Fred Couples caught wind of the LIV CEO having to buy his own tickets to the event on the secondary market and he mocked all the LIV players for not stepping up for their commissioner.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods emerged after signing his scorecard and walked over to talk to the media on a sunny Friday at Augusta National that began for him in the darkness. The 48-year-old looked tired following a 23-hole marathon, but he also seemed content. Not only will Woods get to tee it up again Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrons following Fred Couples the first two rounds and not aware of his current back situation had to be perplexed seeing a Masters champ struggling to hit an approach shot in the air. Couples has long been dealing with back issues, but this was particularly alarming. The 1992 Masters champ went as Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth began his week hoping to make more Masters history, but he wound up putting his name in the Augusta National record books for an unwanted reason on Friday. The 2015 champ was battling difficult scoring conditions when first-round play restarted Friday morning at two over through 14 holes when disaster Read more…
A decade ago (Time flies!), I wrote a post titled “17 rules for hosting an awesome Masters party.” From discouraging people from doing Jim Nantz impressions to encouraging making side bets, I thought I had covered just about everything. But one host this weekend is doing something that could lead to the most fun Masters Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — If you can make it to Augusta National, you can make it just about anywhere. With the Masters being arguably the toughest ticket in sports, reaching patron status means you’re either very lucky, very wealthy, very well-connected or a combo of all three. Pat yourself on the back because you’re doing something Read more…
Throughout his career, Brooks Koepka has gone out of his way to let people know he’s not some golf nerd who can recite the game’s history book. But you can be damn sure he’s aware of where his total of five major championships stacks up with the legends of the sports—especially compared to one of Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 2024 Masters is nearly here and people are talking. Oh, people are talking. And once again, we are listening to the patrons at Augusta National. Here are some of the best things we overheard in the gallery on the eve of the 2023 Masters. “This is a monster-ass hole. Is this Read more…
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are longshots at this year’s Masters despite the pair boasting eight green between them. But when it comes to one particular wager they’re already leading at Augusta National. And it’s not even close. Woods and Mickelson have odds to win this week of 140-to-1 and 200-to-1, respectively. However, a matchup Read more…
The 1973 Masters might not be one of the most famous editions, but like every Masters, it has its own identity—and remains notable for several reasons. Tommy Aaron, the man previously best known for incorrectly marking Roberto De Vicenzo’s scorecard at the 1968 Masters, won his lone major championship. Ironman Gary Player missed his lone Read more…
Ludvig Aberg has turned plenty of heads since turning pro less than a year ago. During the third round of the Valero Texas Open, though, he managed to do something that turned his own.
Perhaps more than any other sporting event, the Masters is marked by anniversaries. That’s why this week golf fans will undoubtedly be peppered with reminders that it’s been five years since Tiger Woods won his fifth green jacket and 20(!) years since Phil Mickelson captured his first. Heck, CBS is airing an entire special about Read more…
Justin Lower shot a birthday bogey-free round on Thursday morning. His Thursday evening, however, sounds like it might be even better. On the day he turned 35, Lower turned in a sparkling 66 to take the Day 1 lead at the Valero Texas Open. And it seems like he has the perfect spot to celebrate Read more…
Brandel Chamblee has made a name for himself by talking about other people’s golf games, but he was a pretty darn good player himself, even winning once on the PGA Tour. And he’s got plenty of great stories stemming from his own time on the course. The Golf Channel analyst shared some of those when Read more…
Thanks to the magic of smartphones and social media, we were brought an amazing highlight that took place during one couple’s nuptials. It involves a golfer chipping the wedding ring to the groom. And absolutely nailing it.
If you recall, there was a moment when it looked like the 2020 Masters wouldn’t happen. The annual April tournament had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and judging by the reactions of golf fans, you would have thought Christmas had been canceled. Thankfully, a move to November eventually came about and the sports Read more…
It’s nearly Masters week, which means it’s time to hear everyone’s picks to win the Masters. There’s certainly no shortage of that on GolfDigest.com, where we have our Masters ranking and some bets we’re already making. In addition, our staff will be making some predictions, including a “dark horse” pick to win. Which led to Read more…
Boy, do we have a feel-good story involving this week’s Valero Texas Open. Or, rather, a feel-better story. It involves a golfer named Tom Adrounie, who somehow overslept his tee time for last year’s Monday qualifier for the event. And it wasn’t even close. RELATED: Major champ forced to WD after messing up tee time Read more…
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