Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 10 April 2025
In their annual Honorary Starters press conference at The Masters, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson all voiced doubts about the two rival tours’ ability to reach an agreement to bring the world’s best players back together. It seems odd that in a week when the world’s best golfers from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf reunite,...
Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 10 April 2025
When Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson talk, we listen. And there were some fascinating details about who they believe will be pulling on the Green Jacket on Sunday… Jack Nicklaus leans back in his chair. He’s heard enough from Gary Player and Tom Watson. “OK, move on,” he jokes. The legendary trio are in the grand interview room of the...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 10 April 2025
Which shots are the most consequential at Augusta National? The classic risk-reward layout of Augusta National means that “if you hit the right shot at the right time, magic can happen,” so says Justin Rose. Only the bold will conquer, but over-aggression will almost certainly be met with the sternest of punishment. It’s a lesson Rory McIlroy has learnt painfully over the...
Written by TG staff on Thursday 10 April 2025
The Masters is finally upon us and Callaway have marked the occasion with the first in a series of limited-edition balls, bags and headcovers, themed around each major. These special-edition Callaway Chrome Tour golf balls have been given a Masters makeover and include a spring-inspired floral pattern that pays homage to the colours and traditions we’ve come to know and love...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 10 April 2025
Lee Elder broke golf’s racial barrier at the 1975 Masters, becoming the tournament’s first black competitor and paving the way for change in a historically exclusive sport. Lee Elder made history on 10th April 1975 when he became the first black man to play in the Masters at Augusta National. Despite the PGA lifting it’s ‘color barrier’, which granted less rights...
Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 10 April 2025
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Tiger Woods’ chip dubbed the best shot ever hit at the Masters? But how you remember it could have been so different, as Alex Perry recalls… We can all picture where we were when we witnessed the most famous shot to have ever been played on Augusta’s hallowed turf. Tiger Woods, a single stroke...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 9 April 2025
Wednesday at Augusta always creates headlines, from Masters chairman Fred Ridley’s annual address, to the Par 3 Contest. Join me for a quick dive into the best moments. The talking’s over and the race for the Green Jacket is about to begin, but Wednesday at The Masters created plenty of headlines as Chairman Fred Ridley faced the media for his traditional...
Written by TG staff on Wednesday 9 April 2025
The short course precursor is over for another year. Here’s the full 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest leaderboard… It’s the tournament ahead of the tournament, but how did the 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest leaderboard end up? There were three more aces added to the total with Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, Tom Hoge and Brooks Koepka all scratching a ‘1’...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 9 April 2025
Playing Augusta during Masters week is every golfer’s dream — but with the course at its toughest, it’s no walk in the park. Here’s how many shots you’d get, based on your handicap index, to stand a fighting chance. Most of us have imagined what it would feel like to be in the field at Augusta National during Masters week. The...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 9 April 2025
With a large field competing at Augusta in 2025, pace of play is at the front of Fred Ridley’s mind – and distance isn’t far behind. Slow play is never far from the top of the agenda in the pro game with the distance modern players are hitting the ball following closely, and that’s no different at the Masters. For chairman Fred...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 9 April 2025
Masters chairman Fred Ridley won’t be following US Open and Open’s qualification lead, but gives hope to the DP World Tour as he urges the game to reunite. With the USGA and R&A now offering LIV golfers the opportunity to qualify for the US Open and Open Championship directly, it was inevitable that Masters chairman Fred Ridley would face questions over...
Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 9 April 2025
Angel Cabrera’s invite to the Masters has raised eyebrows. Now, the tournament’s chairman, Fred Ridley, has replied to questions about those concerns. Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley has addressed the Angel Cabrera-shaped elephant in the room at the 89th Masters. The competition committee has been criticized for inviting the Argentine, who has lifetime exemption to the tournament as a past champion,...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 9 April 2025
Few men in the world know as much about Augusta National Golf Club co-founder Bobby Jones as author Sidney Matthew. The writer of The Life and Times of Bobby Jones reveals the truth behind the Masters legend… Mention the name Bobby Jones and a few facts will instantly spring to mind. He is the only man to win the Grand Slam in...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 9 April 2025
2016 Masters champion Danny Willett opened up on the highs and lows of winning the Green Jacket. Speaking exclusively to Betfred, Willett also discussed the fallout surrounding the Official World Golf Ranking System, reports of Rory McIlroy falling out of love with golf, and Gareth Bale’s chances of playing in the professional game. I wasn’t fully prepared for media attention after the...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 9 April 2025
What’s the secret to winning a Green Jacket? We asked the men who know best – former Masters champions – to reveal all… To find out what it takes to crack the Augusta code, we spoke to 12 Masters champions – with 22 victories between them – and asked what they feel are the keys to success. Trevor Immelman (2008 Masters champion) Augusta...
Written by Duncan Lennard on Wednesday 9 April 2025
In 1968, Augusta National Golf Club witnessed one of the saddest episodes in the Masters history when, but for a wrong number signed on a scorecard, Roberto de Vicenzo might have won. But to remember him solely for this is to do the Argentinian a great disservice… One of the Masters’ stranger quirks is that the tournament leaders get to watch...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 9 April 2025
Has the competition for the best dressed golfer at Augusta already been won by Cameron Smith? We know what you’re thinking. We haven’t seen Jason Day’s best effort yet. But we can’t imagine anyone else will be turning up at Augusta National in their Sunday best, with a Ripper GC logo on their jacket sleeve, a crocodile belt, and a wispy...
Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 9 April 2025
It’s the traditional prelude to the tournament proper, but how many Masters Par 3 Contest holes-in-one have there been? You’ll find the answer to that – and so much more – right here… The Masters Par 3 Contest is a special affair. Players use it as an opportunity to fine-tune their short games ahead of the tournament proper, as well as...
Written by Tom Jacobs on Wednesday 9 April 2025
The First Round Leader market can be incredibly volatile and certainly tough to predict, but at Augusta, things are slightly easier. Jump To: First Round leader picks Firstly, you are only dealing with a field of 95, which is realistically 80 when you take out the seniors, amateurs, and golfers that have simply fallen off a cliff since earning their Masters invite.
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 8 April 2025
Tuesday at Augusta might be “just” a practice day, but it always delivers on the vibes. And 2025 was no different. Between Hovland channeling Eminem, Rory getting poetic about heartbreak, and Bryson comparing major wins to hitting a shot over his house, it was a goldmine for storylines. Here’s a quick dive into the best moments that stood out to...