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Scottie Scheffler holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament

Scheffler’s seismic shock waves

Golf’s sheriff reinforced his position as the game’s best. M. James Ward reviews what lies ahead for the two-time Masters champion and can the competition…

The Masters

Grades at the 88th Masters

The first major of the year produced an interesting mixture of highs and lows. M. James Ward assigns grades across the board from this year’s…

The RSM Classic 2023 R2

How Swede it is!

The name Ludvig Åberg may not be recognized as an up and coming pro golfer — just yet. M. James Ward reviews the near stunning play of…

Collin Morikawa looks over the ninth green during the first round at the 2022 U.S. Open

Morikawa’s “moving day”

Saturday’s third round generally features advancements by various players. M. James Ward outlines the only golfer who did so and what a green jacket can…

Last Masters call for Lundquist

“Oh wow” Verne!

Long-time Masters announcer calls 40th and final Masters today. M. James Ward reviews his most memorable calls at Augusta.

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep secrets of Masters success to himself

Scottie saves his round – and tournament

A roller-coaster round for the world’s best player. M. James Ward examines how Scheffler stopped the bleeding and holds the lead going into Sunday’s final…

Masters meltdown - tortoises reign supreme

Masters meltdown – tortoises reign supreme

Pace of play for the second round was atrocious. M. James Ward outlines the ripple effect of slow play and the cancer it causes in…

Max Homa watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 88th Masters

Can Homa take it home?

Playing in the final pairing Saturday, Max Homa will be under the brightest of spotlights. M. James Ward outlines the stakes involved.

Tiger Woods at the Masters

Tiger prowl set for Masters weekend

The 15-time major champion sits seven shots back. M. James Ward reviews his play and what to expect for the final 36 holes.

Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson bound – brainy, bonkers or brilliant?

An opening round 65 has Dechambeau leading after round one. M. James Ward delves into his myriad of quirks and opines on whether his enormous…

Can 2023 Masters serve as catalyst for Koepka in 2024?

Can 2023 Masters serve as catalyst for Koepka in 2024?

M. James Ward examines the painful final round lesson the five-time major winner learned. A re-tooled Koepka always looms large in majors.

Scottie Scheffler - 18 pivotal Masters questions

18 pivotal Masters questions

Golf’s first major championship is set to start. M. James Ward reviews the various potential plot twists and what answers they will provide.

Masters Misfires

Masterful Misfires Pt.2

Green jacket seekers denied. M. James Ward reviews the most notable head scratching final round hiccups.

Ward Clayton interview

Ward Clayton interview

“The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories From Golf’s Greatest Stage” Blair Publisher, 2024

Behind the Architectural Curtain - Augusta National - Pt.2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 88th Masters set to start this week – Pt. 2

Five architects weigh in on golf’s first major event. M. James Ward delves into a wide variety of topics pertaining to Augusta National and what…

Masters - Scheffler's Seismic Surge

Scheffler’s seismic surge

The world number-one sits atop the golf world. M. James Ward examines whether Scottie Scheffler is ready to place a lasting flag on golf’s Mount…

Masters Misfires

Masterful Misfires Pt.1

Green jacket seekers denied. M. James Ward reviews the most notable head scratching final round hiccups.

Key questions 2022 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 88th Masters set to start this week – Pt. 1

Five architects weigh in on golf’s first major event. M. James Ward delves into a wide variety of topics pertaining to Augusta National and what…

The Masters ‘Champions Dinner’ originated in 1934

The Masters ‘Champions Dinner’

Proposed and first hosted in 1952 by outgoing Champion Ben Hogan, we list who had what

The day Crenshaw finally cracked it

The day Crenshaw finally cracked it

One of the oldest adages about the Masters goes that the tournament doesn’t really begin until the back nine on Sunday.