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  • Player, Nicklaus on the need for a professional golf ball and Augusta’s phone policy

    Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 11 April 2019

    Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus on the need to roll back the ball for professional golfers and why Augusta National should change their ban on mobile phones Gary Player didn’t hold back during his press conference at the Masters on Thursday after hitting the honourary tee-shot with Jack Nicklaus, and called on the governing bodies to form a ball for professionals...

  • Jason Day received on course treatment for his back during Masters first round

    Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 11 April 2019

    Jason Day received on course treatment for a back injury during the first round of the Masters Jason Day had barely made it to the second hole before he sought out medical treatment for his back during the first round of the Masters on Thursday. After hitting his drive on the par-five second, Day received medical treatment on his back by the...

  • Thursday at the Masters: Big opinions, Koepka and DeChambeau top congested leaderboard and surprising players struggle

    Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 11 April 2019

    Koepka and DeChambeau top congested leaderboard with one shot lead over Phil Mickelson on first day of the Masters Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau were playing in the final few groups of the day and took advantage of the soft course conditions to break free of a highly congested leaderboard at Augusta National.  At one stage in the day there were nine...

  • Koepka and DeChambeau both credit preparation as they share Round 1 Masters lead

    Written by Camilla Tait on Friday 12 April 2019

    Koepka and DeChambeau credit preparation as they top congested leaderboard with one shot lead over Phil Mickelson on first day of the Masters Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau were playing in the final few groups of the day and took advantage of the soft course conditions to break free of a highly congested leaderboard at Augusta National with a pair of...

  • Potential changes could be coming to Amen Corner

    Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 10 April 2019

    Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley says that they are considering changes to the 13th hole because it ‘does not play as it was intended to play’ The 5th hole has only just been extended by 40 yards for the 2019 Masters, but Augusta National’s Chairman Fred Ridley says they are already looking ahead at potential changes to final hole of Amen Corner.  Ridley...

  • 5 of the best moments from the Masters Par-3 Contest

    Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 10 April 2019

    Matt Wallace beat Sandy Lyle in playoff to win the Masters Par 3 on his first trip to Augusta National, but his victory was just part of the story. Here’s five of the best moments… The Masters Par 3 contest is all about players, past champions and invitees getting to enjoy themselves with friends, family and often celebrities on the eve...

  • The Dunvegan Hotel: Stunning revamp to one of golf’s most famous 19th holes

    Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 11 April 2019

    Right on cue for Masters week, one of golf’s most iconic 19th holes has had a stunning revamp that comes with a Bobby Jones theme The Dunvegan Hotel is only about a wedge shot away from the 18th hole of The Old Course in St.Andrews, and has become a must-visit destination for the travelling golfer.  And now the iconic spot, which sits...

  • Masters 2019: The best shots from Round 1

    Friday 12 April 2019

    The best shots from Day 1 of the Masters: Two near aces, chips ins and more The new coverage feature on Masters.com means you can track, and watch, virtually every single shot from the first round of the masters. But just in case you don’t want to troll through to find the best ones, we’ve put together a selection of the...

  • 2019 Masters Par-3 Contest: What you need to know

    Wednesday 10 April 2019

    What is the Masters Par-3 Contest? The Masters Par 3 Contest is an optional event for competitors, non-competing past champions and honorary invitees that is held on the Wednesday of Masters week. It’s a fun event where players will often invite family, friends or celebrities to be their caddies for the day.  The winner of the contest receives a crystal bowl, and...

  • Masters Rookie: Matt Wallace

    Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 9 April 2019

    A few years ago Matt Wallace applied for tickets to watch the Masters. He didn’t get them. This year he’s driving down Magnolia Lane with a player’s badge and has the chance to become the first rookie in more than 40 years to win the Green Jacket — We caught up with Matt Wallace ahead of his first trip to Augusta...

  • Monday at the Masters: Play suspended, Players react to 5th hole changes and Fooch back on Rose’s bag

    Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 8 April 2019

    5 Things that happened on Monday at The Masters Thunderstorms rolled in on Monday afternoon and stopped all the action at the Masters, but not before players reacted to the changes made to the 5th hole, Justin Thomas showed off his new hilariously stamped wedges, and Justin Rose’s caddie made his return.  Here’s what happened on Monday at the Masters.  How to watch...

