Jack Nicklaus

Golf

High time Tiger manned up to painful reality about his game

The world No.1 is in denial, writes Thomas Poswell.

Golf

Can't see Woods for tees

Tiger Woods

Thomas Boswell Ardmore Tiger Woods' excuses after his 76 would put have Sergio Garcia to shame.

Golf

Mickelson, Horschel on top as Tiger lurks

Scott

Four-time major champion Phil Mickelson and second-time major starter Billy Horschel remained tied for the lead after the second round of the US Open as Saturday challengers faded.

Golf

Woods, McIlroy, Scott kick off US Open

Adam Scott

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott will play alongside each other at the US Open.

Golf

Ogilvy channels Merion's golf history

Geoff Ogilvy.

Philadelphia Geoff Ogilvy, Australia's last US Open champion, is eyeing a place in history at storied Merion Golf Club on Sunday.

Golf

Woods hails pioneers

Tiger Woods.

Paul Hayward, Merion Maybe the 'fried chicken' part of Sergio Garcia's attack on Tiger Woods stuck in the victim's consciousness.

Golf

How's that for theatre? Adam steals thunder of a churlish Tiger ...

Peter FitzSimons

Peter FitzSimons Oh go on, indulge me for just a moment. After all, if I can spend a good chunk of the last few years mocking myself as the “Kiss of Death” for getting football predictions wrong, I believe I may be...

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Golf

Great Scott reveals he's off the market

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 14: Adam Scott of Australia smiles while wearing his green jacket after winning the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia.   Harry How/Getty Images/AFP

Los Angeles Adam Scott's excited at the chance to win golf's grand slam, he thinks Tiger Woods will break Jack Nicklaus's major record and he's not single.

Golf

I'm privileged green jacket has fallen on my shoulders: Scott

Adam Scott.

Los Angeles Adam Scott is excited by the chance to win the grand slam, he thinks Tiger Woods will break Jack Nicklaus' majors record, and he's not single.

Golf

Tiger startled by Chinese teenager

Jim Slater Tiger Woods fears almost nothing in golf, but having 14-year-old prodigy Guan Tianlang set to become the youngest starter in Masters history has sent a shiver down his spine.

Golf

Australian golf in good shape: Scott

Spectators walk past the main scoreboard during a practice round in preparation for the 2013 Masters golf tournament.

Augusta Adam Scott has defended the depth of Australian golf despite the weakest Masters turnout since 2002.

Golf

Tiger still hungers to pass Nicklaus

Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods says he's enjoying a more balanced life in many ways, but his hunger to overtake Jack Nicklaus's career record of 18 major golf titles remains as great as ever.

Golf

Tiger out of the woods, on the prowl

Tiger Woods.

Paul Hayward, Augusta Tiger Woods, who did a passable impersonation of King Lear on this course last year, now talks of the 'beautiful juggling act' of golf, love and parenthood.

Golf

Wozniacki steals show at Masters

Caroline Wozniacki.

Allan Kelly Ted Potter set the stage for the 77th Masters by winning the traditional eve-of-tournament Par-3 Contest on Wednesday, while tennis star Caroline Wozniacki provided comic relief.

Golf

Jordan-esque Tiger revamps his game

Tiger Woods

Augusta, Georgia Tiger Woods sees himself much like friend and retired NBA legend Michael Jordan and if his second act in golf rivals that of Jordan with the Chicago Bulls, it promises to be spectacular.

Golf

And the best picture is ... Woods winning in a supporting role

Peter FitzSimons

Peter FitzSimons Tiger Woods! Can he do it?! Can he make one of the greatest comebacks, restore his ravaged reputation, prove all the knockers wrong, and be the talk of the town across the world, all by winning the...

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Golf

Putter powers Woods into contention

Tiger Woods.

Jim Slater Tiger Woods, who last won a major title in 2008, shot a two-under par 70 on Thursday in the first round of the Masters, the same opening score as in three of his four Augusta National wins.

Golf

Leishman dreams of ending Australia's Augusta hoodoo

Mark Leishman.

Marc Leishman put himself into the lead of the 77th Masters with a six-under par 66 in Thursday's opening round, giving him hopes of becoming the first Australian to win at Augusta National.

Golf

Another Day, another Australian leads the US Masters

Jason Day.

Australia's Jason Day, who shared second in his 2011 Augusta National debut, fired a four-under par 68 on Friday to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round of the 77th Masters.

Golf

Trio of Australians lie in wait to end green jacket jinx

Adam Scott

Jim Slater No Australian has ever won the Masters, but Adam Scott, Marc Leishman and Jason Day enter Sunday's final round at Augusta National with a golden opportunity to end the green jacket jinx.