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US Masters Round 1 recap: Rose leads way with superb 65

Justin Rose stars with a supreme 65 as Shane Lowry cards a solid and determined 71, but it was another tough round for Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 09 Apr 21

'Augusta chairman indicated that the preparation of the course was to be fast, firm and at its most challenging, which is right where the members want it to be'

Masters preview: First major bursting with narratives

Greg Allen looks ahead to the first major of the season and says the 2021 Masters has the appearance and feeling of one that's ripe to burst with exciting narratives

Golf • 08 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy and Pete Cowen are working together

Cowen can help 'ignite' McIlroy at Masters - McGinley

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes Rory McIlroy is just one key swing thought away from igniting his game heading into the 85th Masters.

Golf • 08 Apr 21

Augusta National are holding fire on a specific 'Masters ball' for now

Masters ball a 'last resort' in distance battle

A specific "Masters ball" would be a last resort in the battle to limit hitting distances, according to Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley.

Golf • 07 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy has been trying to address issues with his swing

McIlroy ready to fix his swing on the fly

Rory McIlroy says he is learning more about his swing with his new instructor so he can identify and fix problems on his own during rounds.

Golf • 07 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy will play with Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele at Augusta

McIlroy partners Rahm and Schauffele in Augusta

Rory McIlroy will begin his quest to complete a career grand slam of golf alongside Jon Rahm and world number six Xander Schauffele, when the Masters gets under way.

Golf • 06 Apr 21

Bubba Watson helps Jordan Spieth put on the famous green jacket after he won the 2015 Masters

Relaxed Spieth hoping to slip back into green jacket

Former Masters champion Jordan Spieth has shaken the "monkey off his back" following a first win in almost four years but feels he must improve to reach the level which brought him three major titles.

Golf • 05 Apr 21

Rory warned not to expect 'miracles' at Augusta

Rory McIlroy has been warned not to expect any miracles as he attempts to win the Masters and become a "legend" of the game.

Golf • 06 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the 13th green during the final round last year's Masters

Another Masters conundrum for McIlroy to wrestle with

Like Augusta National's famous azaleas it is a storyline that pops up every April at the Masters: will Rory McIlroy finally win a green jacket and complete the career slam?

Golf • 05 Apr 21

Koepka last played at the end of February

Koepka hopes to hit top form at Augusta after surgery

Four-times major champion Brooks Koepka believes he can win the Masters despite undergoing surgery on his right knee less than three weeks ago.

Golf • 05 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy has not had a win since 2019

McIlroy must stop trying to match DeChambeau - Harmon

Respected coach Butch Harmon believes Rory McIlroy was wrong to chase the monstrous length being achieved by Bryson DeChambeau and has told the Down man to stop over-analysing his game.

Golf • 04 Apr 21

Jordan Spieth has finally found form again

Spieth relishing Masters following return to form

Former champion Jordan Spieth is relishing the challenge of a potentially "firm and fast" Masters as he prepares for the year's first major with renewed confidence.

Golf • 31 Mar 21

'I thought being able to get some more speed is a good thing, and maybe just to the detriment a little bit of my swing'

McIlroy enlists Cowen's help ahead of Masters tilt

Rory McIlroy has started working with renowned coach Pete Cowen on an official basis as he bids to rediscover his form ahead of the Masters.

Golf • 23 Mar 21

Matt Jones won his first PGA Tour title in seven years

Honda Classic hero Jones can contend at Masters - coach

Honda Classic winner Matt Jones had to wait seven years and the arrival of middle age to capture his second PGA Tour title but his coach Gary Barter is confident the Australian's best golf is still ahead of him.

Golf • 22 Mar 21

Dustin Johnson wearing the Green Jacket after the November Masters

Johnson keen to fine tune ahead of Masters defence

Masters champion Dustin Johnson feels his game is in "pretty good" shape as he prepares to head back to Augusta National just five months after his record-breaking victory.

Golf • 16 Mar 21

Tiger Woods memorably won the event in 2019

Woods hopes to be in the field at Masters in April

Tiger Woods "hopes" to play in the Masters at Augusta National in April after undergoing back surgery for a fifth time.

