Augusta
# augusta - Friday 19 April, 2013
How golf’s wives and girlfriends took over the Masters last weekend
Paulina Gretzky introduced herself to golf’s fans last weekend at Augusta.
# augusta - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
The sweet life of Adam Scott: How golf’s newest star spends his millions
And he’s good-looking too?
# augusta - Monday 15 April, 2013
Tiger Woods’ ex-caddy Steve Williams had some crucial advice for Adam Scott last night
It’s another ‘W’ for Stevie; get that man a green jacket.
# augusta - Sunday 14 April, 2013
6 things to watch in Sunday’s final round at the Masters
14-year-old Guan’s finish, the cameras following Tiger’s every move, and much more to look out for.
# augusta - Friday 12 April, 2013
9 things to know ahead of the second round at the Masters
Can McIlroy roar? Will Sergio wobble? Is it possible to stay on the couch for 10 hours straight?
US Masters: Irish charge fails to materialise but hope lies with Rory
Padraig Harrington signed for a pair of double bogeys in his round of 78 while Graeme McDowell bogeyed 17 and 18.
# augusta - Thursday 11 April, 2013
VIDEO: Caroline Wozniacki hasn’t been paying attention to Rory’s swing
The world number 10 was caddying for her boyfriend at the Par 3 tournament ahead of the Masters when THIS happened.
# augusta - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
‘It’s just about waiting for my turn to come around again’ – Harrington
The Dubliner doesn’t feel any pressure to add to his three Major wins ahead of this week’s Masters.
# augusta - Monday 8 April, 2013
Holiday injury forces Darren Clarke out of the Masters
Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke has withdrawn from the Masters after he injured himself while in the Bahamas.
Fore! The US Masters… by numbers
Tiger finished how many shots under par in ’97?
# augusta - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
It’s official*: Tiger Woods is back!
*’Official’ cos Sports Illustrated say he’s back, that’s why.
# augusta - Tuesday 17 April, 2012
In the swing: Oosthuizen shows post-Masters mettle
The Masters runner-up has recovered impressively from his disappointment, writes Neil Cullen.
# augusta - Monday 16 April, 2012
Back on top: Rory returns to No 1 without getting off the couch
Luke Donald’s slip-up at the Heritage tournament means the Holywood native wakes up as the world’s top golfer again.
# augusta - Wednesday 11 April, 2012
Bubba Watson wandered onto a TV set and photo-bombed the news anchor
The new Masters champion is feeling at home in his green jacket and in the spotlight.
Jose Maria Olazabal busted for speeding when leaving Augusta
Europe’s Ryder Cup skipper was fined $621 for hitting 97mph in the Georgia countryside.
# augusta - Monday 9 April, 2012
The Irish in America: Different strokes for Rory, Pádraig, Darren and Graeme
The Green Jacket evaded the clutches of the Blarney Boomers but there were Top-10 finishes for Harrington and McDowell
The crazy shot that won Bubba Watson the Masters was even more ridiculous than you realise
This illustration shows you just how nuts and daring the shot from Watson really was last night.
On the up: Masters champion Watson climbs to Number 4 in world rankings
The golfer from Bagdad … Florida has broken into the Top 10 for the first time while our Rory remains second.
Oosthuizen has to settle for albatross at Masters
After kicking off the day with the rare double eagle, Oosthuizen came up short to Bubba Watson in a play-off at the Masters last night.
# augusta - Sunday 8 April, 2012
Column: Tiger Woods apologised for his spoiled-child routine (sort of)
The former world number one continues to behave in a less-than-admirable fashion on the course, as his form deteriorates.
WATCH: McIlroy and Garcia embrace each other
The pair suddenly realised they had a lot in common, after their equally underwhelming performances yesterday.
Hanson gets to 9 under for lead at Masters
The Swede shot 7-under 65 to take a one-shot lead over Mickelson, who put on a short-game clinic Saturday to land in good position for a fourth green jacket.
# augusta - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Mickelson on the march as Rory loses sight of green jacket
McIlroy may have slipped out of contention but Irish eyes will be on Pádraig Harrington tomorrow. Remember him?
Homeward Bound: Top 10 notables that missed the Masters cut
Past winners, young guns and KJ Choi … yes, K.J Choi will watch the final two rounds unfold from behind the spectator ropes.
Nick Faldo: Tiger has lost his mind at the Masters
The three-time Augusta winner is no stranger to the art of exaggeration.
# augusta - Friday 6 April, 2012
Second round under way at blustery Augusta
Lee Westwood was getting ready for a morning tee time today, when he’ll try to stay on top after shooting 5-under 67 in the opening round.
Obama and Romney agree… Augusta should open membership doors to women
“It is obviously up to the club to decide, but his personal opinion is that women should be admitted to the club.”
The Magnificent 7: magic Masters moments
Get in the mood for a long weekend on the couch with Tiger, Rory and the rest with seven of our favourite moments at Augusta.
US Masters: Rory McIlroy saves himself by going right
In the wake of last year’s final-round collapse, the Holywood native faced up to some demons yesterday, but came out on the right side.
# augusta - Thursday 5 April, 2012
Legends get us going at Masters as Harrington makes bright start
It’s been a contrasting beginnings for Adam Scott and our own Pádraig Harrington at Augusta National today.
VIDEO: Top golfers get into swing with Masters crazy golf in YouTube promo
One golf fan has cut together an impressive teaser for the first Major of the year using BBC footage…
US Masters preview: Two stars, and a wide-open field at Masters
It might be billed as a two horse race between Rory and Tiger but there’s more runners and riders than ever at Augusta.
Expert view: ‘Rory should think that he’s Tiger’s equal out on that golf course’
Sky Sports golf analyst Rob Lee gives his thoughts on the heavyweight showdown between Woods and McIlroy at Augusta this week.
# augusta - Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Column: Not so easy to cheer for Tiger anymore
‘His other answers were so banal that even his favourite journalists couldn’t bring themselves to write them down.’
Sorry ladies, Augusta chief refuses to discuss female membership
Asked repeatedly about whether a woman would become a member at the home of the Masters, the Augusta National chairman budge.
Is Tiger Woods really too old to catch Jack Nicklaus?
As well as Rory McIlroy and the rest of the Augusta field, is old man time in Tiger’s way?
# augusta - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
Masters meltdown behind him, McIlroy moves on
He’s back on the course where it all unraveled last year, but the Holywood man is ready to put the record straight this weekend.
In the Swing: Masters excitement reaches fever pitch
With the annual tournament set to begin this Thursday, Neil Cullen looks at the contenders for the trophy.
The 10 craziest rules at Augusta National
No tickets, no autographs, no backwards caps and no phones. This sounds likes fun.
# augusta - Monday 2 April, 2012
‘I was going down the wrong path’ — Rory McIlroy reveals manager split reason
“Not playing Sawgrass was one of the decisions I look back on and regret a little bit.”



























































