2017
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MASTERS 2017: Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose hold third round lead
Written by Camilla Tait on Sunday 9 April 2017
Justin Rose posted the lowest round on Saturday with a five-under 67 to take a share of the lead with Sergio Garcia heading in to what is set up to be a thrilling final round at the Masters. Rose birdied five of his last seven holes to gain the clubhouse lead, and was joined by fellow European Garcia – who holed...
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MASTERS 2017: The third round in numbers
Written by Chris Bertram at Augusta National on Sunday 9 April 2017
It was the day saw Justin Rose make the biggest move with a 67, and Phil Mickelson drop back with a 74. It was a day that saw Rory McIlroy tread water with a 71 and, perhaps most significantly of all, Jordan Spieth continue his recovery from his Thursday calamity on the 15th to lurk just two behind the lead. After 54...
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How did the rookies fare at Augusta?
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 10 April 2017
Augusta has a history of writing Hollywood-like scripts. Drama? Check. Excitement? You bet. The Masters never fails to disappoint, even down to following tradition. And no, we’re not talking about presenting the winner with the green jacket. We’re referring to the fact a rookie hasn’t worn one since Fuzzy Zoeller won in 1979. Jordan Spieth came close in 2015,...
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MASTERS 2017: Round four in numbers
Written by Chris Bertram at Augusta National on Monday 10 April 2017
Sergio Garcia claimed his first Major in a dramatic play-off against Justin Rose at Augusta National to win a major at the 74th time of asking on what would have been Seve’s 60th birthday. But where do the stats suggest the Green Jacket was won and lost? The results aren’t exactly what we might have expected…. His play at the start of...
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Golf Test: Charley Hoffman
Friday 7 April 2017
Just how much do you have in common with the world’s top golfers? On the tee… four-time PGA Tour winner Charley Hoffman, who is leading after the first round of the 2017 Masters. Have you ever hit five off the tee? I can’t remember, but when you say ‘five off the tee’ I instantly think of Matt Every. I...
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MASTERS 2017: The most interesting numbers from day one
Written by Chris Bertram at Augusta National on Friday 7 April 2017
On a blustery day at Augusta National which saw the world’s best player withdraw and Jordan Spieth make a NINE, here are some stats you need to know on a tough opening day at the Masters… The scoring average for the day was 74.978, nearly a full shot higher than 2016’s 74.1 and one and half more than 2015’s tally of...
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MASTERS 2017: Charley Hoffman sets pace with four shot lead at Augusta
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 6 April 2017
Charley Hoffman raced to a four-shot lead during the first round of the Masters with an incredible seven-under-par round of 65. Hoffman was only one of two players who managed to shoot rounds in the 60s as just 11 members of the field finished the opening round at Augusta National under par. It felt at times as if we were watching Hoffman...
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MASTERS 2017: Dustin Johnson withdraws with back injury
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 6 April 2017
World No.1 Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the 2017 Masters following a back injury he suffered on Wednesday afternoon. Johnson came in to the tournament as the favourite with three back-to-back wins, but a freak accident has ended his hopes to win the first major of the year. Despite clearly suffering in pain and struggling on the range as his brother and...
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MASTERS 2017: Pieters ‘I’d rather win Masters than Open’
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 6 April 2017
Nationality: Belgian Qualified: Inside the world’s top 50 at the end of 2016 Career highlights: Three-time European Tour winner; rookie record holder at Ryder Cup I’ve always dreamed about playing in the Masters. I was lucky enough to go a couple of times as a kid and it’s really a special place. Over the last few years, I’ve seen guys posting pictures of their invites on...
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MASTERS 2017: Pieters: ‘I’d rather win Masters than Open’
Written by Michael Catling, Staff Writer on Thursday 6 April 2017
Nationality: Belgian Qualified: Inside the world’s top 50 at the end of 2016 Career highlights: Three-time European Tour winner; rookie record holder at Ryder Cup I’ve always dreamed about playing in the Masters. I was lucky enough to go a couple of times as a kid and it’s really a special place. Over the last few years, I’ve seen guys posting pictures of...
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MASTERS 2017: Tee-times
Tuesday 4 April 2017
The Masters tee-times have been announced for the second round at Augusta National, so here they all are in BST (British Summer Time). Group 1: 1pm Rod Pampling; William McGirt Group 2: 1.11pm Mark O’Meara; Hudson Swafford; Roberto Castro Group 3: 1.22pm Ian Woosnam; James Hahn; Brad Dalke (A) Group 4: 1.33pm Ross Fisher; Pat Perez; Byeong Hun-An Group 5: 1.44pm Jose Maria Olazabal; Ryan...
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Danny Willett reveals Champions dinner menu
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 4 April 2017
Danny Willett took to twitter to announce what’s on the menu at this years Champions Dinner at The Masters. A couple of weeks ago Willett gave hints while accepting his England Golf Award that the meal would include Yorkshire puddings – so we definitely expected it would be down the route of a Sunday Roast. He’s gone for a very traditional Sunday...
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McGinley has his say on five Masters contenders
Tuesday 4 April 2017
Paul McGinley has had his say on five Masters contenders with one big thing in common – they all use TaylorMade equipment. Spaniards Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia have already won a title each this season, while World No.1 Dustin Johnson comes in to the Masters having won three tournaments on the bounce which includes both World Golf Championship events. But what...
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Dustin Johnson suffers injury scare on eve of Masters
Wednesday 5 April 2017
The World No.1 comes in to the Masters as the favourite with three back-to-back wins, but his hopes of winning the first major of the year now look to be in doubt. His team have confirmed that Dustin Johnson fell on a staircase and injured his lower back on Wednesday afternoon, causing uncertainty over whether or not he will be able...
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Bubba and Spieth’s guide to Augusta
Monday 3 April 2017
Bubba Watson and Jordan Spieth have won three of the last five Masters, so who better to guide you through the intricacies of Augusta National than the 2012, 2014 and 2015 champions. Other than the fact, of course, that they both have Green Jackets hanging in their no doubt expansive closets, it is difficult to assert too many similarities between Bubba...
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MASTERS 2017: Jon Rahm on his first trip to Augusta
Written by Staff writer, Today's Golfer on Monday 3 April 2017
Jon Rahm turned pro on June 20, 2016. Less than 10 months later, he has already won his first Tour event, risen from #551 to #14 in the world, jumped to #4 in the FedExCup Standings, and qualified to play in his first Masters tournament. It has been a whirlwind start to his rookie season, but Rahm has taken it all...
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The Big Fat Masters Quiz
Tuesday 4 April 2017
We recruited five PGA Tour stars who’ve been invited to this year’s tournament to answer 10 tricky questions about it. For some – it turns out not very much! Test yourself and let us know how you get on compared to the guys above – we guarantee you’ll do better than Robert Streb!...
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Fantasy Golf: Masters Preview
Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 3 April 2017
Fantasy Golf kicks off THIS week with the first major of the year – The Masters at Augusta National. While you get ready to pick your teams, we’ve had a look at the fantasy line-up in order to give you a little insight to help you pick your eight players. In this year’s version of the game, you are given a pot...
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Ryu wins dramatic ANA Inspiration as Thompson handed four-stroke penalty
Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 3 April 2017
So Yeon Ryu won the ANA Inspiration on the first play-off hole against Lexi Thompson as trial by television hit the headlines once again. Ryu, who carded a four-under-par 68 and birdied the first sudden-death hole against Lexi, said that there was a weird feeling to her second major title. “I cannot believe the situation. I didn’t even check the leaderboard, Lexi...