ESPN slammed for 'desecrating' Masters with unpopular coverage choices
ESPN has come under fire from golf fans after featuring non-golf celebrities during their Masters coverage at Augusta National Golf Club

ESPN has come under fire from golf fans after featuring non-golf celebrities during their Masters coverage at Augusta National Golf Club

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT AUGUSTA: It would seem that Rory McIlroy's propensity for thrilling and unnecessary dramas at Augusta National has survived his transition from chaser to champion.

The world No 8 endured a dreadful opening day at Augusta National, which is famous for its strict rules. He shot an eight-over-par 80 that leaves him in a tie for 82nd.

90-year-old golf legend Gary Player made things uncomfortable with a remark about Sky Sports’ Anna Jackson before an interview during Wednesday’s Par 3 event at The Masters. Sky Sports Golf presenter Anna Jackson was setting up for an on-camera interview with Player on Wednesday, starting to say “I’m here with the one…” before Player interrupted…


Clark’s new romance goes all over the internet.

There are bigger swings at the Masters than the ones hit on Thursday morning. There are more important shots, certainly. More consequential putts. More famous roars to come. But there may not be a more meaningful moment than the one that opens the tournament each year, when Augusta National pauses ...

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT AUGUSTA: The LIV star had reached Amen Corner at even par. Then his approach to the par-four 11th found sand and the carnage began.

There are good opening rounds at Augusta National, and then there are the ones that tell you something a little bigger. Rory McIlroy’s 5-under 67 on Thursday felt like the second kind. Yes, the score mattered. Of course it did. By day’s end, it had him tied with Sam Burns for the first-round lead ...

OutKick gets to the bottom of the Masters beer cup drama — sorta.

RORY MCILROY is on course to follow up his Grand Slam triumph by joining another of golf’s most exclusive clubs, as a back-to-back Masters champion. That is a feat only…

Shane Lowry made headlines 12 months ago when one mention of Rory McIlroy set him off following his disappointing third round at the Masters, but he seems to have learn from his lesson this time around

What will the cut line be at the 2026 Masters Tournament? Breaking down the latest numbers and models to predict the Masters cut line.

As of Thursday afternoon, Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns were tied atop the leaderboard for The Masters with both golfers shooting five-under (67) through the first day. McIlroy, who won The Masters in 2025, started this event with a stellar score, which included three straight birdies on Nos. 13-15 at Augusta National Golf Club in … The post Rory McIlroy inches closer to Jack Nicklaus after opening round at The Masters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Amazon’s modern broadcast still felt traditional.

ISABEL BALDWIN AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL: Patrick Reed admitted this week this week that his abrupt LIV exit was due to wanting 'that adrenaline back.' That thrill was rediscovered at Augusta.

3-time Masters winners: Who Scottie Scheffler would join in golf history with 2026 green jacket win sportingnews.com

Prime Video streamed two hours of coverage Thursday afternoon.

Xander Schauffele is still searching for his first-ever Masters victory, and he went into Augusta this time with high hopes. The first day of The Masters kicked off on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. And, it didn’t take long for Schauffele to make headlines, but for an odd reason. Schauffele teed … The post Fans can’t believe where Xander Schauffele’s tee shot ended up at The Masters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy finally got the monkey off his back, winning the 2025 Masters in a playoff. He birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Justin Rose in a wild final round at the Masters. Despite not having played for a few weeks entering this week, McIlroy seems poised to make history. The […] The post Rory McIlroy makes huge Masters statement at Augusta National appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JACK Nicklaus has given an update on his health after his opening Masters shot went awry. The legendary golfer hooked his ceremonial shot, giving fans a bit of a scare….

Bryson DeChambeau has improved his performance drastically at the Masters, but still doesn't have a green jacket. His latest attempt, a 3D-printed club, embodies why he's using the wrong formulas to solve.