  • 2019 Masters Field

    Monday 1 April 2019

    There are 19 categories in which players can qualify for the 2019 Masters Tournament: With just a few weeks to go, here’s who has qualified so far The Masters always boasts the smallest field of the four major championships, and just 88 players are set to tee up at Augusta National. Last year the field also stood at 87, which was the...

  • ANA Inspiration: What you need to know

    Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 3 April 2019

    ANA Inspiration: From the bookies favorites to what the players say and how to watch, here’s everything you need to know about the first major of the year The first major of the year is here for the best female golfers in the world as 112 players head to California for the 48th edition of the ANA Inspiation. The field, which...

  • What you missed: Victories, McGinley calls Kuchar’s nice guy image a ‘facade’ and players sound off on rowdy crowds

    Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 1 April 2019

    What you missed last week: Wins, Kuchar and Garcia at the front of a rules faff, players sounding off on PGA Tour crowds and the key stats from this week Justin Harding and Shane Lowry became the last two players to qualify for The Masters through the World’s top 50 category, and will be headed to Augusta next week. Both men...

  • Valero Texas Open Preview: TV times, betting tips

    Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 1 April 2019

    The PGA Tour moves from Austin to San Antonio this week for the Valero Texas Open: Here’s how to watch, and who to back this week  The Valero Texas Open is the last stop before the first major of the year next week, presenting a final opportunity for those who aren’t in the field to earn their spot with a victory.  Assuming...

  • Justin Rose: Augusta National Course Guide

    Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 3 April 2018

    With five top 10s in his 12 Masters appearences, Justin Rose has a stellar record at Augusta. In an exclusive interview with Golf World’s Kit Alexander, he reveals his secrets for going low among the dogwoods. Justin Rose clearly has a strong affinity with Augusta National and the Masters. His face lights up as we discuss the first major of the...

  • Paul McGinley calls out Matt Kuchar nice guy ‘facade’

    Sunday 31 March 2019

    Paul McGinley calls out Matt Kuchar nice guy ‘facade’ Paul McGinley has said that the incident over the gimme putt with Sergio Garcia has given an a real ‘insight in to Matt Kuchar’, and that his nice guy demeanor is a ‘facade’.  What happened? Of all the men to be involved in a rules spat during the WGC Dell Match Play, Sergio Garcia...

  • Gallacher claims Hero Indian Open

    Sunday 31 March 2019

    Stephen Gallacher produced a thrilling final round comeback at the Hero Indian Open to win his first title in five years Stephen Gallacher birdied three of his last four holes to claim his first European Tour title in five years DLF Golf and Country Club with a final-round 71.  On a day of windy conditions, Gallagher recovered from an early quadruple bogey...

  • WGC Dell Match Play: Prize money breakdown

    Monday 1 April 2019

    Find out how much each player earned at the WGC Dell Match Play  Winner: Kevin Kisner, $1,745,000 Semi Finals 2nd: Matt Kuchar, $1,095,000 3rd: Francesco Molinari, $712,000 4th: Lucas Bjerregaard, $574,000 Quarterfinals: Tiger Woods, $315,000 Sergio Garcia, $315,000 Louis Oosthuizen, $315,000 Kevin Na, $315,000 Round of 16: Henrik Stenson, $167,000 Rory McIlroy, $167,000 Tyrrell Hatton, $167,000 Branden Grace, $167,000 Marc Leishman, $167,000 Haotong Li, $167,000 Paul...

  • WGC Dell Match Play: Results

    Thursday 28 March 2019

    Click here for Tee times and the list of matches for Round 3 of the WGC-Dell Match Play.  Final 3&2 | Kevin Kisner vs. Matt Kuchar Third Place Lucas Bjerregaard vs. Francesco Molinari | 4&2 Semi-Finals 1UP | Matt Kuchar vs. Lucas Bjerregaard Francesco Molinari vs. Kevin Kisner | 1UP Quarter Finals Tiger Woods vs. Lucas Bjerregaard | 1UP Sergio Garcia vs. Matt Kuchar | 2UP 2&1 |...

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