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Cabrera wins Green Jacket

Cabrera wins Green Jacket

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Argentina's Angel Cabrera won his second major championship with a nerve-jangling playoff victory at the U.S. Masters on Sunday, becoming the first South American to claim the prized Green Jacket.

Japan's Matsuyama makes history with Masters win

Japan's Matsuyama makes history with Masters win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Hideki Matsuyama overcame a potentially ruinous moment to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship with a one-shot Masters victory over Will Zalatoris at Augusta National on Sunday.

Woods wins in Japan, ties Snead for PGA Tour record

Woods wins in Japan, ties Snead for PGA Tour record

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship by three strokes on Monday, matching Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour victories.

Tiger back with a bang

Tiger back with a bang

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

In his first tournament back after an eight-week break, Tiger Woods clinched his 14th major title with a playoff victory over fellow American Rocco Mediate at the US Open.

No point in Tiger comparison for Mickelson

No point in Tiger comparison for Mickelson

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Masters champion Phil Mickelson enjoys a high comfort level at Augusta National, but has no desire to weigh his golfing achievements against four-times winner Tiger Woods.

Battling Jeev makes the cut at US Masters

Battling Jeev makes the cut at US Masters

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh scrambled to a two-over-par 74 at the Masters to safely make the halfway cut on Friday. Nine shots behind leader Trevor Immelman of South Africa, he will enter the weekend rounds in tied 21st position with the likes of US Open champion Angel Cabrera and British Open winner Padraig Harrington.

Rose and Immelman take charge

Rose and Immelman take charge

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Justin Rose reeled off six birdies in eight holes to share the first-round lead at the US Masters while Tiger Woods laboured to stay in touch on Thursday. Rose, who led after the first two rounds in 2004, shrugged off two early bogeys to fire a four-under-par 68 in bright sunshine on a soft Augusta National layout playing extra long.

Jeev has flying start at Masters

Jeev has flying start at Masters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh buried the ghost of his past at the Masters Tournament with a solid one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday. The 2006 Asian Tour number one birdied all the par fives on a sun-kissed day at the year's opening Major and was especially delighted with his par on the opening par four, 455-yard hole.

Jeev misses cut at Masters

Jeev misses cut at Masters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh's cold putter left him in agony as the Indian missed the halfway cut at the Masters golf tournament by just one stroke on a wind-swept day at the Augusta National. Struggling to roll his putts in, Jeev brought home three-over 75 for a two-day total of 146 to miss the cut -- first time in three appearances -- by just one stroke and join the likes of Greg Norman and Ernie Els on the sidelines.

Jeev gets special invite for 2008 Masters

Jeev gets special invite for 2008 Masters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh will get another chance to prove his mettle on the hallowed turf of Augusta National Golf Club as the ace Indian pro has received a special invitation for the 2008 Masters.

Willett wins Augusta Masters after stunning Spieth meltdown

Willett wins Augusta Masters after stunning Spieth meltdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

He is only the second Englishman following three-times champion Nick Faldo to win the coveted Green Jacket

Bittersweet Augusta experience for Jeev

Bittersweet Augusta experience for Jeev

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Jeev Milkha Singh, the first Indian to compete at the Masters, was bitterly disappointed after ending his week at Augusta National on a low note on Sunday.

Jeev Milkha Singh solid on debut

Jeev Milkha Singh solid on debut

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

The Indian ace finished the day with an even-par 72, three off leaders Justin Rose and Brett Wetterich, at the Augusta National.

Jeev tied 23rd at US Masters

Jeev tied 23rd at US Masters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh shot a level-par 72 to be tied 23rd after the penultimate round at the US Masters. The 2006 Asian Tour's number one fired three birdies against an equal number of bogeys on a wet and chilly day at the Augusta National for a three-day total of one-over 217 to lie just outside the top-20.

Mickelson wins US Masters

Mickelson wins US Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Left-hander Phil Mickelson sealed his third major title and second green jacket with a two-shot victory in the US Masters.

