AUGUSTA, Ga. – Sometimes it just takes a change in attitude to change results. Webb Simpson spoke Thursday afternoon about giving Augusta National the respect it deserves. This was after Simpson posted a 5-under 67, the result of such an …

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Can he do it again? So far, so good for the reigning Masters champion. Tiger Woods made three birdies in his first seven holes after starting on No. 10 on Thursday at Augusta National as he looks to break 70 …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – During his press conference on Tuesday, Tiger Woods showed a rare flash of emotion when asked to recount his victory last year at the Masters. “I’m still getting chills just thinking about it,” he said as he …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – At 7 a.m. ET, the 84th Masters Tournament officially commenced, 579 days after the conclusion of No. 83. Starters Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus opened the tournament with a pair honorary tee shots on the first hole. …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Twenty-five minutes after the first groups teed off in the 84th Masters Tournament,  play was suspended because of approaching inclement weather. The first groups went out at 7:10 a.m. ET, 10 minutes after Gary Player’s and Jack Nicklaus’ …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Despite a dire forecast, Augusta National was bustling with activity Wednesday. Both the course and tournament practice area were packed once it became apparent that the heavy precipitation wouldn’t arrive for a few more hours. So players …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – With the lion’s share of attention this week going to Bryson DeChambeau and how far he’s hitting his drives, it was inevitable that Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley would be asked about recent distance gains and how …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – For the first time since 2005, Augusta National will begin weekday rounds at the Masters off the first and 10th tee because of the tournament’s move to November and daylight considerations in the fall. The move will create …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Playing this week’s Masters without patrons has been the biggest difference players have noticed with the tournament’s move from April to November. It remains to be seen how that might be different next year when the event …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Rory McIlroy knows better than to listen to what they say. They say McIlroy will eventually win the Masters Tournament and they say once he wins one, he’ll win many more. They said Phil Mickelson would win …

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