Tiger Woods believes he has fixed the swing problems that led to his disastrous Masters showing last month, although he accepts that a chronic left knee problem will always compromise his efforts to improve.
Hank Haney, Tiger Woods' former swing coach, talks about his new book, where he discusses Tiger's sex scandal.
England's Luke Donald reclaimed golf's No. 1 ranking from Rory McIlroy by finishing third at the Zurich Classic, but it could be the shortest of stays at the top.
Masters champion Bubba Watson speaks with CNN about what life has been like since his dramatic win in Augusta.
Austria's Bernd Wiesberger has won his first European Tour title with a commanding final day performance at the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea.
Golf's Ernie Els tells Nkepile Mabuse about his son with autism and his work raising awareness of the disability.
Just a week after losing to Bubba Watson in a playoff at the U.S. Masters, Louis Oosthuizen bounced back with a three-shot victory in the Malaysian Open Sunday.
Former Masters champion Fred Couples fired a five-under par round of 67 to claim a share of the lead with fellow American Jason Dufner at the Masters on Friday.
I'm a Masters rookie. My assignment here this week as part of CNN's coverage team marks the first time I've been to the tournament or Augusta National Golf Club.
As Russ Berkman understood it, desperate times call for desperate measures.
When Arnold Palmer drove up Magnolia Lane on the eve of the 1962 Masters, he was in a confident mood. He'd already won it twice, as well as the U.S. and British Opens, but this was to be his "Annus Mirabilis" -- the year he cemented his reputation as a global sporting superstar.
Golf writer Bill Elliott has witnessed the last 32 Masters tournaments and seen the making of golfing greats.
Opening Day. There is only one, and it's in baseball. The theater has opening nights scattered here and there about the calendar, and there are various opening days of ... the fishing season, the race meeting, the NFL season. But there is only one Opening Day ..."
In the golf world, springtime means only one thing: the Masters.
It all looked so simple for Rory McIlroy going into the final round of the 2011 Masters.
In her essay on OutFront, CNN's Erin Burnett's talks about Ginnie Rometty, the Masters and women closing the pay gap.
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will predictably be among the favorites for this week's Masters Tournament, but another name slipped into title contention on Sunday.
After a gut-wrenching collapse on the final day of the 2011 Masters, questions were asked about Rory McIlroy's mental fortitude and his ability to compete for golf's major honors.
He's no longer the No. 1 golfer in the world, but there's no question that the sport of golf still revolves around Tiger Woods. And Woods remains a key player in the video game world, as well.
Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf Monday dispelling fears he might miss the first major of the year at the Masters next month.
Matteo Manassero boosted his hopes of a second appearance at the Masters on Saturday, as the Italian teenager returned to title contention at the Andalucian Open in Spain with a four-under-par 68.
Faldo describes what it's like to play in the Masters for the first time, as he believes first-timers should arrive early.
When Tiger Woods limped out of Sunday's final round of the WGC Cadillac Championship event, it looked as if the former world No. 1's Achilles heel had once again undermined his bid to regain top form.
American golfer Johnson Wagner celebrated a new year with a new look and new-found confidence as he booked his spot at the Masters in Augusta with victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday.
Tiger's Return
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Tiger Woods returns to play at Bridgestone Invitational, CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.
Rory McIlroy tells Piers Morgan how he was able to recover after the Masters collapse.
Reporter Tara Sullivan says a misunderstanding by a security guard kept her from doing her job at the Masters.
The Masters stories in the SI Vault
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Here I was prepared to write about what a lyric little bandbox (oops -- wrong sport, wrong physical plant) I found on my first trip to the Masters on Sunday, and I come to find out that one of the most dramatic days ever here was marred by the leaders of Augusta National. Columnist Tara Sullivan of the Bergen Record in New Jersey was barred from interviewing the crestfallen Rory McIlroy in the locker room after his epic collapse on the back nine. Though the Masters later apologized to Sullivan and called it a "complete misunderstanding'' at the hands of an overzealous security official, and said she should have been given access, that's easy to say now. The woman was prevented from doing her job Sunday at one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar. A disgrace.
Shane O'Donoghue sits down with the 2011 Masters champion, Charl Schwartzel.
