Open champion Harman ‘ready for anything’ at Masters

Open champion Harman ‘ready for anything’ at Masters

AUGUSTA: Brian Harman traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to win his first major title. Now he’s back home in Georgia trying to repeat the magic and capture a Masters green jacket. The 37-year-old left-hander from nearby Savannah won the Claret Jug last July by six strokes at Royal Liverpool, taking …

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Nearly man Schauffele yearns to finally capture a major

Nearly man Schauffele yearns to finally capture a major

AUGUSTA: Xander Schauffele, the world’s highest-ranked player without a major title, is bothered he hasn’t captured one of golf’s most coveted prizes — to the point where just one won’t be enough. The reigning Olympic champion has 11 top-10 finishes in 26 major starts, including a share of second at …

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Tiger Woods set to play Masters despite injuries

Tiger Woods set to play Masters despite injuries

AUGUSTA: Tiger Woods appears set to make his 26th start at the Masters next week, but the 15-time major winner remains hampered by severe leg injuries from a 2021 car crash. Woods, whose plane was tracked to Augusta a week ago, is listed to speak with reporters at Augusta National …

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McIlroy rings changes in quest for elusive Masters win

McIlroy rings changes in quest for elusive Masters win

AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy is changing things up when it comes to the Masters, hoping some alterations in preparation can help produce the green jacket that has eluded him. The 34-year-old from Northern Ireland will make his 10th attempt to complete a career grand slam at next week’s 88th Masters, needing …

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Olympic spot an extra driver for Smith’s Masters tilt

Olympic spot an extra driver for Smith’s Masters tilt

SYDNEY: If Cameron Smith needed any extra motivation to perform well at the Masters later this month, his desperation to get to the Olympics in Paris in August will provide it. The 2022 British Open champion tied for 10th at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago but, as world number …

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Nelly Korda nabs another LPGA playoff win

Nelly Korda nabs another LPGA playoff win

LOS ANGELES: Nelly Korda drilled a birdie putt at the first playoff hole to beat Ryann O’Toole in the LPGA Seri Pak Championship, where Korda’s second title in as many starts secured her return to world number one. Korda hadn’t played since beating Lydia Ko in a playoff to win …

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