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McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins

McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins

Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made ceremonial tee shots to begin the 90th Masters. Firm and fast conditions are expected for the field of 91 at Augusta National, where McIlroy will try to

Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters

Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters

The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters. Longer rolls on the fairways will be countered by difficulty keeping approach shots on Augusta's undulating greens,

England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse

England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse

England's Aaron Rai birdied the last two holes to win Wednesday's Masters Par-Three Contest and risk the event's curse for the year's first major tournament. No Par-Three Contest winner has ever captured the green jacket in the same year. "

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Five US multiple major champions seek first Masters win

Five Americans with multiple major triumphs but no green jacket made final preparations Wednesday at Augusta National on the eve of the 90th Masters. For two-time major winners Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau and five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, a firm and fast layout will

Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters

Howell got McIlroy ball as kid and now joins him at Masters

Rory McIlroy tossed a golf ball to a child at the 2016 Players Championship and that kid, US Amateur champion Mason Howell, will play alongside McIlroy to start the 90th Masters. Defending champion McIlroy, a 36-year-old five-time major winner from Northern Ireland, will join 18-year-old

Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

Augusta boss eyes tradition and innovation balance at Masters

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says the home of the Masters won't create fictional scripted dramas anytime soon but would look "outside the box" to grow the sport. And he wants distance limitation for elite-level golf balls, saying, "It's time

McIlroy chases Masters repeat at lightning-fast Augusta

McIlroy chases Masters repeat at lightning-fast Augusta

Rory McIlroy seeks a historic repeat victory starting Thursday at the 90th Masters, while world number one Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau lead a host of challengers in firm and fast conditions. Second-ranked McIlroy completed a career Grand Slam by capturing the green jacket at Augusta National last year,