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Mercedes Becomes Global Masters Sponsor
Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 02:20 Thursday, 09 May 2013 02:10
AUGUSTA, Georgia -- Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its corporate involvement at the Masters by becoming one of three global sponsors, allowing the German-based automaker to air television ads during the limited commercial space in domestic telecasts.
Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said that Mercedes-Benz will join AT&T and IBM as the tournament's three main sponsors.
Nicklaus: Ruling Correct On Woods At Augusta
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 17:18 Wednesday, 24 April 2013 17:01
Rusty Miller (AP Golf Writer)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jack Nicklaus thinks Tiger Woods got the proper ruling at the Masters.
However, he's not so sure he agrees with the slow-play penalty given to 14-year-old Chinese phenom Guan Tianlang.
Snedeker Ready For Masters Talk At RBC Heritage
Thursday, 18 April 2013 17:35
Pete Iacobelli (AP Golf Writer)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina -- Brandt Snedeker stepped in front of the cameras, offered a few opening remarks about the RBC Heritage and then took a breath.
"Go ahead," he told the group. "I know it's coming."
Els Happy Scott Won At Masters, Set For Heritage
Last Updated on Thursday, 18 April 2013 15:11 Thursday, 18 April 2013 14:58
Pete Iacobelli (AP Golf Writer)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina -- Ernie Els might've been the second happiest golfer at Augusta National last Sunday night when good friend Adam Scott slipped on the green jacket as the Masters' champion.
Els, who tied for 13th last week, is part of a strong field at the RBC Heritage, which begins Thursday. The 2012 British Open champion has had several close calls at Harbour Town Golf Links, but brings plenty of confidence -- and the satisfaction of watching Scott win his first major championship -- into this year's tournament.
A Messy Masters And A Beautiful Finish
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 03:02 Wednesday, 17 April 2013 02:50
Doug Ferguson (AP Golf Writer)
AUGUSTA, Georgia -- Maybe winning really does take care of everything.
For Augusta National, sizing up Adam Scott for his own green jacket was a beautiful way to end what had been shaping as a messy Masters.
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