this. I prefer watching the coverage in 1080i high-def because the foliage and scenery are amazing this time of year in Augusta. A 960 x 540 live feed on the go isn’t that bad though…
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“August” or “Augusta”?
Unless, of course, you are travelling outside the country. In that case, “this service is not available in your area.”
Actually, it also works on Linux since it’s Flash-based. Not that I was watching it *at all* at work today. Or tomorrow.
If paradise was half as nice.