Augusta National provides update on 2025 Masters after hurricane damage to golf course
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Augusta National provides update on 2025 Masters after hurricane damage to golf course

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley has vowed that next year’s Masters will take place as scheduled despite “a lot of damage” caused by Hurricane Helene. Speaking in a press conference ahead of the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan, Ridley reiterated that Augusta National was focused on assisting the wider community to recover from the devastation, but did address the topic of the Masters. open image in gallery Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley congratulates 2024 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler Augusta National closed in May for its annual summer break and had been due to reopen in mid-October. “We’ve been able to take care of our employees, but we’ve also been focused on what the Red Cross and other organisations are doing in Augusta, and our employees really have been a big part of that, which I think really speaks for them and the culture at the club.” Later on Thursday, Ridley announced that Augusta National, in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area, will donate $5m towards the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.

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Major Augusta National update after home of The Masters suffered severe damage during Hurricane Helene
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Major Augusta National update after home of The Masters suffered severe damage during Hurricane Helene

Daily Mail  

Fans will not know that Augusta National suffered serious damage during Hurricane Helene by the time the 2025 Masters rolls around. That is according to Tom Fazio, the longtime architect consultant for the historic course that hosts The Masters every April. Shocking drone footage laid bare the destruction at Augusta after 130mph winds swept through Georgia and the southeastern United …

New drone footage shows extent of damage at Augusta National following Hurricane Helene - with one hole 'wrecked'
2 months ago

New drone footage shows extent of damage at Augusta National following Hurricane Helene - with one hole 'wrecked'

Daily Mail  

The devastating destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene on Augusta National has been laid bare by shocking new drone footage. Shocking new drone footage has laid bare the devastating destruction to Augusta National Augusta's par-3 16th lies in ruination with two trees sprawled across its sloping green In other shots, tee boxes look to have narrowly avoided demolition after the …

Pictures show destruction at Augusta National golf course after Hurricane Helene
2 months, 1 week ago

Pictures show destruction at Augusta National golf course after Hurricane Helene

The Telegraph  

After Augusta National initially announced it was “assessing the damage”, chairman Fred Ridley vowed earlier this month that next year’s Masters would go ahead as planned. “The Masters will be held, it will be on the dates it’s scheduled to be held,” he said during a press conference at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan. Confirming the fairways of the …

Remarkable new drone footage shows the damage to Augusta National Golf Club in the wake of Hurricane Helene
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Remarkable new drone footage shows the damage to Augusta National Golf Club in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Daily Mail  

New aerial footage has shown the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Augusta National - the world's most famous golf course. Now, new drone footage from YouTube user @MrHushpuppy has been shared from above Augusta National, giving golf fans an insight into how badly hit the famous course was by the storm. The drone footage captures Magnolia Lane in the …

Apocalyptic photo of Augusta National emerges after 'catastrophic and historic' Hurricane Helene destroys iconic golf club
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Apocalyptic photo of Augusta National emerges after 'catastrophic and historic' Hurricane Helene destroys iconic golf club

Daily Mail  

Arguably the most famous golf course in the United States, if not North America, was directly in the path of the treacherous Hurricane Helene that made landfall with the Southeastern United States over the last few days. Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters every year, making it the only course to host a PGA major tournament annually. This photo …

The Masters begins after weather delay, though high winds are still expected at Augusta National
8 months, 1 week ago

The Masters begins after weather delay, though high winds are still expected at Augusta National

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Augusta National that Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and the rest of golf’s greats played during their practice rounds for the Masters was a bit different than what greeted them Thursday after they drove down Magnolia Lane. “Yeah, when the wind is swirling here it’s very hard,” said Shane Lowry, who had a later tee time Thursday. …

The Masters: How to watch the final round and betting odds for golf’s first major of 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

The Masters: How to watch the final round and betting odds for golf’s first major of 2024

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler enters the final round of the Masters with a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and a two-shot advantage over Max Homa. Tiger Woods warms up on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, April 8, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. He shared the …

Watch: Three large trees fall near fans as storms hits Masters second round
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch: Three large trees fall near fans as storms hits Masters second round

Firstpost  

Three large pine trees fell during a storm-affected second round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club. Augusta: Play at the Augusta National Golf Club was affected on the second day of The Masters with severe storms in the region. pic.twitter.com/oAVf5rKmlP — Dylan Dethier April 7, 2023 “The safety and well-being of everyone attending the Masters Tournament will …

The Masters 2023: Brooks Koepka takes big lead at storm-halted event, Rory McIlroy set to miss cut
1 year, 8 months ago

The Masters 2023: Brooks Koepka takes big lead at storm-halted event, Rory McIlroy set to miss cut

Firstpost  

Augusta: Four-time major winner and LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka seized command of the Masters with a sizzling five-under par 67 before a storm that uprooted trees halted Friday’s second round at Augusta National. “You’ve got to make birdies on these par 5s, take advantage of them, and did a good job of that.” After winning last week’s LIV Golf …

Masters Live Updates | Play suspended at Masters for the day
1 year, 8 months ago

Masters Live Updates | Play suspended at Masters for the day

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Live updates from the second round Friday of the Masters : 5:50 p.m. ___ 1:20 p.m. Brooks Koepka took advantage of the early prime playing conditions at Augusta National, shooting a bogey-free round of 67 to move to 12-under for the tournament, five shots ahead of the rest of the field. ___ 12:55 p.m. Tiger Woods is …

Masters ’23: Things to watch for as play begins at Augusta
1 year, 8 months ago

Masters ’23: Things to watch for as play begins at Augusta

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — From the renegade LIV tour to Scottie Scheffler’s bid for a second straight green jacket to an elongated 13th hole, golf’s first major of the year provides its usual abundance of compelling storylines. “I’d love to see one of us guys get up to the top of the leaderboard and really give it a nice shot,” said …

Augusta Masters 2023, Pairings: McIlroy joined by Kim and Burns, Scheffler with Homa
1 year, 8 months ago

Augusta Masters 2023, Pairings: McIlroy joined by Kim and Burns, Scheffler with Homa

The Hindu  

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will be joined by fifth-ranked Max Homa while world number two Rory McIlroy opens alongside Tom Kim and Sam Burns when the 87th Masters begins Thursday. Four-time major winner McIlroy, trying to complete a career Grand Slam, will play the first two rounds alongside 20-year-old South Korean Kim, who won two PGA titles last year, …

Masters to allow LIV Golf players to compete in 2023 tournament
2 years ago

Masters to allow LIV Golf players to compete in 2023 tournament

The Independent  

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LIV golfers to be allowed to compete at 2023 Masters
2 years ago

LIV golfers to be allowed to compete at 2023 Masters

The Telegraph  

Augusta National has revealed that no LIV player will be banned from next year’s Masters, with 16 of the rebel golfers set to receive their invites in the forthcoming days. But with comments that will relieve the likes of Open champion Cam Smith, three-time Masters winner Phil Mickelson, as well as Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, Ridley indicated that Augusta's …

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler wins Masters
2 years, 8 months ago

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler wins Masters

China Daily  

Scottie Scheffler poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. AUGUSTA, United States - Scottie Scheffler on Sunday won the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, the United States. The Masters champion is Scheffler's first career major title, and he …

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler wins Masters
2 years, 8 months ago

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler wins Masters

China Daily  

Scottie Scheffler poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. AUGUSTA, United States - Scottie Scheffler on Sunday won the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, the United States. The Masters champion is Scheffler's first career major title, and he …

Masters 2022: Tiger Woods's challenge fades, Scottie Scheffler in command
2 years, 8 months ago

Masters 2022: Tiger Woods's challenge fades, Scottie Scheffler in command

Firstpost  

Woods’s seven-over par total of 223 put him 16 strokes behind Scheffler, who survived drama at the 18th to card a one-under par 71 for a nine-under total of 207. Augusta: Tiger Woods’s hopes of a victorious return from career-threatening injuries evaporated on Augusta National’s greens on Saturday while Scottie Scheffler seized a three-stroke Masters lead. “It’s just like I …

Masters 2022: Tiger Woods chasing Scottie Scheffler in bid for miracle
2 years, 8 months ago

Masters 2022: Tiger Woods chasing Scottie Scheffler in bid for miracle

Firstpost  

Woods had a mountain to climb as he teed off on Saturday at the Masters trying to chase down Scheffler and give himself a shot at capping his most remarkable comeback yet with a sixth green jacket. Augusta, United States: Tiger Woods had a mountain to climb as he teed off on Saturday at the Masters trying to chase down …

The Masters 2022 - All you need to know: History, past winners, when and where to watch
2 years, 8 months ago

The Masters 2022 - All you need to know: History, past winners, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

The 2022 edition of the prestigious Masters tournament, the first major of the year, is scheduled to be held between April 7 and 10 at the 7510-yards-long Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia. Most number of titles Jack Nicklaus - 6 Tiger Woods - 5 Arnold Palmer - 4 Top golfers participating this year The Masters usually has the …

Augusta National plans to have some fans at Masters
3 years, 11 months ago

Augusta National plans to have some fans at Masters

The Hindu  

Augusta National Golf Club said on Tuesday it plans to have limited spectator attendance at the Masters in April amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. "Following the successful conduct of the Masters Tournament last November with only essential personnel, we are confident in our ability to responsibly invite a limited number of patrons to Augusta National in April," Augusta National Chairman …

A quiet start to empty week at Augusta National for Masters
4 years, 1 month ago

A quiet start to empty week at Augusta National for Masters

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Take away a few white scoreboards in their usual places behind the greens, and the green television stands behind the 12th tee and a few other strategic locations, and this is what Augusta National looks like in November. “We’re used to coming here on Monday already and seeing lots of people,” Francesco Molinari said. “I’m anxious to …

No roars at Augusta as Masters to be played without fans
4 years, 4 months ago

No roars at Augusta as Masters to be played without fans

The Hindu  

The Masters, known as much for the roars as the raw beauty of Augusta National, will be on mute this year. "We look forward to the day when we can welcome all of our patrons back, hopefully in April 2021.” Golf is coming off its first major without fans last week at the PGA Championship. Built on a former nursery, …

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