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Fox Sports
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
The Masters ends the 9-month wait for golf's most anticipated major
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — For a sports renowned for moving slowly, the Masters can't get started fast enough. Wednesday at Augusta National was filled with anticipation, not to mention a bit of pollen from a glorious spring day in the South, as players filed out of the clubhouse for a final dress rehearsal at what has become the most anticipated major of the golf season. Rory McIlroy walked out of the clubhouse through a crowd under the live oak tree and headed out for a quick nine holes in his bid for an elusive Masters green jacket, the final piece of the career Grand Slam. He played a money game with Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry before heading over to the Par 3 Tournament. The Masters is so different from the other four majors. It has the smallest field (95 players) on the prettiest property (home of a former nursery that now boasts more than 80,000 plants of 350 varieties) and is the only major referred to as a 'tournament' instead of a 'championship.' And the final act Wednesday afternoon is for players to walk over to the Par 3 course with their toddlers dressed in white coveralls to play a tournament no one wants to win — the Augusta National curse is that no one has ever won the Par 3 Tournament and the Masters in the same years. 'The buildup to this event is a lot, and the sort of anticipation and we're waiting eight or nine months for the next major to roll around from the Open championship,' McIlroy said. 'To end your preparation with an afternoon like this ... it's such a fun afternoon.' And then it's time to get to work. McIlroy comes to the Masters in the best form, having already won twice this year, and with arguably the most attention as he tries for the 17th time to join the elite list of slam winners. The betting favorite remains Scottie Scheffler, coming up on two years as the No. 1 player in the world, already with two Masters titles. Jack Nicklaus is the only player to have won three times in a four-year span. Scheffler said he's feeling good, even if he didn't sound that way with his nose stopped up. 'This rain and pollen out here,' he said. "I get out of my car in the morning, my eyes start watering. It's a little bit worse than normal years. 'I'm feeling good,' he said. 'Sniffles aren't going to stop me.' The next four days will determine who can stop him. This is the first time Scheffler hasn't won going into the Masters since 2021, when he was the No. 22 player in the world without a PGA Tour victory. Scheffler is not big on looking ahead or celebrating anything behind him. His amazing season of nine wins worldwide, including Olympic gold, is a thing of the past. He doesn't know what scores Augusta National will yield or what it will take to win. It's about Thursday. 'I focus a lot on the preparation and getting ready to play in tournaments, and then I try to — while I'm playing — have a good attitude and approach the shots the right way. And that's what I define success as,' Scheffler said. 'When I think about getting ready for this week, when I step on the first tee on Thursday, I'm going to remind myself that I've done what I needed to do to play well, and it's all about going out and competing now.' Augusta National was in pristine condition — anyone surprised? — despite the destructive Hurricane Helene that roared through the region last September and knocked out so many of the Georgia pines. There is a noticeable difference, though maybe not to the television viewer. CBS Sports does not plan to show any before-and-after pictures, only what Augusta National is like now. The stand of trees down the left side of No. 1 and the right side of adjacent No. 9 is thinner. Certain points up high reveal a view of Augusta Country Club, previously hidden by trees. Jordan Spieth has quietly gone about his work this week, a player who typically can't be ignored at the Masters because of his history. He had the lead with 11 holes to play when he was a 20-year-old Masters rookie. He went wire-to-wire to win in 2015 and had a five-shot lead going to the back nine in 2016 until his famous implosion on the 12th hole. Now he is on his way back from surgery on his left wrist last August, an injury that first affected him two years ago. He has flirted with contention a couple of times since his return, which was one of his goals. 'When I started back up, it was a 10-year outlook, not an April of '25 outlook,' Spieth said. 'It's a little too much to ask to feel I'm the best I've ever been coming off surgery. So I try to hit the fairway on No. 1 tomorrow and then I try to hit the middle of the green, and I go from there. 'You just take for granted being in contention on Sunday here. I was doing it a lot early on,' he said. 'It's just like there's no cooler place to do it, no better feeling. So the goal is to get yourself on the back nine and have a chance.' That's the goal of practically everyone at the Masters. The preparations are over. The fun ended with the Par 3 Tournament. Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit the honorary tee shots Thursday morning to get the Masters started. 'If you're not ready by now, then you don't really have a chance," McIlroy said. ___ AP golf: recommended
