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Masters - Green jacket quiz

So, you think you know The Masters and Augusta National?

The history of Augusta National is forever entwined into the core of golf but how much of that famed history do you know? Take the…

Augusta's Amazing Amateurs

Augusta’s amazing amateurs

The ten best to have played in The Masters

The Crows Nest at Augusta National

Augusta’s ultimate hideaway? Head to the Crow’s Nest!

It is the quirky sanctuary where talented amateurs find a secret refuge. M James Ward examines this fascinating haven and its enduring connection to Augusta…

The 2023 Masters sets a new standard for intrigue

The 2023 Masters sets a new standard for intrigue

The 2023 Masters begins in two weeks but Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan can’t wait for the build-up… nevermind the golf

Seve: 40 years later…

Seve: 40 years later…

Everyone agreed the course at Augusta National was made for him. More titles were sure to follow…

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters - Part 2

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters – Part 2

Augusta has provided the backdrop to some of sport’s most iconic moments. Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan counts down his top 18

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters - Part 3

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters – Part 3

Augusta has provided the backdrop to some of sport’s most iconic moments. Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan counts down his top 18

Anguish at Augusta

Anguish at Augusta

The Masters has witnessed triumph and tragedy in equal measure. M James Ward selects the ten worst examples of The Green Jacket being cruelly ripped…

Broadcaster Alistair Cooke

Letter to America – Alistair Cooke and The Masters

In his 50s, the British-born writer and broadcaster Alistair Cooke became fascinated with golf and The Masters in particular. The first Major of the year…

Masters - Tom Kite soared

This Kite soared high

Tom Kite is one of the finest golfers never to win The Masters. M James Ward spoke to him about playing Augusta and much more.

Masters 1997 - Transcendant Tiger

The unforgettable arrival of Tiger Woods

The 1997 Masters changed the landscape of professional golf. M James Ward remembers Tiger Woods’ extraordinary victory

A Masters Golf Ball

A Masters Golf Ball… far-fetched or far-reaching?

Much has been said and written regarding the issue of modern-day golf balls flying so far. However M James Ward has a radical solution to…

Green Jacket – 16 key facts

The Green Jacket – 16 key facts about golf’s ultimate prize

It is the most famous piece of sporting apparel in golf but how well do you know The Green Jacket? M James Ward provides all…

Augusta Par-3 contest

The show before the main Augusta event

The Par 3 Contest has become an integral part of Masters week. M James Ward tells you all you need to know about this very…

Augusta National - CBS coverage

Masterminds merging – how CBS’ coverage proved the perfect connection to The Augusta National

The American broadcaster CBS has become synonymous with The Masters. M James Ward explains this very special relationship

When Roberts Rules Reigned

When Clifford Roberts ruled Augusta

The legendary Masters chairman was a ‘meticulous maestro’ in the eyes of M James Ward, who profiles a man who did it his way to…

Augusta National - Extended 13th hole

The extended 13th promises to restore Jones and MacKenzie’s vision of a risk-and-reward masterpiece

Thirty-five yards has been added to the legendary par five. M James Ward tells the story of a hole that is one of the more…

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 - Part 1

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 – Part 1

There are no bad holes at Augusta National but we thought course architecture specialist M James Ward was the perfect man to rank arguably the…

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 - Part 2

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 – Part 2

There are no bad holes at Augusta National but we thought course architecture specialist M James Ward was the perfect man to rank arguably the…

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 - Part 3

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 – Part 3

There are no bad holes at Augusta National but we thought course architecture specialist M James Ward was the perfect man to rank arguably the…