Hanson faces biggest challenge — by far
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Peter Hanson heard the full force of the roars. And because they were coming from directly behind him, he knew exactly who they were for: Phil Mickelson....
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Fred Couples, Jason Dufner stand atop crowded Masters leaderboard
AUGUSTA, Ga. – When Fred Couples cruises the fairways, golf fans see the essence of carefree cool. Jason Dufner exudes a lot of that same laid-back demeanor, too – though...
Couples turns back clock 20 years to share Masters lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. — When Fred Couples cruises the fairways, golf fans see the essence of carefree cool. Jason Dufner exudes a similar laid-back demeanor — though that's pretty much where...
Poor iron play leaves Woods kicking, screaming
AUGUSTA, Ga. — In his prime, Tiger Woods bounced balls off his wedge. Friday? He drop-kicked his club at Augusta National. Woods booted his 9-iron after dumping his tee shot...
Westwood calmly takes Masters lead while other top contenders find trouble
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods toured Augusta National looking like his old self — the one with a tendency to misfire into the trees. Phil Mickelson went traipsing into the...
Augusta National chairman sidesteps membership issue
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There is a new hospitality area near Augusta National's fifth fairway. A Masters application can be downloaded to a golf fan's cellphone. A restroom wrecked by a...
Quadruple bogey on 18th knocks Stenson from lead
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Henrik Stenson didn't break any clubs after making a quadruple-bogey 8 on No. 18. "I've got a temper," he said, "but it's easier to walk away without...
Masters more than a 2-horse race
AUGUSTA, Ga. — One is the proud owner of three green jackets, his most recent acquisition coming two years ago. Another is No. 1 in the world rankings and has...
Green jacket remains great barrier for Aussies
AUGUSTA, Ga. — In Australian sports, the Masters stands as one of the last frontiers yet to be conquered. Aussies have won 134 Olympic gold medals. Rod Laver and Margaret...
Masters win could proclaim Woods’ 2nd reign
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods tied for fourth in the last two Masters. Last year's finish came in the midst of retooling his swing. The year before, his personal life...