Rory McIlroy is at a stage in his career where he wants to win majors more than he needs them. It's a good place to be and it showed when he won the Masters for the second straight year.
Patrons are lining up at Augusta National to secure a limited edition Masters gnome. This year marks the 10th and possibly final year of the gnome's release, making it highly sought after.
The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.
On the April 8th edition: A Democrat shrinks the margin in a loss in Georgia's deep-red 14th Congressional District; Officials in Macon-Bibb County have approved funding to begin an expansion of the county's troubled jail; And AI therapists so far seem to lack what good therapists need.
Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, not far from where he lives on Jupiter Island, Florida. The sheriff's office said he was not injured.
Tiger Woods will design a new par-3 course at a municipal facility in Augusta, Georgia, that's in the middle of a renovation funded by Augusta National Golf Club. Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley also announced Monday that Woods' foundation will build a new learning center to serve public school students in Augusta.
On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; It is Masters Week in Augusta; And Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs
On April 7: Activists gathered across Georgia in "Hands Off" protests; it's Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising Trump's tariffs
Practice at the Masters was suspended late Monday morning and spectators were pulled off the golf course because of worsening rain and the threat of thunderstorms.
Masters chairman Fred Ridley says Augusta National sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, just like the rest of the area. Ridley is in Japan for the Asia-Pacific Amateur. He says he's confident the Masters will go on as scheduled the second full week in April.
The Masters and CBS are expanding weekend coverage by five hours from Augusta National. The club says the Saturday telecast will start an hour earlier at 2 p.m.
The golf industry is thriving in Georgia. As the state hosts a variety of prestigious tournaments, including the world-renowned Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, golf is more than just a pastime — it's a significant economic driver. Writer Mary Anne Duncan recently wrote an in-depth piece for Georgia Trend magazine about all of the different ways golf affects Georgia's economy.
From the historical roots of the sport in Savannah to the manufacturing of essential golfing equipment, Georgia plays a crucial role in the global golf industry. Duncan spoke with GPB's Pamela Kirkland about the ways Georgia is "Rolling in the Green."
