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Sergio Garcia claimed his first major at the 2017 US Masters in Augusta

On this day in 2017: Sergio Garcia wins Masters to end major drought

It was the Spaniard’s first major title at the 74th attempt.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm not giving up hope of reigning at the end of a rain-affected Masters

Brooks Koepka leads the field at Augusta.

Brooks Koepka

Masters suspended after heavy rain with Brooks Koepka leading the way at Augusta

Koepka had reached the seventh green on 13 under when play was called off for the day.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods makes record-equalling 23rd consecutive cut at Augusta

The 15-time major winner got some unintentional help from good friend Justin Thomas in reaching the milestone.

Sandy Lyle

The emotions are pretty high – Sandy Lyle heads into retirement

Lyle returned on Saturday to compete his second round at the Masters.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm hoping weather does not hinder his pursuit of Brooks Koepka at Augusta

Rahm had reached nine under par midway through his round when play was suspended for the second time on Friday afternoon.

Brooks Koepka is seeking a fifth major title in the Masters

Brooks Koepka sets testing target on incident-packed second day at the Masters

The former world number one was leading by three on 12 under when play was suspended amid strong winds at Augusta National.

Authorities investigate the scene where trees fell on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters

No injuries reported as three trees fall down amid strong winds at Masters

The incident occurred near the 17th tee at Augusta National.

Masters

Masters suspended after pine trees fall down amid strong winds at Augusta

It was reported that no spectators were injured in the incident which took place during the second round.

Sam Bennett

Amateur Sam Bennett out to ‘do something special’ on dream Masters debut

The 23-year-old from Texas feels his ‘good golf is good enough’ to overhaul leader Brooks Koepka.

Rory McIlroy

Masters misery for Rory McIlroy as he looks set to miss cut

The pre-tournament joint favourite was three shots outside the projected cut when he signed his card.

Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka shrugs off controversial ruling debate to set testing target

The former world number one took full advantage of ideal conditions to post a flawless 67 for a halfway total of 12 under par.

Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka makes a better fist of Masters after revealing 2022 outburst

Frustration led to an explosive moment from the former world number one.

Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka sets imposing clubhouse target on day two of the Masters

The former world number one took full advantage of ideal conditions to post a flawless 67 for a halfway total of 12 under par.

Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka keeps up Masters charge as controversy lingers

Television footage from Koepka’s first round led to suggestions his caddie was sharing club information with his playing partner.

Brooks Koepka

Paul McGinley: ‘Staggering’ Brooks Koepka cleared of potential rules violation

TV footage from Thursday’s first round appeared to show Koepka’s caddie Ricky Elliott saying “five” to Gary Woodland’s caddie.

McIlroy embraces tough conditions in quest for Masters revival

Rory McIlroy embraces tough conditions in quest for Masters revival

Augusta tee times brought forward to counter bad weather forecast.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy insists gap not “insurmountable” after slow start to Masters

McIlroy seven shots off the pace after making touch of Augusta history.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods struggles to opening 74 to lie nine shots off Masters lead

Woods looked understandably rusty as he laboured to a 74.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods labours in Masters first round as Jon Rahm stages stunning fightback

Playing just his fifth competitive round of the year, Woods looked understandably rusty.