After turning back clock, Watson's eager to look ahead -- all the way to Pebble Beach

Despite a weekend that could've gone a little better, Tom Watson enjoyed a wonderful week at Augusta...

Family matters make this Masters victory extra-special for Mickelsons

As much as Amy Mickelson wanted to be in the gallery Sunday, she knew she couldn't walk 18 holes. So...

For Mickelson, style produces substance -- and a third Green Jacket

There have been a number of times when his aggressive style hasn't paid off, Phil Mickelson freely admits....

Woods' week answers some questions, but not nearly all

The "new" Tiger Woods looked a lot like the one we've seen in recent years, says Brian Wacker....

Runner-up Westwood comforted by, not upset at, another major near-miss

Lee Westwood was sanguine in defeat, and already looking forward to the U.S. Open. And remember, Melanie...

Mickelson claims third Green Jacket, fourth major

For someone not playing up to par coming into the Masters, Phil Mickelson finished lower under par than anyone...

Hands down, Kim shows he's on the way up at Augusta National

In only his second attempt, Anthony Kim firmly established himself as a first-rate Masters contender. Kim...

Final-round notebook: The Masters

News and notes from Sunday's final round at Augusta National, featuring tidbits about Phil Mickelson,...

Can Sunday at Augusta National possibly top Saturday? You bet it can!

Saturday's third round undoubtedly will go down in the annals as one of the most memorable days ever...

What layoff? Vintage Woods right there again

Tiger Woods fought his swing most of the third round, and never got the feel of the greens. But, just as...

In amazing half hour, Mickelson's not half bad

Phil Mickelson was nothing short of phenomenal during a 30-minute span that began around cocktail hour on...

Westwood looks for fine finish, while Poulter seeks huge comeback

The two British buddies who shared the halfway lead had dramatically different experiences on Saturday. Yet...

Couples one round away from another major Masters miracle

Fred Couples bounced back Saturday, and now the coolest player on the planet goes into the final round only...

Third-round notebook: The Masters

News and notes from Saturday's third round at Augusta National, featuring tidbits about Lee Westwood,...

Italy's Manassero, 16, says he's turning professional

Three weeks from now, while his classmates are trudging to high school, Matteo Manassero will be embarking...

PGATOUR.com's Ross: 1997 was more than a coronation

When Tiger Woods announced to the world that he had arrived with an historic 12-shot victory at the Masters,...

Second-round notebook: The Masters

News and notes from Friday's second round at Augusta National, featuring tidbits about Tiger Woods, Tom...

Midway at the Masters: The most interesting men and moments

Helen Ross has been surveying Augusta National from Magnolia Lane to Amen Corner, and offers up a short list...

The British aren't coming – they're here, with no plans to leave

With Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter carrying the lead into Saturday's third round, the English are 36 holes...

Bevy of big names miss cut as Augusta National shows no favoritism

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington and prodigy Rory McIlroy are leaving town early, but they're...

Power pairing doesn't materialize, but powerful potential does

If Phil Mickelson's birdie putt on No. 18 Friday had fallen in, he'd have been paired with Tiger...

Magic just a memory as 'disappointed' Watson slips back into pack

One day after his stellar opening 67, Tom Watson struggled to a second-round 75. His magic touch was sadly...

Clothes horse Poulter positions himself for run at Green Jacket

Ian Poulter posted his second straight 68 Friday and shares the halfway lead heading into the weekend, thanks...

Score's a little worse, but Woods says he played better on Day 2

Tiger Woods didn't wow the crowd with a bend-it-around-the-trees shot on Friday, but on a day when the...

Late bogeys take luster off another solid day for Couples at Augusta

Fred Couples hung tough on Friday, until bogeys on his final three holes dropped him down into the pack....

Setting the Scene: Tiger's first hole on Friday

Tiger Woods' second round at the Masters got off to a typical start Friday morning, until he yanked his...

PGATOUR.COM's Ross: Any doubt what my favorite is?

When you've covered the past 30 Masters, your memory bank becomes chock full with moments that are etched...

Much-anticipated return goes about as good as could be expected

As Tiger Woods' tee shot on the first hole gently faded through the increasingly cool and windy air on...

Watson and Woods spin timeless, terrific tales for young and old alike

Tom Watson and Tiger Woods are legendary golfers of different generations, and not usually joined at the...

First-round notebook: The Masters

News and notes from Thursday's opening round at Augusta National, featuring tidbits about Tiger Woods,...

