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Is Rory McIlroy an ‘under the radar’ name at Augusta?
Rory McIlroy can go to Augusta National “under the radar” and win the Masters to complete the career grand slam, according to US Open winners Andy North and Curtis Strange. The pair, who combined for two US Open triumphs in the 1970s and 1980s, say a soft course and a focus on big-hitting US Open […]
Why Abraham Ancer Could be A Top-10 Contender at Augusta
First player from Mexico to compete in the #PresidentsCup ✅ No one shined brighter than @Abraham_Ancer. pic.twitter.com/2Ysepx9GnP — Presidents Cup (@PresidentsCup) February 19, 2020 Abraham Ancer is already a huge name in Mexico. Born in Texas but raised in the border city of Reynosa in the state of Tamaulipas, the 28-year-old has dual citizenship and […]
Shane Lowry sets his sights on Augusta
Shane Lowry insists he will do all he can to qualify for the Masters at Augusta National as he looks for a strong start to 2018. The world number 62 enjoyed a strong end to 2017 but his disastrous start saw him plummet down the world rankings. He finished in the top 25 in seven […]
Nicklaus hails Sergio Garcia’s recovery on 13th as key to Augusta triumph
Jack Nicklaus felt Sergio Garcia’s par save on the 13th was key to his victory in the Masters on Sunday. The Spanish ace claimed his first major title at Augusta with a play-off victory over Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose. The Englishman led by two shots at one stage and it seemed as though Garcia’s […]
Mickelson causes a stir ahead of Augusta
Ahead of the Masters on Thursday, Phil Mickelson has claimed players need to become much better at ball marking going forward. Lexi Thompson’s controversial four-shot penalty in the ANA Inspiration has sparked debate surrounding replacing the ball in the correct spot, after it cost the American the title last week. Mickelson has added further fuel […]
Tiger: I’m trying everything to make it to Augusta
Former world number one Tiger Woods says he is “trying everything” to get back to full fitness in time for the Masters. The first major of the season – which the American has won no less than four times – gets under way at Augusta National on April 6 and Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Jordan […]
Matsuyama sets focus to Augusta
Hideki Matsuyama says his goal is now to win the 2017 Masters following his victory on Sunday at the Hero World Challenge. The Japanese star came into the week on red hot form after recent victories at the Japan Open, WGC-HSBC Champions and Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters and headed into the final round in […]
Spieth out in front at Augusta
Reigning Masters champion Jordan Spieth was in fine form as he moved into a two-shot lead during the first round of the Masters. The world number two continued his brilliant record at Augusta National as he picked up six birdies in a round of 66. The 22-year-old made crucial saves as well to become the […]
Knox inspired for Augusta outing by 1997 Masters
Russell Knox is relishing his first outing at the Masters and admits he was inspired by watching Tiger Woods’ Augusta heroics as a kid. The 30-year-old qualified for the year’s first major by winning the WGC-HSBC Champions in China last November and will tee it up in Georgia on Thursday for his first taste of […]
McIlroy remains the man to beat at Augusta
by John Huggan It won’t be like he is pitching up at Augusta National with no expectations. We are, after all, talking about a four-time Major champion who requires “only” a Masters victory to become just the sixth man in history to complete the career Grand Slam. And he remains, by common consensus if not current […]
