Spieth, Palmer Locker Mates at Augusta

American Jordan Spieth returned to Augusta National for the first time since winning the Masters last April and discovered a pleasant surprise. The country club has Masters champions share lockers, and Spieth's co-habitant is Arnold Palmer. Also prominently featured in the locker room is Spieth's 60-degree wedge which he donated after winning the green jacket … Continue reading Spieth, Palmer Locker Mates at Augusta →

2015 Will be Faldo’s Last Open Championship

Nick Faldo will join Ben Crenshaw is saying goodbye to The Open Championship this summer, having announced that the 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews will be his last. The Open and St Andrews will forever hold a significant place in my heart," said Faldo, who, if he makes the cut, will celebrate his 58th … Continue reading 2015 Will be Faldo’s Last Open Championship →

Tom Watson Contemplates End of Masters’ Play

Golf legend Tom Watson has said that playing longer courses is starting to take a toll on his body, and that the 2016 Masters "may be my last." "The distance is ebbing away in this old body," he said. "That's something I have to deal with and understand there's going to be a time when … Continue reading Tom Watson Contemplates End of Masters’ Play →

-14 Would Have Won 73 Other Masters

Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson finished four strokes behind Jordan Spieth's record-tying performance at The Masters on Sunday with matching scores of 14-under. Almost as remarkable as Spieth's finish were those two runner-up positions, considering that -14 would have won the Masters or gotten Rose and Mickelson into a playoff in 73 of its previous … Continue reading -14 Would Have Won 73 Other Masters →

Jordan Spieth Wins Masters, Ties Tiger’s Mark

Jordan Spieth shattered record after record this weekend at Augusta, and walked away with the green jacket he's been coveting since he first started playing golf. The 21-year-old Texas native completed a remarkable four days with his second straight 2-under 70 to tie Tiger Woods' Masters record, finishing with an 18-under 270 and winning the … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Wins Masters, Ties Tiger’s Mark →

Spieth Sets Another Record, But Field Closes In

Jordan Spieth broke another record at The Masters Saturday, and is in position to take down the tournament's biggest mark. He might have to do so in order to win his first green jacket. Spieth, despite a late double bogey, finished the round at 16-under, a record for 54 holes at Augusta, and just two … Continue reading Spieth Sets Another Record, But Field Closes In →

Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36

It's Jordan Spieth's world, the rest of us are just watching it. Spieth set a Masters' record on Friday, reaching the 36-hole mark at 14-under, becoming just the fourth player in Majors history to lead by five strokes after two days. "It's cool," Spieth said. "Any time you can set a record here is pretty … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Breaks Masters Mark, -14 Under Through 36 →

Jordan Spieth Roars to Masters Lead

It didn't take a rocket scientist to pick Jordan Spieth as a favorite entering The Masters; after all, the 21-year-old Texan's last three starts have netted one title and two playoff losses. Still, this much? This soon? On Thursday at Augusta National, Spieth made his supporters look like geniuses by firing an 8-under 64, racing … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Roars to Masters Lead →

Nicklaus’ Ace Highlights Par 3 Tourney

Tiger Woods brought his kids, Rory McIlroy brought the second-dreamiest member of One Direction, but both were upstaged by Jack Nicklaus Wednesday at The Masters Par 3 Tournament. After all but guaranteeing a hole-in-one for the fans during a pre-tournament interview on ESPN, the 75-year-old legend did just that, acing the fourth hole to an … Continue reading Nicklaus’ Ace Highlights Par 3 Tourney →

The Masters: Hole by Hole Part III

This is the final installment of our celebration of Masters week with an intimate look at the course at Augusta National, celebrating its history and tradition. No. 13 - Azalea - Par 5, 510 Yards. The final leg of Amen Corner contains the second bridge in play, nelson Bridge, stonework that connects the tee box … Continue reading The Masters: Hole by Hole Part III →