The New York Times – Sports:
McIlroy had five bogeys in the first 11 holes on Friday to finish five over par. His quest for a career Grand Slam will probably have to wait one more year.
Author: Bill Pennington and Doug Mills
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Tiger Woods, On One Good Leg, Struggles in First Round at the Masters
The New York Times – Sports:
There was nothing easy about the first round of Woods’s 25th Masters Tournament on Thursday. He was in pain and limped, laboring up and down Augusta National’s hills.
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LIV Golfers, Paid Upfront, Giggle Their Way Around Trump Bedminster
The New York Times – Sports:
Henrik Stenson won the third event on the LIV Golf tour, where nine-figure signing bonuses for top players guaranteed a carefree vibe.
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At a LIV Golf Event, Thin Crowds and a Tense Start
The New York Times – Sports:
The controversy over the new golf series, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, isn’t going away. But on the course, fans enjoyed the easygoing camaraderie among the players.