Augusta National

Inside the data: How Rory peaked at exactly the right time

Inside the data: How Rory peaked at exactly the right time

There was a time when preparation for Augusta was measured in hours on the range, balls struck until dusk, and a feel for the greens that only repetition could bring. 15 Apr 2026
As it happened: Championship Sunday at Augusta

As it happened: Championship Sunday at Augusta

Masters Sunday delivered a second Green Jacket to Northern Ireland. Rory McIlroy came back from a shaky start to claim his sixth major championship. To see how the final round played out, check out our play-by-play coverage below. 13 Apr 2026
Moving Day as it happened at The Masters

Moving Day as it happened at The Masters

What an incredible day of golf at The Masters. Rory McIlroy relinquishes a six-shot lead to be level with Cameron Young. Jason Day is right in the mix. Check out Saturday as it happened below. 12 Apr 2026
Brilliant McIlroy surge leaves Aussies trailing at the Masters

Brilliant McIlroy surge leaves Aussies trailing at the Masters

Defending champion Rory McIlroy seized control of the 90th Masters as the leading Australian chance, Jason Day, dropped back into the chasing pack on Friday afternoon at Augusta National. 11 Apr 2026
Aussie quartet buoyant ahead of Masters

Aussie quartet buoyant ahead of Masters

There is an overwhelming feeling of optimism in the four-man Australian contingent who will contest the 90th Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club, starting on Thursday night (Aust time). 9 Apr 2026
Scheffler won't let bad golf define him as he eyes third Green Jacket

Scheffler won't let bad golf define him as he eyes third Green Jacket

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler admits he would be a "pretty miserable person" if he allowed his bad golf to define him. 9 Apr 2026
Feature Story: Catch him if you can

Feature Story: Catch him if you can

Scottie Scheffler has turned Augusta into his personal playground. The 29-year-old Texan is already a two-time Masters champion (2022 and 2024) and has been World No. 1 since early 2023. 8 Apr 2026
The Aussies at Augusta

The Aussies at Augusta

The best week of the year is upon us, Masters week, and a four-strong Aussie contingent will make the trip down Magnolia Lane for a bid at the illustrious Green Jacket. 7 Apr 2026
'No excuses': Scott poised for Masters challenge

'No excuses': Scott poised for Masters challenge

Believing age is just a number, Adam Scott feels ready to contend for a second Masters green jacket. 7 Apr 2026
Cleary: Augusta is magic, tragic, elitist - but smelling the azaleas beats the alternative

Cleary: Augusta is magic, tragic, elitist - but smelling the azaleas beats the alternative

It was born of elitism and has a murky past but there is magic at Augusta National, an indefinable thing. And while it's not Nirvana, the smell of azaleas in the morning certainly beats the alternative, and could even keep us safe, at least during Masters week, writes Matt Cleary 7 Apr 2026
Huggan: Before too long, Augusta’s rules gravitate from mildly amusing to irritating

Huggan: Before too long, Augusta’s rules gravitate from mildly amusing to irritating

"For the millions of golf fans around the world who have never been fortunate enough to attend a Masters Tournament, this column has the potential to sound a bit weird," writes John Huggan of Augusta National's eccentricities, "but here goes". 7 Apr 2026
Father time on Smith's mind ahead of Masters tilt

Father time on Smith's mind ahead of Masters tilt

A relaxed and revitalised Cameron Smith has returned to Augusta National believing he can win the Masters after shaking a worrying 2025 form slump. 7 Apr 2026
'I don't understand': Day questions Tiger's judgment

'I don't understand': Day questions Tiger's judgment

Australian golf star is saddened by Tiger Woods' demise and absence from the Masters but displeased that the 15-times major winner drove under the influence. 7 Apr 2026
Australian Open winner will receive invite to The Masters

Australian Open winner will receive invite to The Masters

The winner of this year's Australian Open will be able to celebrate the added golden ticket of an invite to the 2026 Masters at Augusta in a move that further strengthens the international lustre of the nation's biggest golf event. 27 Aug 2025
Watch: Golf Australia's Matt Cleary talks Masters on ABC News

Watch: Golf Australia's Matt Cleary talks Masters on ABC News

Our senior writer spent Monday afternoon, amid the afterglow of Rory McIlroy's epic triumph, discussing the Northern Irishman's long-awaited victory with the ABC's Joe O'Brien. 14 Apr 2025
Rory the winner, but Augusta the undefeated champion of the 89th Masters

Rory the winner, but Augusta the undefeated champion of the 89th Masters

The Masters has been run and won, and the great Rory McIlroy has fulfilled his destiny, despite being hunted down like a bloodied fox by the great hounds of our sport, Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg, the ever-compelling Bryson DeChambeau, who thrilled us with sublime and ridiculous golf on a course we would sell a kidney to play. Augusta National remains golf's great muse. Augusta National is the champion forever. 14 Apr 2025
In case you missed it: Championship Sunday at Augusta as it happened

In case you missed it: Championship Sunday at Augusta as it happened

Finally, after 11 attempts, Rory McIlroy has his Green Jacket! As it happened, we blogged and timestamped all of the drama and action. 14 Apr 2025
Penalty, pace of play torments Lee in Masters slide

Penalty, pace of play torments Lee in Masters slide

Australian hope Min Woo Lee was penalised a shot and put on the clock for slow play in a five-over, third round 77 that dropped him out of Masters contention. 13 Apr 2025
In case you missed it: Moving Day at Augusta as it happened

In case you missed it: Moving Day at Augusta as it happened

What a day at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy goes into the final round of a major championship with the 54-hole lead for the first time since 2014. He leads DeChambeau by two heading into Championship Sunday while Canada's Corey Conners loiters at eight-under-par. 13 Apr 2025
McIlroy roars back as Rose clings on to Augusta lead

McIlroy roars back as Rose clings on to Augusta lead

Rory McIlroy has roared back into Masters contention while Jason Day continued his stealthy assault on a second major to be part of a jam-packed leaderboard. 12 Apr 2025
'Swearing inside' but Day has fighting Masters chance

'Swearing inside' but Day has fighting Masters chance

One hole from rewriting 46 years of Masters history, Jason Day will continue to swear on the inside and wait for the putts to drop after giving himself a fighting Masters chance. 12 Apr 2025