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IOL News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
SA star Charl Schwartzel eyes second Masters Green Jacket at Augusta: ‘I am feeling good about it'
Charl Schwartzel Charl Schwartzel is one of three South Africans starting their bid for the Masters title at Augusta National on Thursday afternoon. Photo: AFP Image:/AFP Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel will go into Thursday's first round at Augusta National full of confidence that he can repeat his winner's exploits of 2011. He will be one of three South Africans at golf's first major of the year, and the 40-year-old has set his sights on a second Green Jacket in 2025. After a strong performance in his last tournament at the LIV Golf Miami event, where he came second, Schwartzel feels a consistent performance could aid his challenge for a second win. Rory McIlroy reflects on what this week means. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2025 For the first time in a couple of years, he arrived at Augusta with clarity on what lies ahead. 'I am feeling good about it, to be honest,' he said about his Masters chances. 'There were a lot of good signs for me at the beginning of this year. I've worked hard, I've gotten a lot fitter, and have lost a lot of kilogrammes. I am feeling good in general, so we will see. I am quite content. 'I am very privileged to play Augusta, and we'll keep it at that.' Schwartzel, who is grouped with Denny McCarthy of America and amateur Singaporean Hiroshi Tai, will tee off at 5.49pm (SA time) and will be the final South African in the field. Ahead of him, Christiaan Bezuidenhout (5.38pm) play alongside US duo Tom Hoge and Matt McCarty. Debutant Thriston Lawrence (5.10pm) will be the first SA player to grace the course alongside Spaniard José María Olazábal and Brian Campbell from the US. Schwartzel described Augusta as a second-shot golf course where you must be accurate with your irons. He says there's still a bit of leeway when you drive off the tee box, and those who do well on the course are good iron players. He remembers the 16th hole fondly, although No 12 and No 13, with the blooming azaleas, are the most beautiful holes on the course. 'The more you play the greens, the more you understand how to putt,' Schwartzel said. 'As opposed to someone who plays here for the first time, they struggle because there is so much more break in a normal putt. 'It doesn't get easier when you play there often, but you, in a way, get more used to the breaks on the greens (and how fast it runs). 'I could never forget 16 because of the year that I won (in 2011), the eruption that happened there when I made the putt... it always stands out. 'But I would say the most beautiful part is 12 and 13 with the azaleas, but 16 will always stand out for me.' Ludvig Åberg stormed onto the professional golf scene. In his second Masters, he plans to cement his place in the game. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 8, 2025
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charl Schwartzel Tee Times, Live Stream, TV Coverage
Charl Schwartzel Tee Times, Live Stream, TV Coverage | Masters Tournament, April 10-13, 2025 Charl Schwartzel is in 51st position, with a score of +2, following the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. How to watch Charl Schwartzel at the Masters Tournament Date: April 10-13, 2025 April 10-13, 2025 TV: ESPN ESPN Location: Augusta, GA Augusta, GA Course: Augusta National Golf Club Augusta National Golf Club Live Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! What time does Charl Schwartzel tee off? Round 1 Tee Time: 11:49 AM ET 11:49 AM ET Round 2 Tee Time: 8:35 AM ET ESPN+ is the new home of PGA TOUR LIVE. Sign up now to access 4,300+ hours of live coverage from 35 PGA TOUR tournaments this year. Charl Schwartzel's last five tournaments Recent stats for Schwartzel Schwartzel has posted a better-than-average score in three of his last nine rounds played. He has not finished any of his last nine rounds with a top-10 score on the day. Schwartzel has not finished within five shots of the best score of the day in any of his last nine rounds. Charl Schwartzel odds to win Golf odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:17 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big final round at Trump National Doral lifts Leishman to first LIV title
Marc Leishman of the Ripper GC holds the LIV GOLF trophy after finishing in first place individually and winning the tournament during Day 3 of the LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral on Sunday in Doral. Marc Leishman started the final round of LIV Golf Miami on Sunday in a three-way tie for third, three shots off the lead. When it was over, the 41-year-old Australian finally had his first career LIV individual title. Advertisement Leishman shot a 4-under-par 68 and finished at 6-under to win the tournament at Trump National Doral. Charl Schwartzel finished second at 5-under, with Sergio Garcia third at 4-under. 'It was one of those days where I just kept hitting really good golf shots,' Schwartzel said. Schwartzel posted a 6-under 66 in the final round, as did Carlos Ortiz, who finished fourth at 3-under. Bryson DeChambeau rounded out the top five at 2-under after carding a 75 Sunday. 'It was an unbelievable leaderboard. I saw all the guys right behind me and I knew the holes I had to finish off on,' Leishman said. 'I played probably some of my best golf I've ever played today, especially coming off Singapore a couple weeks ago where I think I beat three people. Advertisement 'Confidence wasn't overly high. But I knew things were looking pretty good. I was playing good golf and showed that today. To win out here, you're playing against top fields every week, so yeah, I'm still just letting it sink in.' Leishman's Rippers GC, captained by Cameron Smith, claimed the team title with a combined score of 4-over, eight strokes better than DeChambeau's Crushers GC, which finished second. The all-Australian foursome of Leishman, Smith (-2), and teammates Matt Jones (-1) and Lucas Herbert (+2), which entered Miami ranked fourth in the LIV team standings, led by 11 strokes at one point. 'It just goes to show the player he is,' Smith said of Leishman. 'He has been knocking on the door for a few years.' Advertisement Said Leishman: 'I just wanted to hit good shots, limit mistakes and give myself opportunities.' DeChambeau started the final round as the tournament leader, holding a two-stroke lead over Garcia and a three-stroke advantage on Leishman, Patrick Reed and Phil Mickelson. But he plummeted out of contention with two bogeys and two double bogeys in his first 10 holes Sunday after only three bogeys in the first two rounds combined. In the team competition, Garcia's Fireballs GC, which was vying for its fourth consecutive tournament title, finished fifth Sunday at 20- over. After the field struggled through some of the toughest conditions in LIV Golf's four-year history Saturday, several golfers had stellar scores for the final round Sunday. Advertisement That included Ortiz, who had seven birdies and just one bogey after a pair of rounds over par Friday and Saturday. He made a significant rise in the standings, as did Schwartzel, who recorded five birdies over a six-hole stretch on the back nine Sunday. Schwartzel capped his round with a seventh birdie on the final hole, overtaking Garcia, who bogeyed his final hole. Neither could catch Leishman, who opened the round with four birdies in his first 10 holes, including one on the 608-yard, par-5 No. 10. He shot par on each of the final eight holes, steadily navigating the challenging Blue Monster course that dealt golfers bogeys with regularity this weekend. Defending LIV Golf Miami champion Dean Burmester, who defeated Garcia in a sudden-death playoff on the second hole last year, made some noise Sunday with birdies on holes 6, 7, 9, and 10. However, he bogeyed No. 13 and needed nine shots on the notoriously difficult 468-yard par-4 18th to finally sink his ball.
