L.A. Times - Golf

Rory McIlroy shakes off setbacks, wins rare back-to-back Masters titles

Sam Farmer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:06:02 GMT

Rory McIlroy avoided a meltdown on the 18th hole on Sunday, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back Masters winners.

How the Masters protects its green jackets and other tales from golf's exclusive club

Sam Farmer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What happens when a member of Augusta National dies? Their green jackets are cremated. It's one of many inside the Masters tales shared by Lawrence Bennett.

Cameron Young delivers stirring, surprising rally to surge into tie at Masters

Sam Farmer — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:46:42 GMT

Cameron Young is tied atop the leaderboard entering the final day at the Masters after he surged and Rory McIlroy struggled on Saturday.

Rory McIlroy holds largest Masters lead ever through 36 holes after 9-birdie round

Sam Farmer — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:59 GMT

Reigning champion Rory McIlroy puts on a stunning short-game performance during the second round of the Masters to take a six-stroke lead into the weekend.

'Thanks to the lady on 8': Xander Schauffele saves par after ball lands in fan's bag at Masters

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:14:24 GMT

After finishing his opening round at the 2026 Masters, Xander Schauffele gave thanks to a spectator whose bag caught his ball outside of the fairway and helped him save par on the eighth hole.

Defending champ Rory McIlroy excels in tough conditions to share Masters lead

Sam Farmer — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:08:24 GMT

A year after finally completing golf's grand slam, Rory McIlroy was pleased to know he was still feeling a bit nervous as he teed off at the Masters.

'I haven't killed anybody yet': Jack Nicklaus 'came close' with ceremonial shot at Masters

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:38:07 GMT

Jack Nicklaus says he has no plan to step away from performing his ceremonial first shot at the Masters after hooking it left over onlookers Thursday at Augusta National.

Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great

Steve Henson — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI and headed for rehab after another car accident. How his dependence on painkillers toppled the golf great.

Defending Masters champ Rory McIlroy learns winning isn't always the destination

Sam Farmer — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:26:22 GMT

Although this will be his 18th start in the prestigious tournament, McIlroy "still felt like I had to earn the right to be there a little more often."

An iconic sandwich for $1.50. A whole menu for $75.75. Masters embraces nostalgic food prices

Sam Farmer — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:47:11 GMT

After landing elusive Masters tickets, fans are treated to nostalgic food prices that include an iconic pimento cheese sandwich for $1.50.

Masters isn't the same with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson missing from Augusta

Sam Farmer — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:14:15 GMT

For the first time since 1994, neither Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson will be playing at the Masters. But not every golfer has noticed the notable absences.

Tiger Woods arrested for DUI and property damage following rollover crash in Florida

Fedor Zarkhin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:07:54 GMT

Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash in Florida, two weeks before the Masters. He had a serious rollover crash in Rancho Palos Verdes in 2021.

Jacob Bridgeman has six-shot lead heading into final round at Genesis Invitational

Steve Galluzzo — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:13:15 GMT

The 26-year-old from South Carolina carded his second consecutive round of 64 and has a comfortable lead over Rory McIlroy after three rounds at Riviera Country Club.

Marco Penge completes marathon day, earns share of lead at Genesis Invitational

Steve Galluzzo — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:01:08 GMT

Marco Penge worked overtime Friday, finishing an opening round delayed by darkness and delivering a second that earned him a share of the Genesis Invitational lead.

Jacob Bridgeman joins Rory McIlroy in clubhouse lead at rain-hampered Genesis Invitational

Steve Galluzzo — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:41:58 GMT

Unfazed by a nearly three-hour weather delay, Jacob Bridgeman fired a five-under-par 66 and shared the clubhouse lead with Rory McIlroy.

Tiger Woods is 50 and recovering from major back surgery. He won't rule out playing in 2026 Masters

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:36:52 GMT

Tiger Woods told reporters Tuesday at Riviera Country Club that he won't rule out playing in the 2026 Masters despite recovering from October disc replacement surgery.