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CTV News
6 hours ago
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- CTV News
Hall of Famers Els, Montgomerie to tee off at Rogers Charity Classic
International team captain Mike Weir, right, chats with assistant captain Ernie Els on the first tee during their fifth round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes CALGARY — World Golf Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie have been added to the field of the Rogers Charity Classic, the only Canadian stop on the Champions Tour. Els, a former world No. 1 and a four-time major winner, will tee off at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for the second straight year. He finished in a tie for 10th in 2024. 'I look forward to playing again in Calgary at the Rogers Charity Classic,' Els said in a release. 'It is a tournament known for its deep roots in the community, and tremendous power to influence children's charities to make our communities a better place, which closely aligns with my own goals.' Scotland's Montgomerie was runner-up in his first appearance at the event in 2015 and finished sixth in 2016. 'I enjoy all of the PGA Tour Champions events, but Calgary is a special one,' Montgomerie said in a release. 'The course is absolutely perfect, and the tournament has had a tremendous impact on the community. It has been voted the No. 1 Tour event three times for a reason, and I have always said as long as I'm on this Tour, I'll be participating in the Rogers Charity Classic.' The captain of the Ryder Cup-winning European squad in 2010 will be looking for his eighth Champions Tour title and first since 2019. The Rogers Charity Classic runs Aug. 15-17. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025. The Canadian Press
USA Today
10-04-2025
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- USA Today
There are a record number of left handers playing in the 2025 Masters
There are a record number of left handers playing in the 2025 Masters A record number of left-handers are playing in the 2025 Masters. Eight lefties are teeing it up at Augusta National this year, which is a new record. Three of the six have won a green jacket, all since Mike Weir broke through in 2003. Then Phil Mickelson added green jackets in 2004, 2006 and 2010. Bubba Watson then added a pair in 2012 and 2014. Joining the three champions in this year's field are Brian Harman, winner of the Valero Texas Open last week. Then there's Matt McCarty, Joe Highsmith, Robert MacIntyre and Akshay Bhatia. The remaining five have all won PGA Tour events in the last year, and as the three champs have shown, there's a secret to success for left-handed players at the Masters.
USA Today
09-04-2025
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- USA Today
The 12 golfers with the worst odds to win the 2025 Masters, including 5 long-shot amateurs
The 12 golfers with the worst odds to win the 2025 Masters, including 5 long-shot amateurs The Masters is set to tee off in less than 24 hours and you know exactly who you'll be betting on this week, from players who can definitely win to sleepers. Heck, you even know the players you won't be touching -- unless it's a bet for them to miss the cut. But what about the players you haven't even thought about? Scroll to the bottom of that odds list and you'll come across some names that, quite frankly, you didn't even know were in the field. These are the players with the worst odds to win the Masters, and we here at BetFTW are bringing them to your attention because, well, what if they do win? ... OK, fine, that's not happening. But it's also just funny to see these extremely big numbers. TOP FINISHERS: Masters finish position odds, picks, predictions +400000: Jose Maria Olazabal +200000: Mike Weir +200000: Fred Couples +150000: Bernhard Langer +100000: Rafael Campos, Evan Beck (amateur) Noah Kent (amateur), Hiroshi Tai (amateur) +75000: Angel Cabrera, Zach Johnson, José Luis Ballester (amateur) Justin Hastings (amateur)
USA Today
19-03-2025
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- USA Today
22 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2003 Masters, Canada's first major champion
22 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2003 Masters, Canada's first major champion The 2025 Masters begins in 22 days. As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years. Today, it's time to examine the 2003 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year. More: 23 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2002 Masters, Tiger gets No. 3 Who won the 2003 Masters? Mike Weir becomes the first major champion from Canada and the first lefty to win at the Masters. Weir won in the 12th playoff his Masters history, and did so making a bogey on No. 10, the first playoff hole, to beat Len Mattiace. It was the first playoff in the Masters since 1990. Weir made a 7-footer for par to get into the playoff, while Mattiace bogeyed the closing hole to drop a shot after a brilliant Sunday. 2003 Masters leaderboard 1) Mike Weir; 9-under 279 2) Len Mattiace; 9-under 279 3) Phil Mickelson; 5-under 283 4) Jim Furyk; 4-under 284 5) Jeff Maggert; 2-under 286 2003 Masters purse, prize money Weir won $1,080,000, and the total purse was $5,881,800. Who was low amateur at the 2003 Masters? Ricky Barnes won low amateur honors, shooting 3-over 291 and placing 21st. Augusta National course changes in 2003 No. 5: Masters tees moved back. Fairway bunkers extended approximately 80 yards towards the green. Fairwayand bunkers shifted to the right increasing the dogleg. With the extended dogleg and movement of thetee, the hole was re-measured to 455 yards. Who won the 2003 Masters Par 3 Contest? Padraig Harrington and David Toms tied in the Par 3 Contest, shooting 6-under 21. 2003 Masters facts, stats
