Bryson DeChambeau is embracing the challenge of an “amazing and spectacular” Augusta National, but he also felt the course was “diabolical” in windy conditions as he got his Masters hopes back on track on day two. DeChambeau started the second round close to the projected cut line having struggled to an opening 76 on Thursday, […]
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The Masters: Former champion Mike Weir expecting good weekend for Bob MacIntyre
Mike Weir backed Bob MacIntyre to enjoy a prosperous weekend at The Masters after the young Scot fired a confident two-under 70 on day two at Augusta National Weir, the 2003 Masters champion, partnered MacIntyre for the opening two rounds and was clearly impressed with his fellow left-hander, who was flirting with the cut line […]
The Masters 2021: Tommy Fleetwood fires hole-in-one at Augusta National’s par-three 16th hole
Some golfers can go through their entire careers without making a hole-in-one, but Tommy Fleetwood celebrated his second ace in as many events during the opening round at The Masters. The Englishman made a hole-in-one during his last-16 match at last month’s WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, only to achieve another slamdunk late in his first […]
Toni Nadal to work with Felix Auger-Aliassime: Rafa’s uncle makes ATP Tour return
Toni Nadal, the man who masterminded nephew Rafa’s incredible career, is returning to the ATP Tour as part of the coaching team of Canadian youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime. The world No 22 said Nadal, uncle and long-time coach to the 13-time French Open champion Spaniard, would start working with him ahead of the Monte Carlo Masters […]
Steve Price hails incoming Warrington Wolves coach Daryl Powell as ‘a great acquisition’
Warrington head coach Steve Price has welcomed the appointment of Castleford’s Daryl Powell as his successor, describing him as “a great acquisition”. The Wolves revealed on the eve of the season that Price will be taking his family back to Australia when his contract runs out at the end of the year and on Tuesday […]
The Masters: Lee Elder enjoys ceremonial role with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player at Augusta
Lee Elder was awarded a rapturous welcome as he enjoyed another moment of Masters history shortly before the 85th edition of the tournament got under way. Elder made a ground-breaking appearance as a player in 1975 when he became the first Black man to compete at Augusta National, the first of his six starts in […]
2021 Women’s Six Nations: Sarah Hunter returns to lead Red Roses after 13 months out vs Italy
Sarah Hunter is in line to earn her 124th England cap on her first international match in 13 months when the Red Roses face Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday. Hunter returns to the side after more than a year out due to injury, while Alex Matthews and Vicky Fleetwood come in at blind-side […]
The Masters: Can Jordan Spieth follow Texas Open victory with major glory at Augusta National?
Can Jordan Spieth follow his Texas Open victory with major success at The Masters? Andrew Coltart reflects on his resurgence and assesses the hopes of a couple of other Augusta contenders… To get this Jordan Spieth resurgence, just in time for what he normally achieves at Augusta National, is a tremendous story and something the […]
French Open set to be postponed by a week and will run from May 30 to June 13, according to reports
This year’s French Open at Roland Garros has reportedly been postponed by one week and will now run from May 30 to June 13 with Wimbledon starting two weeks later. The French Tennis Federation (FFT) is hoping for current pandemic restrictions in France to be relaxed by the end of May, enabling it to have […]
Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss plays down Leinster pedigree ahead of Champions Cup quarter-final
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter is refusing to dwell on Leinster’s rich European pedigree ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park. Baxter’s reigning champions meet a side who are appearing in the last eight for the 16th time as they chase down a record fifth major title on the continental stage. But […]