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
The Masters ends the 9-month wait for golf's most anticipated major
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — For a sports renowned for moving slowly, the Masters can't get started fast enough. Wednesday at Augusta National was filled with anticipation, not to mention a bit of pollen from a glorious spring day in the South, as players filed out of the clubhouse for a final dress rehearsal at what has become the most anticipated major of the golf season. Rory McIlroy walked out of the clubhouse through a crowd under the live oak tree and headed out for a quick nine holes in his bid for an elusive Masters green jacket, the final piece of the career Grand Slam. He played a money game with Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry before heading over to the Par 3 Tournament. The Masters is so different from the other four majors. It has the smallest field (95 players) on the prettiest property (home of a former nursery that now boasts more than 80,000 plants of 350 varieties) and is the only major referred to as a 'tournament' instead of a 'championship.' And the final act Wednesday afternoon is for players to walk over to the Par 3 course with their toddlers dressed in white coveralls to play a tournament no one wants to win — the Augusta National curse is that no one has ever won the Par 3 Tournament and the Masters in the same years. 'The buildup to this event is a lot, and the sort of anticipation and we're waiting eight or nine months for the next major to roll around from the Open championship,' McIlroy said. 'To end your preparation with an afternoon like this ... it's such a fun afternoon.' And then it's time to get to work. McIlroy comes to the Masters in the best form, having already won twice this year, and with arguably the most attention as he tries for the 17th time to join the elite list of slam winners. The betting favorite remains Scottie Scheffler, coming up on two years as the No. 1 player in the world, already with two Masters titles. Jack Nicklaus is the only player to have won three times in a four-year span. Scheffler said he's feeling good, even if he didn't sound that way with his nose stopped up. 'This rain and pollen out here,' he said. 'I get out of my car in the morning, my eyes start watering. It's a little bit worse than normal years. 'I'm feeling good,' he said. 'Sniffles aren't going to stop me.' The next four days will determine who can stop him. This is the first time Scheffler hasn't won going into the Masters since 2021, when he was the No. 22 player in the world without a PGA Tour victory. Scheffler is not big on looking ahead or celebrating anything behind him. His amazing season of nine wins worldwide, including Olympic gold, is a thing of the past. He doesn't know what scores Augusta National will yield or what it will take to win. It's about Thursday. 'I focus a lot on the preparation and getting ready to play in tournaments, and then I try to — while I'm playing — have a good attitude and approach the shots the right way. And that's what I define success as,' Scheffler said. 'When I think about getting ready for this week, when I step on the first tee on Thursday, I'm going to remind myself that I've done what I needed to do to play well, and it's all about going out and competing now.' Augusta National was in pristine condition — anyone surprised? — despite the destructive Hurricane Helene that roared through the region last September and knocked out so many of the Georgia pines. There is a noticeable difference, though maybe not to the television viewer. CBS Sports does not plan to show any before-and-after pictures, only what Augusta National is like now. The stand of trees down the left side of No. 1 and the right side of adjacent No. 9 is thinner. Certain points up high reveal a view of Augusta Country Club, previously hidden by trees. Jordan Spieth has quietly gone about his work this week, a player who typically can't be ignored at the Masters because of his history. He had the lead with 11 holes to play when he was a 20-year-old Masters rookie. He went wire-to-wire to win in 2015 and had a five-shot lead going to the back nine in 2016 until his famous implosion on the 12th hole. Now he is on his way back from surgery on his left wrist last August, an injury that first affected him two years ago. He has flirted with contention a couple of times since his return, which was one of his goals. 'When I started back up, it was a 10-year outlook, not an April of '25 outlook,' Spieth said. 'It's a little too much to ask to feel I'm the best I've ever been coming off surgery. So I try to hit the fairway on No. 1 tomorrow and then I try to hit the middle of the green, and I go from there. 'You just take for granted being in contention on Sunday here. I was doing it a lot early on,' he said. 'It's just like there's no cooler place to do it, no better feeling. So the goal is to get yourself on the back nine and have a chance.' That's the goal of practically everyone at the Masters. The preparations are over. The fun ended with the Par 3 Tournament. Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit the honorary tee shots Thursday morning to get the Masters started. 'If you're not ready by now, then you don't really have a chance,' McIlroy said.
