The first major championship of the season in men’s professional golf has arrived as the Masters prepares to get underway at the prestigious Augusta National grounds in Georgia.
We’ll again see PGA Tour players competing against LIV golfers, with past champions such as Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson and defending champion Jon Rahm looking to compete for another green jacket. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy will attempt for the 10th time to complete the career Grand Slam by winning an elusive Masters title.
Here’s everything you need to know going into the 2024 tournament.
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Key information
When: April 11-14
Where: Augusta National Golf Club
Defending champion: Jon Rahm
Purse: $18 million ($3.24 million to winner)
How to watch
News from the Masters
Rory McIlroy sought advice from Butch Harmon ahead of Masters. READ
Justin Thomas splits with caddie Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay before Augusta. READ
Jon Rahm, LIV Golf stars agree LIV-PGA Tour split not sustainable. READ
Can a LIV golfer win the Masters?
Many thought that a limited schedule and 54 holes would be a major disadvantage for the PGA Tour defectors playing at Augusta National, but in 2023 Brooks Koepka and Mickelson contended all the way through the final round on Masters Sunday. Are they in position to do it again? READ
Lottie Woad clutches out Augusta National Women’s Amateur
A final round duel came down to the last few holes. Here’s how Lottie Woad edged out Bailey Shoemaker at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. READ
PGA, LIV, LPGA storylines one week out
One final invitation to Augusta National Golf Club is up for grabs at the Valero Texas Open, Nelly Korda chases history in Las Vegas and players on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf League who have already qualified for the Masters are trying to get in one final warmup. READ
What to watch for at the ANWA
The Augusta National Women’s Amateur is chock-full of storylines as Ingrid Lindblad, Amanda Sambach, Amari Avery and more compete for the title. Who will have their name forever linked with this historic venue? READ
