We certainly won't forget the 2025 Masters, but what could seeing Rory McIlroy finally end his major drought and secure the career Grand Slam mean for golf? Here are some key factors to consider. read more ...

The new Masters champion Rory McIlroy may well be the most thrilling golfer of his generation, but that doesn't mean he is universally popular. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman isn't perfect and how that is part of his appeal. read more ...

When Tiger Woods roared one last time at Augusta National in 2019, there was widespread sentiment that we'd never again behold scenes quite like those. But the dramatic triumph of Rory McIlroy on Sunday may have eclipsed even that. Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the 2025 Masters is the best major we may ever see. read more ...

Following a stunning rally on Sunday, Justin Rose became agonisingly close to winning the Masters, losing to Rory McIlroy in a playoff on a dramatic day at Augusta National. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why the Englishman deserves to have another moment of glory in his career. read more ...

If Rory McIlroy was going to win The Masters and achieve the career grand slam he was never going to do it the easy way. What ensued was an epic odyssey of drama and emotion that we'll never forget. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back on the Northern Irishman's extraordinary victory. read more ...

The Masters is unique in many, many ways. Golfshake's Derek Clements loves some of the traditions and detest many others. But what he does admire is the way that spectators are treated when it comes to buying food and drink. read more ...

He finally did it! In what was surely the most dramatic final round ever witnessed at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy won The Masters and with it became only the sixth golfer in history to achieve the career grand slam. read more ...

With the 2025 Masters getting underway, there are two names dominating every conversation: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The world no.1 and no.2 are in good stead heading to Augusta this year, and the question begging to be asked isn't who’s going to win it, but more if anyone can stop them. read more ...

If you're watching the exclusive coverage of The Masters on Sky Sports, then you may have heard the new title song; a poignant rendition of Pure Imagination by acclaimed British pianist and singer-songwriter, Billy Lockett. read more ...

You take it for granted these days, but the coverage, both televised and otherwise, is now extensive and captivating at The Masters. However, the best way to watch the 2025 Masters might not be on your TV, but rather on the app or official website, and Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why. read more ...

Because we return to Augusta National each year, we recognise the holes, can recall shots played in previous decades, and can easily compare moments to what we've seen in the past. It also means that there is a vast library of relevant statistics that tell the story of the season's first major championship. read more ...

The Masters is always the most captivating of golfing spectacles as the majestic images of Augusta National are beamed into your living rooms each April. But imagine just how intoxicating those visuals would be if you actually saw them with your own eyes. Why not make that a reality in 2026? read more ...

Arnold Palmer may have been more popular and Tiger Woods more transformative, but these statistics should give you a flavour of why Jack Nicklaus remains the ultimate Masters champion. read more ...

Masters champions have a lifetime exemption into the tournament, but knowing when to step aside has proven to be a difficult decision for some to make. We have looked back to see when past winners retired from the event and how old they were at the time. read more ...

95 competitors will be making that iconic drive down Magnolia Lane to Augusta National Golf Club for the 2025 Masters, the 89th edition of a tournament that has defined the career of many a legendary player. But who can and can't win this week? read more ...

Fred Couples is part of the furniture at Augusta National, and this week, the smooth-swinging former champion will play in his 40th Masters Tournament, which places him in some truly elite company. read more ...

It'll be a quiet story at the 2025 Masters, but this week's tournament sees Sergio Garcia reach a milestone that few have achieved - playing in 100 major championships. read more ...

And finally we arrive at Augusta National for the season’s first major. Once again all the focus will be on Rory McIlroy as he attempts to complete the career grand slam by winning The Masters and ending his near 11-year major drought. read more ...

Many believe that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the men to beat at the 2025 Masters, but the field this year is once again packed with several contenders that you could see slipping into the iconic Green Jacket. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out ten players that he is watching closely this week. read more ...

Much attention will be placed on the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, but don't be surprised if some outsiders make an appearance on the leaderboard at The Masters. Here are several that Golfshake's Derek Clements is keeping an eye on. read more ...

No golf tournament has more traditions than The Masters. For many, it is what our sport has been built on. But the thing with traditions is that they become tired and outdated. Here are a few of the best and worst from Augusta. read more ...

