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Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters

Open Extended Reactions The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament began Thursday, kicking off the first golf major of the year. Editor’s Picks 1 Related It is one of the most iconic events in sports, and there was, as always, no shortage of memorable scenery at Augusta National as the tournament began. From the course …

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Scottie Scheffler brings different vibes to Augusta than other star golfers

Dan WetzelApr 8, 2026, 03:41 PM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Open Extended Reactions AUGUSTA, Ga. — For the first time since 1994, both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters. Woods is purportedly in treatment and facing legal troubles following …

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Rory ‘much more relaxed’ at Masters after ’25 win

Open Extended Reactions AUGUSTA, Ga. — Wearing a green jacket that has neither been dry-cleaned nor tailored, Rory McIlroy stepped into the interview room at Augusta National on Tuesday, a Masters champion for an entire year now, without the burden of pressure and expectations that had become all too familiar. “I feel so much more …

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Tiger Woods isn’t at Augusta this week, yet Tiger Woods is everywhere this week

Dan WetzelApr 6, 2026, 08:35 PM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Open Extended Reactions AUGUSTA, Ga. — The fans still come to point and contemplate, remember and dream. A steady stream arrived across Monday afternoon’s practice round at the Masters, to take note …

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‘I’ve always been a dreamer’: Rory McIlroy and the Northern Ireland town that will always be part of his story

Marty SmithApr 5, 2026, 11:20 AM ET Close ESPN NASCAR lead reporter Former NASCAR.com senior writer 15 years covering NASCAR Open Extended Reactions HOLYWOOD, Northern Ireland — Tucked away on a steep hillside high above County Down, overlooking Belfast Lough, sits the 6,100-yard parkland runway from which Rory McIlroy took flight. And no matter how …

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2026 Masters: All the latest news and analysis, how to watch and more coverage

Open Extended Reactions AUGUSTA, Ga. — Masters week is almost here. Can 2025 champion Rory McIlroy make it two in a row? Will world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler claim his third green jacket? Or will Bryson DeChambeau break through with his first win at Augusta National? From rankings to how to watch to all of …

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Coughlin surges to 5-shot lead at Shadow Creek

Associated Press Apr 3, 2026, 10:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek even in windy conditions Friday that played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship to shoot a 3-under 69 and open a five-shot lead. Coughlin was 8 under. …

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Coughlin in 3-way tie at familiar Shadow Creek

Associated Press Apr 2, 2026, 10:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a 5-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday with Nasa Hataoka and Women’s British Open champion Miyu Yamashita in the Aramco Championship. Coughlin …

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Tiger stepping away from golf to seek treatment

Mark SchlabachMar 31, 2026, 06:53 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Tiger Woods said Tuesday night that “he’s stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” announcing the decision four days …

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Players to watch at the 2026 ANWA: Asterisk Talley, Kiara Romero among top contenders

Open Extended Reactions Before the Masters kicks off next week, Augusta National will play host to the seventh edition of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, a tournament that continues to grow as one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments of the year. This year, 48 of the top 50 female amateurs are set to tee …

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