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‘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

Dry weather and wind set up tough conditions for Masters

Apr 8, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler putts on the 10th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
Apr 8, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler putts on the 10th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

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

Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta National

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 General view of patrons on the 16th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2026 General view of patrons on the 16th hole during a practice round REUTERS/Mike Blake

News analysis

Family instils joy of competing for Thailand’s Fifa Laopakdee ahead of Masters debut

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Amateur Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand plays a shot from the 12th hole tee box during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.   Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Maddie Meyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Amateur Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand plays a shot from the 12th hole tee box during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.   Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Maddie Meyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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.

Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters

Formidable conditions are expected for the first round of the Masters at Augusta National on April 9, 2026, where there is no rain in the forecast and undulating greens are likely to run firm and fast all week.
Formidable conditions are expected for the first round of the Masters at Augusta National on April 9, 2026, where there is no rain in the forecast and undulating greens are likely to run firm and fast all week.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking at a press briefing on the US-Israel war on Iran at the White House on April 6.
US President Donald Trump speaking at a press briefing on the US-Israel war on Iran at the White House on April 6.

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