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A guide to the Augusta National
Apr 5th
Today is the day golf fans around the world have been waiting for, the start of the US Masters which for many of us represents the true beginning of the golf season. Here we take a look at the key landmarks at this legendary venue ahead of the most hotly anticipated tournament in years.
Magnolia Lane
This is where it all begins for the players. The 330 yard entrance is, as the name would suggest lined by magnolia trees that meet in the middle to create a spectacular, if somewhat intimidating entrance to this most famous of venues.
Founders Circle
After reaching the end of Magnolia Lane, players arrive at Founders Circle where they’ll catch a first glimpse of the famous old clubhouse. So named due to the plaques at the base of the flagpole that towers over the circle are two plaques to honour Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones who of course founded the club, the perfectly manicured lawn also features a flowerbed in the shape of the Masters logo. More >
Top 10 Golf Courses – Dr. Alister Mackenzie
Oct 19th
When you think of the great golf course designers Dr Alister Mackenzie, whose course designs, on three different continents, are consistently ranked among the finest golf courses in the world, should certainly spring to mind. Originally trained as a surgeon, MacKenzie served as a civilian doctor with the British army during the Boer War where he first became aware of the principles of camouflage, which he saw as closely related to golf course design. Here are ten of the best courses that Mackenzie designed or reworked to great effect. More >
Is Tiger past it?
Apr 18th
Do you think it’s only a matter of time before Tiger Woods wins another Major championship after his close call at Augusta National and he’ll be in the running to win the 2012 Masters Tournament?
Perhaps you should think again. There’s a distinct possibility that we may have seen the very best of the former world number one. According to golf’s record books, there’s reason to believe Tiger may not only fail to catch Jack Nicklaus’ mark of 18 Majors, but also never add to his More >
Kaymer out so solve Masters Puzzle
Apr 7th
Martin Kaymer has enjoyed a spell of form in the last two years that has seen him shoot up the world golf rankings and reach the summit of the game after he dethroned Lee Westwood, who had in turn done the same to the ‘untouchable’ Tiger Woods. This success has not just been based on multiple wins in the last 18 months, including last year’s US PGA championship, but Kaymer’s impressive consistency has also been a key factor. With Kaymer’s extremely dependable and repeatable swing, perhaps this consistency should be expected. Yet even with all his recent success, Kaymer has been reworking the swing that has seen him become the world’s best golfer in preparation for the US Masters. More >