the masters

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
Rose comes up just short against McIlroy

Rose comes up just short against McIlroy

Justin Rose played one of the greatest rounds of his career, but it wasn't quite enough to deny Rory McIlroy his long-sought title at the Masters 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
Tearful scenes as Langer signs off at Augusta Masters

Tearful scenes as Langer signs off at Augusta Masters

More than 30 years ago, Fred Couples helped Bernhard Langer slip back into the green jacket at the Masters. 12 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
Nicklaus, Watson cast doubt on any PGA-LIV merger

Nicklaus, Watson cast doubt on any PGA-LIV merger

Masters greats Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson agree there's no sign of a merger between golf's divided tours, but think the PGA Tour will be just fine regardless. 11 Apr 2025
Cam Smith on the attack after familiar Masters grind

Cam Smith on the attack after familiar Masters grind

Cameron Smith has hinted at a more aggressive approach after finding his range on the greens in an impressive first-round Masters scramble at Augusta National. 11 Apr 2025
Day leads strong Aussie start at the Masters

Day leads strong Aussie start at the Masters

A bogey-free 2-under 70 has Jason Day inside the top 10 after Round 1 of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. 11 Apr 2025
Huggan: Before too long, Augusta’s mildly amusing rules gravitate to irritating

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

Especially 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, but here goes. 10 Apr 2025
Tips are in! Experts predict Masters winners, long-shots and no-hopers

Tips are in! Experts predict Masters winners, long-shots and no-hopers

Our eclectic stable of experts this year sports a halfback for the Sydney Roosters, a two-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour, and the usual coterie of golf media figures, including one who's tipped a former champion to win, to surprise, and to go home in disgrace. 10 Apr 2025
'It just feels different here': what makes the Masters

'It just feels different here': what makes the Masters

Min Woo Lee's coach calls it the "weirdest" place on Earth 10 Apr 2025
Clean slate as Scheffler looks to join Masters elite

Clean slate as Scheffler looks to join Masters elite

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has declared his brilliant 2024 season "means nothing" as he shoots for Masters history at Augusta National. 10 Apr 2025
Form out the window for Cam Smith amid Masters bliss

Form out the window for Cam Smith amid Masters bliss

Cameron Smith is breathing easier at Augusta National after emerging upbeat from one of golf's great examinations. 10 Apr 2025
Morikawa primed to pounce at the majors again

Morikawa primed to pounce at the majors again

It happens in sports all over the globe. 9 Apr 2025
C'mon, Aussies: the local hopes to get Australia out of bed Monday morning

C'mon, Aussies: the local hopes to get Australia out of bed Monday morning

It’s been 12 years since Adam Scott drained that mighty 25-footer to birdie the second play-off hole of the 2013 Masters; 12 years since we raised the rooves of living rooms and golf clubs around the land; 12 years since the greatest excuse for breakfast beers since Bob Hawke gave everyone the day off in 1983. 9 Apr 2025
Day's plan to catch Aussie prodigy in Webb of advice

Day's plan to catch Aussie prodigy in Webb of advice

Jason Day knew it would resonate better coming from Karrie Webb. 9 Apr 2025
Day's vested interest leads to Masters fashion faux pas

Day's vested interest leads to Masters fashion faux pas

Australian Masters hope Jason Day has revealed he was forced to revise his outfit choice for the first round after feedback from tournament chiefs. 9 Apr 2025