The crew at CBS and Augusta National couldn't have drawn up a better Saturday if they had tried. World No. 2 Jordan Spieth, defending Masters champion, and No. 3 Rory McIlroy, who has won four Majors in his short career but is lacking the Augusta title to compete the Grand Slam, are 1-2 on the … Continue reading Spieth Leads McIlroy by 1 at Masters
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Spieth Opens Masters Defense with 6-Under 66
In the first round of his defense of the 2015 Masters title, world No. 2 Jordan Spieth was masterful at Augusta National on Thursday, delivering the only bogey-free round of the day with a 6-under 66 to lead by two strokes. He was impressive down the stretch, always a tough go at Augusta, with a … Continue reading Spieth Opens Masters Defense with 6-Under 66
Augusta National: Hole by Hole Breakdown
Other than St. Andrews, there is no more well-known golf course in the world than Augusta National, site of The Masters, which kicks off Thursday. With named holes and famous shots over the 84-year history of the tournament, it is as tied to professional golf as anything around. Here is a hole-by-hole look at Augusta … Continue reading Augusta National: Hole by Hole Breakdown
Countdown to The Masters: 8
With the Masters set to kick off on April 7, we celebrate the coming of the first Major of 2016 by revisiting the best of the best from days gone by. April 12, 2009 Angel Cabrera won for his country and an entire continent ,defeating Chad Campbell and Kenny Perry in a playoff. He was … Continue reading Countdown to The Masters: 8
Countdown to the Masters: 10 Days
With the Masters set to kick off on April 7, we celebrate the coming of the first Major of 2016 by revisiting the best of the best from days gone by. Date: April 9, 2006 Phil Mickleson started the 2006 Major season the same way he ended it in 2005 - with a win. The … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 10 Days
Countdown to the Masters: 15
Just 15 days remain until the 2001 Masters, where Jordan Spieth will try to defend his title. To celebrate the build-up, here's a look at what happened at The Masters 15 years ago in 2001. Tiger Woods eclipsed every one of his modern-day peers at the 2001 Masters, winning his fourth straight Major title to … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 15
Countdown to the Masters: 23 Days
As of Wednesday, March 16, The Masters, the first Major of the 2016 golf season, is 23 days away. To celebrate the coming of arguably the most gorgeously visual event in all of sports, here's a countdown to Augusta featuring a champion a day. Bernhard Langer, the first man to ever be ranked No. 1 … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 23 Days
Countdown to The Masters: 24 Days
As of Tuesday, March 15, The Masters, the first Major of the 2016 golf season, is 24 days away. To celebrate the coming of arguably the most gorgeously visual event in all of sports, here's a countdown to Augusta featuring a champion a day. Twenty-four years ago, No. 1 Fred Couples won his first and … Continue reading Countdown to The Masters: 24 Days
Countdown to The Masters: 25 Days
As of Monday, March 14, The Masters, the first Major of the 2016 golf season, is 25 days away. To celebrate the coming of arguably the most gorgeously visual event in all of sports, here's a countdown to Augusta featuring a champion a day. Twenty-five years ago, Ian Woosnam became the only Welsh man to … Continue reading Countdown to The Masters: 25 Days
Happy Birthday, Jack! Celebrating The Golden Bear’s 18 Majors
Nineteen times, Jack Nicklaus finished second in a Major. Nine times he finished third. Imagine that he's won half of those second places and a third of the thirds. That would give him an additional 12 Majors, 30 in all, and make Tiger Woods' quest to catch him not even halfway done. Of course, Jack … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Jack! Celebrating The Golden Bear’s 18 Majors
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