Fred Ridley
People walk past Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama seen in a TV news channel reporting his win in the Masters golf tournament, in Tokyo, Monday, April 12, 2021. From Japan's prime minister on down, the country celebrated Matsuyama's victory in the Masters — the first Japanese to win at Augusta National and wear the famous green jacket.(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Masters is a win for Hideki Matsuyama, and for Japan

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 12, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

Dustin Johnson, right, and Matt Kuchar look over a shot on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Green jackets fight back: Masters course 'where we want it.'

By Jim Litke Apr. 08, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

The azaleas are beginning to pop as Dustin Johnson hits his bunker shot to the 12th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Augusta National plays through debate over Ga voting law

By Paul Newberry Apr. 07, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, hits out of the rough on the 14th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
In firm conditions, Masters in November a distant memory

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 07, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

Patrons walk along the sixth hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bring back the roars: The patrons return to the Masters

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 07, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

FILE - Tiger Woods hits on the second fairway during the final round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., in this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo. Gone are the autumn hues of gold, orange and red in the trees, the brown leaves mixed in with the pine straw on the ground. Augusta National is blazing with pink and red and purple azaleas, accented by the white blooms of dogwood. Postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Masters is back to being that annual rite of spring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Five months later, measure of normalcy at Masters in April

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 01, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
The Latest: NCAA moving some championships to single sites

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 09:29 AM EST

FILE - Dustin Johnson waves after winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., in a Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo. Some volume is returning to the Masters, just maybe not the head-turning roars. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, the club intends to allow a limited number of spectators for the Masters on April 8-11, provided it can be done safely, given the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Masters plans for a limited number of spectators in April

By Doug Ferguson Jan. 12, 2021 11:53 AM EST

Paul Casey, of England, tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Latest: Masters 1st round halted with 44 on the course

Nov. 12, 2020 11:27 AM EST

Graeme McDowell, of Northern Ireland, and Shane Lowry, of Ireland, walk down the 18th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
For fall Masters, change comes to a tradition like no other

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 11, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Course marshalls wait for golfers on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Masters in November gives golf a big sendoff

By Doug Ferguson Nov. 11, 2020 04:22 PM EST

FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, Dustin Johnson and son Tatum stand on the ninth green during the par-3 golf tournament at the Masters in Augusta, Ga. The Par 3 Contest is out at the spectator-free Masters in November. ESPN's “College GameDay” is in. Augusta National announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, more changes to a Masters tournament that will be unlike any of the previous 83. The most unusual of all is ESPN's popular college football pregame show taking place on a stage that overlooks Ike's Pond and the ninth green of the Par 3 course. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Par 3 Contest out, 'College GameDay' in at different Masters

By Doug Ferguson Oct. 27, 2020 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, July 21, 2019 file photo Ireland's Shane Lowry holds the Claret Jug trophy on the 18th green as he poses for the crowd and media after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The organizers of the British Open announced Monday April 6, 2020, that they have decided to cancel the event in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and that the Championship will next be played at Royal St George's in 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
British canceled, Masters to November in major rescheduling

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 06, 2020 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston. Celtics guard Marcus Smart says he has been cleared by medical officials after testing positive for the new coronavirus earlier this month. In a message posted late Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Twitter, Smart says he was informed of the news Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Health. He thanked everyone for their support. “Stay safe and stay together _ apart!” Smart wrote.(AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
The Latest: US Open tennis site to house temporary hospital

Mar. 30, 2020 09:06 AM EDT