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Augusta, GA …. An emotional Sergio Garcia overcame Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta National to finally end of run of 73 Major disappointments to become a Major Champion in winning the Masters. On what would have been the 60th birthday of Spanish countryman and three-time Green Jacket winner Seve Ballesteros, the Spaniard fired a closing 69 to finish at nine under and take Rose to extra holes. The Englishman put his tee-shot into the pine straw on the way back up the 18th and had to pitch ...

Augusta, GA … Sergio Garcia – With His Masters Victory It is his 13th European Tour International Schedule victory in his 253rd official European Tour event. Should move as high as seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking from 11th. Is his second European Tour victory of the 2017 season following the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Joins Dustin Johnson (WGC-Mexico Championship and WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play), as multiple winners on the European Tour during the 2017 season. The first ...

Augusta, GA … Rory McIlroy admitted he was all prepared to wear his Masters winning green jacket to his wedding next fortnight had he won at Augusta National McIroy posted a final round 69 and his lowest all week to be in the clubhouse sharing eighth place on three under par. The effort is McIlroy’s fourth top-10 finish in succession and he returns to Augusta next year on the 10th anniversary of his Masters debut and looking for a fourth year in a row to win the one Major to take him to ...

Augusta, GA … When you miss the cut in an event a golfer can’t wait to get out the front gates quick enough well except if you’re the defending Masters Champion, Danny Willett. Of course, Willett’s job was to fit the Augusta National members jacket to the 2017 Champion. But rather than hang around Augusta Willett teed-off just after 10am local time and the nearby Forest Hills course. The Sheffield golfer was among two foursomes and with his caddy, Jonathan Smart also joining the gathering. “It ...

Augusta, GA …  Ernie Els admits his 23-year Masters relationship was not the right blend and knowing now he will need to capture a fifth Major Championship or capture a PGA Tour event in the ensuing twelve months if he’s to return to Augusta National Els finished at the tail of the field with a closing round 78 for a 20-over par tally. It was the South African’s poorest result when making the halfway cut in the year’s traditional first Major while his final round effort came a day after ...

Madison Drummond, Augusta, GA … Once the final putt has dropped at the Masters, here’s five things to see and do outside the National. 1. Take a walk down the Riverwalk This scenic path that stretches parallel to the Savannah River and has many beautiful sights of nature. Patrons still desiring one more walk in Augusta should make this a pit stop. After your walk, visit one of the many shops or eateries around the Riverwalk, like Boll Weevil Cafe, known for their rich slices of cake ...

Augusta, GA … Rory McIlroy still has Masters history on his side in seeking to be fitted with the famed Augusta National green jacket. The four-time Major winner struggled on day three managing four birdies but also two bogeys and a seventh hole double bogey in a round of 71, and his lowest over the three days, that sees him head into the last day sharing 11th place at level par. It leaves McIlroy lying six shots from the leading duo of Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia. The record catch-up winning ...