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Rory McIlroy hits out of the rough on the sixth hole during the first round of the Masters

Souhan: So-called favorites stray early at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, among other big names, struggled Thursday and might not make it past Friday at Augusta.

Rose grabs the lead at the Masters with a 7-under 65

April 8
Justin Rose chips out of the bunker on the 15th hole during round one of the Masters
Justin Rose, back under the guidance of his swing coach, birdied seven of his last 10 holes after an eagle at No. 8.

Souhan: Seeking to overcome its history, Masters opens by honoring Lee Elder

April 8
Lee Elder waves with Gary Player before the ceremonial first tee the first round of the Masters.
Elder, 86, was the first Black player to participate in The Masters, in 1975, and his presence is the latest sign that Augusta National is trying to distance itself from its discriminatory past.
Golf
April 8

Day 1 at the Masters

KEEP THAT CARDWill Zalatoris: The 24-year-old continued his meteoric rise on the PGA Tour. He shot 2-under 70 in his Masters debut, including an eagle…
Golf
April 8

Masters Round 2 tee times

The first players hit the tee at 7 a.m.
Sports
April 8

Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and 4-shot Masters lead

Seven holes into the Masters, Justin Rose was 2-over par and in no position to panic.
Sports
April 8

The Latest: Rose the exception on a tough day at the Masters

The Latest on the Masters (all times local):
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Sports
April 8

Koepka plays through knee issue, shoots 74 to open Masters

Brooks Koepka's surgically repaired right knee wasn't the problem in the opening round of the Masters.
Sports
April 8

Column: Payback for Elder, but he'll never be paid in full

Lee Elder was 40 years old when he made history as the first Black player to tee it up at the Masters, after so many prime years had already been stolen from him by the scourge of racism.
Golf
April 8
Rory McIlroy on the sixth hole, which he bogeyed in the first round Thursday.

Midday at the Masters: The greens are fast and tricky

The weather is ideal — mostly sunny, with temperatures creeping into the 80s. The biggest names go off late in the day.
Sports
April 8

With a wave and smile, Lee Elder helps open the Masters

The applause started when Lee Elder's golf cart began moving toward the first tee. It only got louder when he arrived and slowly made his way to his seat.
Golf
April 8
Bryson DeChambeau, left, talks with Phil Mickelson on the 10th tee during a practice round for the Masters

Souhan: DeChambeau and Mickelson? A great pairing for the Masters

Big-swinging Bryson DeChambeau and sage veteran Phil Mickelson got together Wednesday at Augusta. Their differences are obvious. Their similarities are more interesting.
Sports
April 8

Green jackets fight back: Masters course 'where we want it.'

The shortest championship reign in Masters history will end when Dustin Johnson steps onto the first tee.
Golf
April 8
Cameron Champ

Georgia voting law brings mixed reaction from those at the Masters

Some responses were muted, but Black golfer Cameron Champ voiced strong opposition.
Sports
April 7

In firm conditions, Masters in November a distant memory

No one needed to see the colorful blooms at Augusta National to realize this will be a much different Masters than the last one. It was the color of the greens.
Sports
April 7

Augusta Nationals plays through debate over Ga voting law

While a tempest brews outside Magnolia Lane over Georgia's voting rights law, Augusta National would prefer to keep the focus on blooming azaleas, pimento cheese sandwiches and tricky greens.
Sports
April 7
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods was driving more than 80 mph when he crashed SUV

Tiger Woods was driving more than 80 mph — nearly twice the posted speed limit — on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV and crashed in a wreck that seriously injured the golf superstar, authorities said Wednesday.
Sports
April 7

Sleep-deprived and happy, new father Rahm arrives at Masters

Jon Rahm arrived at the Masters on Wednesday, after not sleeping much or touching a club for the past few days.
Sports
April 7

Bring back the roars: The patrons return to the Masters

Dustin Johnson didn't feel like his Masters victory was less significant last fall because no fans were at Augusta National to see his win and celebrate with him.
Sports
April 7

The Latest: NHL's Canucks say 21 players tested positive

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Sports
April 7

Next month's Open de France golf postponed, no new date

Next month's Open de France golf tournament has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the European Tour said Wednesday.
Sports
April 7
Jordan Spieth runs across the tributary to Rae’s Creek to the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Souhan: Spieth practicing patience to emerge from 4 years of struggles

After youthful success was followed by an extended slump, Jordan Spieth is back at the Masters with a win in hand and surrounded by familiar people.
Sports
April 7

The home of the Masters is a draw for basketball's best, too

It was April 7, 2003. Exactly 18 years ago Wednesday, Syracuse defeated Kansas to win the NCAA men's basketball national championship. The biggest win in school history, the biggest win in the Hall of Fame career of Orange coach Jim Boeheim.
Golf
April 6
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Tuesday.

