Sunday 29 November 2020
McIlroy finished in a tie for fifth after shooting three rounds in the 60s.
The world number one has matched the 54-hole scoring record set by Jordan Spieth in 2015.
Thursday’s forecast includes the possibility of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms.
The action gets underway this Thursday.
This year of Covid 19 has disrupted all schedules yet James Sugrue still stands apart. This week, finally, he tees up at the US Masters, seven months on from its intended date. His journey started in North Cork.
After watching Bryson DeChambeau win the US Open, McIlroy tried to add length off the tee.
This year’s Masters will take place from 12-15 November.
The US PGA championship had been scheduled to start today. What’s your knowledge of former major champions like?
2020 PGA Championship moved to August with US Open pencilled in for September.
‘It’s not as if I’m out on whatever hole here and thinking, ‘This is the fifth hole at Augusta and this is the tee shot I need.’’
Viewers could had believe what they saw during Stephen Maguire’s comeback win.
Trailing Nicklaus’ record by three, Woods knows he now has a smaller window for major success.
Tiger Woods has apparently not responded to Greg Norman’s congratulatory letter after his success in the 2019 Masters.
Graeme McDowell, meanwhile, returns to the scene of his 2010 major success when he touches down at Pebble Beach.
The 15-time major winner fought back from a poor start and but saw his round fall apart in the final four holes.
Tiger Woods was lauded by Jack Nicklaus after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Having plunged to 1,199th in the world, the 15-time Major champion is back inside the top 10.
The 43-year-old is now just three Major titles behind all-time great Nicklaus.
There were special scenes on the 18th at Augusta on Sunday.
Relive all the action from Augusta as Tiger Woods claimed a 15th Major title.
The threat of inclement weather meant the US star was keen to get up bright and early on Sunday.
A spectacular day of action at Augusta featured a 64 from Tony Finau and a Tiger Woods charge, but the italian leads the way.
With today’s round of 71, his bid for a career Grand Slam looks like it will have to wait another year.
Thunderstorms are forecast to hit Augusta late on Sunday afternoon and tournament organisers have brought tee times forward as a result.
The four-time major winner saved his round on the back nine, including an eagle, but sits some distance back from the leaders.
Woods carded a four-under 68 on Friday despite a bizarre collision with an official.
“If I can get off to a decent start tomorrow, shoot 33 or 32 on the front nine, I’m right back in it.”
Weather has halted play at The Masters at the time of writing.
“That was probably the best ball-striking round I’ve had in a major championship,” said Brooks Koepka.
The Northern Ireland man hit five birdies and six bogeys in a mixed first round at the Masters.
The Northern Ireland man is four shots off the lead at Augusta.
The Offaly man sank seven bogeys in all on the opening day at Augusta.
‘This is my 11th year here,’ he said ahead of tee-off at the 2019 Masters. ‘If I haven’t figured it out by now, there’s something wrong.’
*Butch Harmon stare*
While the three-time major champion may be confident entering play Thursday, he’s been up and down in recent tournaments.
The Italian is adamant he will not let his recent success contribute to a complacent performance in Augusta.
The American has not won a tournament since last year’s victory in Augusta.
Justin Thomas received little in the way of guidance from the 14-time major winner as they each prepare for Augusta.
Paul McGinley says the four-time major winner has the code to crack The Masters puzzle next week in Augusta.
