Four-time major champion Ernie Els has received a special exemption to compete in next year's Masters golf tournament, multiple websites reported Monday.
Golfweek, Golf Digest and Golf magazine reported that his management had confirmed the 48-year-old South African had been given a special entry into the field for next April's major championship at Augusta National Golf Club.
The special invitation was the firstRead more
Tom Watson drew down the curtain on one of the greatest careers in golfing history at Augusta National when his bid at 66 to become the oldest player to make the cut in the Masters fell short.
The eight-time major winner shot a fine 74 on Thursday in what was his 43rd Masters campaign dating to 1970, and he neededRead more
Rafael Nadal became the second major drawcard to retire with illness in 24 hours at the Miami Masters with the Spaniard quitting his opening second-round match on Saturday to hand underdog Damir Dzumhur a shock 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 win. Nadal's withdrawal followed in the wake of a similar move from two-time champion Roger Federer on Friday, with the Swiss postponingRead more