There are plenty of first-timers in the field at Augusta this week. Here, we look at them all and assess whether any of them have a realistic chance of winning. read more ...

The Masters will be won and lost on the back nine. Here are the key holes to watch from Augusta National this weekend as the leaders reach the closing stages on Sunday. read more ...

A long and storied chapter in Masters history will come to an end this week as Bernhard Langer competes at Augusta for the final time. read more ...

This will be Rory McIlroy’s 17th start at The Masters. It is the tournament he needs to win to complete the career grand slam. But what is his record at Augusta National? read more ...

Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera returns to the field at Augusta National after spending 30 months in prison for domestic abuse. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he feels uncomfortable with the two-time major champion's presence this week. read more ...

The Masters has a reputation for bringing players to their knees when they least expect it. There have been many final-round meltdowns over the years. Here are some of the most memorable. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler showed exactly why he is the world number one by winning The Masters for a second time in 2024 after a commanding performance at Augusta National.  read more ...

For any golfer, an invitation to compete in the Masters is the most coveted letter to be received, but it takes a special achievement or consistent performance at the highest level to merit one. Because of the elite nature of the field, some notable names don't make that drive down Magnolia Lane each April, and here are some players who won't be striding these most iconic of fairways in 2025. read more ...

Following the recent news that he ruptured his left Achilles tendon at home, an injury that required surgery, it was most unlikely that Tiger Woods would be making his 27th appearance at The Masters in April, but the tournament has seemingly now confirmed that he won't be a competitor this year. read more ...

Looking ahead to next year's Masters, Rory McIlroy is always the story as he once again attempts to complete the career grand slam. But with a planned reduced schedule and different focus, could 2025 finally be his time at Augusta National? read more ...

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate men's professional golf, but in the aftermath of his Masters victory, Golfshake's Derek Clements was struck not by the American's sensational play, but instead by a gesture that demonstrates what a classy individual he is. read more ...

This Masters will be remembered for the peerless display of Scottie Scheffler, who validated the hype by cruising to victory on the back-nine at Augusta National. However, bitter disappointment was a keenly felt emotion too for those players whose tournaments fell short of expectations. read more ...

LIV Golf and the future of the men's professional game was once again part of the backdrop throughout the 2024 Masters Tournament, but in this week's View From The Fairway, Derek Clements asks whether unity is really any closer. read more ...

Almost inevitably, Scottie Scheffler won The Masters for the second time in three years, beating a world-class field by four shots. He kept his head while all about him were losing theirs and simply cruised to victory. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler produced a masterful performance to win his second Green Jacket because he made fewer mistakes than anybody else and was able to hit the killer shots when it mattered most. But what else did we learn from this year's Masters? Here are some key takeaways from the week. read more ...

Watching the Masters on your TV every April is special enough, but imagine just how magical it would be to experience it yourself in person? Getting your hands on a ticket for Augusta is a dream for many, but it's one that you can make a reality. read more ...

It's now been 90 years since the first Masters was contested. We have been thinking about the greatest players in tournament history, ranking them with a simple points system that rewards champions but also recognises those who consistently found themselves on the leaderboard year after year. read more ...

There are 89 invited golfers in the field at the 2024 Masters Tournament, but which of them is most likely to get their hands on the Green Jacket for the first time? We have taken a close look at everyone playing this year to pick out some names who have regularly felt comfortable when facing this formidable and iconic layout. read more ...

The Masters is always a highlight on the calendar for golf fans as we return to that most familiar and iconic of venues - Augusta National. What also often remains the same are the stories that we look forward to seeing unfold when the pursuit for the Green Jacket begins in earnest on Thursday. read more ...

If you've always wanted to play Augusta National, perhaps the best alternative can be found in the heart of England, as Derbyshire is home to a course - Cavendish Golf Club - that is forever connected to the Masters venue. Golfshake's Andy Picken shares an instructive history lesson on these surprising links. read more ...

Looking forward to the 88th Masters Tournament, most eyes heading into the first major of the year have been fixed on world number one Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Jon Rahm and perennial career grand slam hopeful Rory McIlroy, but could we see a relative outsider triumph at Augusta National? read more ...

