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Zalatoris’ Masters debut ends with him a shot back
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Maybe the first hint that Will Zalatoris had what it took came when he was 6 and Ken Venturi went over to him on a driving range to show him a grip […]
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Matsuyama beats former Deacon Will Zalatoris by 1 to win first Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Hideki Matsuyama delivered golf-mad Japan the grandest and greenest prize of all. Ten years after Matsuyama made a sterling debut as the best amateur at Augusta National, he claimed the ultimate trophy […]
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Dustin Johnson wins the Masters for 2nd major title
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Nothing ever comes easily for Dustin Johnson in the majors, except for when he slipped his arms through that Masters green jacket Sunday. Johnson overcame a jittery start that conjured memories of […]
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DeChambeau’s power game the talk of the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The scene was straight out of the World Long Drive Championship spectacle. Bryson DeChambeau would consider that a compliment. He took a slow practice swing, then the next one at full force. […]
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100 in 100: Cumberland County’s Raymond Floyd, 4-time major winner
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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100 in 100: Burke County’s Billy Joe Patton, an amateur golf legend
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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Former UNC Golfer Kevin O’Connell takes long path to Masters
You’re standing over a 4-foot putt on the 18th green and just to make things interesting, you tell yourself, “This one is to win the Masters.” Every aspiring golfer, regardless of skill level, has done […]
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Tiger’s Masters win puts target back on Jack’s record
AUGUSTA, Ga. — No comeback by Tiger Woods was ever going to be complete without a major. Now the question becomes how many more he can win. So much appeal of that red shirt beneath […]
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Reed wins first major at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed fought off furious back-nine challenges from Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to record a one-shot victory at the Masters on Sunday. The final round began with Reed holding a three-shot […]
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Outer Banks teenager wins Drive, Chip and Putt at Augusta National
Sometime late Sunday afternoon, one of the best golfers in the world will be standing over a putt on the 18th green at Augusta National with a prestigious title on the line. It’s the kind […]