Men's golf

Watching Dustin Johnson play, it’s hard to tell whether he’s four shots ahead or behind. He doesn’t anguish over bad shots and rarely celebrates good ones. He’s the same no matter the size of the stage. This week, there were plenty of reasons for that ease. Johnson arrived at Augusta National...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — After struggling to make the cut at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau said he's just not feeling well. He's not sure what the problem is, but he did get tested for COVID-19 again just to make sure that wasn't the issue. It came back negative. DeChambeau, who was the betting...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Dustin Johnson began his assault on Augusta National with a 5-iron for a tap-in eagle, and he never relented until he matched the 54-hole record at the Masters and built a four-shot lead to put himself in prime position for another major. Johnson has been in this position before...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods got off to a brilliant start at the Masters. The defending champion couldn't keep it going. That pursuit of a sixth green jacket will likely have to wait until April.. Woods made a birdie on his 10th hole of the opening round to reach 4-under par. He played the next...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on the Masters, the final golf major of the year (all times EST): ___ 4:10 p.m. It's been tough day for Lefty at Augusta National. Phil Mickelson struggled to a 7-over 79 in the third round, matching the worst score of his Masters career. The 50-year-old, three-time...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm had two meaningful shots at the par 5s on the back nine Saturday morning, one for birdie and the other for par, that allowed him to cap off a 6-under 66 and join a five-way share of the lead after 36 holes at the Masters. Tiger Woods remains in the mix with one birdie...

It’s peak 2020 that even the Masters is being forced to slow-walk the results. According to the schedule, we’ve reached the halfway point of the tournament … except roughly half the field has yet to arrive. So pay close attention. Here’s what we know so far: There have already been plenty of spills...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The buzz was back Friday at Augusta National, loud as ever. It wasn't from any of the patrons because they're not allowed in this most usual Masters in November. It came from the constant humming of motors of the sub-air system beneath the soft turf in an attempt to make the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bernhard Langer spent more than seven hours walking 26 holes across a soggy Augusta National that made it feel even longer. His 63-year-old knees were aching. He was happy to be done. Except that he's not done. Langer, a two-time Masters champion and ageless wonder, gets to play...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on the Masters, the final golf major of the year (all times EST): 2:30 p.m. Welcome back, Danny Willett. The 33-year-old Englishman turned in his best round at the Masters since winning in 2016, shooting a 6-under 66 in the second round. Willett rolled in a birdie...