Sock It to Me: No socks, no worries for easygoing leader Couples

Fred Couples plays golf sockless these days, but he’s been making huge footprints around the golf landscape...

After quick start at Augusta National, Mickelson makes quick getaway

Phil Mickelson was happy with his opening round on Thursday, but even happier when it was over. That's...

Westwood overcomes rough start to post his best-ever Masters score

Lee Westwood three-putted two straight holes early in his first round, then played his final 13 holes in...

Kim rides winds of change right up Day 1 Masters leaderboard

Even if the wind hadn't been howling during Anthony Kim's first trip around Augusta National, he...

Superb senior Watson continues to redefine what's possible at Masters

Tom Watson hasn't come down from his amazing run at Turnberry, and he proved it Thursday with a yet another...

First Impression of Augusta National: All it's cracked up to be

Mark Spoor, a golf fan but admittedly not a golf fanatic, made the pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds on...

Tiger's First Hole: Huge gallery, confident start

How did the first moments of Tiger Woods' much-anticipated return to competitive golf go? PGATOUR.COM's...

Nicklaus, Palmer kick off Masters in grand style

After being greeted with generous applause and genuine affections, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer officially...

Oosthuizen becomes latest Par 3 Contest winner to face Masters jinx

On Wednesday, Louis Oosthuizen became the third straight player from South Africa to win the Par 3 Contest....

Solid beginning to 2010 season has Big Easy at ease ahead of Masters

Three-time major champion Ernie Els comes to Augusta National playing his best golf in years. The Big Easy...

Old-timers becoming thing of the past at Masters, as youth prevails

When the Masters begins Thursday, there will be four teenagers in the field -- and only one golfer as old...

Masters Notebook: Difficult winter makes grounds crew's job tougher

Aside from heavy pollen, just like old times under the famous oak tree

PGATOUR.com's Melanie Hauser tells us about the famous oak tree behind the Augusta National clubhouse...

Wednesday with Tiger: Final preparations

PGATOUR.com's Brian Wacker explains that the wait is just about over for Tiger Woods' official return...

Augusta chairman Payne has stern words for Woods

Augusta National chairman Billy Payne used his annual news conference Wednesday to express his displeasure...

Fighting for Four: Who's ready to leave three behind?

Of course, Tiger Woods is the runaway leader when it comes to active PGA TOUR players with multiple majors....

PGATOUR.com's Ross: A lot has changed in three decades

PGATOUR.com's Helen Ross covered her first Masters in 1980. Not surprisingly, a lot has changed at Augusta...

10 players who aren't in Augusta but will be next year

They didn't get an invitation to Augusta National this year, but Stan Awtrey says that these 10 guys...

Doing the Masters math: How long does it take to win a jacket?

We know what it takes to win the Masters. What we hadn't thought about was how long it takes to win....

Golden Bear remains golden standard by all which interviews are measured

At age 70, Jack Nicklaus remains as sharp and relevant as ever. During a wide-ranging Tuesday news conference,...

Tuesday with Tiger: Same as it ever was

If we're seeing the "new" Tiger Woods this week, Brian Wacker says, he looked just like has...

Woods paired with Kuchar, Choi for first two rounds

Former Georgia Tech star Matt Kuchar and Korea's K.J. Choi will join Tiger Woods on the tee when the...

Four-time major winner Floyd calls it a career

Raymond Floyd, whose 22 career PGA Tour victories included the 1976 Masters, two PGA Championships and the...

Eubanks scores an ace with To Win and Die in Dixie

Atlanta author and former PGA Professional Steve Eubanks chronicles the life and mysterious death of J. Douglas...

Excerpts about family, golf, legacy and more from Woods' news conference

Tiger Woods addressed several topics during his 35-minute press conference Monday at the Masters. Here are...

Biggest news of the day: Woods' unscripted press conference

Tiger Woods appeared outwardly relaxed and definitely reflective during his 35-minute news conference on...

Changes in behavior and priorities show new thinking from Woods

Some semblance of normalcy will return to Tiger Woods' life now that he's back. But judging by his...

Players accept Woods' apology, fans happily welcome him back

Tiger Woods got just the reaction he hoped for Monday, as the patrons at Augusta National cheered him and...

A top instructor's guide to taming Augusta National

Mark Immelman, a top instructor, the head men's golf coach at Columbus (Ga.) State University and the...

Tiger faces media in far-reaching news conference

Saying the reception of the Augusta National fans "blew me away," Tiger Woods began his comeback...