Golf • 21 Feb 21

John Higgins triumphed 6-3 in the 70th meeting between the two long-standing rivals, which featured five centuries

Higgins sees off Rocket to make Masters last four

John Higgins rolled back the years to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in a high-quality quarter-final at the Masters on Friday.

Snooker • 15 Jan 21

Stuart Bingham's title defence remains on course

Bingham and Gilbert advance to Masters semi-finals

Defending champion Stuart Bingham shrugged off Shaun Murphy to book his place back in the semi-finals of the Masters in Milton Keynes, while David Gilbert reached the last four for the second consecutive year after beating Kyren Wilson in a final-frame decider.

Snooker • 14 Jan 21

Ronnie O'Sullivan was 5-3 down but Ding could not finish off his opponent

O'Sullivan prevails as Ding lets lead slip in Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan rallied from the brink of defeat to beat Ding Junhui in a final-frame decider and reach the last eight of the Masters in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 14 Jan 21

Yan Bingtao will face Stephen Maguire in the quarter-finals

Yan and Maguire pull off Masters upsets

Neil Robertson crashed out of the Masters in Milton Keynes after falling in a final-frame decider to China's world number 11 Yan Bingtao, while Stephen Maguire defeat three-time world champion Mark Selby 6-3.

Snooker • 12 Jan 21

Kyren Wilson filled the runner-up berth at the Masters in 2018

Kyren cruises past Gary in Wilson clash at the Masters

Kyren Wilson recorded two centuries as he beat Gary Wilson 6-2 in the first round of the Betfred Masters in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 10 Jan 21

Judd Trump will miss this week's Masters

Trump and Lisowski out of Masters due to Covid

Judd Trump and Jack Lisowski have tested positive for coronavirus and been forced to withdraw from the Masters which starts on Sunday in Milton Keynes.

Snooker • 09 Jan 21

This year's Masters will be staged outside London for the first time in its history

Milton Keynes to host the Masters

The Masters will be held in Milton Keynes in order for stringent Covid-19 regulations to be followed.

Snooker • 04 Jan 21

Dustin Johnson walks with fiancée Paulina Gretzky after winning the Masters

Johnson hopes Masters is springboard to more majors

Dustin Johnson admits his planned retirement is already on his mind, but the new Masters champion wants much more major glory before it arrives.

Golf • 16 Nov 20

McIlroy has been a combined 28 over par in the first round of majors but 61 under in rounds two, three and four

Final flourish leaves McIlroy satisfied with Masters

Rory McIlroy has expressed satisfaction with his performance at the Masters as his latest bid to complete the career Grand Slam fell short after a slow start to the tournament.

Golf • 16 Nov 20

US Masters

US Masters Round 1 recap: Rose leads way with superb 65

Masters preview: First major bursting with narratives

Cowen can help 'ignite' McIlroy at Masters - McGinley

Masters ball a 'last resort' in distance battle

McIlroy ready to fix his swing on the fly

McIlroy partners Rahm and Schauffele in Augusta

Relaxed Spieth hoping to slip back into green jacket

Rory warned not to expect 'miracles' at Augusta

Another Masters conundrum for McIlroy to wrestle with

Koepka hopes to hit top form at Augusta after surgery

McIlroy must stop trying to match DeChambeau - Harmon

Spieth relishing Masters following return to form

McIlroy enlists Cowen's help ahead of Masters tilt

Honda Classic hero Jones can contend at Masters - coach

Johnson keen to fine tune ahead of Masters defence

Woods hopes to be in the field at Masters in April

Higgins sees off Rocket to make Masters last four

Bingham and Gilbert advance to Masters semi-finals

O'Sullivan prevails as Ding lets lead slip in Masters

Yan and Maguire pull off Masters upsets

Kyren cruises past Gary in Wilson clash at the Masters

Trump and Lisowski out of Masters due to Covid

Milton Keynes to host the Masters

Johnson hopes Masters is springboard to more majors

Final flourish leaves McIlroy satisfied with Masters

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