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After blooper, Wiesberger's a contender

After blooper, Wiesberger's a contender

A day after enduring the blooper of putting from the green straight into a water hazard at slippery Augusta National, Bernd Wiesberger has made amends by not only making birdie at the same hole but also shooting into contention at the Masters. 10 Apr 2021
Making Augusta cut is like winning: Ollie

Making Augusta cut is like winning: Ollie

Jose Maria Olazabal said he felt like he had won a third green jacket after giving himself every chance of making the cut in the Masters for the first time since 2014. 10 Apr 2021
Opinion: Gary Player’s golf balls sully momentous occasion

Opinion: Gary Player’s golf balls sully momentous occasion

At first it needed to be confirmed weary eyes weren’t playing tricks on me in the late hours of Thursday night. But a quick check on Twitter confirmed what could not even be dreamed of. 9 Apr 2021
Ancer hit with two-shot penalty at Masters

Ancer hit with two-shot penalty at Masters

Former Australian Open champion Abraham Ancer has been handed a two-stroke penalty at the Masters after his club touched the sand before hitting a shot from a greenside bunker. 9 Apr 2021
Gallery: Masters Round One

Gallery: Masters Round One

The Masters got underway this morning with the ceremonial opening tee shots hit by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, alongside Lee Elder. Here are the best images from day one, where Justin Rose leads. 9 Apr 2021
Little Leishman inspires dad at Masters

Little Leishman inspires dad at Masters

If it wasn't for nine-year-old Harvey Leishman, Australia's tilt at the 2021 Masters might have been on life-support after a brutal opening round at August National. 9 Apr 2021
Matsuyama ends first day T2 at Augusta

Matsuyama ends first day T2 at Augusta

Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama enjoyed a three-under 69 in the first round of the Masters Tournament as he found inspiration from the success of teenaged compatriot, Tsubasa Kajitani who won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur four days earlier. 9 Apr 2021
"Lucky" eagle saves Spieth's day at Masters

"Lucky" eagle saves Spieth's day at Masters

The Augusta National golfing gods gave and also took away from Jordan Spieth in an entertaining and eventful Masters opening round for the 2015 champion. 9 Apr 2021
Leishman rides Masters merry-go-round

Leishman rides Masters merry-go-round

For a time it looked like Marc Leishman might replicate his 2013 Masters heroics and lead after the opening round. 9 Apr 2021
Justin Rose in command at Augusta

Justin Rose in command at Augusta

Not even Justin Rose himself could have imagined a start like this at the Masters. 9 Apr 2021
WATCH: Fleetwood scores hole-in-one at Masters

WATCH: Fleetwood scores hole-in-one at Masters

Tommy Fleetwood has made a hole-in-one for the second straight event, this time at the 16th hole at Augusta National during the Masters first round on Thursday. 9 Apr 2021
McIlroy hits dad with wayward Masters shot

McIlroy hits dad with wayward Masters shot

Nobody has come from more than seven shots back after 18 holes to win the Masters, a statistic that shows Rory McIlroy's dire predicament after he plunged 11 strokes behind leader Justin Rose. 9 Apr 2021
Masters in ceremonial salute to Lee Elder

Masters in ceremonial salute to Lee Elder

Lee Elder, who was the first black player to compete in the Masters, joined Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter ahead of the tournament's 85th staging. 9 Apr 2021
Augusta National playing firm and fast … for now

Augusta National playing firm and fast … for now

Much has been made through the early part of the week about the condition of Augusta National for the 85th Masters Tournament. 8 Apr 2021
Gallery: Masters Practice Day 3

Gallery: Masters Practice Day 3

Final work on the range and course have taken place at Augusta National in preparation for tonight's opening round of the 85th Masters. Here are the best images from day three of practice. 8 Apr 2021
Aussies can win Masters says Greg Norman

Aussies can win Masters says Greg Norman

Greg Norman believes all five Australians in the field are capable of winning the Masters title he famously let slip 25 years ago. 8 Apr 2021
Sleep-deprived new dad Rahm eyes Augusta

Sleep-deprived new dad Rahm eyes Augusta

A sleep-deprived Jon Rahm is confident he can mount a strong challenge for a first major title following the "major life experience" of becoming a father at the weekend. 8 Apr 2021
Opinion: Norman’s most significant major contribution

Opinion: Norman’s most significant major contribution

Tuesday this week marked a significant moment in Australian golf history, and one of the biggest personally. 7 Apr 2021
Gallery: Masters Practice Day 2

Gallery: Masters Practice Day 2

Preparations continue for the field of the 85th Masters at Augusta National. Take a look at some of the best images of the players and course from day two of practice for the 2021 Masters. 7 Apr 2021
Australian Masters tilt small – but fierce

Australian Masters tilt small – but fierce

It may be small in number but former champion Adam Scott says the Australian contingent at the Masters has a 2013 feel about it. 7 Apr 2021
Pan plans to stick to sandwiches & sightseeing at the Masters

Pan plans to stick to sandwiches & sightseeing at the Masters

Chinese Taipei’s C.T. Pan plans to maintain his recipe for another successful Masters Tournament appearance this week. 7 Apr 2021