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Masters gives another invitation to Niemann. Hojgaard invitation means Augusta gets twins

Jan. 08, 2025 10:28 AM EST

Joaquin Niemann of LIV Golf is returning to the Masters, the second straight time Augusta National has given the Chilean a special invitation. Augusta National also invited Nicolai Hojgaard, a more surprising decision because the 23-year-old Dane played a full PGA Tour schedule for...

Rafael Campos the feel-good winner at Kapalua. New PGA Tour system might limit these tales

Jan. 03, 2025 09:15 AM EST

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The cream-colored envelope arrived at the Puerto Rico home of Rafael Campos on Dec. 23, and there was no mistaking who it was from — Augusta National — or what it contained. That's why he waited a few days to open it and find his invitation to the Masters. ...

Julien Guerrier leads Nedbank Golf Challenge with defending champion Max Homa 2 strokes back

Dec. 06, 2024 11:45 AM EST

SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Julien Guerrier took a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Friday, while defending champion Max Homa was two strokes back. Guerrier, who needed nine playoff holes in his 230th tournament to claim his first European...

Masters might want to rethink invitations to PGA Tour winners in the fall: Analysis

Oct. 15, 2024 13:33 PM EDT

The PGA Tour refers to this portion of the season as the FedEx Cup Fall. It might as well be known as the road easier traveled to Augusta National. The fields are weak. The reward is not. Patton Kizzire was No. 257 in the world ranking and fighting to keep his PGA Tour...

Matt McCarty goes from Korn Ferry to the Masters after winning in Utah for first PGA Tour title

Oct. 13, 2024 20:56 PM EDT

IVINS, Utah (AP) — Matt McCarty started the year on the Korn Ferry Tour and now is headed to the Masters, winning his first PGA Tour title Sunday at the Black Desert Championship with a 4-under 67 and one swing that all but sealed it. McCarty won three times on the Korn Ferry Tour...