The Masters has returned to its April spot on the calendar with the 85th edition of the tournament now in its second round at Augusta National. The excitement is palpable, and history may well be on the line with a number of top-tier golfers looking for their first green jacket …
Read More »GOLF: Heritage varsity squads, LaFayette JV win Thursday matches | Sports
Golfers from three northwest Georgia schools teed it up for nine holes at the LaFayette Golf Course on Thursday.In varsity boys’ action, the Heritage Generals fought through breezy conditions to beat LaFayette, 160-169.Samuel Johnson had a 38 for Heritage and Carter Bell carded a 39, while a 40 from Chandler …
Read More »At the Masters, Justin Rose Is an Outlier, and Establishes an Early Lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A golf course does not have feelings.Or does it?It would be the easiest way to explain the revenge Augusta National Golf Club exacted on the field in the first round of the Masters tournament on Thursday, after the course was routed by many of the same players …
Read More »At the Masters, Lee Elder Gets Another Moment in the Spotlight
AUGUSTA, Ga. — With the sun rising over his shoulders, Lee Elder was introduced to a crowd of several hundred on the first tee of the Masters Tournament on Thursday morning. Forty-six years earlier, on roughly the same spot at Augusta National, Elder had teed off as the first Black …
Read More »For Masters Second-Timers, a Chance at a More Normal Augusta National
“I thought I was all right and I thought I could bring my ‘A’ game and come out here and win,” he said. He finished in a tie for 44th.“Course knowledge really does help,” he said this week. “Obviously the more reps you get, the better off you’re going to …
Read More »The Masters: Ian Woosnam thought about withdrawal after mid-round injury at Augusta National | Golf News
Ian Woosnam, the 1991 Masters champion, aggravated a groin injury during his opening round at Augusta National; former world No 1 “pretty damn pleased” to card a four-over 76 in first competitive round since October 2019 By Ali Stafford Last Updated: 08/04/21 8:21pm Ian Woosnam is making his 32nd appearance …
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