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Masters champ Jon Rahm squeaks inside the cut line. Several major winners are sent home

Apr. 12, 2024 21:27 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm went from fighting for the green jacket a year ago to fighting back from below the cut line at the Masters. The defending champion was 6 over Friday and in danger of missing the weekend after a three-putt double bogey at the par-4 14th. But during a...

Day 2 of the Masters at a glance

Apr. 12, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A brief look at Friday at the Masters, where 27 players finished their first round and the second round took place: LEADING: Max Homa (71), Bryson DeChambeau (73) and Scottie Scheffler (72) were tied at 6-under 138. CHASING: Masters rookie Nicolai...

The Masters begins after weather delay, though high winds are still expected at Augusta National

Apr. 11, 2024 10:58 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Augusta National that Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and the rest of golf's greats played during their practice rounds for the Masters was a bit different than what greeted them Thursday after they drove down Magnolia Lane. A storm system that raked the...

Masters a reunion of the world's best players. But the numbers are shrinking

Apr. 10, 2024 15:47 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — More than golf's first major championship of the year, the Masters represents unification. This is the first time since July at the British Open the best players regardless of their tours compete against each other — same course, same tournament, same television network. ...

Analysis: Does golf need a dominant player? That depends on who it is

Apr. 09, 2024 11:12 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Golf after the peak years of Tiger Woods is just like it was before that “Hello, world” moment when he arrived. There was no shortage of talent or even rivalries. No dominant figure, either. Nick Faldo and Greg Norman brought a...

Augusta National in bloom and the conditions dry for Masters. So far

Apr. 08, 2024 18:11 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tony Finau was to the right of the 11th green at Augusta National trying to chip to an imaginary front pin, a tough shot when it matters. This was the first full day of practice Monday at the Masters, and it wasn't any easier. The first attempt rolled across the...

MASTERS '24: A trivia quiz on all things Masters and Augusta

Apr. 06, 2024 06:06 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — How well do you know the Masters? Try this 18-hole quiz: 1. Who is the youngest Masters champion? a. Tiger Woods b. Jordan Spieth c. Gene Sarazen 2. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record at the Masters?...

Charles Howell III had a long PGA Tour career. Now he's sticking to a short LIV schedule

Apr. 02, 2024 12:51 PM EDT

Charles Howell III says it was never about the money when he joined Saudi-funded LIV Golf in July 2022 during its inaugural season. A few eyes rolled, no doubt, especially when he borrowed from the book of (Greg) Norman that golf can be a force for good. Howell mentioned his 22 years...

PGA Tour and LIV Golf get to final week before the Masters

Apr. 02, 2024 11:38 AM EDT

PGA TOUR VALERO TEXAS OPEN Site: San Antonio. Course: TPC San Antonio (Oaks). Yardage: 7,438. Par: 72. Prize money: $9.2 million. Winner's share: $1.656 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. (Golf Channel);...

Scheffler overcomes late double bogey for 66 and is part of 5-way tie in Houston

Mar. 30, 2024 19:01 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Scottie Scheffler made double bogey from what he thought was a good shot, responded with back-to-back birdies and finished with a 4-under 66 on Saturday to be part of a five-way tie for the lead in the Houston Open. Scheffler is trying to become the first player...