Els Blog: Full of confidence, I can't wait to tee it up

Even though he didn't experience much success at the Shell Houston Open last weekend, finished even par...

For CBS' Barrow, 'It just doesn't get better than this'

You know the Masters is a special event when the man who's been CBS' lead producer for Super Bowls,...

Mickelson, Els, Couples ride momentum into Augusta National

It's hard to say they're hitting their stride heading to the Masters, given that neither finished...

Woods arrives at Augusta National, trying to resume business as usual

Tiger Woods rolled into the Masters on Sunday, acting as though nothing had changed. He hit a few balls,...

Outside of Woods' spotlight, rising stars have chance to break through

The Masters has produced several unexpected winners in recent years. Helen Ross surveys the field and identifies...

McIlroy spends three days he'll never forget getting ready for the Masters

How'd you spend your spring break? As Melanie Hauser explains, Rory McIlroy spent his soaking up the...

Strong British contingent aims to stake major claim

It's been two decades since Nick Faldo won his second of three Masters, but no less than half-a-dozen...

Par 3 Contest the calm -- and fun -- before the storm

Fun and major championship golf are not often spoken in the same breath, but in the case of annual par 3...

The new demands of an ever-changing Augusta National

It was once given as gospel that in order to win the Masters, a player had to hit it a country mile -- and...

Has Woods lost his Master-ful touch at Augusta National?

It's been five years since Tiger Woods slipped his arms into the silk sleeves of a Green Jacket on a...

TNT's Huber: With Tiger, everything's changed, or has it?

Like most everyone, TNT's Jim Huber knows that Tiger Woods is not only golf's greatest competitor...

Tiger's return takes spotlight off other contenders, for better or worse

Players from Steve Stricker to Ernie Els to Ian Poulter are heading to Augusta National are legitimate threats...

Tiger's return brings extra buzz to Augusta, as everyone's curious

Tiger Woods' return to golf at the Masters is proving equal parts boon and headache for the people of...

Tiger's sponsors await his return, and hope to benefit from publicity

A few sponsors, including Nike Golf and Upper Deck, stuck with Tiger during his darkest days, and now they...

Hansen dealing with taxing times back home

Soren Hansen of Denmark plans to play in the Masters, but he'll have something besides swing thoughts...

Mystery Over: Couples to play practice round with Woods on Monday

When Tiger Woods makes his much-anticipated return to competitive golf at the Masters, he'll play his...

Masters champion to punch ticket to prestigious PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Along with a coveted Green Jacket, the winner of the Masters will earn one of the hardest invitations in...

Who will play with Tiger? Good question!

Not in recent memory has there been so much interest in the makings of a Masters pairing. Who will be selected...

Unlikely journey takes Poulter to top 10 in world

Ian Poulter heads to Augusta National at the high point of a wild ride filled with defiance, determination...

British bookies taking bets on all things Tiger

The bookmakers of Great Britain, where betting on sports is quite legal and immensely popular, have created...

Oosthuizen and Choi among five to earn spots in ever-growing Masters field

Louis Oosthuizen punched his ticket to Augusta National by winning the Andalucia Open, while K.J. Choi and...

For first time ever, Italy sends three players to Augusta National

Edoardo and Francesco Molinari are the first brothers to play in the same Masters since 2000, and they'll...

Struggle with rheumatism will keep Olazabal out

Jose Maria Olazabal, who won at Augusta National in 1994 and 1999, has so much joint pain that he'll...

Masters to air in 3-D on TVs and computers

The 2010 Masters will be the first 3-D sports event on TV in the United States. Few Americans currently own...

Bookmakers install Woods as Masters favorite

Barely an hour after the news of Tiger Woods' return broke, British bookmaker William Hill installed...

TV audience to be huge for Woods' return

CBS Sports chief Sean McManus thinks Tiger Woods' return to golf will be one of the "biggest media...

Woods to return to golf at Masters, ending four-month hiatus

Tiger Woods will return to golf at the Masters, he announced Mar. 16. The Masters is an event he views "with...

Nicklaus joins Palmer as honorary Masters starters

Jack Nicklaus has said all along he would never become a ceremonial player, but he'll be an honored one...

McAllister, 2009: Cherish what we saw last Easter

PGATOUR.com's Mike McAllister says Sundays like the one we saw at Augusta don't come too often. Not...

2009: Cabrera wins Masters, second major title in sudden death

Roberto de Vicenzo can rest easy, because the Green Jacket finally came home to Argentina. Angel Cabrera...