Golf History + Facts

Aaron Rai captured the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest with a score of 6-under par, navigating Augusta National’s charming short course with the kind of precision that has defined his recent tour form. The annual Wednesday tradition — equal parts competition, family celebration, and Masters week spectacle — delivered its usual collection of aces, near-misses, … Read more

Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley delivered his strongest public statement yet on the golf ball distance debate during his traditional pre-Masters press conference on Wednesday. In remarks that sent ripples through the equipment industry, Ridley declared that “failure is not an option” on implementing a golf ball rollback — and accused modern professional … Read more

When the first tee shots fly at Augusta National on Thursday morning, the 2026 Masters will mark a milestone that felt inevitable yet still lands with a jolt: for the first time in 32 years, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will compete. Their combined absence removes 20 major championships, eight green jackets, and half … Read more

The TGL’s second season concluded in late March with the Los Angeles team — featuring Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sahith Theegala — sweeping Jupiter Links 2-0 in the best-of-three championship final. The 9-2 decisive match was emphatic, and the $9 million prize pool ($2.25 million per player) underscored that Tiger Woods and … Read more

Rory McIlroy hosted the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner on Tuesday night at Augusta National Golf Club — an evening that capped what he has called “a dream come true” of a year since winning the green jacket. Now, as the 90th Masters Tournament begins on Thursday, McIlroy is chasing something even more ambitious: back-to-back titles … Read more

Three years after the golf world fractured, the 2026 Masters is offering the clearest evidence yet that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have settled into a functional coexistence. Ten LIV golfers are in this week’s field at Augusta National, including two of the tournament’s strongest favorites, and the public hostility that defined the early … Read more

The Masters Par 3 Contest returns on Wednesday, April 9 at Augusta National’s nine-hole Par 3 Course, and while the event carries no competitive significance, it remains one of golf’s most beloved traditions—and one of its most enduring superstitions. No player has ever won the Par 3 Contest and the Masters in the same year, … Read more

The 90th Masters Tournament begins Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, and this year’s edition carries the potential for history on multiple fronts. From Rory McIlroy’s bid to join an exclusive back-to-back club to Scottie Scheffler’s quest for statistical dominance, several records and milestones are within reach — any of which would add another unforgettable … Read more

ESPN is delivering a record 140 hours of live Masters coverage across its platforms in 2026 — the most comprehensive broadcast of any single golf tournament in television history. From featured group coverage beginning Monday through the final putt on Sunday, the network’s wall-to-wall approach gives fans unprecedented access to every dimension of Masters week … Read more

The Masters Tournament starts tomorrow at Augusta National, and players will encounter a course that has quietly evolved. The most significant change for 2026: the 17th hole, known as Nandina, has been lengthened by 10 yards, now stretching to 450 yards total. This seemingly modest adjustment carries major strategic implications for the world’s best golfers—and … Read more