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My So-Called Masters

Jesse Andrews — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:01:42 CDT

Trevor Immelman, winner of just one prior PGA tour, became the second straight upstart to claim the Masters at the Augusta National club, after Zach Johnson won it in 2007—an odds-defying trend in the relatively staid world of golf championships. ESPN golf columnist Bob Harig notes that Immelman led...

Rose, Immelman Tied for Masters Round One Lead

Jamie Buss — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:58:18 CDT

Justin Rose and Trevor Immelman shot 4-under 68s for the clubhouse lead in the first round of the Masters today. On a warm, sunny opening day that featured Ian Poulter's hole-in-one, a solid start to Zach Johnson's title defense and Tiger Woods poised for a run at another green jacket,...

Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta

Katherine Thompson — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:45:25 CDT

The outcome of the Masters is all too obvious, an anonymous pro writes for Golf.com. He expects Tiger Woods to win in one of his best performances yet, fulfilling the four-time Masters champion's promises that he is still improving his game. Though Tiger is making most of the tournament...

Johnson's Green Jacket Revives Putter Company

Doug Sweeney — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:45:25 CDT

The 2007 Masters did more than propel champion Zach Johnson to the center of the golfing universe, it also revitalized a small putter company. The SeeMore Putter Co. first rose to prominence when the late Payne Stewart used their club to win the 1999 U.S. Open but after Stewart...

Tiger, Phil Missing First PGA Stop of '08

Mike Buss — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:14:36 CST

Not all the stars will be out when the PGA Tour kicks off with the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii this week. Four winners from last year, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and British Open champion Padraig Harrington are all taking a pass, reports the AP. Among those competing are...

Tiger to Skip PGA in Bermuda

Katherine Thompson — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:43:13 CDT

Tiger Woods will not be playing in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda this October, citing a desire to spend more time with his family, AP reports. The seven-time PGA Grand Slam champion will be focusing on his new daughter, Sam Alexis, and wife Elin Nordegren. Alternate Jim...

Hoffman: Tiger's No Superman

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:13:55 CDT

When Tiger Woods flamed out at this year's Master's, he lost more than a tournament—he lost an aura, writes Rich Hoffman. "Twelve times before this, he had led on Sunday and won. Twelve times. Twelve wins. It was a stunning record of invincibility .... Now it is over."

Masters Goes to Johnson

Jesse Andrews — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:36:22 CDT

The storybook re-coronation of Tiger Woods had a surprise ending in Augusta, where the entire field was hobbled by blunders, and an obscure Iowan walked away with the coveted green jacket. Zach Johnson hit a three-under 69 on his last 18 holes to finish in the lead with a one-over...