Feeling good after his driver passed Valderrama’s brutal test, Cameron Smith has arrived at Royal Troon determined to bag a second career major at the 152nd Open Championship.
There was no complaining, no bitterness. Carlos Ortiz stood over a pitch shot on the final hole of LIV Golf Houston confident he would win, and certain he would be asked later about the fact he will not be playing in this week’s US Open at Pinehurst.
The old adage is that the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday. That might be true, but only for those who get themselves into contention before Sunday’s final nine.
Cameron Smith points to his idol, friend and mentor, Adam Scott, as a reason to push through a mystery illness he came down with on the eve of the Masters.
Jason Day has been given the ultimate Masters compliment, being grouped with five-time winner Tiger Woods and Max Homa for the opening two rounds at Augusta National.
Adam Scott has performed well in his last competitive start before the Masters at Augusta National, registering a tie for 14th at the Valero Texas Open.
With four days until the Masters, excitement for the April major is ramping up. Here are four things you need to know. Today, we’re going with the biggest storylines leading in.
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