Masters photos

April 4, 2006

Pictures as the world's best gather at the Augusta National

Record victory margins on PGA Tour

April 4, 2006

Biggest winning margins on the PGA Tour following the 13-shot victory by American Phil Mickelson in the BellSouth Classic at the TPC at Sugarloaf on Sunday (US player unless otherwise stated): 16 - J.D.

Woods, Allenby grouped in Masters

April 4, 2006

April 5, 2006 DEFENDING champion Tiger Woods has been grouped with Australia's Robert Allenby and 2005 US amateur champion Edoardo Molinari of Italy for the first two rounds of the US Masters.

Exelon completes field with O'Hair

April 4, 2006

Trenton, NJ (Sports Network) - Sean O'Hair, the 2005 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and winner of the John Deere Classic last season, will complete the field for the 2006 staging of the Exelon Invitational.

Woods, Allenby paired at Masters

April 4, 2006

Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - Defending champion and four-time Masters winner Tiger Woods will open the 70th Masters alongside Australian Robert Allenby and U.S.

Westwood To Miss Event

April 4, 2006

Westwood - flys home after the Masters.

Ley, Nasser Lead Troy At Morris Williams

April 4, 2006

Oklahoma State leads the 18-team tournament with a two-round, one-day total of 566 (-10). USC is in ninth at 582 after rounds of 290 and 292. Nasser's rounds included seven birdies and Ley had five, helping them to tie for 23rd.

Louisville Tabbed Team Of The Week By Golfweek.com

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006Louisville, Ky. - The University of Louisville men's golf team was named the Team of the Week by golfweek.com.

Woods to open alongside Allenby

April 4, 2006

Tiger Woods will begin his campaign for a fifth Masters title alongside Australia's Robert Allenby and 2005 US amateur champion Edoardo Molinari. The world number one tees off at Augusta at 1523 BST on Thursday.

Tee times for first round of Masters

April 4, 2006

All Times ETThursdayFirst RoundAt Augusta National Golf ClubAugusta, Ga.a-amateur8 a.m. - Rod Pampling, Lucas Glover, Olin Browne8:11 a.m. - Larry Mize, Ben Crane, David Duval8:22 a.m. - Ben Crenshaw, a-Clay Ogden, Trevor Immelman8:33 a.m. -

Golf still looks the same

April 4, 2006

Yeah,' Woods said last summer, when asked about the issue. ' I thought there would be more of us out here.'So, too, did Pete McDaniel, a staff writer for Golf Digest and the author of 'Uneven Lies: The Heroic Story of African Americans in Golf.'

Augusta embraces change

April 4, 2006

MacKenzie was once asked what he thought of the 'improvements' to a particular course. '

Woods to open alongside Allenby

April 4, 2006

Tiger Woods will begin his campaign for a fifth Masters title alongside Robert Allenby and Edoardo Molinari.

Masters tee times

April 4, 2006

The tee off times for the first two days of the 2006 Masters.

Faldo unhappy with Augusta length

April 4, 2006

Nick Faldo says the extra yardage added to the Augusta National makes it impossible for him to win a fourth Masters title.

Cawdor cane stuttering Kingsknowe

April 4, 2006

Golf Tue 4 Apr 2006 Cawdor cane stuttering Kingsknowe MARTIN DEMPSTER CAWDER took the honours in the first leg of golf's new Inter-Cities Cup with a convincing 6-3 home win over Kingsknowe.

Ames on upswing

April 4, 2006

Augusta, Ga. -- Stephen Ames has a lot more money in the bank and a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour, but the most important thing about his recent victory at the Players Championship is the confidence that came with it.

Garcia hoping new 'red' ball will change his luck

April 4, 2006

John Hopkins SERGIO GARCIA will tackle the Augusta National golf course in this week's Masters with a new ball and a putting style that he took up only a few weeks ago.

Allergy forces McGinley to walk off Augusta practice

April 4, 2006

Golf in Augusta PAUL McGINLEY was last night praying that a medical remedy used by four-times Masters champion Arnie Palmer will help him get through 72 holes at Augusta National this week.

