HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina — Thinking he might have a chance to make the playoffs, Jordan Spieth birdied 10 feet on the regulation 18th hole. He hit an even bigger shot at Harbor Town’s signature hole in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage. Spieth’s 56-foot shot from a greenside bunker stopped 7 inches … Read more
Editor’s note: Nicole Hemmer is a Columbia University Research Associate on the Obama Presidency Oral History Project and author of “Messengers from the Right: Conservative Media and the Transformation of American Politics.” She co-hosts the “Past Present” and “This Day in Esoteric Political History” history podcasts and is a co-producer of the “Welcome To Your … Read more
It’s impossible to say, at this stage, if Tiger Woods still has a chance of breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major league wins. It’s unlikely if you assess it pragmatically. He’s 46, he walks with a visible limp in his reconstructed right leg, he has a surgically fused spine and there are times when … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fifteen minutes after Scottie Scheffler won the Masters, a golf cart rushed him to the back door of Butler Cabin. The only sounds were from a drone circling overhead and some birds. His green jacket was waiting inside. He looked dazed. Of course he did. In the past 57 days, he has … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy suffered a lot of heartbreak at the Masters. Seven times at Augusta National, McIlroy attempted to complete the career grand slam by winning a green jacket. Seven times before, he failed to become the sixth man to do so during the Masters era. McIlroy didn’t do it again on Sunday, … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler capped off an incredible two months with his greatest achievement, winning the Masters on Sunday to validate his newfound status as golf’s greatest player. The only stumble came at the end when Scheffler needed four 40-foot putts before he could claim his first major, and that only mattered in the … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — After playing 72 holes for four consecutive days at one of the most demanding golf courses in the world, Tiger Woods was asked if he was in a lot of pain Sunday after finishing his Masters. “Uh-huh,” Woods replied. Woods’ return to professional golf will not be remembered for consecutive rounds of … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The cold, relentless wind. Head Saturday late afternoon to the Masters. All the elements were in place for Scottie Scheffler to start feeling the pressure of trying to win his first major at Augusta National. Scheffler never looked worried until the last hole, and only briefly. His four-stroke lead, high confidence level, … Read more
The Masters seemed to be heading for a drama-free Sunday. World No. 1 player Scottie Scheffler looked set to run off the pitch. But a few stumbles at the end might make Sunday at Augusta National a bit more interesting. So we’ve assembled our experts to assess whether Scheffler can be caught. Also, after a … Read more
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The wave of security elements moving in let the few people hanging around the back of the clubhouse know that Tiger Woods was exiting the parking lot. His caddie, Joe LaCava, had already dropped Woods’ clubs in his car and left on a golf cart. The few people who were busy huddled … Read more