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How Hard Is A PGA Tour Three-Peat? Scottie Scheffler Looks To Join Golfing Greats With Memorial Hat-Trick

With Scottie Scheffler chasing a third straight Memorial victory we look at how tough it's been to earn a PGA Tour three-peat, with some great names on the list of those to achieve it

Golf Monthly

Labour peer to take leave of absence after ‘wake-up call’

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The Independent UK

Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson announces cancer has returned

The Labour peer was initially diagnosed with non-aggressive prostate cancer in March 2023

The Independent UK

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PGA Championship Playoff Format Explained: What Happens If There's A Tie

It's an incredibly tight leaderboard at Aronimink this weekend, so how will the playoff for the PGA Championship be settled if required?

Golf Monthly

Stop plotting to oust Keir Starmer, ex-deputy Labour leader urges MPs

Tom Watson, who had role in attempted coup against Tony Blair in 2006, said move would go down extremely badly with voters

The Guardian - UK

Jim Furyk Confirmed As USA Ryder Cup Captain For 2027

The USA have opted to give Jim Furyk another chance as Ryder Cup captain to take on Luke Donald at Adare Manor in 2027

Golf Monthly

How Much Prize Money Did Rory McIlroy Win At The Masters In 2026?

The Northern Irishman successfully defended his Masters title in 2026 by a single stroke and became the highest earner of all time at Augusta National

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Rory McIlroy ignores Nicklaus’s advice and tames Augusta’s terrible 12th

Tom Watson wants to fill in the creek in front of the 12th at Augusta. Jack Nicklaus says play safe if the pin is on the right. Rory McIlroy defied conventional wisdom and won

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy surges into six-shot Masters lead with stunning second-round flourish

Six birdies in final seven holes for the defending champion in his second round left Rory McIlroy in charge of the Masters at the halfway stage

The Guardian - UK

Brooks Koepka Responds to Tom Watson Saying LIV Golfers Should Still Be Banned

Tom Watson said the PGA Tour "reneged" on a promise to ban LIV Golf members for life but Brooks Koepka said his opportunity was worth taking.

Sports Illustrated

Good, Bad and Ugly Masters Round 1: A Disastrous Day for LIV Golf

Sixteen players posted red numbers Thursday—none of them call LIV Golf home. And the best players who haven’t won majors stepped up.

Sports Illustrated

I Followed The Same Group For All 18 Holes At The Masters And These Are 5 Things I Noticed

Johnny Keefer and Haotong Li were the first pair out on the course for the 2026 Masters and, having watched them for all 18 holes, here are five things I picked up on

Golf Monthly

Three Masters Legends Talk Tiger Woods, Ball Rollback and More After Their Tee Shots

Sports Illustrated

Tom Watson Says PGA Tour ‘Reneged’ on Promise to Ban LIV Golfers

After kicking off the Masters on Thursday morning, the eight-time major winner said if he was PGA Tour boss that LIV players would be required to take a long road back to the Tour.

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'It's easier': roaring Rory fires Masters warning shot

Defending champion Rory McIlroy has issued a catch-me-if-you-can challenge to the chasing pack after snaring a share of the first-round Masters lead.

The Guardian - UK

Tom Watson blasts PGA Tour over returns of LIV Golf rebels Reed and Koepka

Tom Watson has lambasted the PGA Tour over its recent decision to allow Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to return from LIV Golf

Golf Monthly

'A Tragedy' - Gary Player Says Golf Ball Should Be Cut Back 60 Yards In Strong Distance Debate Comments

The nine-time Major winner was discussing the potential golf ball rollback during the annual Honorary Starters press conference at Augusta National

The Independent UK

Tiger Woods urged to stop driving by golf legend Gary Player after DUI arrest

Woods was charged with driving under the influence after his involvement in a car crash last month

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The Independent UK

Jack Nicklaus among golfing greats to hit ceremonial tee shots as 2026 Masters begins

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A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson got the Masters underway, hitting the ceremonial first tee shots on a postcard-perfect day at Augusta National

The Independent UK

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson get the 90th Masters under way

The trio have 11 green jackets between them.

Golf Monthly

The 2026 Masters Is Underway As Honorary Starters Hit Ceremonial Tee Shots

The 90th playing of the Masters Tournament has officially begun following Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson's honorary opening tee shots

Sports Illustrated

The History of Masters Traditions: From Honorary Starters and Phones to Gnomes

You know the Champions Dinner and the skipping at 16. But did you know the city of Augusta used to have a Masters parade? Gary Van Sickle goes deep into what makes the Masters the Masters.

Golf Monthly

The 17 Past Champions Not Playing In The 2026 Masters

In total, 17 former champions are not in the field for The Masters. Here are the details

The Guardian - UK

The Masters is a welcome oasis in golf’s fractious world, despite its stuffy foibles

No phones, no littering, no cheering bad shots – ‘patrons’ face strict rules at Augusta, but what a contrast to last year’s disgraceful Ryder Cup

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