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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,

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

Fitzpatrick tries to balance goals ahead of Masters

Fitzpatrick tries to balance goals ahead of Masters

Matt Fitzpatrick said his hot form means he has never been more confident entering the Masters, but the world number six but will be keeping his expectations low when he tees off. The 31-year-old Englishman, who won last year's season-ending DP World Tour Championship in

Major dreams and Middle East War in Fleetwood's Masters thoughts

Major dreams and Middle East War in Fleetwood's Masters thoughts

While Tommy Fleetwood dreams of winning his first major title at this week's Masters, the Dubai resident's thoughts are also on the Middle East War and people at his golf academy there. The 35-year-old Englishman, runner-up at the 2018 US Open and 2019

Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters

Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Rory McIlroy tested their shotmaking at opening practice for the 90th Masters on Monday as the world's top golfers prepared for the year's first major. Formidable conditions are expected for Thursday's first round at Augusta National, where

Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off

Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off

Pongsapak Laopakdee, a 21-year-old Thai golfer better known as Fifa, is ready for a historic start Thursday at the 90th Masters. Fifa, a junior at Arizona State University, will become the first Thai amateur to compete at Augusta National when he tees off in the opening round at

Reed finds DP World Tour success after leaving LIV

Reed finds DP World Tour success after leaving LIV

Deciding to leave LIV Golf helped Patrick Reed launch his most successful golf in years, boosting his confidence ahead of this week's 90th Masters. The 35-year-old American, who won a green jacket at Augusta in 2018, jumped from the US PGA Tour to LIV Golf in