This was a week of attrition, and while others were worn down by the course and the wind or the significance of what they were trying to chase, the unassuming superstar was undeterred by his surroundings, in command of his game and of himself. For that, Scheffler earned his second Masters title.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — He was too young to be burdened by a past and too inexperienced to know pain. But that was 90 minutes ago, when Nicolai Hojgaard was atop the white boards littered across Augusta National. Now, as he stumbled off the green, briefly looking back at the 15th fairway to wonder what went Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — For the unacquainted, his solemn, intense energy can be unnerving, uncomfortable even. Most tour pros carry themselves in a similar manner, but it’s not what you expect from Max Homa. He’s the funny guy, the goofy guy, the guy who can give as much as he can take. That’s not this guy, Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was not an auspicious start to Brian Harman’s first major round as a major champ. Harman, who won the Open Championship last July at Royal Liverpool in front of a crowd that didn’t want to see him do it, has been given a most hospitable welcome in his home state of Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Matt Fitzpatrick turned in a one-under 71 on Thursday. A good score, given the windy conditions. And a very good score, given Fitz is having equipment issues. Again. The former U.S. Open champion briefly spoke after his first round at the Masters and relayed that his current set of Ping Blueprint S Read more…
Once upon a time, in the days when he was transitioning from man into Mack Truck, Bryson DeChambeau made a declaration about Augusta National that even by his standards was bold.
AUGUSTA, Ga.—The first round of the 2024 Masters is under a weather delay. Slated to begin at 8:00 a.m., heavy rain over Wednesday night and Thursday morning pushed the tee times back by two and a half hours Thursday morning. The honorary starters ceremony will still take place, with Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Augusta National is a property in constant change, which will be seen at this year’s Masters tournament in three different greens and one new tee box. But there’s one change, club chairman Fred Ridley insists, you’ll never see. Speaking to the media Wednesday morning at his annual address, Ridley was informed that former Masters Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 10 years are undiscernable to the eye. Not by disposition; Jordan Spieth bounces down the fairway with a stride of restrained giddiness, like a kid who’s been told not to run by the pool. Not by results; the swings and shots are what you’d expect of a premier golfer. Not by Read more…
Upcoming births have both Americans keeping one eye towards home. Both men have vowed to withdraw from the tournament should their wives go into labour.
Injury aside, it’s easy to envision Bhatia enjoying success in his Masters debut. He enters the week ranked fourth on the PGA Tour in strokes gained this season, and is up to 34th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
AUGUSTA, Ga.—He might be golf’s next big thing, but when it comes to Augusta National, Christo Lamprecht has a small, and unique, problem. Lamprecht is one of five amateurs competing in this week’s Masters, his invitation earned by winning last year’s Amateur Championship. But the 23-year-old South African is entering the tournament with more publicity Read more…
Akshay Bhatia won – or maybe the better word is “survived” – the Valero Texas Open today by beating Denny McCarthy on the first hole of sudden death. And he did it playing injured.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods arrived at Augusta National Sunday to prepare for the Masters. Following the completion of Sunday’s Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, Masters entrants are allowed on the course as well as the tournament’s practice facility. Woods was among the players getting in work late Sunday. Woods reportedly came to Augusta Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrons to the 2024 Masters will notice a new monument as they walk into Augusta National. Except the monument is far from new. Those entering the venerable property this week through the North Gate entrance will notice a sand-and-patina brick fountain between the walkway and tournament practice facility that boasts plaques commentating Read more…
Officially, there is only one notable change to Augusta National for this year’s Masters, with the tee at the par-5 second hole extended back and to the left by 10 yards. Unofficially, however, patrons and players will notice a handful of other modifications.
England’s Lottie Woad punctuated a comeback from a stumble with three birdies in the last four holes – including a converted 15-footer at the 18th – to capture the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
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