Neil Hay Almost a quarter of the 91-player field at the 2026 Masters will be setting foot on Augusta National for the first time this week. With 22 debutants in the field — the largest rookie class in recent Masters history — the 90th edition of golf’s most tradition-steeped major offers a fascinating subplot alongside the headline … Read more
Tiger Woods will not play in the 2026 Masters. The 15-time major champion, who was arrested on March 27 on suspicion of DUI following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, has announced he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health. A judge subsequently granted Woods’ request to … Read more
Augusta National has shortened the 17th hole by 12 yards and opened a new Player Services Building for the 2026 Masters. Here’s how the changes reshape tournament strategy.
When the 2026 Masters begins at Augusta National on April 9, all eyes will be on Scottie Scheffler as he attempts something only Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have achieved: winning consecutive Masters titles and then doing it again. Scheffler enters as the +550 betting favorite, and the statistical case for a three-peat is stronger … Read more
Phil Mickelson announced on Wednesday that he will not compete in the 2026 Masters Tournament, citing a personal health matter in his family. The three-time Masters champion said he would be stepping away from golf for an extended period to focus on his family. Combined with Tiger Woods’ absence following his DUI arrest last week, … Read more
Newly released body camera footage from Tiger Woods’ March 27 DUI arrest has revealed the most detailed account yet of what happened when the 15-time major champion’s Land Rover struck a trailer and rolled over on Jupiter Island, Florida. The video, released this week by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, adds significant context to an … Read more
The 2026 Masters Tournament marks the beginning of a new era in Augusta coverage. For the first time, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ will broadcast exclusive Masters rounds — bringing the most exclusive event in golf to streaming audiences who’ve never had live access before. If you’re planning how to watch the Masters (April 9–12), … Read more
Augusta National has made a subtle but strategically significant change to the course ahead of the 90th Masters Tournament: the 17th hole — known as Nandina — has been shortened by 12 yards at the front tee, reducing its total playing length from 462 yards to 450 yards. It’s a modest adjustment in yardage terms, … Read more
Golf is as much a mental game as a physical one. The ability to maintain focus, manage pressure, and recover from mistakes separates consistent golfers from those who struggle with mental challenges on the course. This guide explores building and maintaining golf confidence through practical mental training techniques, visualization strategies, pressure management methods, and resilience-building … Read more
LIV Golf’s decision to switch from 54-hole to 72-hole events in 2026 represents the most significant structural change in the league’s history since its launch in 2022. This evolution signals maturity in the upstart tour while addressing long-standing criticism about format and legitimacy in professional golf’s ongoing transformation. LIV Golf’s Historic Format Overhaul: 54 to … Read more
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