AUGUSTA (AFP) — Jon Rahm was nearly in tears after winning an emotional triumph at the Masters on Sunday, April 9, what would have been the 66th birthday of his idol Seve Ballesteros. *Jon Rahm of Spain plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2023 Masters...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — American Brooks Koepka has his fifth major title in his sights as he heads into what will be a hectic final day showdown with Spain's Jon Rahm at the rain-affected Masters. *Brooks Koepka of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Four-time major winner and LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka seized command of the Masters with a sizzling five-under par 67 before a severe storm halted Friday's second round at Augusta National. *Brooks Koepka of The United States plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Norway's Viktor Hovland, Spain's Jon Rahm and American Brooks Koepka shared the first-round lead at the Masters on Thursday, April 6, after taking advantages of easier-than-usual conditions to card seven-under par 65s. *Viktor Hovland of Norway plays his tee shot on the 12th...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Scottie Scheffler will launch his bid to become just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters on Thursday when the 87th edition of the tournament gets under way at Augusta National. *Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the fifth tee during the Par...
AUGUSTA (AFP) -- The world's greatest golfers face each other on Thursday, April 6, for the first time since the bitter LIV Golf-PGA Tour split divided the sport and appropriately it is the timeless tranquility of Augusta National that provides the arena. Given the tradition of the Masters...
AUGUSTA (AFP) -- Saudi-backed LIV Golf's feud with the PGA Tour was set aside by players at Monday's first practice for the 87th Masters, but LIV boss Greg Norman hopes for a fiery finish on Sunday. *Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during a practice round prior...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) — Spain's Carlos Alcaraz swept past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday, March 19, to win the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 and secure his return to number one in the world. *Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during the...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) — Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title after straight sets semifinal victories on Saturday, March 18. *Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot to Jannik Sinner of Italy during the semifinals...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev's sore right ankle wasn't a factor Wednesday, March 15, as he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells, where Aryna Sabalenka and Frances Tiafoe raced into the final four. *Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns a shot to...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Top seed Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarterfinals Tuesday, March 14, as Britain's Jack Draper retired from their fourth-round match with an injury to his right side. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a forehand return to Britain's Jack Draper during their Indian Wells...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz fended off tenacious Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday, March 13, to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells as he and women's top seed Iga Swiatek passed tough tests in the California desert. *Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Tallon...
