Augusta National Chairman shuts down LPGA stars playing Masters course
Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world, but it does not host any women’s professional events. Chairman Fred Ridley delivered his annual address Wednesday on the eve of the 88th Masters Tournament. He worked on many issues, including assisting with golf ball rollbacks and LIV Golf’s place […]
Scottie Scheffler only star shining in either PGA Tour or LIV Golf heading into Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — If you’re hoping for star power to prevail at this week’s Masters, which begins Thursday at Augusta National, you need look no further than the list of all-time winners on the PGA Tour. In honor of each of their accomplishments and talents, this list is…um…who are these people? Tournament winners include Nick […]
HART: A Great Time Of Year — NCAA Basketball Championships, The Masters And Tiger Is Back!
Note: This is a satirical article. March Madness just ended with Purdue losing big to formidable Connecticut in the championship game. You know how they make up hats and T-shirts before a big game, one with Purdue as the winner and the other Connecticut? Then they ship the losing team’s t-shirts to third world countries. […]
Masters, IBM enhancing fan experience with Hole Insights to track tournament shots in real time
Whether it’s your 10th time playing or your first, the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club is a challenge for every golfer. It is the only major tournament played continuously on the same course during the golf season, but golfers sometimes take weeks off between tournaments to prepare. And that preparation means more than just […]
Masters expected to be delayed due to thunderstorm, high winds
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Masters is expected to get off to a rough start with thunderstorms and high winds expected in Thursday’s season opener at Augusta National. There will be a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms by 1 p.m., with wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph from 8 a.m. to noon. That would […]
Masters Par-3: Did Rickie Fowler curse his chances at Augusta National?
Held each year on the Wednesday before Round 1 of the Masters Tournament, the Masters Par 3 Contest is a tradition that fans and players alike revere. Rickie Fowler won this year’s tournament with a 5-under 22 on Augusta National’s par-3 course. He played alongside Jordan Spieth and Fred Couples. Little Sammy Spieth and Fowler’s […]
Jon Rahm won’t stand for criticism of LIV players’ efforts at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jon Rahm ruffled his hair. OK, he wasn’t actually bristling. Because ram never bristles. It’s too gentle for a bristly hair, so I respect it. But when it was suggested that the players on the LIV Tour (which he also participates in) did not feel the pressure to win, did not care […]
Masters Par-3 Contest a chance for ‘fun with the family’
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Seven months ago, Gary Woodland underwent a frightening surgery to remove a lesion on his brain. On Wednesday, he competed in the annual Masters Par 3 Contest, with a look of unforgettable joy on his face as his 6-year-old son, Jax, made the final putt of the round. That was just minutes […]
Brooks Koepka speculates about Rory McIlroy’s warmup routine ahead of Masters
Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy are two big names. Both golfers are aiming to win their first career green jackets this week. Koepka tied for second last year, and McIlroy was runner-up at Augusta National Golf Club in 2022. Players completed practice rounds ahead of Thursday’s opening of the 2024 Masters Tournament. Koepka took a […]
Masters 2024: Weather, 45 mph winds lead to Augusta National gate openings delayed
On the eve of the 88th Masters Tournament, meteorologists predicted that this year’s weather would have a major impact on the event. A major storm has formed in Augusta, Georgia with very strong winds. At least an inch and a half of rain is expected to fall in Augusta National Park early Thursday morning. It […]