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…
Without context or warning, the ESPN broadcast cut to DeChambeau on the par-5 13th hole carrying an Augusta National sign over his shoulder like a cross.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — He wasn’t happy. That was clear and, perhaps, fair enough. The conclusion to Nicolai Hojgaard’s second round in his first Masters hadn’t gone well. “Decent” drives on Augusta National’s last two holes eventually bequeathed a brace of sloppy bogey 5s, dropped shots that left the Dane on four under par for the Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — In the leadup to the 2024 Masters earlier this week, Viktor Hovland alluded several times to the fact that his confidence is not exactly sky high at the moment. A wild development considering the tear he was on late last summer, when he won the Memorial Tournament in June and then capped Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Cantlay is always searching for history at the majors—looking for the elusive first major of his career. He’s played great thus far at the 2024 Masters, finding himself on the first page of the leader board Friday afternoon—thanks to making some unexpected history in his second round. Cantlay holed out from 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…
Even if you’re trying to get into super-exclusive Berckmans Place or Map and Flag hospitality venues in Augusta this weekend, that won’t be close to the most expensive Masters ticket you can buy in the next few days. The Golf Auction is offering what is considered to be the absolute apex of collectible tickets—a Masters Read more…
It must be hell being a celebrity out in public, especially now that everyone has a smartphone in their pocket. Everything you do is scrutinized, recorded and then posted on social media for the rest of the world to see. Perhaps the best event to attend for this reason (and many, many others) is the Read more…
When you’re hot, you’re hot. And at the moment, nothing matters more at Augusta National than this little Masters Garden Gnome. The tchotchke has become as sought after as the green jacket and nearly as difficult to get one’s hands on. First sold in 2016, the gnome has become a cult-like object, especially when considering 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…
A few young whipper snappers decided to shoot their shot, calling up Augusta National in the middle of Thursday’s opening round to see if they could score a tee time.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jason Day was left of the green on Augusta National’s famed 12th hole, the most secluded part of the course. As his low-running chip steamed towards the hole, the television camera zoomed tight onto the golf ball. When it finally stopped short just a few inches from the hole, it revealed a Read more…
After posting a first-round 65 at Augusta National on Thursday to take the early lead at the 2024 Masters, Bryson DeChambeau noted, “I put new irons in this week. I think that’s a pretty big change. And been using this new driver, 3-wood and 5-wood. So pretty much my whole bag is different since [winning Read more…