The New York Times – Sports:
Birdies were at a premium for many of the 156 golfers vying for the Wanamaker Trophy at Oak Hill Country Club during the first round of the major tournament on Thursday.
Category: McIlroy, Rory
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Rory McIlroy Seeks a Sharper Swing and a Clearer Mind At PGA Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Rory McIlroy has had a stretch to forget. At this week’s P.G.A. Championship, he is looking to fix small troubles in his swing.
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Rory McIlroy, Confident Before the Masters, Is Likely to Miss the Cut
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.
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Brooks Koepka Seizes Masters Lead After 2nd Round
The New York Times – Sports:
The LIV golfer was at 12 under with a three-stroke lead after two rounds when play was suspended because of inclement weather.
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Augusta National, Playing Easy for Now, Has Three Atop Masters Leaderboard
The New York Times – Sports:
The opening round of the first Masters Tournament of the LIV Golf era ended with a blend of PGA Tour and LIV players tied at the top.
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2023 Masters: McIlroy Looks to Shake Thursday Blues as the Rounds That Count Begin
The New York Times – Sports:
Plus, N.C.A.A. champions will be invited to play the Masters, and Larry Mize and Sandy Lyle are preparing to say farewell to the tournament.
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A New Twist for the Tradition-Bound Masters: The LIV Golf Era
The New York Times – Sports:
LIV, Saudi Arabia’s breakaway league, split men’s professional golf. Now, the drama is coming to one of the sport’s most hallowed stages.
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The 5 Players to Watch at the Masters
The New York Times – Sports:
An impressive Scottie Scheffler is in good position to repeat, and Tiger Woods is capable of making another run.
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At the Masters, Tiger Woods Begins to Show Acceptance
The New York Times – Sports:
Last year at Augusta, his first major tournament since his 2021 car wreck, Woods said he thought he could win. This year, he’s not so sure. And he’s OK with that.