Spain’s Jon Rahm is the defending champion and following his move to LIV Golf for the 2024 season is among 13 players from the Saudi Arabian-backed circuit playing at Augusta National. Three of the top five in 2023 were LIV players, with Brooks Koepka finishing joint second before going on …

Bhatia’s fellow Americans Russell Henley (69), Denny McCarthy (70) and Brendon Todd (72) are tied for second on six under. England’s Tommy Fleetwood moved to four under with a 69, which included three birdies, and Scotland’s Martin Laird is on two under after another 71. Meanwhile, Spain’s Sergio Garcia is …

England’s Lottie Woad birdied the final two holes to win the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. The 20-year-old had led going into the final round at the home of the Masters but was overtaken by American Bailey Shoemaker, who shot a bogey-free 66. Heading down the 17th, Woad was one shot …

He has a four-shot lead over fellow American Denny McCarthy, who fired a five-under 67, while Brendon Todd trails Bhatia by seven shots. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama moved into contention with a bogey-free round of 66, which featured six birdies, putting the 2021 Masters champion eight shots off the lead at …

Korda came into this week’s hybrid strokeplay/matchplay tournament in blistering form after recent wins at the Drive On Championship, Los Angeles Open and Arizona Championship. However, the 25-year-old American is expecting the toughest of challenges from the highly-competitive Irishwoman. “Just so consistent. Such a tough competitor,” said Korda of Maguire. …