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Rory McIlroy roared a huge ‘Game On!’ to Jordan Spieth as a golfing showdown looms over the final two rounds of the Masters at Augusta National. McIlroy brilliantly clawed his way to reach of his Texas-born rival on the back of a gutsy one under par 71 for a three under tally in condition bright but very windy conditions. And with 36 holes to play, it has set-up a ‘much-watch’ showdown between a player looking to win a second straight green jacket and a curly-haired opponent desperate to ...

Former Masters Champion Ian Woosnam has called it quits after 28 Augusta National appearances. Woosnam, 58 confirmed he has played his last Masters after rounds of 82 and 81 for a 19-over par 163 tally. The wee Welshman, who captured the 1991 Masters and had the famed green jacket fitted on him by Nick Faldo, continues to struggle with back complaint as reflected in his scores. And when asked by www.golfbytourmiss.com if his scores spoiled his enthusiasm Woosnam confirmed:  “No, that was my ...

Augusta, GA … Four-time Major winning Rory McIlroy should have finished with a three under par score had he not bogeyed the last. However a sloppy bogey at the last where McIlroy found a greenside bunker with his approach shot into the last handed the current World No. 3 with a three under par 69. “It was good and if someone had given me a 70 for the first day I probably would have taken it,” said McIlroy. “The conditions were tough out there. They were tricky and it was ...

Augusta, GA … Reigning Masters champ Jordan Spieth posted a blistering six under par 66 for a two shot lead on the opening day of the Masters. It means the 22-year old sensation is now 29-under par for only his nine rounds of Augusta National since making his debut with a 71 in 2014. Spieth looked in a class of his own picking up three birdies over his outward half and birding the 10th, 13th and final holes at Augusta National. The Lone Star State golfer was never challenged to be 24-under ...

Augusta, GA … Ireland’s Shane Lowry insists he’ll have to give himself a slap in the face should he return to his rented house tonight and start thinking of wearing a Masters green jacket. Lowry’s decision to spend his birthday last weekend at Augusta was rewarded with a rousing share of second place at four under par on the opening day of the 80th Masters. The Irishman belied his experience of just two prior competitive rounds of the Georgia course to revel in the bright but ...

Augusta, GA … Gary Player out-drove Jack Nicklaus at this morning’s ceremonial start to the 8oth staging of the Masters but it was a very frail-looking Arnold Palmer who clearly won the hearts of Augusta patrons. Augusta Chairman Billy Payne’s introduction said it all. “Not driving this year but forever a part of The Masters tradition, please join me in a salute and a heartfelt welcome to Mr Arnold Palmer,” he said.” Palmer, a winner of seven Majors, acknowledged the biggest ...

Augusta, GA … Facial hair seems to be one of the biggest new trends in professional golf. It’s taking golf back to the days of Old Tom Morris and to the early 20th Century when the likes of Harry Vardon, J.H Taylor and James Braid won The Open sporting very distinguished looking moustaches. Canadian Graham DeLaet wins the award for the thickest and longest beard. In fact, DeLaet would not look out of play up on stage with ZZ Top but then he’s not contesting this year’s Masters. But ...