I am a huge sports fan and even bigger golf fan. I know most people think golf is boring to watch, and don’t know how I can spend an entire Sunday afternoon on the couch watching a tournament.

This weekend is the Masters Tournament, arguably the most prestigious tournament in the world, and usually would spend Saturday and Sunday doing nothing but watching golf. For those of you who do not know, the Masters controls everything that comes out of those fences down in Georgia.

You could never see it live on TV the first 2 rounds of the tournament, only highlights, coverage on weekend started after the leading group hit the back nine, the list goes on and on. But that has all changed in what I think is an awesome way a “snobby” tournament has gone into the “digital” world. Oh how the times have changed.

First ESPN now is broadcasting live and replaying 1st and 2nd rounds for the first time ever. Giving people the chance to see more golf, not just highlights. The tournament Web site is huge and very interactive with international blogs, chat rooms, online golf games, and the best Webcams that are streaming live during the tournament in places such as Amen Corner.

But what I think is the best use of “new technology” for the Masters is they now have an iPhone Application, yup the place where you are kicked out if you are caught even with a phone in hand now has itself an application. Now I don’t have to sit for hours in front of the TV during the Masters (I know I still will). I can follow live leaderboards and watch all Webcams on the course.  I think this is just great how a tournament kinda known for closed doors is embracing technology and opening up to the world, albeit one Webcam at a time.