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Tiger Woods appears to be unmatchable in appeal, even when he does not play well as at this year's Masters.

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Rory McIlroy received plenty of criticism for golfing with US President Donald Trump this year and on Tuesday the Northern Irishman said he would "think twice" before accepting a second invitation.

Tiger Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years

Tiger Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Tiger Woods won the Masters for the fifth time on Sunday to land his 15th major title and first since 2008.

Campbell charges into the lead

Campbell charges into the lead

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

The American shot into a three-shot lead in the U.S. Masters after the second round on Friday.

Shubhankar Sharma exits from Augusta Masters

Shubhankar Sharma exits from Augusta Masters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Shubhankar Sharma exited at the halfway stage of his maiden Masters, but insists he has learnt enough to come back and make a mark in the future. Playing way better than the first day, Sharma did a good job despite the strong breeze that made things difficult on Friday at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Jeev matches Woods at Masters

Jeev matches Woods at Masters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

The Indian ace shot a second round of three-over-par 75 to advance to weekend play at the Augusta National.

Tiger set to pounce on leader DiMarco

Tiger set to pounce on leader DiMarco

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

The 69th U.S. Masters is poised for a thrilling finish with three-times winner Tiger Woods hot on the heels of leader Chris DiMarco.

Three-way tie for lead at Augusta

Three-way tie for lead at Augusta

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Tiger's moment of magic

Tiger's moment of magic

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

DiMarco sets early pace at Augusta Masters

DiMarco sets early pace at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

American Ryder Cup player Chris DiMarco reeled off three consecutive birdies to move one shot clear in the weather-delayed U.S. Masters first round on Thursday.

Woods under pressure for Augusta

Woods under pressure for Augusta

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Battle of sexes becoming bore

Battle of sexes becoming bore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri produced a highly commendable first round on his Masters debut, carding a one-under 71 to be tied 18th alongside some of the biggest names in Augusta.

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Tiger Woods should have been trying to keep his Masters green jacket out of the clutches of the world's top golfers over the next four days, instead he will battle his 11-year-old son Charlie for it over putting competitions. The Masters, which Woods won in magical fashion for a fifth time a year ago to claim his first major since 2008, has been postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down world sport on an unprecedented scale.

Rose sets Augusta pace

Rose sets Augusta pace

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Tiger Woods was one of many players to struggle while Britain's Justin Rose began and ended with two successive birdies to take the lead in the weather-hit U.S. Masters first round.

Woods in hat-trick bid at Augusta

Woods in hat-trick bid at Augusta

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

All eyes will be on Tiger Woods when he starts his bid next Thursday for an unprecedented third successive U.S. Masters victory at Augusta National.

Woods looking to end Major woes

Woods looking to end Major woes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Newsmaker Johnson edges out Woods in 2002

Newsmaker Johnson edges out Woods in 2002

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam were the dominant figures in global golf during 2002 but neither of them would have managed to generate more publicity than Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson.

Woods clinches ninth major

Woods clinches ninth major

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Tiger Woods held off a gutsy last-day challenge by fellow American Chris DiMarco to win the 69th US Masters in a playoff.

Mickelson targets next six years

Mickelson targets next six years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Tiger Woods not invincible anymore

Tiger Woods not invincible anymore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Throughout his career, Woods has made golf look easy, but since last year the 27-year-old American's frailties have been exposed.

Maggert takes lead in US Masters

Maggert takes lead in US Masters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2003

But Tiger Woods stayed in hot pursuit for a third consecutive title.

Els ready to challenge Woods

Els ready to challenge Woods

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

Ernie Els believes he is fully recovered from his wrist injury and ready to renew his rivalry with world number one Tiger Woods.

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

An Olympic gold medal was not the pinnacle of the sport for golfers according to world number four Rory McIlroy, and he had no concerns about his decision to withdraw from the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Woods ends long absence, to play in next week's Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods ended weeks of speculation on Friday when he announced he will play in next week's Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.