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Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters

Formidable conditions are expected for the first round of the Masters at Augusta National on April 9, 2026, where there is no rain in the forecast and undulating greens are likely to run firm and fast all week.
Formidable conditions are expected for the first round of the Masters at Augusta National on April 9, 2026, where there is no rain in the forecast and undulating greens are likely to run firm and fast all week.

Patrick Reed: 'Traditional way of golf' key in PGA Tour return

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 11, 2025 Patrick Reed of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during the second round REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 11, 2025 Patrick Reed of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during the second round REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Five storylines to follow at this week's Masters

Mar 13, 2026; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy watches his approach shot to the 18th hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2026; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy watches his approach shot to the 18th hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Rory McIlroy seeks rare Masters repeat in wide-open Augusta fight

Rory McIlroy hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back Green Jackets when the 90th Masters tees off on April 9.
Rory McIlroy hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back Green Jackets when the 90th Masters tees off on April 9.

Mickelson to miss Masters, taking 'extended' break due to personal health matter

Golf - LIV Golf - Mexico City - Club de Golf Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico - April 25, 2025 HyFlyers GC's Phil Mickelson in action REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Golf - LIV Golf - Mexico City - Club de Golf Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico - April 25, 2025 HyFlyers GC's Phil Mickelson in action REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

US President Donald Trump tells Reuters ‘it’s a good thing’ Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 8, 2023 Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts after holing his bogey putt on the 17th green during the second round REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 8, 2023 Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts after holing his bogey putt on the 17th green during the second round REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

LIV Golf sued by Long Island Vodka distillery over trademark

Golf - LIV Golf - Andalucia - Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande, Spain - July 11, 2025 General view as a big screen displays a message after play is suspended due to a weather delay during the first round REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Golf - LIV Golf - Andalucia - Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande, Spain - July 11, 2025 General view as a big screen displays a message after play is suspended due to a weather delay during the first round REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Tearful Bryson DeChambeau wins LIV South Africa for back-to-back titles

Bryson DeChambeau celebrating after winning LIV Golf South Africa on March 22, after being presented the trophy by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa  (right).
Bryson DeChambeau celebrating after winning LIV Golf South Africa on March 22, after being presented the trophy by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa  (right).

DeChambeau holds two-shot lead after third round in South Africa

Golf - LIV Golf - South Africa - The Club at Steyn City, Midrand, South Africa - March 21, 2026 Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau acknowledges fans during the third round REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Golf - LIV Golf - South Africa - The Club at Steyn City, Midrand, South Africa - March 21, 2026 Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau acknowledges fans during the third round REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

DeChambeau opens up two-shot lead at LIV Golf in South Africa

Golf - LIV Golf - South Africa - The Club at Steyn City, Midrand, South Africa - March 20, 2026 Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau in action during the second round REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Golf - LIV Golf - South Africa - The Club at Steyn City, Midrand, South Africa - March 20, 2026 Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau in action during the second round REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.