The Joys of Links Golf Never Get Old
No matter which seaside, windswept course hosts the British Open, the final major tournament of the year puts a golfer’s imagination to work, and captures ours.
Stanford Golf Star Rose Zhang Is Ready for Her Professional Debut
Zhang’s career is likely to become a case study in athletic development, long-range planning and skillful marketing, now that college athletes are allowed to make money.
At the Masters, Brooks Koepka Holds the Lead and Tiger Woods Withdraws
Woods exited the tournament during the third round that finished around noon on Sunday. Koepka held a two-stroke lead over Jon Rahm head into the final round.
Tiger Woods Withdraws from the Masters
Augusta National Golf Club announced that Woods had exited the tournament during the third round. It was the second time in less than a year that he withdrew during a major tournament.
Sunday’s Masters Plan: End the Third Round, Play the Fourth, Crown a Winner. Maybe Dry Out, Too.
Plus, Fred Couples sets a Masters record.
Tiger Woods Barely Makes the Cut at the Masters
He finished Saturday’s weather-delayed second round at three over par for the tournament, making the Masters cut for a record-tying 23rd straight time. Brooks Koepka led at 12 under.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered: the Masters Prize Besides a Green Jacket
So personalized that they include the signatures of every player in a Masters Tournament field, the trophies shipped to winners are deeply cherished but barely known.
Sam Bennett Stars at the Masters. Wait, Who’s Sam Bennett?
No amateur golfer has ever won a green jacket, but after two rounds, one is threatening to conquer Augusta National, almost as aggressively as the weather.
Rory McIlroy, Confident Before the Masters, Is Likely to Miss the Cut
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.