Rory McIlroy 'encouraged' by Masters first round despite 73
Rory McIlroy insisted he was "encouraged" by his first round at the Masters despite shooting a one-over-par 73 that left him six shots behind leader Sungjae Im.
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'Long way to go': Tiger Woods makes Masters return 14 months after car smash
Tiger Woods, making an incredible comeback 14 months after suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash, fired a one-under par 71 on Thursday for a solid start at The Masters.
'The Guv'nor is here, pipe down' – Ronnie O'Sullivan on why fellow GOAT Tiger Woods inspires his own dreams
When 21-year-old Tiger Woods was rampaging around Augusta National to win the first of his five Masters titles by a record 12 strokes in 1997, Ronnie O'Sullivan was back in Blighty preparing to race around the Crucible Theatre making his epic world-record 147 in five minutes and eight seconds. Both moments are etched in sporting folklore and both figures have progressed to transcend their respective fields of play with 15-time major winner Woods embarking upon his 24th US Masters appearance a week before O'Sullivan competes at a record 30th straight Crucible competition in Sheffield.
Al-Taawoun kick off AFC Champions League adventure with 2-1 win over Al-Duhail
Al-Taawoun kicked off their 2022 AFC Champions League campaign with 2-1 win over Al-Duhail of Qatar at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah on Thursday night.
Eddie Howe happy to be back at St. James’ Park after Newcastle’s away-day troubles
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Tiger Woods 4 shots behind Masters leader Im, Schwartzel, Higgo lead SA charge
Tiger Woods called on all of his hard-won stamina and the knowledge gleaned in five past triumphs to launch his boldest Masters bid yet with a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday.
Woods misses fairway, saves par as fans swarm opening hole at Masters
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 07: Tiger Woods walks to the 13th green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Redington / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Tiger Woods Launches Unlikely Masters Quest With One-Under 71
Tiger Woods called on all of his hard-won stamina and the knowledge gleaned in five past triumphs to launch his boldest Masters bid yet with a one-under-par 71 at Augusta National on Thursday. The 46-year-old superstar, whose February 2021 car crash left him with injuries so severe he feared he might lose his right leg, said just being able to play his first competitive round in 17 months was a victory. But it might not be the only one he celebrates this week. "I was able to finish up in the red," Woods said. "I'm right where I need to be."