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White House to Augusta: Time to Admit Women

Matt Cantor — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:56:53 CDT

As controversy over the Augusta National Golf Club's men-only policy resurfaces, the White House is taking sides. President Obama "believes women should be admitted," says press secretary Jay Carney. It's "up to the club to decide," but Obama's "personal opinion is that women should be admitted to the club." Meanwhile,...

Teed-Off Ladies Still Barred at Augusta

Mary Papenfuss — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:56:00 CDT

The prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters, seems to be sticking to its maddening policy of banning female members. Augusta National Chairman William Porter Payne won't even deign to publicly discuss the issue. Some critics believe it's long past time to extend an invitation to Virginia Rometty,...

Woman Reporter Barred From Locker Room at Masters

Mary Papenfuss — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:00 CDT

A ban on female members at the Georgia golf club that hosted the Masters apparently extends to women reporters—which is teeing off journalists and sports fans. Tara Sullivan, a reporter for New Jersey's Bergen Record , was blocked from joining fellow writers in the locker room of the Augusta National...

After Wild Day, Schwartzel Wins the Masters

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:41:55 CDT

Charl Schwartzel of South Africa closed with four straight birdies today to win the Masters over a pair of Australians in one of the most dramatic finishes ever at Augusta National. Schwartzel's final putt from 20 feet curled into the side of the cup for a 6-under 66, the best...

Tiger 4th as Mickelson Wins

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:19:32 CDT

Phil Mickelson, already a fan favorite and now the sentimental pick with his wife and mother battling breast cancer, won his third Masters today, shooting a 5-under 67 to pull away for a 3-stroke win over Lee Westwood. Tiger Woods, the week's sideshow in his return to competition, had an...

Tiger Beats Crowds to Augusta

M. Morris — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:34:00 CDT

A day before his eagerly awaited press conference, Tiger Woods hit the links at Augusta National this afternoon. Sporting what appear to be the beginnings of a goatee, the scandal-plagued superstar unexpectedly arrived around 1pm and played nine holes with Mark O'Meara. "He's one of the toughest guys mentally I've...

Don't Expect to See Tiger's Every Move on ESPN

Harry Kimball — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:22:00 CDT

Excitement for Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Masters next Thursday runs high—so fans and intrigued scandal watchers may be disappointed to hear that ESPN is taking the NBC Winter Olympics route and bundling coverage instead of showing Tiger's every move live. The exception is Woods’ first stroke, which will...

Tiger Woods Will Return for the Masters

Harry Kimball — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:42:51 CDT

Tiger Woods will emerge from exile swinging at the Masters tourney in April, USA Today reports. “After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta,” the troubled golf star says in a statement. He says he considered the...

Cabrera, Perry Outpace Tiger by 7 Strokes

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:05:51 CDT

Angel Cabrera and Kenny Perry are proving they can handle the pressure on golf's biggest stage. Cabrera made three birdies on the back nine today and scratched out an important par on the final hole at the Masters for a 3-under 69. Perry finished with five straight pars for a...