Episode 153: A Tradition Unlike Any Other – Moses Kim and Andy Goldner Talk Experiences From Attending the 2025 Masters

In this special Masters edition of Sports ‘N Torts, I reunite with OG podcast guests and good friends Moses Kim and Andy Goldner to break down what we all felt was one of the most unforgettable Masters tournaments in recent memory. From Rory McIlroy’s emotional and long-awaited triumph completing the career Grand Slam to Bryson DeChambeau’s back-nine stumble, to Justin Rose’s serge to the playoff, the trio relives every high and heart-pounding moment of the 2025 Masters.

This was fun because we shared our firsthand stories from being able to attend the Masters in person this week. Moses was there on Sunday and able to give an on course recap of the final round. We discussed attending practice rounds, concession stand rituals, seating strategies, and Sunday’s chaotic, phone-free drama.

Whether you’re a diehard golf fan or just love the magic of Masters week, this episode brings Augusta National to life in the best way possible. We discuss:

Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Masters Victory

    • Completing the career Grand Slam
    • Emotional reaction and post-win relief
    • Impact of past Masters failures and 2011 collapse

Bryson DeChambeau’s Final Round Collapse

    • Public perception shift over recent years
    • The tension between Rory and Bryson, including their silent round

Justin Rose’s Sunday Charge

    • Crowd reactions and near miss at forcing a playoff

On-Site Experiences at Augusta National

    • Practice rounds vs. tournament days
    • Par 3 Contest traditions and family atmosphere
    • Sunday at Augusta without phones – the “telephone game” of updates
    • The roars, scoreboard watching, and emotional crowd energy

 Seating Strategies and Augusta Logistics

    • Favorite spectator spot: between 16 green and 17 tee
    • Arriving early to claim chairs
    • Using vendors to secure seats

·Masters Food & Merch Culture

    • Iconic concessions: egg salad, pimento cheese, domestic light beer
    • Collectible gnomes, teddy bears, and resale madness

·Unforgettable Shots & Meltdowns

    • Rory’s shanked wedge into the water on 13
    • His redemption shot on 15 around the tree
    • Comparisons to historic Masters shots

 Putters Only Hypothetical

    • Could amateurs beat Rory by only putting from the green?

Rory’s Historical Legacy

    • Where he ranks among all-time greats
    • Is he now the greatest European golfer ever?

 Player Perceptions at Augusta

    • Mixed crowd reactions to Bryson, Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson, Patrick Reed
    • Rising star Ludvig Åberg’s standout presence

Finally, we catch up with Moses about his medical malpractice practice and updates to his law firm, his trial victories and how he approaches handling his cases.

A great episode all the way around. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm – a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, Ga – www.jsteinlawfirm.com

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