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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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.
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...
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 TG staff on Wednesday 2 April 2025
The 89th battle for the Green Jacket is almost upon us – but which LIV Golf players qualified for the Masters? Here’s the full list… Our annual trip down Magnolia Lane not only marks the start of major season, but the first time we see the biggest names from the warring tours come together. With that in mind, here’s the full...
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 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 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 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 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...