The Masters

  • Masters 2025 practice range secrets: Who hit the most balls at Augusta – and who hit the fewest?

    Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 11 April 2025

    Augusta National’s new Practice Range Tracker reveals surprising insights into players’ preparation routines at the 2025 Masters. From Bryson DeChambeau’s marathon sessions to Josele Ballester’s minimalistic approach, discover how the pros fine-tune their game for golf’s biggest stage.​ This year, Augusta National introduced a groundbreaking feature: the Practice Range Tracker, allowing fans to monitor every shot hit by players during their...

  • Why Rory McIlroy called himself an ‘idiot’… and everything else that happened on Friday at Augusta

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Friday 11 April 2025

    As the cut loomed and the world’s best players jostled for position, our team in Georgia brings you everything you missed from day 2 at Augusta. Well, folks, we have ourselves a leaderboard at the 89th Masters! With defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Grand Slam-chasing Rory McIlroy, and fellow major champs Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Rose, Jason Day and Shane Lowry all in...

  • How to get tickets to The Masters: Prices, packages, pro tips – and a top secret method

    Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 11 April 2025

    Getting into Augusta National isn’t easy – but it is possible. From official routes and ticket prices to hospitality packages and insider advice, here’s everything you need to know about scoring a golden ticket to The Masters – including a sneaky method that hardly anyone knows about… ​If you’ve watched The Masters on TV and dreamed of walking the hallowed...

  • What are the worst rounds in Masters history?

    Written by James Hogg on Friday 11 April 2025

    A list on which no golfer wants to find themselves on – these are the worst rounds in Masters history… The Masters is the world’s most prestigious golf tournament, and having the chance to play in it is every golfer’s dream. However, when that dream becomes a reality, not every golfer can tame Augusta National when it starts to show its...

  • What are the best rounds in Masters history?

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Friday 11 April 2025

    From iconic course records to jaw-dropping final-day charges that rewrote Augusta’s record books, these are the best rounds in Masters history. There’s something about Augusta National that brings out the best in the world’s greatest golfers. (And the worst – but we’ll get to that another time.) From miraculous charges to jaw-dropping consistency, the Masters has been home to some of...

  • What’s the Augusta National course record?

    Written by Andrew Wright on Friday 11 April 2025

    It’s one of the toughest test in golf, but what is the Augusta National course record – both in the Masters and for the members – and who holds them? Augusta National challenges the best golfers in the world in ways that few other courses in the world can. With huge slopes, massive elevation changes and treacherous greens, not to mention the unpredictable...

  • Masters leader Justin Rose: My secrets to playing well at Augusta

    Written by Michael Catling on Friday 11 April 2025

    With two runners-up and 14 other top-25 finishes, Justin Rose has a stellar Augusta record. The first-round leader for a record fifth time after Thursday at the 89th Masters Tournament reveals his strategy for going low among the azaleas. Justin Rose clearly has a strong affinity with Augusta National and the Masters. His face lights up whenever he starts talking about...

  • Masters weather forecast: What’s in store for Augusta’s deciding weekend?

    Written by TG staff on Friday 11 April 2025

    Keep up to speed with the Masters weather forecast here… There are three weeks of the year where golfers obsess over the weather forecast: The Masters, The Open, and their annual golf trip. The week got off to a bad start when organizers were forced to ask patrons to vacate the grounds at around 11 am local time due to continuous...

  • The Masters tee times and groups: Who’s paired together for the final day at Augusta?

    Written by TG staff on Friday 11 April 2025

    When will your favorite player get underway and who will they be playing with? This is your home of Masters tee times and pairings. Can Rory McIlroy cling on to his two shot lead and finally complete the Grand Slam? Or will it be more Augusta heartbreak for the four-time major champion? You’ll find out with our full guide to the...

  • How Rory McIlroy defied the odds by winning this year’s Masters

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Friday 11 April 2025

    History dictates that after this year’s round one, we should have ruled out 89 contenders. But why? Just because something has never happened doesn’t mean it won’t. But to rewrite the history books at any of sport’s iconic events requires something out of the ordinary. The Masters is no exception. The past quarter of a century has seen Sunday’s eventual champion follow...

