The Masters 2013: Early 3rd-Round Storylines Emerging from Augusta

The third-round action at the Masters has only made the leaderboard more cluttered at the top. As the leaders began to break onto the course, some of the players farther down the leaderboard have risen up the ranks. Defending champion Bubba Watson, most notably, made good on just making the cut with his first round under par. Meanwhile, some of the top names fell into the cellar, but more on that later.... 

Joe Montana Weighs in on Tiger Woods’ 2-Stroke Penalty Controversy

Criticism was boundless following Masters officials’ decision to penalize Tiger Woods two strokes for an illegal drop, and one of the USGA’s most ardent detractors was a surprising name: Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. In a string of tweets, the San Francisco 49ers great called those in charge at Augusta “full of crap” and said making the ruling after the fact was an unjust... 

Tiger Woods’ Illegal-Drop Situation Handled Terribly by Masters Officials

Officiating a sport with as many rules as golf certainly can’t be an easy job, but the manner in which Masters officials handled Tiger Woods‘ illegal drop on the 15th hole during Friday’s second round is reprehensible and unacceptable. Woods was playing great golf on Friday prior to the 15th hole, as he was tied for the lead and en route to improving upon that lead. Woods’ approach... 

Tiger Woods’ Use of TV Interview Evidence Is Bizarre Turn to Penalty Ruling

In a stunning turn of events, Masters officials were prompted to investigate an illegal ball drop from Tiger Woods after the golfer’s statement in a Friday interview with ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi. Following the Masters officials’ research, they assessed a two-stroke penalty to Woods, dropping the world’s No. 1 golfer to 19th place and five shots behind the leader. Using a post-match... 

The Masters 2013: 77th Tournament Shaping Up to Be One of Augusta’s Best

If you believe in lucky sevens, the 2013 Masters has been the tournament for you.  The 77th annual major championship at Augusta National has not failed to disappoint through the opening two rounds of action and should continue well through Saturday and Sunday’s final two rounds to determine this year’s green jacket winner.  In fact, this Masters is shaping up to be one of the... 

Tiger Woods Penalty: Should He Have Disqualified Himself After Illegal Drop?

There have been throngs of players, pundits and golf fans who have bemoaned the Masters Rules Committee’s decision to allow Tiger Woods to play Saturday—not to mention his own decision not to disqualify himself.  Woods turned a deft ear to this criticism, teeing it up at 1:45 p.m. today in the third round at Augusta National. And the world’s No. 1 player was exactly justified... 

Tiger Woods Controversy: How Could He Make Such a Glaring Error at Masters?

Tiger Woods had any number of options when his approach on the 15th caromed into a water hazard. Re-taking the shot two yards from the original spot was not one of them. But he did that. He broke the rules. End of discussion. After the round ended, Woods appeared to admit wrongdoing, telling ESPN, “I went back to where I played it from, but I went two yards further back and I took,... 

2013 Masters Leaderboard: Latest Day 3 Updates for Players on the Course

Several big names in the Masters field have started their third round, armed with dreams of a monumental comeback to join Jason Day at the leaderboard’s peak. They will have two rounds to make a run and a few of the tournament’s cellar dwellers have done just that. Tim Clark, in particular, has delivered an impressive front nine to break through the field. Meanwhile, Bubba Watson, Phil... 

Tiger Woods at Masters 2013: Day 3 Score, Highlights and Updates

Tiger’s third round was a dogged battle back into contention. Woods shot a two-under-par 70, highlighted by his strong back-nine surge where he shot a two-under-par 34, his first round under par on Augusta’s second nine in eight rounds. After two rounds of near error-free golf at the 77th Masters, Tiger Woods suddenly and unexpectedly began his round today amidst a firestorm of controversy.... 

Can Rafael Nadal Go on to Become the Greatest of All Time?

Having missed seven months recovering from severe tendinitis in both knees, Rafael Nadal announced his return to the ATP tour in February by winning three of the four tournaments he entered and losing in the final of the other. Up until Wimbledon 2012, Rafa had dominated the clay-court season, won his (and a record) seventh French Open title but been troubled by knee problems, which had forced him... 

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