Ben Crenshaw To Make 2015 His Final Masters.

Double Major winning Ben Crenshaw will play his last Masters in 2015 and the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his second Masters success. Crenshaw, who captured the 1984 and 1995 Masters, indicated he spoke with his long-time caddy, Carl during the course of this week’s Major of his decision. “I said to Carl I have been thinking about this for some time and I think next year would be a good year,” said Crenshaw. “I have thought about this decision for a very long time ...

Queensland Rules As Senden & Scott Keep Aussie Flag Flying High

It is a case of Queensland continuing  to rule this year’s PGA Tour with John Senden and defending Masters champion Adam Scott inside the top-three heading to the third round at Augusta National. Senden, and winner of the recent Valspar Championship, posted six birdies in a round of 68 to move into second place at four under par and just three behind former Masters champion Bubba Watson. The 2012 Augusta winning hero birdied five holes in succession from his 12th, and despite dropping a shot ...

2014 Masters – All The 2nd Round Facts & Figures

Augusta, Ga.                         April 10-13, 2014               FedExCup Points: 600 to the winner Augusta National Golf Club                                           Par/Yards: 72/7,435 Second-Round Notes – Friday, April 11, 2014 Weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 79 degrees. Winds SW 10-15 mph. Second-Round Leaderboard Bubba Watson              69-68—137 (-7) John Senden                 ...

Augusta Parts With One Vase & Just Three Sets Of Goblets On Masters Opening Day.

While Augusta National lost out heavily due to Monday’s practice round wash-out they saved some money on the opening day of the 2014 Masters. It’s customary at the Masters to present gifts of crystal for a range of on-course achievements ahead of crowning the winner. However despite the sunny and warm conditions the tough Augusta National pin placements led to just three eagles. And along with Bill Haas leading the field with a 68 it means Augusta will part with one crystal vase that ...

Singapore Secures Former Ballantine’s Championship.

What used to be The Ballantine’s Championship will be heading in just four weeks to Singapore. www.golfbytourmiss.com has also learned the event will be moving to the Laguna National Golf  Club that is no stranger to hosting prestige tournaments. It is good news for Singapore who last year lost out on hosting the co-sanctioned European and Asian Tour Barclays Singapore Open. It marks a return to the island country for The European Tour and the Asian Tour, which co-sanctioned the Singapore ...

Stephen Gallacher Treating His First Masters Like Georgia Open.

For a first-time Masters competitor Stephen Gallacher has to be one of the least nervous of the two dozen maiden invitees to teeing up later today at Augusta National. Not since the second Masters in 1935 had there been as many first-timers and with Gallacher, at 38 years of age, the second oldest behind the 51-year Iowa insurance executive Micheal McCoy who captured last year’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Gallacher will step onto Augusta’s first tee with the official starter with the very Georgian ...

Rory McIroy’s Masters Stars Align For Holywood Golfing Blockbuster.

Everything seems to be falling into place for Rory McIlroy to become the first Irish-born winner of the Masters. Six years after making his debut and three years after his infamous meltdown McIlroy already has his arms outstretched for Aussie Adam Scott to slip on the green jacket. There’s no Tiger Woods, there’s equipment issues and there’s no mind or body concern. And the big overhanging branch down the left side of the 10th fairway and that McIlroy collected is gone, and a victim of the ...