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The 2026 Masters Tournament will feature 22 players making their Augusta National debut — the largest class of first-timers in recent memory. In a field of 91, nearly one in four competitors will be navigating Amen Corner, reading Augusta’s treacherous greens, and managing the sensory overload of the Masters for the very first time. History … Read more
Best golf courses in Colorado offer some of the most spectacular mountain scenery and challenging layouts in North America. From high-altitude courses near Aspen to championship tracks surrounding Denver, Colorado has become a premier golf destination. This guide explores the finest courses across the state, organized by region, with insights on altitude effects, seasonal timing, … Read more
Los Angeles Golf Club are the 2026 TGL champions after sweeping Jupiter Links 2-0 in the SoFi Cup Finals, capping a dominant season with a 9-2 victory in the deciding match. Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sahith Theegala combined for three consecutive eagles in the finals, producing one of the most electrifying sequences in the … Read more
Augusta National Golf Club is unlike any other golf course in the world — not just in its beauty or its history, but in its architecture. Every hole was designed with a specific strategic intention that punishes certain ball flights and specific misses while generously rewarding the correct approach. Understanding the course hole by hole … Read more
On Tuesday evening before the first round of the 2026 Masters, the most exclusive dinner in golf takes place in the Augusta National clubhouse. The Champions Dinner, hosted by defending champion Rory McIlroy, gathers every living Masters champion around a single table for a meal that combines world-class cuisine, priceless conversation, and a tradition that … Read more
Every year, the Wednesday before the Masters Tournament begins, Augusta National plays host to one of golf’s most cherished traditions: the Par 3 Contest. In 2026, that means Wednesday, April 8 — the day before the 90th Masters gets underway — will see players, their families, and their caddies take to the famous Par 3 … Read more
Tiger Woods has built many things in golf — a legacy, a record collection, a brand empire. Now he’s added something new to that list: a golf course. Trout National, designed by TGR Design (Woods’ architecture firm), is opening in New Jersey in April 2026, and it represents one of the most anticipated golf course … Read more
The 90th Masters Tournament tees off on April 9 with a record prize fund that reflects both the tournament’s enduring prestige and the broader explosion in professional golf prize money over recent years. For players at every position in the field, the financial stakes at Augusta National in 2026 are the highest in the tournament’s … Read more
The PGA Tour is returning to one of its most storied venues with a brand-new event. The Cadillac Championship, a $20 million Signature Event, will be played April 27 through May 3 at Trump National Doral’s legendary Blue Monster course in Miami — marking the first PGA Tour event at Doral since 2016 and the … Read more
Augusta National has announced its only course modification ahead of the 2026 Masters Tournament: the 17th hole, Nandina, has been lengthened by 10 yards to play at 450 yards. While the change may seem modest on paper, the strategic implications for one of Augusta’s most pivotal holes are significant — particularly in a year when … Read more
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