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Maniacal Masters? Players bracing themselves for Augusta National at its crustiest

Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his first Masters title with a five-under 67 that gives him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on April 9, 2026.
Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his first Masters title with a five-under 67 that gives him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on April 9, 2026.

England’s Aaron Rai wins Par-Three Contest to risk Masters curse

Aaron Rai of England posing with the Crystal Pedestal Bowl and his wife Gaurika Bishnoi after winning the Par-Three Contest ahead of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Aaron Rai of England posing with the Crystal Pedestal Bowl and his wife Gaurika Bishnoi after winning the Par-Three Contest ahead of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.

Failure is not an option with golf ball rollback: Augusta National chairman

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred S. Ridley speaking during the trophy ceremony for Maria Jose Marin of Colombia after she won the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National on April 4, 2026 in Georgia.
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred S. Ridley speaking during the trophy ceremony for Maria Jose Marin of Colombia after she won the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National on April 4, 2026 in Georgia.

At the Masters, Augusta National’s oak tree is where the golf does its deals

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2026 General view of an oak tree near the club house during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2026 General view of an oak tree near the club house during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup and on DP World Tour later in 2026

Spain's Jon Rahm hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during a Masters practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2026
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Spain's Jon Rahm hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during a Masters practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2026
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Gary Woodland grateful for Masters security as he manages PTSD

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 Gary Woodland of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 Gary Woodland of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Blake

Age and near misses don’t worry Justin Rose in Masters quest

Justin Rose of England chipping onto the second hole green during a practice round before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Justin Rose of England chipping onto the second hole green during a practice round before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.

Mystique of the Green Jacket endures as Masters looms

Masters champion Rory McIlroy poses with young golfers during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy poses with young golfers during the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5.

Tiger Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.
Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.

Course familiarity takes Team Boss to top of ST & BT Corporate Golf League

The Team Boss Competitive and Social teams eyeing The Straits Times/The Business Times trophy. The players are (from left) Thio Wei Kai, William Tay, John Lim, Julie Yoo, Li Anne Fones, Angelina Xiong, Gabriel Tan and Henry Mo.
The Team Boss Competitive and Social teams eyeing The Straits Times/The Business Times trophy. The players are (from left) Thio Wei Kai, William Tay, John Lim, Julie Yoo, Li Anne Fones, Angelina Xiong, Gabriel Tan and Henry Mo.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.