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The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
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Bubba Watson: Only the third lefty to win the Masters (+video)

Bubba Watson won his first Masters, and first major title, in a playoff Sunday against Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner. Bubba Watson is a self-taught golfer.
Back to the past at Augusta: women still outsiders

The Augusta National Golf Club still forbids women members. At a time when more women are holding political office and becoming corporate CEOs, isn't it time to dump this discrimination?
Fred Couples grabs the lead at Masters

Couples won the tournament at Augusta 20 years ago.
With an eye on female vote, Obama touts progress for women

A White House forum Friday on women and the economy offered President Obama a chance to remind women of things his administration has done for them.
Obama, Romney agree: All-male Augusta golf club should allow women (+video)

Obama and Romney speak out for women at Augusta National golf club. The New York Times golf writer says she won't cover another Masters tournament until women become club members.
All-male Augusta National overlooks Virginia Rometty. Should IBM complain?

Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters, has offered membership to the CEOs of sponsor IBM in the past. But it hasn't let in new CEO Virginia Rometty, potentially causing problems for IBM.
Billy Payne says Augusta National membership is a private affair (+video)

The chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club did not respond Wednesday to repeated questions about when a woman would be invited to join the men's-only club.
The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
Tiger Woods: With Bay Hill win, is he ready for another Masters?

Tiger Woods got his first PGA win since 2009. His career total is now 72 PGA victories, one short of Jack Nicklaus. Is Tiger Woods ready for Augusta?
Rory McIlroy survives Tiger Woods best-ever finish

Tiger Woods shot a 62 Sunday, his best final round ever. But it wasn't enough to catch Rory McIlroy in the Honda Classic. McIlroy is now the world's No. 1 golfer.
Eisenhower in War and Peace

Jean Edward's Smith's new biography obliterates earlier arguments that Eisenhower’s was a dull, torpid presidency.
Rory McIlroy runs away with US Open golf championship

Rory McIlroy rebounded from a disastrous Masters final round in April to capture the US Open early Sunday evening, outside Washington, D.C. At age 22, this is Rory McIlroy's first major championship.
Rory McIlroy comes up short in Malaysia after Masters collapse

Rory McIlroy, looking to bounce back from a final-round implosion at the Masters, had a chance to get into a playoff at the Malaysian Open. But a missed putt on the final hole Sunday cost Rory McIlroy another opportunity to win a golf tournament.
Masters 2011: Is Tiger Woods back?

Tiger Woods charged from behind, thrilling golf fans on Sunday in the final round of the 2011 Masters. In the end, it wasn't enough to win. Was it enough to prove that Tiger Woods has returned to top form?
Ryo Ishikawa giving to Japan while playing 2011 Masters

Ryo Ishikawa is a Japanese golfer competing at the 2011 Masters in Augusta, Ga. Ryo Ishikawa announced he will donate his 2011 golf winnings to Japan earthquake and tsunami victims.
Masters 2011 Round 2: Will Rory McIlroy hold his lead?

Irishman Rory McIlroy and Spaniard Alvaro Quiros are tied for first place in the 2011 Masters golf tournament. Who is most likely to keep the lead in Round 2 today?
Masters 2011: Rory McIlroy grabs first-round lead Thursday afternoon

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland had a terrific first round at the Masters 2011 golf tournament Thursday. Several other golfers are also under par.
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Masters 2011 marks 75th anniversary of golf's first major

Masters 2011 golf tournament is the 75th edition of what started out as the Augusta National invitation Tournament back in 1934.
Portugal bailout: one of five things to watch April 7

Portugal OKs bailout, yielding to investor pressure. Also, retailers sales, Cisco's strategy, and the Masters tee off – and Callaway's woes – will be on investors' radar screens.
In Pictures: Masters 2011 golf tournament
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Arnold Palmer Invitational goes to Martin Laird, who outlasts Steve Marino

Arnold Palmer Invitational came two weeks before the Masters. Scotsman Martin Laird said the Arnold Palmer Invitational was good preparation for the new season's first major.
Tiger Woods plays Dubai Desert Classic after long absence

Tiger Woods has been out of the game for so long, many are looking to see how he performs against Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer in the Dubai Desert Classic. Tiger Woods tees off on Thursday.
Tiger Woods and fellow competitors stopped by high winds at British Open

Tiger Woods, along with many golfers at the 150th British Open at St. Andrews, had to stop playing Friday for over an hour, due to high winds on the seaside course.