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…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There was plenty to see at Augusta National Golf Club on Monday. Oh, and there was the first official practice round of the 2024 Masters going on too. Early risers enjoyed getting to watch Tiger Woods work his way around the back nine of the famed course, playing alongside Will Zalatoris and Read more…
For the three-time Masters champion, it’s been a gradual, circuitous and finally sudden journey, as big a reversal in public image as golf has ever seen.
In the final round of the 38th Masters at Augusta National in 1974, a diminutive, short-hitting, pipe-smoking, avid ornithologist played one of golf’s most iconic venues as well as anyone ever had to that point.
On a bright spring day in 2009, Trevor Immelman found himself hitting balls next to Tiger Woods on the practice range at Augusta National Golf Club. It was Tuesday, and Immelman, the Masters defending champion, had a big day ahead of him, but in that moment, he was just trying to loosen up before an Read more…
Dan Pohl stood outside the gates of Magnolia Lane, looking down the only entrance he ever needed at Augusta National. He’s unsure how many times he’s traveled down the road—as a two-time PGA Tour winner, a Ryder Cupper, Vardon Trophy champ—just that the first time was in 1982. It was Pohl’s Masters debut, and the Read more…
Slightly unsteady on his feet, not unusual for an 83-year-old man who has undergone a couple of back surgeries, Verne Lundquist admits he is a bit more fretful about climbing into his tower at the 16th hole at Augusta National Golf Club, his broadcast assignment at the Masters Tournament for CBS Sports since 2000. That Read more…
Augusta National and the Masters is long on lore. That’s to be expected for a tournament that’s been held, save for World War II, since 1934 at the same venue—including a fan-free November Masters in 2020 courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such familiarity, along with the mystical appeal of the club itself, has lent to Read more…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — In the nine holes I spent with Smylie Kaufman on Thursday at the Players Championship, we spoke exactly twice. On the second hole at TPC Sawgrass, he shook my hand and nodded his assent when I asked if it would be OK to hover in his near vicinity, mostly eavesdropping, for Read more…
Breaking your age is an achievement most dream about. For 85-year-old Mike Barber, he is as prolific at this coveted skill as any other golfer in the world. Last April, Barber broke the Guinness World Record for the most rounds shooting your age or better (1,140 times). He hasn’t stopped there. As of last month, Read more…
Scottie Scheffler insisted this type of performance was coming. At Bay Hill, he mowed down the field with a red-hot putter and claimed his second Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Next up: TPC Sawgrass.)
In an attempt to help define the Players Championship, we combed through the tournament’s media guide and found these 50 fun and fascinating stats that help, in part, tell the story of the event.
The Players Championship is celebrating its 50th anniversary next week, which makes this a good time to take a look back at the history of the PGA Tour and to look beyond its flagship event. Obviously, this tournament is the jewel in the crown of the tour’s season, and the closest it’s come to getting Read more…
Sandra Gal says there were many times when she thought she’d never play professional golf again. Over the past six years, the 38-year-old LPGA veteran and two-time Solheim Cup player has suffered through myriad health issues, including extreme fatigue, a medical misdiagnosis, hip surgery, back pain and an unexpectedly long and arduous healing process that Read more…
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