CNN's Shane O'Donoghue interviews Rory McIlroy, who leads the Masters Tournament after the first round of play.
Is Dustin Johnson ready to win The Masters? CNN's Patrick Snell reports.
Yes, I know Tiger Woods has been playing lousy golf. His stroke average has been over 71 for more than a year. He hasn't scored this poorly since his swing was hampered by his diapers.
When the azaleas are blooming in Augusta, Georgia it's a sure sign that The Masters is nigh. Mercedes-Benz, as the elite golf tournament's automotive sponsor, sees no surer proof that it sits atop the world of luxury car brands, a perch once occupied by Cadillac.
Tiger Woods tells CNN's Shane O'Donoghue he is looking forward to playing in the Masters tournament this year.
Golfer Tiger Woods says he's back in the swing of things.
1. John Smoltz, Turner and MLB Network: Of all who signed with baseball broadcasting entities this offseason, from Aaron Boone to Nomar Garciaparra to J.P. Ricciardi, Smoltz has the best chance for long term stardom. The future Hall of Fame pitcher was pursued by ESPN, Fox, Turner and the MLB Network because their executives saw the same thing baseball beat writers did: an intelligent and thoughtful voice on the game. Smoltz will call regular-season and playoff games for Turner and do a handful of games for Peachtree Television (they broadcast Braves games along with Fox Sports South and SportSouth). He'll also work about 15 games for the MLB Network. As for a midseason comback, Smoltz said it's unlikely to happen.
As a sports fan in 2010, you must ask yourself the following questions:
They're always there. The spouses. The family. The children. The support system around the athlete. The private part that makes their public selves human.
If you're curious how Tiger Woods morphed into the sports world's version of the E! True Hollywood Story, the Los Angeles office of Harvey Levin is a good place to start. Levin is the managing editor of TMZ.com, a celebrity website that has proved more difficult for the golfer than any bunker blast from a downhill lie. Staffers of the TMZ newsroom mockingly call themselves members of TNN -- as in the Tiger News Network. The site has published nine Woods stories since April 1 alone, and it's sure to have at least one more after Woods holds a news conference Monday afternoon, his first meeting with a room of reporters in months.
The nostalgia is so thick in the air at the Masters golf tournament that it sometimes seems a wonder you can see anything at all.
Tiger Woods finally tees it up this week at the Masters, but something about his return to golf doesn't feel quite complete. He has been apologizing in earnest and in abundance. On Monday, it was to the other players. Earlier, it was to his friends, fans, family, agents, Nike, his caddy, his golf ball, etc.
CNN's Justin Armsden reports on who has a chance at winning the Masters golf tournament.
Golf.com's Connell Barrett talks to CNN about Tiger Woods' press conference at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
Golfer Tiger Woods spoke to the media and took questions Monday at the Augusta National Golf Club as he prepares to return to golf at the Masters Tournament this week. In his first news conference since scandal broke, Woods said the six weeks he spent in rehab changed him.
A source says Tiger Woods hopes his wife will attend the tournament, but "she would rather not be there"
But Tiger Woods's wife has been asked to publicly support her husband's return to golf
Golf legend Seve Ballesteros says Tiger Woods can win on his comeback at the Masters in Augusta.
Damon Hack of Sports Illustrated discusses the pros and cons of Tiger Woods choosing the Masters as his return to golf.
Four months after an auto accident and reports of extramarital affairs put his golf career on hold, Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he plans to return to the sport at the Masters Tournament in April.
Golf's prodigal son is about to return. The question, as it has been since the beginning of time, is whether the parable is more about repentance or forgiveness.
Golfers share their thoughts on Tiger Woods making his return at the Masters. Video from WTSP.
Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he would make his return to golf on April 8 for the 2010 Masters Tournament, and media analysts say the broadcasters covering the event have reason to be giddy.
The Masters-bound champ says he feels "ready to start my season at Augusta"
As the formal part of its annual NCAA basketball Media Day drew to a close last week, a reporter approached CBS News and Sports president Sean McManus to talk about a subject other than college basketball.
CNN's Living Golf team meet Rory McIlroy at his home club, Lough Erne, to see how he's coping with all the attention.
CNN's Larry Smith reports on the final round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
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