It's sure to be another fascinating week as the world's best golfers assemble at Augusta National for the 88th Masters Tournament. But what is going to happen? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has challenged Editor Kieran Clark to make a series of predictions for this year's Masters in a battle to see whose crystal ball is the most accurate. read more ...

The Masters is always a highlight on the sporting calendar and represents the beginning of the golf season for many of us! But who will triumphantly slip into the Green Jacket on Sunday? Ryan Rastall and Matt Holbrook are back for a special Masters Podcast that is full of predictions! read more ...

Who could be slipping into that Green Jacket on Sunday at the Masters? Golfshake's Derek Clements has assessed the chances of ten players who may - or may not - have a realistic chance of winning. read more ...

The Masters always serves up plenty of drama and this year’s tournament is going to be no exception. Can Rory McIlroy finally end his drought and secure the career Grand Slam? Will Jon Rahm successfully defend the title he won 12 months ago? And who is going to stop Scottie Scheffler from winning his second major? read more ...

Augusta National is a unique golf course that presents special challenges. It takes time to get to know its nuances and subtleties, and that is why so many first-timers come to grief. Here, we assess the chances of the Augusta rookies with the best chance of causing an upset. read more ...

Augusta National is a thing of rare beauty and offers unique challenges to the world’s finest golfers. Originally designed by Alister MacKenzie, it has been lengthened over the years but the course is still essentially the masterpiece created by MacKenzie.  Here are the holes to look out for as the Masters drama unfolds. read more ...

You can take nothing for granted at Augusta National. No lead is ever big enough, with potential disaster lurking around almost every corner - as these unforgettable meltdowns have shown. read more ...

Defending champion Jon Rahm is ready for a special week when he hosts the Champions Dinner at Augusta National, but the Spaniard is also looking forward to competing against the world's best. read more ...

There is no other major quite like The Masters. It is a tournament that always seems to create magical moments and ahead of this year’s tournament Golfshake's Derek Clements has delved into his memory banks for some of his favourites. read more ...

Jon Rahm is the first of two LIV golfers who will be defending majors this year - next month it will be the turn of Brooks Koepka at the US PGA Championship. Twelve months ago, Rahm held his nerve at Augusta National to win the Green Jacket for the first time. read more ...

The 2024 Masters is almost here, and while the overwhelming majority of the biggest names are set to gather at Augusta National, with fewer than 100 players competing, there are some notable golfers who won't be participating in April. read more ...

When galleries turn up to watch majors they expect to see the game’s elite competing for the sport’s biggest prizes. Normally, they are not disappointed, but over the years there have been plenty of major champions who came from nowhere to win. Here, we look at just a few of them. read more ...

Following a memorable 87th Masters, Golfshake's Derek Clements reviews the whole spectacle, the stories, the talking points, and shares his thoughts on the Sky Sports coverage of the week, including praise for the commentary and analysis. read more ...

Jon Rahm held his nerve to become the fourth Spaniard to win The Masters. In the process, he emulated last year’s champion Scottie Scheffler by winning his fourth tournament of the year, reclaimed the world No1 spot and tightened his grip at the top of the FedEx Cup standings. read more ...

The Masters holds a special place in the hearts of golfers because we return to the same venue. Even if we have never been there, we all feel like we know and understand Augusta National as we have seen all the shots and can recognise the breaks on the greens. Golfshake's Kieran Clark ranks his favourite holes to watch each year. read more ...

The pimento cheese sandwich is synonymous with the Masters and Augusta National, but what is it and how could you make your own? Friend of Golfshake, Stewart Armstrong explains how you can make your own Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich - British Style! read more ...

Being the first men's major of the season and returning to the same venue each spring, the Masters draws anticipation unlike any other event in golf. The iconography of Augusta National and the rich history of the tournament is more than enough of a story when springtime comes around, but this year, there are specific talking points that make this 87th edition so intriguing. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler will head to Augusta this week as one of the hottest favourites to retain the Green Jacket since Tiger Woods was in his prime - and with some justification. Get ready for the 87th Masters with our comprehensive preview. read more ...

This year's Masters is hotly anticipated considering the brilliant form of the favourites in addition to the extra dynamic of LIV Golf players being determined to contend for that coveted Green Jacket. Golfshake's Derek Clements has given us ten picks to win the Masters at Augusta! read more ...

