Blixt falls just shy in quest for first Swedish major
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Jonas Blixt fell short of his goal of becoming Sweden’s first male winner of a major championship but showed again his ability to thrive at golf’s biggest events by tying for second at the Masters.
Poor driving costs Kuchar and Fowler at Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Sub-par driving during a pressure-packed final round at the Masters undermined the respective title bids made by Americans Matt Kuchar and Rickie Fowler at Augusta National on Sunday.
Stanley Cup first round set on final day of season
(Reuters) – The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs were set on Sunday after Colorado clinched the West’s Central Division and Tampa Bay tied up second spot in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic with a win over Washington.
Spieth emerges as shining light after Masters debut
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Jordan Spieth may have missed his chance to become the youngest Masters champion but the 20-year-old showed he could yet be a champion for the ages.
Ryder Cup comeback is ageless Jimenez’s next target
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – No sooner had the seemingly ageless Miguel Angel Jimenez secured fourth place at the 78th Masters on Sunday than he turned his attention to winning back a place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team.
Scott frustrated after challenge fades
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Adam Scott was left to rue what might have been after his Masters defense ended with a whimper on Sunday.
Amen Corner stretch crackles with electricity
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Not much sporting theatre can rival the thrills and spills of Augusta National’s Amen Corner on the last day of the Masters and Sunday’s closing round was no exception.
Watson lands his second Masters title
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Bubba Watson withstood an inspired early challenge from playing partner Jordan Spieth to clinch the Masters for a second time in three years with a three-shot victory at Augusta National on Sunday.
Bubba Watson wins second Masters title
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Bubba Watson won the 78th Masters at Augusta National on Sunday by three shots.
Golden oldies have proved they can compete, says Langer
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – The performances of the golden oldies at this week’s Masters have proved the 50-plus brigade can mix it with the young powerhouses of world golf, Bernhard Langer said after finishing in the top 10.
