Andrew Dodt takes a one shot lead into the final round of the European PGA Championship hoping to end Australia’s 27-year wait for the title. The 31-year Brisbane golfer posted a four-under par 68 in Saturday’s third round for an eight-under total in very windy conditions. South African Branden Grace put aside the controversy that … Read more
Sergio Garcia, chasing his first major title after 73 failed attempts, and Justin Rose, seeking a green jacket to go with Olympic gold, shared the Masters lead as Sunday’s final round began. Another dramatic finish seemed assured at Augusta National as a star-studded lineup of contenders in the year’s first major championship prepared for afternoon … Read more
The Masters is one of the most advertising-free zones in sport — but reigning champion Danny Willett is living proof that there are still millions to be made. The Englishman’s sponsors picked up $7.7 million (7.25 million euros) of free advertising during his four-day onslaught to pick up the Masters’ green jacket last year, according … Read more
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and first-time Masters starter Jon Rahm, two of Europe’s top-rated golfers, play together for the first two rounds at Augusta National in pairings announced on Tuesday. Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, trying to win a green jacket to complete a career grand slam, and Spaniard Rahm, fresh off a runner-up finish at … Read more
World number one Dustin Johnson, the first player in 41 years to enter the Masters on a three-event win streak, is an oddsmakers’ favorite in this year’s first major championship. But the 32-year-old American knows it will take far more than his trademark long-driving skills to capture a green jacket come Sunday at Augusta National … Read more
Masters champion Danny Willett, who won the green jacket against all odds last year, is planning an Augusta feast Tuesday for fellow champions ahead of his bid to retain the title. The current champion traditionally chooses the menu and hosts a dinner for past winners and the 29-year-old Englishman from Sheffield is bringing a taste … Read more
Severe thunderstorms shortened Monday’s first official practice session for the 81st Masters, but the outlook brightened for Australia’s Jason Day ahead of the year’s first major. World number three Day played nine holes at Augusta National, his fourth consecutive day on the fabled course, before it was closed in the early afternoon when the area … Read more
Top-ranked Dustin Johnson enters next week’s 81st Masters confident about his first Augusta National outing as a major champion and a heavy favorite after three consecutive PGA triumphs. The 32-year-old American, who grew up only an hour’s drive from the famed layout, shook off a history of major near-misses to win the US Open last … Read more
Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth, the 2015 Masters champion who bungled a repeat bid, begin play Thursday at the PGA Houston Open with the Masters looming next week. Also in the field a week before the year’s first major championship at Augusta National are England’s Justin Rose, Australia’s Adam Scott, reigning British … Read more
Former world number one Jordan Spieth says he can’t wait to get next month’s Masters out of the way — because he’s fed up with being asked about his nightmare collapse at Augusta in 2016. Spieth appeared to be cruising to back-to-back Masters titles 12 months ago after opening up a five-shot lead with nine … Read more
Arnold Palmer will loom large over the Bay Hill Club & Lodge this week as the tournament which bears the golf legend’s name takes place for the first time since his death. Australia’s defending champion Jason Day and world number three Rory McIlroy will headline an event which is expected to unfurl as a four-day … Read more
Reigning Masters champion Danny Willett does not expect heckling crowds next month at Augusta National like those he had at the Ryder Cup after his brother Pete criticized US golf fans. The 29-year-old Englishman, who captured his first major title last April, was taunted six months ago while going 0-3 for Europe in the Ryder … Read more
The United States dominated the final-day singles to win the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008, beating Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine. Trailing 9½-6½ after the first two days, Europe looked set for a Medinah-style comeback when they led in seven of the 12 singles matches. But the hosts turned the tide, Patrick Reed … Read more