There are 88 invited players expected to compete in the 87th Masters Tournament at Augusta National, with attention fixed on leading favourites like Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy. However, there is plenty of quality further down the field. Golfshake's Derek Clements has identified ten possible contenders who could be worth an outside bet! read more ...

Augusta National has been extended since last year. It now measures 7,521 yards. Originally designed by Alister MacKenzie, it has been lengthened over the years and changed significantly in places since those early days. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler began 2022 still looking for his first tournament victory. He finished The Masters as champion and world number one as he won his fourth event in an extraordinary run of form. read more ...

The Masters Tournament and Augusta National boasts a rich, fascinating and sometimes controversial history. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out a series of facts and stats that you may not know - which tell the story of this iconic event. read more ...

More than any other major, The Masters is a tournament that is guaranteed to produce more than its fair share of dramatic moments. Here are just a few of them. read more ...

Among the most special traditions of The Masters is that the defending champion selects the menu that will be served in his honour at the Champions Dinner on the Tuesday evening of tournament week. Scottie Scheffler's menu was revealed for this year - and it was positively received by the online community of golf fans. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler won The Masters in sensational style, holding off a thrilling challenge from Rory McIlroy, who came from nowhere to close out with a spectacular 64 and finish second. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler shot his third successive sub-par round to taker a three-shot leads into the final round of The Masters. The 25-year-old American shot a one-under 71 - carding four bogeys in the final seven holes - to take a three-stroke lead into Sunday's final round.  read more ...

Scottie Scheffler overcame testing conditions at Augusta National to spreadeagle the field after two rounds of The Masters. He will go into the third round with a five-shot lead after a round of 67 left him on 136, eight under par. read more ...

Well, he only went and did it again. With the hype surrounding his latest astonishing comeback at fever pitch, Tiger Woods defied the odds and shot a one-under par 71 on his Masters return at Augusta - just 14 months after he nearly lost his leg in a car crash. read more ...

Former Masters champion Ian Woosnam believes that Tiger Woods will struggle at Augusta this week. The 15-time major champion announced that we will compete after recovering from leg injuries sustained in a horrific car crash 14 months ago. read more ...

As we all know, each and every hole that combines to make Augusta National has been carved and shaped with the utmost of significance. However, as is the norm for every golf course, there are a collection of holes that are extra special; holes that can make or break green jacket dreamers. read more ...

The 86th Masters Tournament sees the full capacity of spectators returning to Augusta National. But what's going to happen? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has challenged Editor Kieran Clark to a battle of wits, a contest of predictions, to see who can most accurately project what we're about to see at the 2022 Masters. read more ...

Everybody loves The Masters, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why it holds such a special place in our hearts? Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the various factors that combine to make this tournament so unique. read more ...

Get ready for another outbreak of Tiger Mania. The news we have all craved was finally delivered when Tiger Woods confirmed that he will be making his competitive comeback at The Masters this week, 14 months after the car crash in which he nearly lost his right leg. read more ...

The 86th Masters Tournament is set to be captivating, with Hideki Matsuyama defending and the competitive return of five-time champion Tiger Woods. But who could ultimately be the man to claim the iconic Green Jacket on Sunday? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his 10 Picks to Win. read more ...

Until 1980, there were only two nations that were represented as Masters winners: America and South Africa. The arrival of Seve Ballesteros ensured that the trophy would be heading back to Europe for the first time, before a bombardment of European victors followed. We’ve selected five golfers who have every chance of bringing the green jacket back to Europe with them this year. read more ...

And so the season really gets under way as the world’s best golfers arrive at Augusta National for The Masters, with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama defending the title he won in such emotional circumstances 12 months ago. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to what should be a fascinating week. read more ...

From a field like The Masters, and with so many quality players flourishing in the sport of golf, it can be quite difficult to determine select players you should keep an eye on. However, we have managed to file the list down to just six and we’ll provide info into their chances and season so far. read more ...

The countless storylines that The Masters has produced along the years typically revolve around the world’s greatest players. But what if the script was written differently, however, and the world’s elite could not match up to the underdogs below them in the world rankings? read more ...

