AUGUSTA, Ga. – By his earlier assertion that Augusta National is a personal par 67, Thursday’s opening round was a disappointing over-par performance for Bryson DeChambeau. But DeChambeau’s 70 in the opening round of the 84th Masters officially put him at …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – There are no patrons allowed at this year’s Masters Tournament, a November major long-delayed because of a global pandemic. But there were spectators Thursday at Augusta National. A hundred or so people followed defending champion Tiger Woods …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Because of COVID-19 the tradition of amateur invitees staying in the Crow’s Nest, the 30-by-40 foot room atop the iconic Augusta National clubhouse, has been adjusted this year so that just one player stays each night. On …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – No spectators, no roars. Paul Casey still had no problem finding enough energy from the sheer mystique of the Masters on Thursday in an opening round that was delayed seven months by a pandemic and then nearly …

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Lee Westwood’s history at the Masters is best described as bittersweet. In 18 starts he has two runner-up finishes, heartbreaks in 2010 and ’16, and yet when he failed to qualify for the tournament the last two years …

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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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