Rob Jerram

2 weeks ago | todays-golfer.com | Rob Jerram

The talking’s over and the race for the Green Jacket is about to begin, but Wednesday at The Masters created plenty of headlines as Chairman Fred Ridley faced the media for his traditional pre-tournament address, stars of today and yesteryear contested the traditional tournament prelude on Augusta’s short course, Poppy McIlroy showed Dad how it’s done… oh, and an Aussie stole the fashion headlines (and, for once, it wasn’t Jason Day). Let’s dive in.

2 weeks ago | todays-golfer.com | Rob Jerram

Slow play is never far from the top of the agenda in the pro game with the distance modern players are hitting the ball following closely, and that’s no different at the Masters. For chairman Fred Ridley, pace of play is at the front of his mind as we head into the first major of the year. With 95 players teeing it up at Augusta on Thursday morning, Augusta’s head honcho is keen to ensure that one of the tournament’s larger fields does all it can to avoid unnecessary delays.

2 weeks ago | todays-golfer.com | Rob Jerram

With the USGA and R&A now offering LIV golfers the opportunity to qualify for the US Open and Open Championship directly, it was inevitable that Masters chairman Fred Ridley would face questions over a potential pathway for the rebel tour’s players into the Major season opener. Even without a direct pathway to the Masters, we’ll still see 12 of the Saudi-backed Tour’s stars tee it up at Augusta this week.

2 weeks ago | todays-golfer.com | Rob Jerram

Scottie Scheffler sounded like he was talking with a peg on his nose as the defending champion answered questions in his Masters press conference, but he insists he is fit and raring to go. The World No.1 blamed the weather for his congestion, describing the Georgia spring air as “raining pollen” before assuring the media that it won’t impact his performance.

2 weeks ago | todays-golfer.com | Rob Jerram

Jon Rahm aimed a dig at golf's world ranking system during his 2025 Masters press conference. Jon Rahm knows his worth. It’s hard not to when you’re a two-time Major Champion, the captain of the Callaway-sponsored Legion XIII LIV Golf team, and the most expensive signing in the history of professional golf. It’s little wonder then that he pays next to no attention to his declining position in the Official World Golf Rankings.