Canada’s Mike Weir thinks positive after opening Masters with 76
It was, for one thing, far better than last year’s opening-round 82 — the worst of a career on its 17th trip here. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
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Jordan Spieth’s putter puts everyone in their place at Masters: Feschuk
It was no surprise the top of the leaderboard was commanded by the world’s best clutch putter, the 22-year-old defending champion whose six-under par round of 66 put him two shots clear of Danny Lee and Shane Lowry. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Age no barrier to Bernhard Langer at Masters: Feschuk
Two-time Masters champion,58, shot a two-under-par round of 70 to find himself tied for third, just two back of leader Jordan Spieth heading into Sunday’s final round. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Danny Willett wins Masters after Jordan Spieth’s shocking collapse: Feschuk
For the defending champion, this one will hurt, indeed. But given Spieth’s gift for quick learning and Augusta mastery, one suspects he’ll be back to heal the wounds soon enough. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Rory McIlroy not about to give up hope at Masters
If the Masters, as the cliché goes, doesn’t truly begin until the back nine on Sunday, McIlroy’s quest to become the sixth man to win all four of the modern majors still has life yet. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Bryson DeChambeau breath of fresh air at Masters: Feschuk
DeChambeau is a 22-year-old amateur who fired an even-par 72 that ranked among Friday’s best. The colourful youngster is a non-conformist in a sport that decidedly is conformist. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Scoring expected to be higher at this year’s Masters
High winds, quick greens should prevent golfers from threatening records. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Tiger Woods won’t tee it up at the Masters
It will be the second time in the past three years that the four-time champion has not played the Masters. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Tom Watson breaks par at the Masters
Eight-time major champion shows he’s still got it at age 65. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading
Jordan Spieth threatening to run away with the Masters after early play Friday
Spieth is a staggering 12-under par after 10 holes, stretching his lead to a commanding five strokes over Charley Hoffman. TORONTO STAR | SPORTS | GOLF Continue reading