Saturday 7 April 2018
There were some outrageously good shots in the second round of The Masters, from Bubba Watson’s impossible fade wizardy out of the pine straw to Marc Leishman’s eagle on 15 and an 82 foot putt from Russell Henley. Here, we round up the best of Round 2 Starting with arguably the most impressive shot of the day, Marc Leishman went for...
Saturday 7 April 2018
Patrick Reed is the man in front after 36 holes of The Masters; He leads by two after a second round 66 that included nine birdies It might be unfamiliar territory to him, but Patrick Reed is heading in to the weekend of a major with a two shot lead after he tamed Augusta on a day where just 16 players...
Saturday 7 April 2018
Patrick Reed tops a leaderboard packed with big names as Saturday provides some marquee pairings for Round 3. Find out who’s teeing off with who, and click here to find out how to watch Round 3: All times BST 1500 P Casey (Eng) 1510 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), K Aphibarnrat (Tha) 1520 T Hatton (Eng), P Mickelson (USA) 1530 W Simpson (USA), X Schauffele (USA) 1540 T Woods (USA), I...
Saturday 7 April 2018
Mark O’Meara has announced his retirement from The Masters after missing the cut, 20 years after winnng his maiden major at Augusta National. O’Meara, who said his farewell to The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017, had hinted he would have something to say after Friday’s round after admitting the course was now too long and he no longer felt he...
Friday 6 April 2018
Is this the best shot Bubba Watson has ever hit? Watch as he shapes an incredible shot from the pine straw on to the 11th green at Augusta!...
Friday 6 April 2018
Jordan Spieth grabbed the first round lead at the Masters for the third time in four years, matching Tiger Woods for the most rounds led at Augusta (9). And he did it in just 17 starts. Spieth made seven birdies, an eagle and three bogeys on his way to an opening round of 66, and will head in to Friday’s round...
Written by Camilla Tait on Friday 6 April 2018
Jordan Spieth holds a two-shot lead after round 1 of The Masters following an opening 66 at Augusta National Having now led the tournament for 9 out of his 17 rounds at Augusta National, the 2015 Champion is a name that in just his fifth tournament appearance has fast become a regular fixture at the top of The Masters leaderboard. And...
Thursday 5 April 2018
There was plenty of impressive golf on display during round 1 of The Masters – we round up the best shots of the day! From hole out eagles to pin-seeking tee shots and impressive long putts, we recap the best shots of the day – from Jordan Spieth and Louis Oosthuizen to Sandy Lyle and the group of Fowler, Mickelson and...
Thursday 5 April 2018
Sergio Garcia had a horror start to the defence of his Masters title, hitting five golf balls in the water on the par-five 15th at Augusta during round 1 Garcia was 2 over par when he went for the par-five 15th green in two and found the water with his approach. He took a drop, but his wedge shot spun back in...
Thursday 5 April 2018
Tony Finau has said he is ‘optimistic’ that he can play in The Masters after it has been confirmed he didn’t break his ankle while celebrating a hole in one during the Masters Par 3 Contest. Finau was running in celebrating when he dislocated his ankle, and then was seen to pop it back into place and play on. Following the end...
Wednesday 4 April 2018
Tom Watson rolled back the years at The Masters on Wednesday, going round Augusta’s Par 3 course in just 21 shots to become the oldest winner in history at 68 years old. He was out in arguably the most competitive group of the day with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, who shot 23 and 25 respectively, but it was Watson who...
Wednesday 4 April 2018
Jack Nicklaus’ grandson made his first ever hole in one on the 9th during the Par 3 contest! Nicklaus had his grandson Gary caddie for him during the Par 3 contest, and as is tradition of the fun Wednesday event, caddies are often encouraged to take shots throughout the nine holes. Gary did just that, and on the 9th hole made his...
Wednesday 4 April 2018
The Curse of the Masters Par 3 Tournament: How past winners have got on in the main tournament The Masters Par 3 Contest first began in 1960 and has become an annual Wednesday fixture prior to the start of the year’s first major, but there is a so-called jinx that goes with winning it. Sam Snead was the first winner of the...
Wednesday 4 April 2018
Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Justin Thomas and Sergio Garcia all have a shot at making history this week with a win at The Masters – but what do they make of their chances? Rory McIlroy is looking to becoming the sixth player in history to complete the grand slam; Tiger could create the greatest sporting comeback in history if...
Written by Stuart Hood on Tuesday 3 April 2018
Looking for a plucky underdog story that will tug at your heartstrings? Step forward Matt Parziale. After winning the 2017 US Mid-Amateur Championship, the 30-year-old firefighter received invitations to play in this year’s US Masters and US Open, meaning he could very well become the first person to fight a fire the day after lighting up Augusta or Shinnecock Hills. Cool,...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 3 April 2018
Your Masters History Lesson: Seven facts you should know about Augusta National Rae’s Creek Named after John Rae, whose house kept residents safe during Indian attacks in the 18th century, Rae’s Creek flows at the back of the 11th green, around the front of the 12th green and along the 13th fairway. Masters Club Better known as the Champions dinner, the Masters club was...
Sunday 1 April 2018
Ian Poulter overcame last week’s disappointment to claim the final spot to the Masters with a play-off win over Beau Hossler at the Houston Open. At the WGC Dell Match Play last week, Poulter was told he had done enough to make it inside the World’s top 50 and gain an invitation to the Masters. It then transpired there had been...