Hoffman, Top Rivals Set For Early Masters Charge

Unheralded leader Charley Hoffman and nearest rival William McGirt were ready for a morning charge as Friday’s second round of the Masters began in cool and breezy conditions at Augusta National. Hoffman birdied five of the last seven holes, including four in a row starting at the par-4 14th, in windy conditions to shoot a … Read more

McIlroy Joins Newcomer Rahm For Early Masters Play

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

McIlroy Charges But US Duo Leads At Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy made a charge into contention but Charley Hoffman closed with a 70-foot birdie putt to match Kevin Kisner for the lead after Saturday’s third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Hoffman curled in the shot of the tournament at the US PGA event on Orlando’s famed Bay Hill course to cap a closing … Read more