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Ask Athlon Sports: Tiger Woods

Golf Q: What was the reason Tiger Woods fired his longtime caddie, Steve Williams? Was it over money when Tiger was in his slump? — Bill Dombo, Yuba City, Calif. A: During his tenure as Tiger ...

4 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: Golf, Tiger Woods

18 Holes to Play in 2012

Golf Many recreational golfers have simple reasons for why they have a favorite golf hole. Golf course architects often use something different than looks or location to select their favorites. We asked...

5 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf

Bubba Watson Wins The Masters

Golf One of the greatest shots in Masters history wasn't enough to beat Bubba Watson, who outlasted Louis Oosthuizen in a two-hole playoff to become the third lefthander to win a Green Jacket. Watson ea...

6 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, News, Bubba Watson, Louis Oosthuizen, Phil Mickelson

Oosthuizen's Double Eagle and other Great Shots in Masters History

Golf We don’t have footage of Gene Sarazen’s famous double eagle from 1935, but on Masters Sunday 2012, we saw something just as good and just as rare — Louis Oosthuizen's double eagle, the first ...

6 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, News, Bubba Watson, Charl Schwartzel, Jack Nicklaus, Larry Mize, Louis Oosthuizen, Masters, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods

Fred Couples' Classic Masters Moment

Golf In honor of Fred Couples' turn-back-the-clock performance this week at The Masters, we look back at the classic moment of Couples' career: the 12th hole of the 1992 Masters. Nursing a slim lead...

6 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, Fred Couples

Golf Equipment 2012: A Bumper Crop

Golf Golf equipment is like computer technology. Within two years, it's out of date and time to upgrade all over again. Golf manufacturers spend thousands of dollars in research and development to i...

6 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf

Masters 2012 Hole-By-Hole Preview: Augusta National

Golf We break down all 18 holes of the Masters. ...

7 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Golf, News, Augusta, The Masters Hole Photos

The Masters TV Schedule

Golf Cue the piano music — it's time for A Tradition Unlike Any Other. Here's the schedule for Masters television coverage. MASTERS TV COVERAGE Thursday — ESPN 3-7:30 p.m. & 8-11 ...

7 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, News

Ask Athlon Sports: The Masters

Golf Q: What do you consider to be the greatest Masters Tournament in history? — Jerry Barnes, Dallas, Texas A: It’s hard to overlook Tiger Woods’ historic win in 1997, Phil Mickelson’s ...

7 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: Golf, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods

The Young Guns of the PGA Tour

Golf Kyle Stanley had come oh-so-close. He had the 2011 John Deere Classic in his hip pocket after a final-round 66, only to have Steve Stricker pick that pocket with a spectacular bunker shot on th...

7 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: Golf, Bud Cauley, Kyle Stanley, Rickie Fowler

The Masters At a Glance

Golf The Masters at a Glance Augusta National Golf Club • Augusta, Ga. April 5-8 • Defending Champion: Charl Schwartzel Brandel Chamblee's Take Golf’s Sistine Chapel annually gives us th...

7 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, News, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods

Worst and Weirdest Food of The Masters Champions Dinner

Golf It's one of the great traditions of Masters week: the Tuesday night Champions Dinner, where the defending champ gets to pick the menu for everyone. Giving golfers this much latitude can appare...

7 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, News

Top 20 Golfers for 2012 Majors

Golf Now that it's Masters week, it's time to decide who this year's major players will be, and we've done that for you. They’re the cream of the major championship crop, circa 2012 — the Athlon Maj...

7 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, Lee Westwood, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Tiger Woods

Top 20 Golfers for 2012 Majors: No. 1 Tiger Woods

Golf They’re the cream of the major championship crop, circa 2012 — the Athlon Major Championship Dream Team. Throughout the month of March, w...

7 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, Tiger Woods

Top 20 Golfers for 2012 Majors: No. 2 Rory McIlroy

Golf They’re the cream of the major championship crop, circa 2012 — the Athlon Major Championship Dream Team. Throughout the month of March, we'll be un...

8 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, Rory McIlroy

Top 20 Golfers for 2012 Majors: No. 3 Lee Westwood

Golf They’re the cream of the major championship crop, circa 2012 — the Athlon Major Championship Dream Team. Throughout the month of March, we'll be unve...

8 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: Golf, Lee Westwood

Top 20 Golfers for 2012 Majors: No. 4 Phil Mickelson

Golf They’re the cream of the major championship crop, circa 2012 — the Athlon Major Championship Dream Team. Throughout the month of March, we'll be unveiling A...