Justin Ray

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Justin Ray

The greatest battles Rory McIlroy has fought over the last 10 years have been with himself. This was never going to end any other way. At times on Sunday, it seemed like the only thing standing between McIlroy and victory was the space between his ears. His fiercest opponent refused to go down easy, sending he and the golf world on an epic, unprecedented rollercoaster ride. Here are the top notes and numbers to know from the final round of a historic 89th Masters Tournament. 1.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Justin Ray

One of the most thrilling Saturdays in recent Masters Tournament memory has set an unbelievable championship stage. Rory McIlroy will take a two-shot lead into the final round, looking to finally complete the career grand slam. He will play alongside Bryson DeChambeau, who dramatically defeated McIlroy last summer at the U.S. Open. Seven other players will start the day within seven shots of the lead, hoping the two at the top open a window of opportunity.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Justin Ray

Two thoroughly entertaining days of golf are in the books at Augusta National, where a windy afternoon made scoring conditions tougher as the day progressed. These are the top numbers and notes from round two of the 89th Masters. 1. One day after a brilliant 65, Justin Rose assembled a more workman-like round of 71 to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the Masters.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Justin Ray

An exciting Round 1 at Augusta National saw many of the game's biggest stars put themselves in ideal position heading into Friday. Here are the top numbers and notes to know from Day 1 of the 89th Masters. 1. For a record fifth time, Justin Rose holds a share of the lead after Round 1 of the Masters. Now 44, Rose is the oldest player to lead after Round 1 since Fred Couples held a share of it at age 50 in 2015.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Justin Ray

Consistency is an increasingly rare commodity in professional golf. Augusta National, the only venue in the men's game that hosts a major every year, always produces what is promised. The world's best players will compete at a timeless, pristine venue. Green complexes will challenge and perplex. The second nine, with all its scoring opportunities and potential danger, will generate genuine drama. Here are the top notes and numbers to know ahead of the 89th Masters Tournament. 1.