Brandel Chamblee says the USGA’s identity of being a “knives edge” that tests players welcomes opens scrutiny about course fairness and major results. He stressed that the USGA couldn’t have done a better job in setting up Shinnecock Hills this week for the 126th U.S. Open.
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Michael Kim (1 under), Bernhard Langer (2 over) and Cameron Smith (1 under) comment on their opening rounds of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National, a “tricky” day they leave mostly satisfied.
Golf has been in Butch Harmon’s blood forever. At the time he needed it most, the game was there to turn his life around — setting him on course to build legends. He and Todd Lewis tell his remarkable, whirlwind story.
Couple began his Masters with a spark and then provided a firecracker of a shot at the 14th Thursday.
Scheffler’s second birdie of the day got him quickly to 2 under par for the Masters.
All three Masters honorary starters picked Rory McIlroy to win on Thursday morning – and Jack Nicklaus may have had the best insight of all.
Tee times and groupings for the first round of the 89th Masters Tournament
There were major highlights Wednesday at the Masters’ Par 3 Contest.
Jordan Spieth has not maintained the high level of play he started his Masters career with, but he feels good about his chances of being in contention on Sunday.
A year ago, Max Homa entered the Masters Tournament as one of the best golfers in the world. This year, he enters the Masters with a new caddie after splitting up with longtime looper and childhood friend Joe Greiner.
Pace of play could come under heightened scrutiny this week at the Masters.
Fred Ridley addressed, unprompted, the USGA and the R&A’s plan to roll back the golf ball starting in January 2028 for professionals.
Urging reunification for the good of the men’s professional game, Masters chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday that the best players in the world coming together just four times a year, at the majors, is “not enough.”