Newly crowned U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Sammy Schmitz wasn’t planning on keeping his golf game in good shape through the nasty Wisconsin winter. Then he won the biggest title of his life earlier in October in Vero Beach, Fla., and earned an invitation to the Masters. All of a sudden, Schmitz had to find time — […]
Lee Trevino explains why he skipped the Masters for 3 years in his prime
September 11, 2015 by
Lee Trevino skipped the Masters three times in the prime of his career, a move that baffled so many in the sport. He passed on Augusta National in 1970, ’71 and ’74, going on to win the U.S. Open and British Open in 1971 and the PGA Championship in 1974. At the time and for […]
You can bid to win a ball Tiger Woods used to win the 2005 Masters
June 12, 2015 by
If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of golf history, a pretty incredible one is now up for auction. For the right bid, you can win the last ball Tiger Woods used to win the 2005 Masters. Grey Flannel Auctions has the Woods ball, tossed by then-caddie Steve Williams to a Masters patron after […]
Tom Watson makes Heritage cut, declares ’16 Masters may be his last
April 19, 2015 by
A week after Tom Watson became the oldest player in Masters history to shoot an under-par round in competition, the 65-year-old made the cut at the RBC Heritage. Watson made a birdie 3 at the difficult 18th hole at Harbour Town in Round 2 to secure a spot on the weekend at even-par 142. Standing […]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Masters review with Paul McGinley
April 17, 2015 by
With the Masters behind us, we turned to one of golf’s most enjoyable voices to review Jordan Spieth’s record-setting win. Paul McGinley, winning 2014 Ryder Cup captain, joined the show to talk about Jordan Spieth’s approach to the Masters and how he took control of the event. The Irishman also shared his views on how […]
Tiger’s agent: Woods’ wrist ‘fine’ after Masters injury
April 16, 2015 by
Tiger Woods is feeling “fine” just days after he injured his wrist in the final round of the Masters. Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg told ESPN.com that the 14-time major champion is healing well after Woods hit a tree root with his approach shot from the pine straw off the fairway at the par-4 ninth at […]
Jordan Spieth talks Masters victory and Chick-fil-A (podcast)
April 14, 2015 by
Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes After winning the Masters, Phil Mickelson went to Krispy Kreme, and Bubba Watson went to Waffle House. So what Augusta, Ga, fast food joint did Jordan Spieth hit on Monday to celebrate his record-setting Masters win a day earlier? Chick-fil-A. “Twelve-piece nugget and grilled chicken is my go-to,” […]
Six ways of looking at the Masters Sunday’s back nine
April 13, 2015 by
AUGUSTA, Ga. – This is the story of a broken tee, an unexpected handshake, and a sideways grin that, together, sum up Augusta National and the 2015 Masters. You know how it ends, with Jordan Spieth winning a green jacket. Here’s what happened in the final hours before it happened. You have to work hard […]
How to beat Jordan Spieth and win the Masters
April 11, 2015 by
No one has ever played Augusta National Golf Club for the first 36 holes of a Masters as well as Jordan Spieth. The 21-year-old set the 36-hole scoring record on Friday at 14-under 130, ending Raymond Floyd’s 39-year mark from 1976. Spieth is five shots clear of 38-year-old Charley Hoffman, who is known more for […]
‘Dumbass’ Tiger Woods runs into familiar foe at the Masters
April 10, 2015 by
AUGUSTA – The microphones were close, too close, and out came that old familiar Tiger snarl. “Oh Tiger,” Woods yelled to himself as he watched his tee shot on hole 15 veer offline. “Dumbass.” That fire was quite familiar. The rest of Woods’ first Masters round on Thursday, however, was decidedly unfamiliar to longtime fans: […]
