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Britain’s Paul Casey flirted with Augusta National 18-hole scoring records in Sunday’s final round of the Masters, but his charge at faded with a bogey-bogey finish. Casey, who only made the cut on the number after starting 74-75, followed with a 69 in Saturday’s third round and made a stunning run up the leaderboard after starting the last round on …

​Tiger Woods closed out his Masters return with a 3-under par 69 on Sunday that included a near-ace and his first eagle of the week, but was foiled in his bid to fin

The final day of the 2018 Masters looks set to be one of the most exciting in recent times as Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed battle it out for the green jacket. Patrick Reed is the clubhouse leader on 14 under while McIlroy is hot on his heels, just three shots behind on 11 under. McIlroy could join an elite and prestigious …

Masters leader Jordan Spieth was set for an early charge as Friday's second round began at Augusta National.​

Tiger Woods felt the love, but it was Jordan Spieth who heard the roars as he surged to a two-stroke lead in the Masters Thursday with a scintillating six-under par 66. Woods was back at Augusta National for the first time in three years, finally ready to challenge for a fifth green jacket after spinal fusion surgery last year. From …

Tiger Woods teed off at Augusta National for the first time in three years on Thursday, setting off in search of his 15th major title in a Masters that promises to b

Such is the obsession with narratives in the game of golf and the incessant will in the media for an “era” to emerge, we’re asked the same question after nearly every major. “Will this open the floodgates for him? How many more can he win?”   Since the 2015 Open Championship, every major has seen a new name step up …

Padraig Harrington did a great job all week at Augusta in his role as a pundit for Sky Sports. His honesty and insights when analysing the Masters have gained him many more admirers.  Harrington’s ability to give frank, no-nonsense assessments of matters unfolding at Augusta National from Thursday to Sunday was refreshing. He proved insightful and expressed his knowledge of …

Putting has often been a struggle for Sergio García but that didn’t stop him nailing a putt to win the Masters on Sunday. Sergio García is the Masters champion for 2017 following a dramatic play off victory. There is never a shortage of drama on the final day of the Masters and this year was no different. Justin Rose was the …

Augusta and Kerry jerseys. It’s a bizarre connection that we don’t quite understand, but love nonetheless. The only reasoning behind it? Kerry people are absolutely everywhere. Seriously. EVERYWHERE! Last night Sergio Garcia finally won his first major championship and I don’t think anyone in the golfing community will begrudge him that green jacket. He’s been the bridesmaid for countless major …

One thing you can never question about Padraig Harrington is his honesty. Whether he’s talking about his own form post-round or commenting on his peers, the man is always straight as an arrow, one of many reasons he’s adored by both his fans here at home and around the world. While he’s considered a favourite among the majority of his …

Three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson put on quite the show at Augusta on Friday. It’s always a treat to see the 46-year-old in action because you never know what’s in store. His classy personality and incredible ability make him one of the best and most likeable in the business. Phil is known for his incredible ability around the greens but this …

The 81st Masters Tournament is all set up for a thrilling weekend with the world’s top players, minus Dustin Johnson, all contending for the lead. There are narratives aplenty at Augusta with Jordan Spieth looking to avenge last year’s disaster, Sergio Garcia aiming to finally to fall over the line at a major championship and Phil Mickelson trying to emulate …

It takes more than just talent to win at Augusta. More so than any other golf course in the world, it requires real grit, belief and mental resilience. Rory McIlroy has all the talent in the world, but if he’s to win this week and become only the sixth man in history to complete the career Grand Slam, he will …

It was an up and down opening round from Rory McIlroy. As always he entered the week with both a huge amount of personal and public expectation on his shoulders as he looks to become only the 6th player in history and the first ever Irishman to complete the career grand slam. A notorious slow-starter, McIlroy will be content with …

Rory McIlroy addressed the media yesterday at Augusta, giving an honest and insightful assessment of where his mind is at in the build-up to the first major of the year.  McIlroy was speaking to Golf Digest’s Brain Wacker when he acknowledged his own shortcomings in his previous attempts to clinch a maiden green jacket. Still searching for the only major …

It’s every golf fan’s favourite week with the Masters starting, weather permitting, this Thursday in Augusta National. Rory McIlroy is coming in unusually under the radar despite once again aiming for a career Grand Slam with the genuinely ridiculous form of Dustin Johnson dominating the headlines along with Jordan Spieth. The Texan is returning to the site of his shocking …

Here we are. One day out from the start of everyone’s favourite major, and whether you’re a diehard golf nut or a casual fan, there’s no denying the excitement surrounding the Masters.  There’s just something special about Augusta. For over 80 years, the world’s best golfers have traveled to this small haven in the corner of Georgia to battle it …