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AUGUSTA, Ga. — The question became inevitable at some of the bigger golf tournaments, whether it was for Jordan Spieth or Tiger Woods. And it had nothing to do with them. Japanese reporters, having quietly rehearsed the words in English, wanted to know what the best players thought of Hideki Matsuyama. This wasn’t about validation. Everyone knew he could play. Matsuyama was still in college when he won his first professional event. He made the cut at the Masters as a 19-year-old amateur. He won the Japan Golf Tour money title as a rookie. When he played in the Presidents Cup at age 21, he had more wins that year than anyone on his team. This was about acceptance. The ultimate validation came on a Sunday at the Masters that neither Matsuyama nor his golf-crazed nation will ever forget. Matsuyama had a four-shot lead that was whittled to one when he walked off the first green. His six-shot lead in the middle of Amen Corner was down to two shots when he stepped onto the … [Read more...] about Masters is a win for Hideki Matsuyama, and for Japan

Hello, friends. It’s time to place your bets on the Masters. Less than five months after Dustin Johnson won the green jacket in November, the 2021 tournament is underway in Augusta, Georgia. Here is what you need to know before betting on the Masters. FAVORITES Dustin Johnson: The world’s No. 1 ranked golfer broke the Masters tournament record in November with an impressive 20-under. In February, he claimed the Saudi Invitational Title (European Tour) with a 2-under 68 in the final round. Johnson is the man to beat. Odds: +1000 Justin Thomas: He hasn’t won a major in four years, but Thomas finished fourth in last fall’s Masters and is a hot pick to win in 2021. Thomas is the world’s second-ranked golfer after victory at the Players Championship in March, closing with rounds of 64 and 68. Odds: +900 Jordan Spieth: The Texas native returned to PGA prominence last week with a victory at the Valero Texas Open — Speith’s first tour win in almost four years. He won … [Read more...] about The Masters 2021 gambling guide: Charting the favorites, sleepers to consider, and intriguing prop bets

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Even before the Masters began, it was obvious Augusta National in April was nothing like it was in November. Far less clear was which course Justin Rose was playing Thursday. Rose made seven birdies and an eagle during a torrid 10-hole stretch for a 7-under 65 and a four-shot lead, his lowest score at Augusta National in one of its toughest opening rounds. It started with a nice hop off the mounds left of the green on the par-5 eighth that set up a 10-foot eagle. Only two of his birdie putts were outside 8 feet. He holed a 12-foot par putt on the one green he missed. Not bad for a 40-year-old from England playing for the first time in a month while resting an ailing back. His 65 looked even better on a day so tough only 12 players broke par, and the average score was 74.5. “Listen, I didn’t know where my game was going into this week,” Rose said. “I’ve been working hard. I could have played the last two tournaments, but I was really trying to prepare hard for … [Read more...] about Justin Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and 4-shot Masters lead

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes , Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill were on the receiving end of a call out from a UFC fighter after his victory Saturday night at UFC Fight Night. Julian Marquez defeated Sam Alvey in a middleweight bout and won in the second round via submission. But he didn’t exactly want to go round-for-round in the cage with the three NFL players. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I am the entertainment you paid to see, but ABC gave it to you for free," Marquez said. "So now I have a callout to give out to everyone from Kansas City. You guys know I’m the baddest man from Kansas City. The baddest middleweight in Missouri and this is one thing – it’s my time right now. "So Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, I challenge you guys to a … [Read more...] about Chiefs stars issued unusual challenge from UFC fighter

Photo: National Republican Senatorial Committee On Saturday night, Donald Trump embarrassed Republican donors by delivering a rambling, grievance-laden speech that attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as a “dumb son of a bitch.” This morning, by an odd coincidence, the National Republican Senatorial Committee announced it was creating a new annual prize: the Champion for Freedom Award. And the inaugural winner is … Donald J. Trump! There are several unusual things about this award. One is that there is no evidence the NRSC had any intention of giving it out before Trump attacked the party’s leader. The second is that Trump, who adores awards so much he sometimes invents them, did not even bother to put on a sport coat to receive this. The third is that the NRSC apparently plans to give it out every single year from now on. But perhaps most interesting is the basis for the award. Here is the language from the NRSC: So, the silver bowl seems to have been awarded … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans Create New ‘Annual’ Award, Give It to Trump