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The Masters: Be afraid of Phil Mickelson's latest monster
Phil Mickelson has been channelling Boris Karloff in his preparation for a tilt at a fourth Green Jacket. He has created a monster. His Frankenstein is his Phrankenwood, as he calls it.
The Masters: Augusta still far removed from reality
In a summer when the Open Championship is hosted by a golf club, Muirfield, that does not permit women members the Masters Tournament is cast as a progressive force.
Dunbar relishing chance to play in US major before pro career begins
Alan Dunbar may have flirted with the idea of turning professional after being crowned British Amateur champion last summer, but missing out on a trip to the Masters was never a serious option.
No par-three joy for Harrington
Padraig Harrington missed out on a fourth victory in the traditional par-three contest on the eve of the Masters, but is unlikely to be too disappointed.
Rory McIlroy's girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki dons boilersuit for US Masters as golf star's bag lady
Caroline Wozniacki lived up to her nickname of 'Little Miss Sunshine' when she lit up the US Masters, caddying for boyfriend Rory McIlroy in the traditional par-three contest.
Watch out, Rory McIlroy! Alan Dunbar's got his eye on the prize
Northern Ireland's golfing royalty has another pretender to the throne.
The Masters 2013: Interactive course guide
Hole-by-hole course information for the 2013 Masters at Augusta National
McIlroy desperate for Masters glory
Rory McIlroy paused for a moment when asked if anything less than a win at the Masters this week would be a disappointment, but the answer was worth the wait.
The Masters: Don't compare me to Tiger, says Rory McIlroy
After the novelty of the juvenile debutant the focus at the Masters shifts to those who might win it and ultimately to the great narrative driving the game: Rory versus Tiger.
The Masters: Tiger Woods warns Augusta that he's back in major mood
Forget 15, the magic number in the eye of Tiger Woods is 19, and we are not talking about the Masters appearances the world No 1 clocks up this week.
'Freak' tennis injury forces Darren Clarke to miss out on Masters
A hamstring injury sustained on holiday in the Bahamas has forced Darren Clarke to withdraw from the Masters. Clarke has had a wretched run since his victory at the 2011 Open at Royal St Georges, a win that earned him an exemption at the majors for five years.
Major triumph can propel Woods to new golden era
Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus this week celebrates a golden jubilee ... it's exactly 50 years since, aged 23, he won the first of six Masters titles which firmly establish him as the greatest player of all time at Augusta National.
Injured Clarke pulls out of Masters
Former Open champion Darren Clarke has been been forced to withdraw from this week's Masters through injury.
McIlroy eyes return to top spot
Rory McIlroy can return to world number one with a third major title in the Masters this week, providing Tiger Woods does not finish second on his own.
Brilliant Laird denies McIlroy
A stunning final round from Martin Laird denied fellow Briton Rory McIlroy from claiming his first victory of 2013 at the Valero Texas Open.
The Masters: Sandy Lyle still a contender after all these years
Sandy Lyle is dripping in nostalgia, the silver tug of a 25th anniversary dragging him back into that bunker on the 18th to churn through endless reruns of the seven-iron that won the Masters in 1988.
Can Tiger Woods be a born-again Master?
Jack Nicklaus won the last of his 18 majors here in Augusta and, with tears in his eyes, he said it was something you can have only once in your lifetime. It came in 1986, when he was 46 and had gone six years without one of the big titles.
McIlroy: Don't rule me out
Rory McIlroy believes he can still have a shot at the Valero Texas Open title after ending the third round four shots behind leader Billy Horschel.
McIlroy has Horschel in sight
Rory McIlroy finished the third round of the Valero Texas Open four shots off the lead as he sought a morale-boosting victory ahead of the Masters.
McIlroy eyeing Texas title
Rory McIlroy has played himself into title contention at the Valero Texas Open and is relishing the opportunity to push for victory this weekend.
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Reality check for Lions - Gatland
Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record.
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Carroll passes West Ham medical
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
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