Trump and the turbines

April 4, 2006

click' the headline to read the story in full Bobby Jones - a tribute In 'Masters Week' a review of the man and his legacy with thanks to Bobby Jones Golf Europe. '

Callaway Golf's Phil Mickelson Dominates PGA Tour's Bell South; Wins by 13-Shot Margin with Tournament Record

April 4, 2006

He also used the Callaway Golf(R) X-Tour(R) Irons, the new X-Tour(R) Wedges with Mack Daddy Grooves, the new HX(R) Tour Golf Ball and Odyssey(R) White Hot XG(TM) Putter with the new multi-layer insert. '

Mickelson Remains Fourth in Rankings

April 4, 2006

Phil Mickelson won by 13 shots at the BellSouth Classic over the weekend and remained the No. 4 player in the world in this week's Official World Golf Rankings. As usual, very little changed in the top 10.

Q & A: How to Increase Distance?

April 4, 2006

Editor's Note: This is the latest in a weekly Q&A feature from The Golf Channel's Chief Technical Advisor Frank Thomas. & : ?

Faldo laments changes

April 4, 2006

Three-times Masters champion Nick Faldo has joined the growing line of winners queueing up to question alterations made to the Augusta National course.

Most exclusive dinner in golf: Masters champs only

April 4, 2006

The Masters Club might be the most exclusive supper club on earth; it is confined to past Masters Tournament champions and the club chairman. It will convene Tuesday night, as it does every April during tournament week.

Callaway Golf unveils new X-Tour Wedges

April 4, 2006

Callaway Golf unveils new X-Tour Wedges The new X-Tour Wedges are designed by Roger Cleveland with input from Phil Mickelson. '

Bobby Jones - a tribute

April 4, 2006

Bobby Jones - a tribute In 'Masters Week' a review of the man and his legacy with thanks to Bobby Jones Golf Europe. '

Salmon leaves LGU

April 4, 2006

Salmon leaves LGU Andy Salmon, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Ladies' Golf Union since 2002, has resigned to take up a new position with De Vere Hotels. '

adidas Golf presents ClimaCool 2006

April 4, 2006

adidas Golf presents ClimaCool 2006 The company says that the superior moisture management system reduces skin temperature, improves airflow, dries quickly and provides UV protection equivalent to SPF 25. '

The Masters - A Quick Six

April 4, 2006

With Masters Week in full swing we asked The Golf Channel's Mark Lye and Brian Hewitt and thegolfchannel.com's George White and Mercer Baggs to answer a few questions about the 70th edition of The Masters.1) Will Tiger repeat as Masters champion?

Wie Back to Second in Rankings; Webb Ninth

April 4, 2006

Karrie Webb rolled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to win the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Augusta National playing a lot longer

April 4, 2006

AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - Brandt Jobe recognized the drive down Magnolia Lane. The stately white clubhouse was a welcome sight, and he walked beneath the majestic live oak tree on his way to the first tee Monday at Augusta National.

The Masters - Monday's Notebook

April 4, 2006

AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - Arron Oberholser was in no rush Monday as leaned against his locker, soaking up the atmosphere of Augusta National.

Australians set pace at NZ Amateur

April 4, 2006

Sports Golf What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 Apr - 09 Apr 2006CourseCoringa Country ClubLocationChristchurch, SI, New ZealandDefendingMitchell Brown Australians continued to set the ...

Donald Sees Augusta Length in His Favor

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006, 4:27 AM EDT AUGUSTA, Ga. --

Cowboy Golf Rained Out in Santa Barbara

April 4, 2006

Cowboy Golf Rained Out in Santa Barbara UW's next event will be their own Wyoming Cowboy Classic. April 3, 2006 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -

He's a w--ker, that's bottom line

April 4, 2006

April 4, 2006 MOVE over Jana Pittman and Tamsyn Lewis. Australian sport has a new feud, and this one has become rather ugly.

Scott throws caution to the wind

April 4, 2006

I think it's time to take a chance and play more aggressively,' he said. ' Maybe I've played too defensively in the majors . . . that's something I'm going to try and change this year.'

Augusta set to shine in sunny conditions

April 4, 2006

In an attempt to keep pace with the high-tech advances in golf technology, Augusta's guardians have lengthened the famed layout by 460 yards since 2002 while fairways have been squeezed to keep a premium on accuracy.

Scott to attack at Masters

April 4, 2006

I think it's time to take a chance and play more aggressively,' Scott told The Courier Mail.'Maybe I've played too defensively in the majors,' he said. '

Eight Australians hoping to break the drought at the Masters

April 4, 2006

His best finish was at his first outing in 1997, where he finished equal 21st.

Texas Tech Sits in Second Place after Two Rounds of Morris Williams

April 4, 2006

Tech enters Tuesday's third and final round trailing only Oklahoma State by a team score of 566 to 572.

