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Rory McIlroy

Jack Nicklaus blames concentration lapses for Rory McIlroy not winning Masters

Nicklaus said he believed McIlroy would win the Masters at some point.

Danny Willett

Former champion Danny Willett off to flying start after weather delay at the Masters

Former champion Willett recorded the first birdie of the week on the opening hole and added another from close range on the third.

The start of play has been delayed by two and a half hours

Bad weather causes two and a half hour delay at the Masters

South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen had been due to hit the opening tee shot at 8am local time

The Masters

Masters day one: Stormy weather could disrupt play in Augusta

The 88th Masters is set to start amid warnings of thunderstorms.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy hopes Las Vegas trip to see Butch Harmon will prove fruitful

World number one Scottie Scheffler is the favourite to triumph at Augusta.

Patrons walk past the main scoreboard during a practice round at the Masters (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A quick guide to the 2024 Masters

Augusta National, designed by Yorkshireman Alister MacKenzie, has become one of sport’s most iconic venues.

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep secrets of Masters success to himself

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep secrets of Masters success to himself

The 2022 champion has been in brilliant form this season, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational by five shots.

Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ by Tiger Woods' assertion he can win the career grand slam

Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ by Tiger Woods’ assertion he can win the career grand slam

McIlroy has won four majors but needs a win at Augusta to complete the set.

Tiger Woods smiles

Tiger Woods believes he can still earn one more green jacket

Woods has played fewer than five-and-a-half competitive rounds since undergoing ankle surgery in April last year.

Jon Rahm is gearing up to defend his Masters title

Jon Rahm insists LIV switch will not harm Masters defence

The two-time major winner has failed to win any of the five LIV events he has played.

Sergio Garcia

On this day in 2017 – Sergio Garcia claims first major at the Masters in a playoff

The Spaniard beat Justin Rose on the first extra hole at Augusta National.

Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of Masters chances

Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy can still win the Masters

The world number two finished second behind Scottie Scheffler in 2022 thanks to a thrilling final round of 64.

Brian Harman

Georgia native Brian Harman keen to channel home support at Masters

Harman is making just his sixth start in the Masters and has missed the cut in three of his five previous appearances

Tiger Woods

Will Zalatoris gives playing partner Tiger Woods glowing review ahead of the Masters

Woods has played fewer than five-and-a-half competitive rounds since undergoing ankle surgery in April last year.

Valero Texas Open Golf

Dramatic second win in playoff for Akshay Bhatia

The American earned a place at The Masters despite damaging his shoulder as he celebrated clinching a playoff spot.

Tiger Woods

A record 24th Masters cut could be considered a win for Tiger Woods according to Andy North

The 15-time major winner will tee off at the Masters this week.

Valero Texas Open 2024 R3

Akshay Bhatia closing in on second title at the Valero Texas Open

He takes a four-shot lead into Sunday.

Lottie Woad with the Augusta National Women’s Amateur trophy

Lottie Woad birdies final two holes to win Augusta National Women’s Amateur

The 20-year-old clinched the prestigious tournament after birdieing the final two holes.

Jon Rahm far from unprepared ahead of Masters title defence

Switch to LIV did not leave Rahm unprepared for Masters title defence

The Spaniard has three PGA Tour wins in eight starts compared to contesting just five 54-hole LIV events prior to last year’s success at Augusta.

Rahm bids to defend title with Scheffler and McIlroy among Masters contenders

Rahm bids to defend title with Scheffler and McIlroy among Masters contenders

Rahm is bidding to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets.