McIlroy Matches Burns at the Top: Can He Defend His Masters Title?

Defending champion Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 in Thursday’s opening round at Augusta National, tying Sam Burns for the lead and setting up a compelling narrative: can McIlroy become the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-2002? How McIlroy’s Round Unfolded McIlroy came out aggressive from the start, attacking pin positions that … Read more

Matt Fitzpatrick’s Remarkable Comeback: From Outside the Top 80 to Masters Contender

Twelve months ago, Matthew Fitzpatrick was languishing outside the world’s top 80 — a far cry from the US Open champion who lifted the trophy at Brookline in 2022. Fast forward to April 2026, and the 31-year-old Englishman is back inside the world’s top 10, armed with a Valspar Championship victory and the kind of … Read more

17-Year-Old Asterisk Talley Dominates Augusta National Women’s Amateur With Zero Bogeys Through 36 Holes

Asterisk Talley, a 17-year-old amateur from the United States, has produced one of the most remarkable performances in the history of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, going 11-under par with zero bogeys through the first 36 holes at Champions Retreat. The bogey-free run across two rounds of competitive golf — against a field of the … Read more