McIlroy looks to Masters to end majors slump

Rory McIlroy pointed to Tiger Woods' trophy case for perspective.
Golf
April 6

Masters tee times: Round 1

The first group is off the tee at 7 a.m.
Sports
April 6

Johnson, McIlroy seeking exclusive company at the Masters

Rory McIlroy stopped by to encourage Tiger Woods as he recovers from multiple leg injuries and might have come away with some inspiration of his own.
Sports
April 6

DeChambeau probing for formula that adds up to green jacket

Bryson DeChambeau let his bravado get the best of him the last time he was at Augusta National.
Sports
April 6

Column: The color of Masters in April is missing a red shirt

From the dogwoods and their white blooms to thousands of azalea bushes bursting with purple and pink, all the April colors have returned to Augusta National except for one.
Sports
April 6

Koepka hobbled, but plans to fight through at the Masters

Brooks Koepka is swinging the club fine, a good sign going into the Masters.
Sports
April 6

At the Masters, past champions are welcomed back to field

Fred Couples was playing a practice round at Augusta National this week, with the other members of his foursome all sharing a few things in common.
Sports
April 5

Jordan Spieth a winner again heading to Augusta National

Jordan Spieth was a 20-year-old with a 30-year-old head on his shoulders when he first played the Masters and nearly won until Bubba Watson rallied over the last 11 holes to beat him.
Golf
April 5
Sam Udovich of Inver Grove Heights won the boys 11-12 age group of the Drive, Chip and Putt national finals at Augusta National, where the Masters wil

Youth champion from Inver Grove Heights gets in on Masters action

Amid the 10-day celebration that the Masters has become, Sam Udovich made a mark Sunday at Augusta National, and he felt appreciated.
Sports
April 5

In shinty or in golf, Robert MacIntyre shows plenty of fight

Robert MacIntyre was 12 tournaments into his rookie season on the European Tour when he wanted to go home to Scotland, a surprise only because of his blue-collar nature to never shy away from a fight.
Sports
April 5

MASTERS '21: Key anniversaries for champions over the years

A look at some of the anniversaries this year at the Masters:
Sports
April 4

Tavatanakit holds off charging Ko in ANA Inspiration

Patty Tavatanakit had no idea Lydia Ko was tearing up the course three groups ahead Sunday in the final round of the ANA Inspiration.
Golf
April 4
Jordan Spieth shot a 6-under 66 on Sunday to win the Valero Texas Open for his first victory since the 2017 British Open at Royal Birkdale.

Spieth ends drought with victory at Texas Open

Jordan Spieth tapped in for par to win the British Open for his third major and 11th victory in just five years on the PGA Tour. He never imagined he would go 1,351 days before he felt that way again.
Golf
April 4
The Masters, after being play in November last year after being delayed by the coronavirus, is back in its usual April slot.

Augusta National now a 10-day celebration at home of Masters

A stream of people young and older walked on a path along the driving range at Augusta National, most of them carrying bags from the golf shop, some of them taking home a prized trophy.
Sports
April 4

Rahm heads to Masters with clear head as a first-time father

Jon Rahm can play the Masters with a clear head and a happy heart. His wife gave birth to their first child.
Sports
April 3
Jordan Spieth watches his drive from the second tee

Spieth tied for lead heading into Texas Open's final round

Jordan Spieth shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to move into a tie for the lead heading into the final round of the Valero Texas Open.
Sports
April 3

Patty Tavatanakit opens 5-shot lead in hot, windy ANA

Patty Tavatanakit opened a five-stroke lead on another hot and windy afternoon at the ANA Inspiration, all but crushing her challengers' hopes with a striking combination of power and touch.
Sports
April 3

Kajitani overcomes chaos to win Augusta National Women's Am

The one image of Augusta National that stuck with Japanese teenager Tsubasa Kajitani was Tiger Woods winning the Masters two years ago. She celebrated a big victory of her own Saturday, minus the green jacket.
Sports
April 3

Wie West tumbles out of ANA; Tavatanakit keeps 1-shot lead

Michelle Wie West tumbled out of the ANA Inspiration on a hot, breezy Friday afternoon in the desert. Patty Tavatanakit stayed up top with eight major champions close behind.
Sports
April 3

Easiest of the par 3s, No. 6 at Augusta feels like 2 holes

Dustin Johnson makes it sound easy because he's good enough that a lot of shots feel that way. He also recognizes that the par-3 sixth hole at Augusta National was among the most critical when he won the Masters.