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Golf-Masters under way as Augusta awaits McIlroy and Scheffler

Golf-Masters under way as Augusta awaits McIlroy and Scheffler

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Mostly clear skies and cool conditions greeted the early starters as the Masters got under way on Thursday at Augusta National with defending champion Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler yet to tee off in the year's first major.

Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat

Rory McIlroy opens Masters title defense with 67 after Jack Nicklaus touts his chances to repeat

As Rory McIlroy was warming up on the practice range, Jack Nicklaus was busy touting the Northern Irishman’s game saying he had a “very, very good chance” to repeat as Masters champion

Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns

Justin Rose fades at the Masters, still joins Scheffler in the hunt behind leaders McIlroy and Burns

Justin Rose is back in contention at the Masters

Golf-McIlroy welcomes nerves in strong start to Masters title defense

Golf-McIlroy welcomes nerves in strong start to Masters title defense

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy said he was relieved to feel his hand shaking on the first tee of the Masters on Thursday, saying it would have been "worrisome" if he had not been nervous despite arriving as the defending champion.

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead

McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share early lead

Rory McIlroy has been savoring his Masters win all week at Augusta National

Golf-At the Masters, Augusta National's oak tree is where the golf does its deals

Golf-At the Masters, Augusta National's oak tree is where the golf does its deals

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 8 (Reuters) - It has stood since the 1850s, long before Augusta National Golf Club existed, and every April during Masters week it becomes something more than just a tree.

Golf-Scheffler hunts McIlroy as Masters second round gets under way

Golf-Scheffler hunts McIlroy as Masters second round gets under way

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 10 (Reuters) - The second round of the Masters began at Augusta National on Friday, with world number one Scottie Scheffler set to face chilly morning conditions while overnight co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns will go out later when the sun is forecast

Golf-Olazabal turns back clock at Masters with vintage Augusta masterclass before late stumble

Golf-Olazabal turns back clock at Masters with vintage Augusta masterclass before late stumble

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - For a good stretch of the Masters on Thursday, two-time champion Jose Maria Olazabal made it feel like 1999 again at Augusta National Golf Club.

Golf-Nicklaus, Player send encouragement to Woods

Golf-Nicklaus, Player send encouragement to Woods

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Golf greats Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player offered words of encouragement on Thursday to fellow Masters champion Tiger Woods, who is missing this year's tournament as he seeks treatment following a rollover car accident.

Golf-Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta National

Golf-Absence of Woods and Mickelson from Masters felt around Augusta National

By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 (Reuters) - For three decades at the Masters, the roars that echoed loudest off the towering pines at Augusta National belonged to two men.

Golf-McIlroy says Augusta burden has gone after Masters triumph

Golf-McIlroy says Augusta burden has gone after Masters triumph

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy said arriving at Augusta National as the reigning Masters champion had left him feeling more relaxed than at any point in his previous visits, with the burden that once followed him here finally gone.

Masters starting times for the weekdays

Masters starting times for the weekdays

Masters starting times for the weekdays