Monthly Archives: April 2019

Koepka trying to regain energy as he eyes third major in four starts

AUGUSTA, Ga. – One of the game’s most passionate players when it comes to fitness hasn’t been in the gym in three weeks. Although this normally wouldn’t be news, in Brooks Koepka’s case it has drawn attention. Koepka, who is playing the Masters for the first time since winning three of the last seven majors, […]

Koepka remembers trip to Augusta as a kid, getting denied Lefty’s autograph

AUGUSTA, Ga. – It was a trip of a lifetime for Brooks Koepka when his father brought him to Augusta National as a youngster to attend the Masters. Koepka remembers walking down the first fairway and getting blown away by the elevation changes and being able to stand so close to players. And the autographs, […]

First- and second-round tee times for the 83rd Masters Tournament

First- and second-round groupings for the 83rd Masters Tournament. All times ET, (a) – amateur: 8:30AM/11:15AM: Andrew Landry, Adam Long, Corey Conners 8:41AM/11:26AM: Ian Woosnam, Keith Mitchell, Kevin Tway 8:52AM/11:37AM: Mike Weir, Shane Lowry, Kevin O’Connell (a) 9:03AM/11:48AM: Angel Cabrera, Aaron Wise, Justin Harding 9:14AM11:59AM: Danny Willett, Brandt Snedeker, Takumi Kanaya (a) 9:25AM/12:10PM: Fred Couples, […]

JT tries different approach to Masters prep … Bahamas with family

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Justin Thomas has already collected a major championship, but he knows that he’s otherwise underperformed in the big events. Here at the Masters, the major he wants to win as much as any, the results just haven’t been what he’s expected. In three attempts at Augusta National, Thomas’ best finish was a tie […]

Without pre-Masters tune-up, Mickelson unsure how he'll play

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The new PGA Tour schedule forces players to make tough decisions, and that included a critical pre-Masters choice for Phil Mickelson. It’s no secret that Mickelson likes to play his way into major form; he’s played the week before the Masters 10 of the past 11 years. (The lone exception was 2013.) […]