Sunday 14 April 2019
From Masters scoring history to stat leaders and what to watch out for ahead of the final round • Francesco Molinari has now gone 43 consecutive holes without a bogey at Augusta National following his third round six-under 66. It’s the first time anyone has had more than 41 consecutive holes without a dropped shot in 25 years. • Until today, there...
Written by Camilla Tait on Sunday 14 April 2019
Recapping the third round of the Masters: Molinari leads, Tiger in the hunt, scoring history and an increase in prize money announced Here’s a run-down of everything you missed during Round 3 of the Masters • Francesco Molinari grabs two-shot lead heading in to final round • Tiger Woods in the hunt for 15th major • Severe Weather means groups of three and...
Sunday 14 April 2019
4th Round: Severe weather means groups of three will be teeing off both the 1st and 10th tees with an earlier start than planned Given the possibility of severe weather Sunday afternoon, groupings and tee times for the final round have been adjusted, meaning there will be three players in the final group: Francesco Molinari, Tony Finau and Tiger Woods. Players will...
Written by Camilla Tait on Sunday 14 April 2019
Reigning Open Champion Francesco Molinari leads Tiger Woods and Tony Finau by two shots heading in to the final round of the Masters Francesco Molinari broke free of a congested leaderboard on a day of low scoring to gain a two shot lead heading in to the final round of The Masters with a bogey-free six-under 66. “Obviously very, very happy again,”...
Written by Camilla Tait on Saturday 13 April 2019
What is it like to play with Augusta National marker Jeff Knox? Eddie Pepperell explains… Eddie Pepperell was the first man out in round three of the Masters, and it meant a welcomed tradition for the Englishman: a tee time with marker Jeff Knox. Knox, who has become something of a legendary figure at Augusta National, has played with (and beaten) some...
Written by Camilla Tait on Saturday 13 April 2019
For the first time in tournament history there were multiple rounds of 64 or lower at the Masters. And they all happened during the third round on Saturday at Augusta National. After heavy rainfall earlier in the week and persistent showers during the the first few days. the normal defences at Augusta were down, and players took advantage of the softer...
Saturday 13 April 2019
The 2019 Masters winner will receive over $2million for the first time in the tournament’s history as prize fund increases The total prize money for those professionals competing in the 2019 Masters Tournament has been announced as $11,500,000, which is an increase in $500,000 from 2018. Last year, champion Patrick Reed received $1.98 million for his first major victory, but this year’s winner...
Written by Camilla Tait on Saturday 13 April 2019
Rory McIlroy said he’s happy about his position heading in to the weekend despite being seven shots behind the leaders Rory McIlroy spent his press conference earlier in the week telling media that he’s been practicing meditation and has a renewed sense of perspective when it comes to looking at results. As much was evident after posting a second round one-under 71...
Saturday 13 April 2019
A record number make the cut, Phil reaches a Masters milestone, and an amateur tops the driving distance stats on day two • A record number (65 out of 87) players made the cut for the weekend at the Masters: The previous record was 64 in 1966. • Play was suspended during the afternoon for a short time. It was the first time...
Saturday 13 April 2019
Third Round: Featured Groups 9:55 a.m. (14:55pm BST): Henrik Stenson, Haotong Li 11:05 a.m. (16:05pm BST): Marc Leishman, Rory McIlroy 13:45 p.m (18:45pm BST): Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson 14:05 p.m. (19:05pm BST): Tiger Woods, Ian Poulter Third Round Tee Times: US/ UK (BST) 9:05 a.m / 14:05pm — Eddie Pepperell 9:15 a.m / 14:15pm) — Branden Grace, Emiliano Grillo 9:25 a.m / 14:25pm — Zach Johnson,...
Written by Camilla Tait on Saturday 13 April 2019
Recapping Friday at the Masters: A stacked leaderboard of major champions, Spieth and Thomas bounce back and five MUST see moments It’s all to play for this weekend as a leaderboard full of some of the best players in the world head in to the weekend firmly in contention to win the first major of the year. Here’s what you missed from day...
Written by Camilla Tait on Saturday 13 April 2019
Five major champions sit at the top of the leaderboard as Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods form part of chasing pack after round two of the Masters The second round at Augusta National was full of excitement and quality golf amid changing weather conditions as five major champions finished the day with a share of the lead on seven under par. Francesco...
Saturday 13 April 2019
There’s a no running rule at Augusta National for a reason, as demonstrated by an over zealous security guard who almost took out Tiger Woods during the second round of the Masters. Ironically, the security guard was trying to protect the 14-time major champion from the crowds after he hit his approach shot, but slipped in the wet conditions and clattered...
Written by Camilla Tait on Friday 12 April 2019
Jason Day says that he has to blow in to a balloon to realign his ribcage as he discusses back issues in detail after playing his way in to contention after the second round of The Masters Jason Day has suffered with recurring back problems since he was a teenager, and his latest set-back came just two minutes before the opening...
Written by Camilla Tait on Friday 12 April 2019
Francesco Molinari says his improved performance with his putter in the last 12 months was the key to his best ever round at The Masters on Friday Francesco Molinari grabbed a share of the second round lead at the first major of the year after posting a bogey-free five-under-par 67, his best ever performance at Augusta National. His round included birdies on...
Written by Camilla Tait on Friday 12 April 2019
World No.1 Justin Rose makes surprise exit from Masters after finishing at four-over-par for the first two rounds at Augusta National If you had asked anyone about who they would tip to do well this week, Justin Rose would have been a name floated around with confidence as a man to back. It was an easy prediction: The World No.1 had posted...
Friday 12 April 2019
WATCH: Zach Johnson’s bizzarre but hilarious practice swing mistake during the second round of The Masters Zach Johnson was making a practice swing on the 13th tee when he accidentally clipped his ball, which then richochetted off the marker and forward a few yards. His playing partner Ian Poulter summed it up perfectly for everyone: “I’ve never, ever seen that!” Fortunately for Johnson,...
Friday 12 April 2019
Early tee times and groups of three head off on Sunday as severe weather heads for Augusta National Fourth round tee times Sunday, 14th April 9am Cloudy, 30% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Winds SSE 10-15pm. Temperature 71F (22C). 11am Cloudy, 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Winds SSE 15-20pm. Temperature 75F (24C). 1pm Cloudy and breezy. Winds S 15-20, gusting 25mph. Temperature 78F (26C). 3pm Cloudy and...
Friday 12 April 2019
The stats you need to know from Round 1 of The Masters Some of the best stats from Round 1 of the masters, with a little help from The 15th Club Brooks Koepka, who finished with a six-under 66 to share the first round lead with Bryson DeChambeau, posted the only bogey-free round of the day. It was just his second round...
Friday 12 April 2019
The best shots from Day 1 of the Masters: Two near aces, chips ins and more The new coverage feature on Masters.com means you can track, and watch, virtually every single shot from the first round of the masters. But just in case you don’t want to troll through to find the best ones, we’ve put together a selection of the...