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What curse? Masters first-timer Wallace wins Par 3 Contest in playoff
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 11:16
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Matt Wallace is making his first start in the Masters this week, so he probably didn’t know about the “curse.” No player has ever won the Par 3 Contest and the Masters in the same year. The Englishman, however, hopes to break that tradition. Wallace defeated Sandy Lyle, a two-time winner of the Par 3 Contest, on…
McIlroy remains Masters favorite; Tiger's odds improve
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 05:21
On the eve of the 83rd Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy remains the betting favorite while Tiger Woods' odds have improved. McIlroy is listed at 8/1 odds by Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, which also has Dustin Johnson at 10/1. Woods, a four-time Masters champion, improved from 14/1 to 12/1, where he sits now alongside Justin Rose. Here's a look at some…
Ridley: Augusta National to continue focus on amateurs, not pros
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 06:15
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The success of the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur doesn’t mean that the club has any immediate plans to host an event for the top women’s professionals. In his State of the Masters address Wednesday morning, chairman Fred Ridley said that the club will continue to focus its grow-the-game efforts on amateur golf and not necessarily the…
Masters sleepers: Simpson good value at Augusta National
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 06:15
While Rory McIlroy is tabbed as the odds-on favorite to win this week's Masters Tournament, who is flying under the radar entering Augusta National? Here are three options listed at 100/1 or worse: Webb Simpson (100/1): He is coming off his best Masters finish in eight starts, a T-20 showing last year after shooting 5-under 67 and notching back-to-back eagles…
Masters-only ball not on horizon, but change may one day come to 13th
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 06:34
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Changes could be coming to golf’s most famous piece of land – just not yet. Last year, Augusta National finalized the purchase of a parcel from neighboring Augusta Country Club, giving them ownership of the area directly behind the 12th green and 13th tee. While work has already begun to clear the land and potentially pave the…
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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 05:23
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 10:28
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 10:52
Spieth re-watches 2015 Masters win: 'Really cool to relive'
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 11:02
Local rule allows players to replace damaged clubs
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 15:15
Photo: Winners gather for Reed's hearty Masters Champions Dinner
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 08:58
Without pre-Masters tune-up, Mickelson unsure how he'll play
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 08:58
Without pre-Masters tune-up, Mickelson unsure how he'll play
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 08:23
Tiger's declining putting? 'I can’t practice like I used to'
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 07:05
JT tries different approach to Masters prep ... Bahamas with family
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 07:33
Tiger recalls two times he 'needed' to win at Augusta
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 04:23
True to word, Reed ready to 'fatten' up players at Champions Dinner
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 05:01
Koepka trying to regain energy as he eyes third major in four starts
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 05:12
Koepka remembers trip to Augusta as a kid, getting denied Lefty’s autograph
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 05:28
First- and second-round tee times for the 83rd Masters Tournament
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 05:39