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April 25, 2009

Augusta State Golf Fifth at Cavlier Classic

Augusta State booked an eight-over 296 Saturday and is tied for fifth place after the first round of the Cavalier Classic at Birdwood Golf Course.


April 22, 2009

Louisville, GA Native Punches His Ticket To Next Year’s Masters
Louisville, GA Native Punches His Ticket To Next Year’s Masters

Louisville is located 45 miles from Augusta National National Golf Club. It took Brian Gay just less than 39 years to make the trip. The former Louisville resident won his first full-field event on the PGA Tour, Sunday, in Hilton Head, and as such earned his first-ever invitation to the Masters. WJBF News Channel 6’s John Hart has more.


April 13, 2009

Angel Cabrera Wins 2009 Masters
Angel Cabrera Wins 2009 Masters

Angel Cabrera claimed the second major championship of his career Sunday, winning the Masters on the second hole of a three-way playoff.


April 12, 2009

UPDATED: Angel Cabrera Wins Three-Way Playoff For The Green Jacket
UPDATED: Angel Cabrera Wins Three-Way Playoff For The Green Jacket

Angel Cabrera claimed the second major championship of his career Sunday, winning the Masters on the second hole of a three-way playoff.

Angel Cabrera Wins 2009 Masters
Angel Cabrera Wins 2009 Masters

Angel Cabrera of Argentina has won the 2009 Masters tournament with a par on the second sudden-death playoff hole to defeat Kenny Perry.

Two Remain in Sudden-Death Playoff at The Masters
Two Remain in Sudden-Death Playoff at The Masters

Chad Campbell was eliminated on the first sudden death playoff hole Sunday evening at Augusta National, leaving Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera heading to the 10th hole for a second playoff hole to decide the 2009 Masters. 

Tiger vs. Phil Duel Ends Without Green Jacket
Tiger vs. Phil Duel Ends Without Green Jacket

A supercharged duel between the world’s two best players ended with a thud Sunday at the Masters and someone else likely will win the green jacket.

Mickelson Ties Masters Record in Final Round
Mickelson Ties Masters Record in Final Round

Phil Mickelson has tied the Masters record by shooting a 6-under 30 on the front side at Augusta National, surging into contention for his third green jacket.


April 11, 2009

Cabrera, Perry Tied For Masters Lead; No Sign Of Tiger
Cabrera, Perry Tied For Masters Lead; No Sign Of Tiger

Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera will go to the final day of the Masters sharing the lead. Perry began Saturday’s third round tied for the top spot with Chad Campbell. But he overcame consecutive bogeys in Amen Corner to shoot a 2-under-par 70. The 48-year-old Kentuckian is trying to become golf’s oldest major champion, at a tournament he didn’t even play the last three years.

Sunday’s Masters Tee Times
Sunday’s Masters Tee Times

We have the pairings and tee times for Sunday’s Final Round of the 2009 Masters Tournament.

Cabrera, Perry Share Third-round Lead at The Masters
Cabrera, Perry Share Third-round Lead at The Masters

Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera will go to the final day of the Masters sharing the lead.


April 10, 2009

Masters Report Delayed Due To Severe Weather
Masters Report Delayed Due To Severe Weather

The Masters Report will be delayed, Friday night, due to the severe weather making its way through the CSRA. We will have the video archived back to the Masters Report 2009 page.

Saturday’s Masters Tee Times
Saturday’s Masters Tee Times

We have the pairings and tee times for Saturday’s Third Round of the 2009 Masters Tournament.

Prohibited Masters Items
Prohibited Masters Items

If you’re headed to the Augusta National golf Club, don’t get caught at the gate with prohibited items.

Perry, Campbell Share Masters Lead, Woods 7 Back
Perry, Campbell Share Masters Lead, Woods 7 Back

Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell shared the lead at the midway point of the Masters on Friday while Tiger Woods was seven strokes off the pace heading into the weekend.

Masters Scoreboard Through First Two Rounds
Masters Scoreboard Through First Two Rounds

We have the full scoreboard of the 2009 Masters Tournament through the second round, including golfers who failed to make the cut.

Master Construction: One Year From Now
Master Construction: One Year From Now

As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.


