To describe Jordan Spieth as jazzed for his first major title defense would, perhaps, be an understatement. “The Masters is [less than] 10 days away,” Spieth said Wednesday at the Shell Houston Open. “Just saying that makes you just want to go out and do pushups or something, just like it makes you really, really […]
Shell Houston Open is Last Chance Saloon for the Masters
March 29, 2016 by
There is only one more way to get into next week’s Masters: win the Shell Houston Open. The final PGA Tour event before the season’s first major, the Shell Houston Open plays like a Masters Lite, with the host Golf Club of Houston set up to mimic expected conditions at Augusta National Golf Club. That’s […]
Jose Maria Olazabal to miss the Masters citing health concerns
March 19, 2016 by
Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal will not compete at Augusta National next month, citing health concerns. The 50-year-old Spaniard, who won green jackets in 1994 and ’99, did not disclose what ails him. “I am sorry to announce that I’m unable to attend this year as I’m not feeling well,” said the former European […]
Palmer on ending run as Masters starter: ‘Time moves on’
March 16, 2016 by
Arnold Palmer won’t hit another golf shot at the Masters. Early on Tuesday, reports surfaced confirming the four-time green jacket winner will not be a ceremonial starter at Augusta National next month for the first time since stepping into that role in 2007. However, the King took it a step further on Tuesday, saying he […]
Arnold Palmer will not hit ceremonial Masters tee shot
March 15, 2016 by
For the first time in 10 years, Arnold Palmer will not hit a ceremonial tee shot to kick off the Masters. Golf World’s Tim Rosaforte reported Tuesday morning that the 86-year-old, four-time green jacket winner will not participate alongside Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. Palmer still plans to attend the year’s first major and take […]
Masters field just under 90 heading into the New Year
December 29, 2015 by
Heading into the New Year, the 2016 Masters field will sit at 89 players. The field grew by 15 players with the release of the final Official World Golf Ranking of 2015. The top 50 players in the last ranking of the year automatically qualify for the year’s first major if they’re not already exempt. […]
Masters field just under 90 heading into the New Year
December 28, 2015 by
Heading into the New Year, the 2016 Masters field will sit at 89 players. The field grew by 15 players with the release of the final Official World Golf Ranking of 2015. The top 50 players in the last ranking of the year automatically qualify for the year’s first major if they’re not already exempt. […]
56-year-old Peter Senior wins third Aussie Masters; DeChambeau second
November 27, 2015 by
Peter Senior won his third Australian Masters title on Sunday in Melbourne, 20 years after taking his second gold jacket. With an 8-foot par putt on the final hole at Huntingdale Golf Club, the 56-year-old Aussie finished off a 3-under 68 that gave him a two-shot win over U.S. Amateur champion Bryson DeChambeau, John Senden […]
Kristoffer Broberg beats Patrick Reed in BMW Masters playoff
November 15, 2015 by
For the second-consecutive week, the European Tour’s Final Series was site of a breakthrough victory. Swede Kristoffer Broberg won the BMW Masters on Sunday over American Patrick Reed with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff, locking up his first European Tour win. Broberg shot 4-under 68 in the final round of […]
Lucas Bjerregaard leads Garcia, Jaidee by 3 at the BMW Masters
November 14, 2015 by
Lucas Bjerregaard is finishing the European Tour season with a flurry, taking a three-shot lead into the weekend at the BMW Masters in China. The 24-year-old shot a second-consecutive 6-under 66 at Lake Malaren Golf Club to lead over Sergio Garcia and Thongchai Jaidee, tied for second on 9-under 135. Garcia was pleased to remain […]
