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Masters' 15th hole known as Firethorn turns prickly by serving up 3 quadruple bogeys

Masters' 15th hole known as Firethorn turns prickly by serving up 3 quadruple bogeys

The 15th hole at Augusta National over the years has been the third-easiest hole at the Masters

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns enter Friday’s second round tied for first at the Masters after opening with 5-under 67s at Augusta National

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.

Maniacal Masters? Players bracing for Augusta National at its crustiest

Maniacal Masters? Players bracing for Augusta National at its crustiest

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- With no rain in the forecast and sunny, warm conditions forecast through the weekend, the players in the 2026 Masters said they are at the mercy of the tournament officials setting up Augusta National for the final 54 holes.

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

Rory McIlroy taps into Masters champion confidence to spark rally

Rory McIlroy taps into Masters champion confidence to spark rally

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Rory McIlroy admitted he hasn't felt the same at "certain" golf tournaments since completing the career grand slam 12 months ago, but all the same old feelings came rushing back on the first tee at Augusta National on Thursday. And that's a good thing, in his estimation.

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

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

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

Masters starting times for the weekdays

Masters starting times for the weekdays

Masters starting times for the weekdays

Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It's hard to know what to expect at Masters

Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It's hard to know what to expect at Masters

Scottie Scheffler now has two kids — one for each of his Masters titles

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.

Scottie Scheffler excited Augusta shaping up for firm, fast Masters

Scottie Scheffler excited Augusta shaping up for firm, fast Masters

By Field Level Media Derek Harper AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Scottie Scheffler stirred a lot of discussion by saying that he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning, just days before capturing his fourth career major title at last year's Open Championship.

Golf-Fleetwood's sons give him fresh perspective ahead of Masters

Golf-Fleetwood's sons give him fresh perspective ahead of Masters

By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 (Reuters) - Tommy Fleetwood said one of his most memorable preparations for this year's Masters was sharing Augusta National with his two oldest sons, an experience that underscored how much fatherhood now shapes his life in golf.