April 09, 2009

Friday’s Masters Round 2 Tee Times
Friday’s Masters Round 2 Tee Times

We have the complete list of tee times for Friday’s Round 2 of the 2009 Masters Tournament.

Masters Patrons Head Downtown To Golf Through The City
Masters Patrons Head Downtown To Golf Through The City

The players getting some rest for Round 2, Friday, but patrons and locals have been out and about, experiencing the nightlife on Washington Road, and especially downtown. And, most of it is thanks to a game the Downtown Augusta Alliance started last year. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Masters Week: International Guests
Masters Week: International Guests

For one week, the Masters plays host to golf’s greatest players, and greatest patrons…and many of those golf lovers do not let lots and lots of miles keep them away from the Masters. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for more.

No Record, But Campbell Grabs Masters Lead With 65
No Record, But Campbell Grabs Masters Lead With 65

Chad Campbell challenged the Masters scoring record before settling for a 7-under-par 65, claiming the first-round lead on a day for going low at Augusta National. Campbell started Thursday’s round with five straight birdies, then ripped off four in a row on the back side to get his score to 9 under.

Exclusive: Emotional, Ceremonial Palmer Starts 73rd Masters Tournament
Exclusive: Emotional, Ceremonial Palmer Starts 73rd Masters Tournament

The Masters teed off with a ceremonial swing from Arnold Palmer.  The King whacked his ball down the right side of the fairway, then turned it over to 96 players competing for the green jacket on a sunny Thursday morning at Augusta National. WJBF News Channel 6’s Brad Means has the exclusive, emotional interview with The King as he reflects on more than 50 years of golf at Augusta.

Golf Shops On Wheels
Golf Shops On Wheels

They are the massive trailers you see in the parking lots during Masters week…but just what goes on inside? WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the answers.

Augusta’s Par 3 Parties Held Wednesday
Augusta’s Par 3 Parties Held Wednesday

With Par 3 Day come the hottest Par 3 parties in town. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop went to a few and has more.

Augusta National Gets Raves From Special Needs Patrons
Augusta National Gets Raves From Special Needs Patrons

Getting around the Augusta National, or any golf course, can be a challenge. And if you have a disability, it’s even tougher. But as we learned, Wednesday, it’s nothing for patrons who’ve waited their entire lives to see golf’s greatest championship. WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud has the story.

“Par-Tee” in Downtown Aiken During Masters
“Par-Tee” in Downtown Aiken During Masters

In Aiken, hotels and restaurants have been serving master’s guests this week, and Thursday night, they have a special event lined up. The Aiken “Par-Tee” will take place downtown, where at least 12 shops will stay open past 6:00 p.m., and give guests the chance to explore. Bring your putting skills, and wherever you see a flag outside a store, make a hole-in-one and win a discount, a prize, or maybe another incentive…

Masters Traffic Not Slowing Down Restaurant Traffic
Masters Traffic Not Slowing Down Restaurant Traffic

Just ask the locals…they avoid Washington Road, during Masters Week. But, that can cut into profit for businesses along the busy thoroughfare. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford to take a look at how restaurants are impacted.

ASU Graduate Plays His First Masters
ASU Graduate Plays His First Masters

Augusta State University is where Masters rookie Oliver Wilson played his college golf and became the school’s only 3-time All-America selection. Since turning pro in 2003, the Englishman has made one European Ryder Cup team and soared to thirty-ninth in the world rankings. Wilson plays all over the globe, but he proudly calls Augusta his second home.  He speaks with WJBF News Channel 6 Sports’ Chris Kane about his old college days and his home just a fence jump away from The Augusta National Golf Club.

Patrons, Golfers Battle Cold And Wind At Augusta National
Patrons, Golfers Battle Cold And Wind At Augusta National

Wind and cold was the order of the day at the Augusta National, on Tuesday. WJBF News Channel 6’s Brad Means found out how some golfers feel about the conditions on the second day of Practice Rounds.

Masters Week: Traffic And Parking
Masters Week: Traffic And Parking

Being apart of the Masters experience is one thing, but getting there is another. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the Masters traffic report.

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