Tag: Masters

An armchair guide to the Masters at Augusta National

The Masters kicks off golf’s major calendar this week, with the world’s best players descending on Augusta National. Here, we provide an armchair fan’s guide of what to look out for in Georgia. Why is the Masters a big deal? Max Homa, right, and Dustin Johnson walk on the 13th hole during a practice round […]

Scottie Scheffler ‘not going to expand’ on secrets of Masters success

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep the secrets of Masters success to himself as he bids to justify his position as pre-tournament favourite with a second green jacket. The 2022 champion has been in brilliant form this season, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational by five shots and seven days later becoming the first player to win […]

Tiger Woods receives glowing review from Will Zalatoris ahead of 88th Masters

Tiger Woods received a glowing review from playing partner Will Zalatoris after stepping up his preparations for the 88th Masters at Augusta National. Woods has played fewer than five-and-a-half competitive rounds since undergoing ankle surgery in April last year after withdrawing from the Masters during the third round. The 48-year-old returned to action in December’s […]

Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of Masters chances – Faldo

Sir Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of opportunities to win the Masters, despite the scar tissue from his previous attempts. McIlroy famously squandered a four-shot lead in the final round in 2011 and has recorded six top 10s at Augusta National since victory in the 2014 Open left him needing […]

Tiger Woods arrives in Augusta intent on playing Masters

All signs are pointing toward Tiger Woods playing in the Masters for the 26th time in his career, ESPN reported Sunday. Woods, who has won the Masters five times, was seen practicing at Augusta National Golf Club after flying in from Florida on Sunday. He was with his caddie, Lance Bennett, who worked with Woods […]

Tiger Woods named on entry list for next month’s Masters

Tiger Woods has been included in an 85-man field for the Masters published on the tournament’s official website. Woods has not competed since withdrawing from February’s Genesis Invitational due to illness after six holes of his second round. It was the 48-year-old’s first PGA Tour event of the season and just his second tournament since […]