There will be plenty of players dreaming of their first taste of major glory to happen at Augusta, and there are a few who have a genuine shot at turning that dream into reality. Golfshake's Liam Moore picks out four contenders who have a strong chance of winning at the Masters. read more ...

Nothing ever stands still at Augusta National, with course changes becoming part of the tradition as the powers-that-be try to do their bit to tackle the distance debate. And this year will be no different. read more ...

The powers-that-be at The Masters do things their own way. It is effectively an invitation event, usually restricted to around 90 players. That means that it boasts the weakest field of any of the sport’s four majors. And that several notable players are not making that drive down Magnolia Lane this year. read more ...

The Masters likely provokes more debate and discussion than any other of the sport’s majors. It is unique in that it is the only major that is played at the same course every year and it also boasts the smallest field. But is it the best? Golfshake's Derek Clements analyses the reasons for and against and declares his own view. read more ...

The whole of Japan rejoiced 12 months ago as Hideki Matsuyama held off the field to win The Masters by one stroke at Augusta National and become the first Japanese man to claim a major title. read more ...

Two weeks remain until the 86th Masters and three-time champion Phil Mickelson WILL NOT compete in it. In a newly updated field list, the 51-year-old is now registered under Past Champions Not Playing on the official tournament website, confirming his absence from the season's first men's major. read more ...

It's been decades since a debut player won the Masters, but Will Zalatoris came agonisingly close last year. Golfshake's Liam Moore reckons it's about time for history to be rewritten and he has identified several leading candidates among for rookies at August National. read more ...

The Masters is golf's most coveted invitation, but it's hard to come by. Ahead of the 2022 Masters - the 86th Tournament - we take a closer look at just some players who are yet to secure their invite to make that iconic drive down Magnolia Lane. read more ...

An invite to compete in The Masters is the most precious letter that a golfer can receive, but it's only available to those who have achieved something considerable. Golfshake's Liam Moore takes a closer look at the qualification categories that determine the field at Augusta National. read more ...

It has been confirmed that two-time Masters champion Tom Watson will join Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter beginning with this April's tournament at Augusta National. But who could we see standing on that first tee in the future? We take a look at the likeliest candidates. read more ...

Japan has been waiting a long time for a men’s major champion, and there have been several false dawns, but Hideki Matsuyama finally made that breakthrough at the Masters, with the reaction and impact already registering as enormous. read more ...

It was a week of stories and headlines from Augusta National, and Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his reflections from a memorable few days at the 85th Masters, with a touch of controversy thrown into the mx too. read more ...

It has been a long time coming for Hideki Matsuyama, but finally, the 29-year-old became the first Japanese golfer to win a men’s major with a one-stroke victory over Will Zalatoris to secure The Masters a decade after his first appearance in the tournament as an amateur. read more ...

Talk about chalk and cheese. Was that really the same course that Dustin Johnson brought to its knees in November? Augusta National bared its teeth this past week and we got a “proper” Masters in April. read more ...

Hideki Matusyama triumphed, but there was despair elsewhere for many of the game's biggest names, including Dustin Johnson, who became the 11th player in the tournament’s history to miss the weekend during their Masters title defence, with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood also struggling. read more ...

They don’t like to talk about money at Augusta National. It’s enough to don the Green Jacket and enjoy all the quaint traditions that go with winning The Masters. But the reality is that the financial rewards on offer at the season’s first men's major are huge. read more ...

In a career that has been spent setting benchmarks in the game, Sandy Lyle will once again make history at the Masters on Thursday, when he tees off for the 40th time, becoming the first European golfer to reach that milestone number of appearances. read more ...

Lee Westwood will be the oldest champion in Masters history if he manages to win this week, eclipsing the great Jack Nicklaus. The Golden Bear was 46 when he won in such dramatic fashion in 1986. Westwood will be 48 on April 24 and has arrived at Augusta playing some of the best golf of his life. read more ...

Tiger Woods may not be at Augusta but he remains firmly in the thoughts of those who are as he recovers from the injuries suffered in a car crash in Los Angeles in February. Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas have both spoken about the five-time champion, with whom they are in regular contact.  read more ...