Masters Not To React & ‘Bryson-Proof’ Augusta National But ‘We Are At A Crossroads’.

Masters Chairman, Fred Ridley indicated today that Augusta National will not be ‘Bryson-proofing’ Augusta National by lengthening the Georgia golfing gem. Ridley found himself facing a question early into the annual Chairman’s conference not specifically mentioning Bryson DeChambeau by name but clearly the impact the American is generating. Much has been said and written since DeChambeau’s stunning success at Winged Foot and what further impact it should have on the ancient ...

The Magical Day We Played ‘Augusta’ For The Princely Sum Of $10.80.

It was around 4pm on the eve of the 2014 Masters and finally the last preview piece had been filed and confirmed as received. Those afforded invitations to tee-up in the next day’s first round of the opening Major of the year were away either competing in the Par-3 Contest or elsewhere doing what they had to do to prepare themselves for the tournament proper. Golf’s ‘Cathedral in the Pines’ as Augusta National is fondly referred was now closed to any further practice rounds ...

McIlroy’s Huge Key To Masters Success .. His 10-Week Old Daughter.

This year there is a new member of Rory McIlroy’s Masters team and she could be the one person to help deliver McIlroy success at Augusta National. McIlroy arrived in Augusta, Georgia earlier this week with a less than normal Masters entourage than in all his 11 prior years that checked into their rented Augusta premises and located just a short drive from the Washington Road front gates to the famed Georgia golf club. Making her Masters debut is 10-week old daughter, Poppy Kennedy and already ...

DeChambeau Issues Veiled Ultimatium To Golfing Administrators To Adapt To His Ways.

Bryson DeChambeau has thrown a proverbial gauntlet at the feet of golf’s administrators issuing a veiled ultimatum they adapt to his power-hitting ways. Since capturing the U.S. Open the American has been the Masters narrative ahead of the 84th Masters and those listening-in on his pre-Masters press conference was hardly a surprise. Indeed, DeChambeau’s conference was a little like a US senate hearing with golf’s ‘Hulk Hogan’ facing a series of questions but most centred ...

Lowry Insist Winning The Masters Is The Only Title To ‘Top’ Being Open Champion.

Shane Lowry insists winning a Masters would be the only golfing title to ‘top’ what he achieved in capturing last year’s historic Open Championship. Lowry earned a five-year Masters exemption by virtue of last year’s historic achievement at Royal Portrush though not for a moment does the Clara golfer intend to rest on his laurels. What would have normally been an eight-month wait to a normal April Masters has resulted in a 14 absence for those teeing-up early Thursday morning. Lowry ...

Lowry Has A Date With A Unique Slice Of Masters History

A unique slice of history beckons for Shane Lowry when he tees-up later this week at the 84th hosting of the Masters. Not only is Lowry looking to become the first Irish golfer to capture the Masters but given the cancellation of this year’s Open Championship he now can join some of the absolute legends of the game in getting to wear a Augusta National members green jacket as he also maintains proud custody of the Claret Jug. The last to hold both Masters and The Open victory titles in the same ...

Ortiz Wins Maiden Tour Title Brilliantly Denying ‘DJ’ & Matsuyama In Houston.

Carlos Ortiz, 29, brilliantly captured a maiden Tour title and a start in next April’s Masters in becoming only the third Mexican-born to win on the PGA Tour with victory at the Houston Open. Ortiz birdied the last in a five-under par 65 and win by two shots at 13-under to deny World No. 1 and Masters hot-favourite Dustin Johnson (65) and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyma (63) who shared second at 11-under on the Memorial Park course. “It feels awesome to win my first PGA Tour title and it’s been a ...