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Tuesday at the 2023 Masters Apr 05, 2023

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On the day groupings for the first two rounds are announced, we hear from four of the top five players in the Official World Golf Rankings – Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Max Homa – plus five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods and three-time champion Phil Mickelson.

Also, Scott Van Pelt joins to discuss what makes the Masters different from every other sporting event, before educating Marty about what constitutes a proper crab cake.

Monday at the 2023 Masters Apr 03, 2023

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First, we take you to Amen Corner to hear what Sepp Straka’s hole-in-one on No. 12 in today’s practice round sounded like. Then we hear from some of the competitors in the 2023 Masters: Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and Cameron Smith.
Next, Marty Smith looks back at the events of the past weekend. 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion Rose Zhang talks about enjoying every single moment in Augusta this year, including her interactions with Tiger Woods and what she learned from her final round on Saturday. Golf commentator Hally Leadbetter looks back this year’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur and swaps Masters shopping tips with Marty. Finally, content creator Roger Steele describes the golf journey that led to his victorious participation in the EA Sports PGA Tour: Road to the Masters event on Sunday.

Sunday Before the 2023 Masters Apr 01, 2023

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Host Marty Smith is joined by defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who reflects on the experience of winning the Masters and shares a preview of his menu for the Champions Dinner. Then, on the eve of broadcasting his 38th Masters, Jim Nantz offers his pick to win the 2023 Tournament with Marty. Finally, Marty previews Sunday night's Road to the Masters Invitational event.

Sunday at the 2022 Masters Apr 11, 2022

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Scottie Scheffler compares the reality of winning the Masters to dreaming about this moment since childhood. Scheffler goes on to credit his caddie, Ted Scott, for his role in the victory. Rory McIlroy reflects on the record-tying, final-round 64 that earned him second place. At the end of a physically and emotionally demanding week, Tiger Woods recaps his return to the Masters. Then host Marty Smith talks to Harry Kane, who flew to Augusta following Tottenham’s 4-0 win at Aston Villa on Saturday to experience the Masters in person for the first time on Sunday. Finally, Marty shares one last story from Amen Corner today.

Saturday at the 2022 Masters Apr 10, 2022

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Host Marty Smith asks two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson to draw on his experience to describe what Scheffler is going through on the eve of the final round. Scottie Scheffler breaks down his day before Tiger Woods speaks with Marty about perseverance following a third round made difficult by the cold and the wind. Cameron Smith looks ahead to the better scoring weather forecast for Sunday. Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa describe the blustery conditions the field faced today. Finally, Marty gets a cross-sport perspective on playing in the wind and the aura of Augusta National from NFL quarterbacks Josh Allen and Sam Darnold.

Friday at the 2022 Masters Apr 09, 2022

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Scottie Scheffler builds a record-tying 5-stroke lead after 36 holes. Among those chasing him remains 5-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, who made the cut in his return to Augusta National. Host Marty Smith guides you through all of the day’s key action, including Woods breaking down the physical toll the second round took on his body and players detailing the difficulties posed by the windy conditions on Friday or, in Shane Lowry’s case, how he prefers and thrives in such conditions. Then, Stewart Cink describes what it was like to make a hole-in-one on No. 16 on the birthday of his son, and caddie, Reagan.

Thursday at the 2022 Masters Apr 08, 2022

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Thursday was electric at Augusta National Golf Club as Tiger Woods returned to competition. Host Marty Smith brings you the sounds of the first round and the players’ analysis of their play, the course, and the conditions they’ll face in pursuit of Sungjae Im. Plus, the Honorary Starters – Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson – talk about what their participation in this Masters tradition means to them. Then, Marty catches up with Augusta native Charles Kelley of Lady A to hear about his experiences working at the Masters in high school.

Wednesday at the 2022 Masters Apr 06, 2022

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A weather-shortened Par 3 Contest still produced an ace, put the joy of fatherhood on display, and allowed patrons to connect with legends of the game. Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley shares the philosophy behind course improvements made in advance of the 2022 Masters, recognizes the inaugural recipients of the Lee Elder Scholarships at Paine College, and pays tribute to the late Lee Elder and 1968 Masters champion Bob Goalby. Marty Smith gets first impressions of the Masters from seven-time Major League Baseball All-Star David Wright. Finally, 1992 Masters champion Fred Couples describes playing practice rounds with Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas this week.

Tuesday at the 2022 Masters Apr 05, 2022

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Listen to Marty Smith’s one-on-one interview with Tiger Woods about his hard journey back to Augusta National. Several players share their thoughts about changes made to Nos. 11 and 15 in advance of the 2022 Masters Tournament. Also, Bryson DeChambeau reveals how wrist and hip injuries have impacted him, physically and emotionally, over the last several months.

Monday at the 2022 Masters Apr 05, 2022

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Host Marty Smith covers the excitement patrons and players feel with Tiger Woods back on the course at Augusta National. Then Jim Nantz and Scott Van Pelt join Marty for a conversation about the meaning of the Masters.

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