Rick Maese

Washington, D.C.

Sports Writer at The Washington Post

Sports writer for the Washington Post. New Mexico native now living in D.C.

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Katie Ledecky breaks a world record for the first time in seven years

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Rick Maese

Katie Ledecky breaks a world record for the first time in seven years (washingtonpost.com) Katie Ledecky breaks a world record for the first time in seven years By Rick Maese 2025050401144000 Katie Ledecky has never been daunted by history or precedent or even what's possible. At an age when most swimmers are embarking on new careers or perhaps hitting the speaker circuit, Ledecky, the ageless marvel, is rewriting the record book.
After a stomach-churning Sunday, Rory McIlroy looks grand in green

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Rick Maese

After a stomach-churning Sunday, Rory McIlroy looks grand in green (washingtonpost.com) After a stomach-churning Sunday, Rory McIlroy looks grand in green By Rick Maese 2025041323574700 AUGUSTA, Ga. — In a head-spinning, stomach-churning, history-making round of golf, Rory McIlroy outran demons, overcame blunders and etched his name among the game's giants Sunday night.
Masters 2025 highlights: Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in playoff, completing career Grand Slam

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Matt Bonesteel |Rick Maese |Barry Svrluga

Masters 2025 highlights: Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in playoff, completing career Grand Slam (washingtonpost.com) Masters 2025 highlights: Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in playoff, completing career Grand Slam By Matt Bonesteel; Rick Maese; Barry Svrluga 2025041318004300 Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a playoff over Justin Rose, completing the career Grand Slam with his fifth major championship.
A Rory McIlroy-Bryson DeChambeau final pairing at the Masters? It’s on.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Rick Maese

A Rory McIlroy-Bryson DeChambeau final pairing at the Masters? It’s on. (washingtonpost.com) A Rory McIlroy-Bryson DeChambeau final pairing at the Masters? It’s on. By Rick Maese 2025041300455600 AUGUSTA, Ga. — At 2:54 p.m. on a pleasant Saturday afternoon, the Masters began anew — albeit in new gear and with a new protagonist.
Bryson DeChambeau, fueled by 874 range balls, charges at the Masters

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Rick Maese

Bryson DeChambeau, fueled by 874 range balls, charges at the Masters (washingtonpost.com) Bryson DeChambeau, fueled by 874 range balls, charges at the Masters By Rick Maese 2025041120161300 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau had turned in one of day's best performances, outdriving everyone in the field and needing only 24 putts to get through his opening round of the Masters. So what did he do next?
Masters 2025 highlights: Justin Rose tops leader board after two rounds at Augusta National

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Matt Bonesteel |Rick Maese

Masters 2025 highlights: Justin Rose tops leader board after two rounds at Augusta National (washingtonpost.com) Masters 2025 highlights: Justin Rose tops leader board after two rounds at Augusta National By Matt Bonesteel; Rick Maese 2025041111184400 Justin Rose had the lead after Thursday's first round of the Masters, and the 44-year old Englishman still had the lead when the second round finished Friday.
What Goes With Green?

1 month ago | southfloridareporter.com | Rick Maese

AUGUSTA, Ga. - The best golfers in the world will tee off at the Masters on Thursday, facing a 4D maze of mind-boggling decisions that each hopes will lead him to Butler Cabin, where the winner is feted. For most in the field, the first big decision of this year's tournament was made months ago - over a year, in fact, for some: what to wear for Sunday's final round. This is no normal tournament, and a proper Sunday outfit poses a unique dilemma.
At Augusta, Scottie Scheffler soars, Rory McIlroy fades and Justin Rose leads

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Rick Maese

At Augusta, Scottie Scheffler soars, Rory McIlroy fades and Justin Rose leads (washingtonpost.com) At Augusta, Scottie Scheffler soars, Rory McIlroy fades and Justin Rose leads By Rick Maese 2025041020542300 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Time stands still at Augusta National, and change can be undetectable at the Masters.
What happened when the first black golfer played the US Masters

1 month ago | afr.com | Rick Maese

Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerHelp using this website - Accessibility statementIt was shortly after 2pm when the red limousine passed under the canopy of leaves on Magnolia Lane, pulling into the circular driveway at Augusta National Golf Club. Lee Elder was running late. He stepped out of the swank car wearing a sharp blue suit. It was Monday at the Masters – 50 years ago this week – 17 degrees, a cloudless sky, history beckoning and reporters swarming. Loading...
The week that the Masters color barrier finally fell

1 month ago | phillytrib.com | Rick Maese

It was shortly after 2 p.m. when the red limousine passed under the canopy of leaves on Magnolia Lane, pulling into the circular driveway at Augusta National Golf Club. Lee Elder was running late. He stepped out of the swank car wearing a sharp blue suit. It was Monday at the Masters - 50 years ago this week - 62 degrees, a cloudless sky, history beckoning and reporters swarming. “I’m not talking,” Elder told them.