Miami Herald
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Big final round at Trump National Doral lifts Leishman to first LIV title
Marc Leishman started the final round of LIV Golf Miami on Sunday in a three-way tie for third, three shots off the lead. When it was over, the 41-year-old Australian finally had his first career LIV individual title. Leishman shot a 4-under-par 68 and finished at 6-under to win the tournament at Trump National Doral. Charl Schwartzel finished second at 5-under, with Sergio Garcia third at 4-under. 'It was one of those days where I just kept hitting really good golf shots,' Schwartzel said. Schwartzel posted a 6-under 66 in the final round, as did Carlos Ortiz, who finished fourth at 3-under. Bryson DeChambeau rounded out the top five at 2-under after carding a 75 Sunday. 'It was an unbelievable leaderboard. I saw all the guys right behind me and I knew the holes I had to finish off on,' Leishman said. 'I played probably some of my best golf I've ever played today, especially coming off Singapore a couple weeks ago where I think I beat three people. 'Confidence wasn't overly high. But I knew things were looking pretty good. I was playing good golf and showed that today. To win out here, you're playing against top fields every week, so yeah, I'm still just letting it sink in.' Leishman's Rippers GC, captained by Cameron Smith, claimed the team title with a combined score of 4-over, eight strokes better than DeChambeau's Crushers GC, which finished second. The all-Australian foursome of Leishman, Smith (-2), and teammates Matt Jones (-1) and Lucas Herbert (+2), which entered Miami ranked fourth in the LIV team standings, led by 11 strokes at one point. 'It just goes to show the player he is,' Smith said of Leishman. 'He has been knocking on the door for a few years.' Said Leishman: 'I just wanted to hit good shots, limit mistakes and give myself opportunities.' DeChambeau started the final round as the tournament leader, holding a two-stroke lead over Garcia and a three-stroke advantage on Leishman, Patrick Reed and Phil Mickelson. But he plummeted out of contention with two bogeys and two double bogeys in his first 10 holes Sunday after only three bogeys in the first two rounds combined. In the team competition, Garcia's Fireballs GC, which was vying for its fourth consecutive tournament title, finished fifth Sunday at 20- over. After the field struggled through some of the toughest conditions in LIV Golf's four-year history Saturday, several golfers had stellar scores for the final round Sunday. That included Ortiz, who had seven birdies and just one bogey after a pair of rounds over par Friday and Saturday. He made a significant rise in the standings, as did Schwartzel, who recorded five birdies over a six-hole stretch on the back nine Sunday. Schwartzel capped his round with a seventh birdie on the final hole, overtaking Garcia, who bogeyed his final hole. Neither could catch Leishman, who opened the round with four birdies in his first 10 holes, including one on the 608-yard, par-5 No. 10. He shot par on each of the final eight holes, steadily navigating the challenging Blue Monster course that dealt golfers bogeys with regularity this weekend. Defending LIV Golf Miami champion Dean Burmester, who defeated Garcia in a sudden-death playoff on the second hole last year, made some noise Sunday with birdies on holes 6, 7, 9, and 10. However, he bogeyed No. 13 and needed nine shots on the notoriously difficult 468-yard par-4 18th to finally sink his ball.
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
14 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2011 Masters, Schwartzel birdies 4 straight to win
14 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2011 Masters, Schwartzel birdies 4 straight to win The 2025 Masters begins in 14 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 2011 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year. Who won the 2011 Masters? South African Charl Schwartzel, in only his second tournament appearance, birdied the final four holes enroute to victory. Schwartzel became the first Masters winner to birdie the last four holes in the final round. He didn't lead after any of the first three rounds. Rory McIlroy held at least a share of the lead after the first three rounds but lost a four-shot lead in the final round after shooting 80 to close. Eight different players held at least a share of the lead on the back nine. 2011 Masters leaderboard 1) Charl Schwartzel; 14-under 274 T2) Jason Day, Adam Scott; 12-under 276 T4) Luke Donald, Geoff Ogilvy, Tiger Woods; 10-under 278 2011 Masters purse, prize money Schwartzel won $1,440,000, and the total purse was $8,206,521. Who was low amateur at the 2011 Masters? Hideki Matsuyama won low amateur honors, shooting 1-under 287 and placing 21st. Augusta National course changes in 2011 There were no major course changes in 2011. Who won the 2011 Masters Par 3 Contest? Luke Donald won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22. 2011 Masters facts, stats
