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MASTERS: Scott closes in on second green jacket

MASTERS: Scott closes in on second green jacket

Adam Scott will head into the final round of the 81st Masters Tournament with a strong chance of adding a second green jacket to his wardrobe. 9 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Scott edges closer to lead

MASTERS: Scott edges closer to lead

A mix of brilliant ball-striking and streaky putting has Adam Scott just four strokes from the lead at the halfway mark of the 81st Masters Tournament. 8 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Hoffman makes 65 look like a breeze

MASTERS: Hoffman makes 65 look like a breeze

Charley Hoffman has been a casual player of major championships for a decade. He’s only made half the cuts in the 22 grand slam events he’s contested since 2006. And, yes, this same guy blew the field away in the opening round of the Masters. 7 Apr 2017
MASTERS: How the Aussies fared

MASTERS: How the Aussies fared

While there are no Australians in the top-10 after round one, the compacted field behind leader Charley Hoffman gives four of our five players a strong chance of moving into contention over the next few days. 7 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Johnson Done & Dust-ed

MASTERS: Johnson Done & Dust-ed

World No.1 Dustin Johnson has been forced to pull out of the Masters, just moments before teeing off in the opening round. 7 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Dustin Johnson injured in freak accident

MASTERS: Dustin Johnson injured in freak accident

World No.1 Dustin Johnson may be forced to withdraw from the Masters after hurting his back falling down a flight of stairs on the eve of the opening round. 6 Apr 2017
MASTERS: The three holes players fear most

MASTERS: The three holes players fear most

The genius of Dr Alister MacKenzie’s design at Augusta National is it is a course that can be played so many different ways to make a good score. 6 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Age no barrier to Mickelson

MASTERS: Age no barrier to Mickelson

Phil Mickelson was just a kid when Jack Nicklaus defied all odds to win his sixth Masters title. 6 Apr 2017
MASTERS: ‘I’m flying under the radar’ Scott says

MASTERS: ‘I’m flying under the radar’ Scott says

Adam Scott is quietly confident of his chances of winning a second green jacket heading into the Masters starting on Thursday. 5 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Aussie first round tee times

MASTERS: Aussie first round tee times

With strong winds forecast for the afternoon of the first round, Adam Scott looks to have the best of the tee times for the opening day of the Masters. 5 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Day has no great expectations

MASTERS: Day has no great expectations

Jason Day is the World No.3 golfer. He’s a major champion and a winner of 10 PGA Tour titles. He’s also a realist. 5 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Augusta holds no fear for rookies

MASTERS: Augusta holds no fear for rookies

Rookies rarely win the Masters. In fact, most so-called experts these days usually put a line through debutants saying they need to learn the course before they can win. 4 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Augusta unveils palace-like press centre

MASTERS: Augusta unveils palace-like press centre

The only major change on the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club for 2017 will play no part in the outcome of this year’s Masters tournament. 4 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Day joins Aussie bid in Augusta

MASTERS: Day joins Aussie bid in Augusta

THERE was a distinctly Aussie flavour at Augusta National on Sunday afternoon with Adam Scott, Curtis Luck and Jason Day all putting in long practice sessions on course. 3 Apr 2017
Inside: Golf Australia April 2017

Inside: Golf Australia April 2017

To celebrate the year’s first major championship, we have a 45-page Masters special covering the green jacket favourites, the Augusta National course as well as some helpful tips from the leading contenders. 23 Mar 2017
PGA TOUR: Honeymoon can wait as Hadwin gets Masters start

PGA TOUR: Honeymoon can wait as Hadwin gets Masters start

Canada’s Adam Hadwin is getting married in two weeks and was planning on a romantic Tahiti honeymoon. The South Pacific will have to wait as the PGA Tour’s newest winner is heading for the Masters. 13 Mar 2017
PGA TOUR: Fowler wins to join Masters conversation

PGA TOUR: Fowler wins to join Masters conversation

Rickie Fowler needed to win the Honda Classic more than most. 27 Feb 2017
Golf Through The Lens in 2016

Golf Through The Lens in 2016

Golf in 2016 will be remembered for its first time major winners, the success of the Olympics and the game losing one of its greatest heroes, Arnold Palmer. As a new year dawns, we look back at the images that tell the stories of the year. 14 Dec 2016
Day rises to World No.1 with focus fixed on Augusta

Day rises to World No.1 with focus fixed on Augusta

Jason Day's amazing streak of form has led him back to the World No.1 ranking as he heads into the Masters. He says he's better equipped now to perform at his best at Augusta. 29 Mar 2016
THROUGH THE LENS: 2015 Masters final round

THROUGH THE LENS: 2015 Masters final round

The 2015 Masters was dominated by Jordan Spieth. With thanks to the great team of photographers at Getty Images, we look back on the images that tell the final round story. 23 Mar 2016
Schwartzel pumped for Masters after extra time win

Schwartzel pumped for Masters after extra time win

South African Charl Schwartzel says he is pumped for the Masters after snatching his first PGA Tour win in five years at the Valspar Championship 14 Mar 2016