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Masters food, ranked: The 8 best items you can eat at Augusta in 2025
Masters food, ranked: The 8 best items you can eat at Augusta in 2025 There are so many traditions at the Masters to take in -- players skipping the ball across on No. 16 during practice rounds, the families all having a blast at the Par 3 Tournament and the merch. Soooo much merch (the gnomes!). But we're here to talk about the food, which is priced so low that you could buy it all and not break the bank. If you're at Augusta and you want to scarf some of it but not all of it? I'm here to help, but full disclosure: I haven't won the Masters ticket lottery to try it all on site. I'm ranking this by pouring over reviews, looking at photos and asking some folks who have actually set foot in Augusta. Let's rank all the best food you can stomach at Augusta National as we get ready for another Masters: 8. Chicken biscuit Fried chicken in the middle of a biscuit ... for breakfast? It's weird but I'm in. 7. Savory tomato pie It's new! But it sounds delicious! So it's getting ranked. 6. Georgia Pecan Caramel Popcorn Full disclosure: I'm allergic to tree nuts, so I can't eat it. But I have heard it's good. 5. Bar-B-Que sandwich Divisive. Heard mixed things. But at that price, it feels like it's a solid buy. 4. Breakfast sandwich Pork products, eggs and cheese. What's not to like? 3. Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich I don't need to tell you how good that sounds. 2. Egg salad sandwich There are those who argue this is better than No. 1. 1. Pimento cheese sandwich The undisputed king.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Masters food, ranked: The 8 best items you can eat at Augusta in 2025
There are so many traditions at the Masters to take in -- players skipping the ball across on No. 16 during practice rounds, the families all having a blast at the Par 3 Tournament and the merch. Soooo much merch (the gnomes!). But we're here to talk about the food, which is priced so low that you could buy it all and not break the bank. If you're at Augusta and you want to scarf some of it but not all of it? I'm here to help, but full disclosure: I haven't won the Masters ticket lottery to try it all on site. I'm ranking this by pouring over reviews, looking at photos and asking some folks who have actually set foot in Augusta. Let's rank all the best food you can stomach at Augusta National as we get ready for another Masters: The Chicken Biscuit! Insane deal at $2.00. Sometimes a little dry, as biscuits are sometimes, they are awesome. Add some mustard! Delicious!8.5/10 — Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) April 8, 2025 Fried chicken in the middle of a biscuit ... for breakfast? It's weird but I'm in. It's new! But it sounds delicious! So it's getting ranked. The Georgia Pecan Caramel Popcorn is $1.50 and awesome! Really simple and delicious, the pecans are scarce but add some substance. Perfectly sized. Get two packs!8.6/10 — Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) April 8, 2025 Full disclosure: I'm allergic to tree nuts, so I can't eat it. But I have heard it's good. Bar-B-Que Sandwich. For $3.00, this is the best deal. Chopped pork smothered in bbq sauce. These did sell out one day, so get 'em early! 8.7/10 — Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) April 8, 2025 Divisive. Heard mixed things. But at that price, it feels like it's a solid buy. Let's start with The Breakfast Sandwich! Bargain price of $3.00. Fried egg, sausage patty, bacon, and cheese! All on a soft bun. Awesome sandwich. 8.3/10 — Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) April 8, 2025 Pork products, eggs and cheese. What's not to like? I don't need to tell you how good that sounds. There are those who argue this is better than No. 1. JUST IN: For the 23rd consecutive year, the Pimento Cheese sandwich at the Masters will cost $1.50. The last price change was in 2002 when it went from $1.25 to $ 1997, it was $1. Factoring for inflation, the sandwich today is 50 cents CHEAPER today. — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 1, 2025 The undisputed king. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Masters food ranked: Best items you to eat at Augusta in 2025
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
What is the weather forecast for Wednesday and the rest of the week at the Masters?
What is the weather forecast for Wednesday and the rest of the week at the Masters? This week's Masters is shaping up to have three tournament days of sun and possibly one day of rain at Augusta National Golf Club, according to AccuWeather forecasts as of Tuesday night. Wednesday includes a practice round and the annual Par 3 Tournament at Augusta National. The first round of the tournament proper is Thursday. The course received quite a bit of rain Monday, and patrons were barred from attending the course that afternoon, but Tuesday was glorious and the course began to dry out. If tournament organizers need to, they have the power to further dry the greens with the club's SubAir System. What is the forecast in Augusta for Wednesday? As of Tuesday evening, AccuWeather predicted a zero percent chance of rain for Wednesday in Augusta. Wednesday's high temperature was predicted to be 68 degrees, and breezes should be out of the east at 7 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. It will likely be a day packed with sunshine. In other words, an ideal spring day for this part of Georgia. What is the forecast for the rest of Masters week? As of Tuesday evening, AccuWeather was calling for a 7 percent chance of rain Thursday for the first round of the Masters, with a high of 75 degrees and winds out of the south-southwest at 7 mph. Augusta National also does a weather report of its own, and as of Tuesday afternoon the club was calling for a 60 percent chance of storms Thursday night. Friday is a different matter, with AccuWeather predicting an 84 percent chance of rain for the second round of the tournament – that includes considerable cloudiness and occasional showers. The wind should be out of the west-northwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph. In Augusta National's weather predictions, the club saw a 50 percent chance of showers through daybreak with winds of 10-15 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. The weekend's final rounds should see better weather. As of Tuesday evening, AccuWeather was calling for a 9 percent chance of rain Saturday with a high of 65 for the third round, then a zero percent chance of rain with plenty of sunshine and a high of 71 for Sunday's final round. In Augusta National's latest prediction, there was a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers on Saturday, followed by a mostly sunny Sunday.