  • What is the Masters Lottery and how do you enter?

    Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 10 April 2025

    Also known as the Masters Media Ballot, the Monday Golf Lottery at Augusta National has hundreds of people on tenterhooks each year. Forgive this slight moment of self-indulgence – but it is something we have been asked about a lot over the years so we thought we would clear a few things up about the Masters Lottery. First of all, we know...

  • Why is Tiger Woods not playing in the Masters?

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 10 April 2025

    Tiger Woods isn’t pegging up at Augusta this year. But why? Let us get you up to speed… When the Masters is mentioned, Tiger Woods is undoubtedly one of the first names that come to mind. He’s a player who’s forever linked to Augusta National. Woods has five Green Jackets. He’s made 25 starts at Augusta since 1995. He’s been responsible for...

  • This PGA Tour star just recorded The Masters’ worst opening round score in 10 years

    Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 10 April 2025

    The PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year endured a wretched day at Augusta while, incredibly, avoiding a three-putt on some of the world’s trickiest greens. When Nick Dunlap stood on Augusta’s 1st tee alongside Robert MacIntyre and Billy Horschel at 9.36am, he’d have had visions of a very different day. Under cloudless blue skies, the 21-year-old would have been dreaming of a...

  • Aaron Rai was just the third player to do THIS at The Masters in 25 years

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 10 April 2025

    Aaron Rai made an impression on his Masters debut and joined an elite group of golfers with a remarkable performance at Augusta The 2025 Masters Tournament was Aaron Rai’s Augusta debut. The Englishman, who is known for wearing two gloves on the golf course, got off to a strong start and led by two shots at 4-under-par after eight holes. He...

  • Iconic anniversaries, McIlroy’s ‘Golden’ advice, and everything else that happened on Thursday

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 10 April 2025

    The first day of the Masters is always eventful, and this year has been no exception. Join me for a look into what happened on Thursday at Augusta. Yesterday’s Par 3 Contest saw three holes-in-one before Columbia’s Nicolas Echavarria beat JJ Spaun in a playoff to claim victory, Cam Smith turned heads in a blazer, and Jason Day wore shoes so reflective...

  • 2025 Masters: LIV Golf Leaderboard on Day 3

    Written by TG staff on Thursday 10 April 2025

    Who is leading the charge for LIV Golf at Augusta National? A total of 12 LIV Golf stars teed it up on Thursday in the 95-player field at the 89th Masters. Now, just seven remain, with Bryson DeChambeau trailing Rory McIlroy by two heading into the final round at Augusta National. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will be among some of...

  • Why does Aaron Rai wear two gloves and use iron covers?

    Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 10 April 2025

    Aaron Rai is the only tour star we know who wears two gloves and uses iron covers. His reason for doing so is surprisingly practical and heart warming Aaron Rai is not your average PGA Tour star. He is not on social media. He doesn’t have an agent. And he goes about his business while wearing two golf gloves and using...

  • “I thought he had no chance” – How Tiger Woods’ shock 1997 Masters win transformed golf forever

    Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 10 April 2025

    At a golf club with a troubled history of racial segregation, Tiger Woods arrived at the 1997 Masters tournament with fire in his eyes. By the time he left Augusta National, he had changed the game forever.  After a couple of relatively forgettable showings at the Masters as an amateur in 1995 and 1996, few could’ve guessed what was coming next.

  • The unsung legends of Augusta: Inside the story of the Masters’ most iconic caddies

    Written by TG staff on Thursday 10 April 2025

    The caddies of Augusta National are just as iconic as the club’s azaleas and Green Jackets, but their role in the Masters is too often overshadowed. When you think about Augusta National, the first images that probably come to mind are blooming azaleas, the pristine fairways, and of course, the iconic Green Jacket. But there’s another piece of Masters history that’s...

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