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Tiger Woods in round 1 action on day 2 at the Masters

Woods not giving up on Masters after making record cut

Tiger Woods took two steps backwards at the start of his marathon day as the 88th Masters resumed at Augusta National.

US Masters: Day 2 recap

Brutal conditions on Friday took their toll on the field, with Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy both making it into the weekend, but well back on three-way leaders Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa and Bryson DeChambeau.

Golf • 13 Apr 24

Tiger Woods on the opening day at Augusta National

Woods clears Masters hurdle ahead of ultimate test

Tiger Woods had played just 24 holes this year coming into the opening round of the Masters and the 15-time major winner will put his battered body to the ultimate test on Friday when he will have to play nearly as many holes in a single day.

Golf • 12 Apr 24

'I'm playing with Scottie so can keep an eye on what he's doing'

'I'm not out of it' - Mixed emotions for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy had mixed emotions after carding a one-under-par 71 on a windswept opening day of the 88th Masters.

Golf • 12 Apr 24

US Masters: Day 1 recap

The 88th Masters sees the best golfers in the world again tackle the famed Augusta course, with Rory McIlroy not for the first amongst the favourites.

Golf • 12 Apr 24

The umbrellas will be out in force at Augusta National today

Updated Bad weather delays start of Masters

The first round of the 88th Masters has been delayed by two and a half hours due to bad weather at Augusta National.

Golf • 11 Apr 24

DeChambeau beats infamous personal par by two strokes

DeChambeau leads but relentless Scheffler on his tail

Bryson DeChambeau beat his personal par by two shots as a relentless Scottie Scheffler made an ominous start to his bid for a second Masters title.

Golf • 12 Apr 24

LIV's Greg Norman stuns Augusta by showing up as fan

Greg Norman, who was not wanted at the 2023 Masters, showed up at Augusta National on the eve of this year's tournament to support the members of his LIV Golf circuit competing in the year's first major.

Golf • 10 Apr 24

Rickie Fowler poses with Par Three trophy

Fowler wins par-3 contest amid hole-in-one blitz

Rickie Fowler has an extra hurdle to overcome in his bid to win a first major title after winning the par-three contest on the eve of the Masters.

Golf • 10 Apr 24

The final pairing in 2023 are both now at LIV

Can LIV crew deliver belated Augusta glory for Norman?

The 13-strong LIV contingent contains some contenders, not least the reigning champion fresh from his dinner host duties.

Golf • 14 Apr 24

'There's no escaping the pre-eminence of this week in McIlroy's mind'

McIlroy hoping Vegas recharge bears fruit at Augusta

Though Scottie Scheffler is heavy favourite, the Irish duo are live contenders in Augusta, with Rory McIlroy having solicited the help of Butch Harmon, while Shane Lowry may be emboldened by strong recent performances at Augusta

Golf • 11 Apr 24

Last year's Masters winner Jon Rahm has a lifetime exemption for Augusta but his LIV colleagues must rely on invites

Augusta has no plans for LIV Masters qualifying path

Tournament officials have no plans to establish a formal pathway for LIV Golf players to qualify for the Masters, according to Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley.

Golf • 10 Apr 24

Scottie Scheffler donned the Green Jacket two years ago

Scheffler won't reveal secret of his Masters success

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep the secrets of Masters success to himself as he bids to justify his position as pre-tournament favourite with a second green jacket.

Golf • 10 Apr 24

McIlroy grouped with Scheffler for Masters first round

Rory McIlroy will have pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler for company when he gets his 10th bid to complete the career grand slam under way.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Tiger Woods (L) and Rory McIlroy at Augusta last year

Woods believes both he and McIlroy can win Masters

Tiger Woods reiterated his belief that Rory McIlroy will definitely win the Masters during his career to complete the grand slam as McIlroy kept his own media duties to a minimum.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Jon Rahm working on his game in the practice area of Augusta National

Rahm confident LIV switch will not harm Masters defence

Jon Rahm insists his competitive edge has not been dulled by his move to LIV Golf as he bids to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Rory McIlroy has another shot at the Masters this week

McIlroy has a decade to win the Masters - Faldo

Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of opportunities to win the Masters, despite the scar tissue from his previous attempts.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Tiger Woods is limbering up for the 88th Masters

Zalatoris impressed by Woods ahead of the Masters

Tiger Woods received a glowing review from playing partner Will Zalatoris after stepping up his preparations for the 88th Masters at Augusta National.

Golf • 08 Apr 24

Rory McIlroy will once again attempt to conquer Augusta National

McIlroy looking to end his decade-long quest in Augusta

For the past ten years Rory McIlroy man has been entering the prestigious Masters tournament looking to join the very exclusive club of five who have completed the career grand slam.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Shane Lowry and caddie Darren Reynolds on the 10th at Augusta during practice on Monday

Lowry: Finishing third doesn't get you back to Augusta

When it comes to long-term planning for the first Major of this – and every – season, the Ricky Bobby mantra of 'If you're not first, you're last' might unusually make some small parcel of sense.

Golf • 09 Apr 24

Bhatia edges closer to victory as McIlroy stalls

Akshay Bhatia is edging closer to his second PGA victory at the Valero Texas Open as Rory McIlroy stalled in San Antonio.

Golf • 07 Apr 24

Tiger Woods has been included in the field at Augusta

Tiger Woods included in field for US Masters

Tiger Woods has been included in an 85-man field for the Masters published on the tournament's official website.

Golf • 20 Mar 24

Two-time major winner Rahm sensationally switched to LIV in December

Rahm hopes for 'peace' as elite coalesce for Masters

Masters champion Jon Rahm hopes golf can achieve "some type of union" as he set his sights on a Sunday showdown with his PGA Tour rivals at Augusta National.

Golf • 19 Mar 24

Joaquin Niemann will compete at the Masters

LIV Golf's Niemann accepts invite to Masters

LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann was among three golfers who accepted a special invitation to compete in the Masters as part of the tournament's tradition of inviting leading international players who are not otherwise qualified for the event.

Golf • 21 Feb 24

Jon Rahm celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters

Rahm: Masters victory was part of reason to join LIV

Winning last year's Masters was a decisive factor in John Rahm's decision to switch to LIV Golf, according to the big-hitting Spaniard.

Golf • 07 Feb 24