Player still on his game

April 4, 2006

Gary Player, who makes that trip for the 49th time this week, is no different. Except perhaps there is a memory for each tree. '

Golf World's Tim Rosaforte explores

April 4, 2006

By Tim Rosaforte Golf World March 31, 2006 Tony Navarro feels the pain as though he grew up in Queensland with a koala for a boyhood pet.

Augusta's land-buying spree

April 4, 2006

By Ron Sirak Golf World April 7, 2006 While Augusta National GC has been busy the last few years making significant changes to the storied course, its most ambitious work has taken place beyond the club gates.

Mickelson stays fourth in the world rankings despite his dominating BellSouth victory

April 4, 2006

Big BellSouth win vaults Mickelson into second in the U.S.

Masters special for Oberholser, grandfather

April 4, 2006

By DOUG FERGUSON AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - Arron Oberholser was in no rush Monday as leaned against his locker, soaking up the atmosphere of Augusta National.

Cowgirl Golf Concludes Day One at the BYU Dixie Classic

April 4, 2006

Cowgirl Golf Concludes Day One at the BYU Dixie Classic Wyoming is led by freshman Mikala Henzlik at 79 (+7). April 3, 2006 ST.

The Elk withdraws from Masters

April 4, 2006

Sports Golf Steve Elkington Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate06 Apr - 09 Apr 2006CourseAugusta National Golf ClubLocationAugusta, Georgia, USADefendingTiger WoodsMoney7,000,...

Form Guide - 2006 US Masters

April 4, 2006

He is already a four time winner here and if he can clear his mind of personal issues then he can be expected to be the number one contender again.Vijay SinghSingh had a bad last day at the Players Championship but he was not alone in that regard.

Federer to face Ljubicic for NASDAQ-100 Open title

April 4, 2006

By Ticker Story April 2, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Roger Federer hopes to get by a familiar foe for a second straight NASDAQ-100 Open title. The world's top-ranked player and the defending champion, the Swiss star takes on No.

Federer beats Ljubicic to defend NASDAQ-100 Open title

April 4, 2006

By Ticker Story April 3, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Each set, Roger Federer was just a little bit better than Ivan Ljubicic.

PGA Tour golfer rankings

April 4, 2006

His biggest problem might be keeping his mind on the task at hand with his father, Earl, ailing in California. ...

Don't expect to see anyone break 70 in all four rounds

April 4, 2006

No matter the era or equipment, one scoring record has stood the test of time at The Masters: No one has ever broken 70 for four rounds in one tournament.

A treat for Oberholser, and his grandfather

April 4, 2006

AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP) - Arron Oberholser was in no rush on Monday as he leaned against his locker, soaking up the atmosphere of Augusta National. This is his first Masters, an invitation made possible by his inaugural U.S.

Man of modesty blazes trail

April 4, 2006

'Come in here,' says David Howell, beckoning towards the players' dining area in the locker room at the Tournament Players Club in Florida. Come in here? He has to be joking.

The Tiger effect

April 4, 2006

By winning 10 professional major championships before he turned 30 and having the most dominant decade any golfer ever had, Woods has made the improbable seem easy.

Diaz: Collision course

April 4, 2006

After doing anything almost 70 times, it's normal to wish for at least one do-over.

Changes to the Augusta National Golf Club

April 4, 2006

AUGUSTA, Georgia (espnstar.com) - Changes made to the Augusta National Golf Club for the 2006 Masters Tournament: Changes on the front nine: First Hole: The tee box has been moved back 20 yards and trees have been added on the left of the fairway.

Augusta's Changes Take Jobe by Surprise

April 4, 2006

April 3, 2006, 5:20 PM EDT AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Brandt Jobe recognized the drive down Magnolia Lane.

Oberholser Soaks Up Atmosphere at Augusta

April 4, 2006

April 3, 2006, 6:04 PM EDT AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Arron Oberholser was in no rush Monday as leaned against his locker, soaking up the atmosphere of Augusta National.

Isenhour wins big on Nationwide

April 4, 2006

Isenhour wins big on Nationwide LIVERMORE, Calif. (

Webb can be No. 1 again

April 4, 2006

Webb can be No. 1 again ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) - Karrie Webb's coach believes her win in the first major of the year at the Kraft Nabisco Championship could again see the Australian become the world's top-ranked women's golfer. '