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Hideki Matsuyama wins Masters 2021: To change the face of golf in Asia

Adding and deducting for the advances and retreats on the board by all players, Matsuyama's lead had extended to six shots by the turn

Japan's Matsuyama makes Masters history for Asia by winning at Augusta

Hideki Matsuyama scripted a new chapter in Japanese golf history as he became the first player from the country to win the Masters Tournament, which is much revered there

Can Japan's Hideki Matsuyama sustain his lead to win the Master 2021?

Matsuyama is terrified of the media, particularly the Japanese media, because he will now be hounded for the rest of his life

Masters 2021: Saturday weather expected to be part of the opposing force

Young Will Zalatoris is so cool and collected that it would be no surprise if the green jacket were hoisted on his 74-inch frame, thus becoming the first player to win on his first time out in 42 yrs

Masters Tournament 2021: Gruelling conditions and a survival test

Only 12 out of the entire field were under par which really is the toll the greens, and a little bit of wind, extracted on this testing day. Friday will be worse

Near normal during Covid-19: Drama assured in Masters Tournament 2021

There is no tournament like the Masters and players feel that no tournament treats players the way they are treated here

Masters 2021: Will Woods ever be able to compete at highest level again?

Woods was laid low by a high-speed automobile accident at a treacherous bend in the road and will not be competing in this year's event.

At the Masters, past champions are welcomed back to field

Fred Couples was playing a practice round at Augusta National this week, with the other members of his foursome all sharing a few things in common. None of them was even half his age. They all bombed their tee shots past his. And they listened to every piece of advice he had. "Well, I'm old," Couples said. Among the many perks that come with winning the Masters is this: Champions are invited back for life, and that means it isn't uncommon to see players compete into their 60s and even 70s at Augusta National. There are 12 players in this year's Masters field who wouldn't have otherwise qualified had it not been for that lifetime pass they got for winning years ago. Bernhard Langer was 63 when he made the cut last fall, becoming the oldest ever to play the weekend at the Masters. The 1985 and 1993 champion is back this year, as are fellow 63-year-olds Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam, 62-year-old Larry Mize and Couples a 61-year-old who went gray long ago and doesn't exactly overpowe

Refreshed Anirban Lahiri seeks good week at Texas Open

An eager Anirban Lahiri of India will not need to wait long to tee off here on Thursday as he sets off in the first group at the Valero Texas Open on the PGA Tour.

Arjun Atwal misses cut at Punta Cana Championships

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal (76-72) missed the cut even as two Major winners Danny Willett and Graeme McDowell were in contention to win the Corales Punta Cana Resort and Club Championships.

Disappointing start for Arjun Atwal in Corales Punta Cana golf

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal made a disappointing start as he shot 4-over to be in danger of missing the cut at the Corales Punta Cana Resort and Club Championship.

Bhullar rises on moving day in Kenya, Harding takes 3-shot lead

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar made a smart upward movement with a 5-under 66 despite a closing bogey in the third round at the Kenya Savannah Classic golf here on Thursday

Anirban Lahiri 2-over at Palm Beach, in danger of missing cut

An early double bogey pegging him back, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri returned a 2-over 72 card that has put him in the danger zone at the end of the first round of the Honda Classic, here.

Antoine Rozner makes 60-foot birdie putt to win Qatar Masters

Antoine Rozner of France holed a 60-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for a 2-under 69 and a one-shot victory in the Qatar Masters

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok finishes T-23 at Drive On Championships

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok fired her fourth straight round in the 70s with an even par 72 to finish tied-23 at the Drive On Championship here

Shiv Kapur roped in as brand ambassador of Emirates Amateur Golf League

Shiv Kapur, one of India's leading professional golfers, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the newly formed Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL)

Atwal set to return to action after 4 months in Puerto Rico Open

Veteran India golfer Arjun Atwal, who has been pre-occupied with his father's health issues, will return to action after nearly four months when he tees off at the Puerto Rico Open

Manu Gandas takes halfway lead at Glade One Masters golf tournament

Manu Gandas produced a bogey-free six-under-30 on the back of five straight birdies in the second round to take the halfway lead at the Glade One Masters golf tournament here on Wednesday.

Tiger Woods seriously injured in California car crash, condition stable

Woods suffered multiple injuries to his legs that required surgery, but was conscious and lucid when he was found.

Golf star Tiger Woods suffers leg injuries after California car crash

Golf star Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries in a vehicle rollover in the Los Angeles area and is undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said. His condition isn't yet clear.