Masters

GM Mukhiddin Madaminov claimed the 2026 UzChess Cup Masters title on June 15 after defeating GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov 2-0 in blitz tiebreaks. Both players ended the round-robin with 5.5 points out of nine games.

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Padraig Harrington forecasted that Rory McIlroy could claim up to 10 more Masters titles after securing back-to-back victories at Augusta National. The fellow Irish golfer shared these thoughts on Tuesday at Concession Golf Club in Florida ahead of the Senior PGA Championship. Harrington highlighted McIlroy's improved short game and mental resilience as keys to his potential longevity.

Jason Day, the 13-time PGA Tour winner, has partnered with TIAA as the retirement planner's first Golf Ambassador. The deal was announced on Monday during Masters practice week at Augusta National. Day wore a bird-themed vest from sponsor Malbon Golf, after one planned outfit was rejected by tournament officials.

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Kim Si-woo and Im Sung-jae will compete at this week's Masters tournament for the green jacket. South Korea has had at least one player at Augusta National every year since 2003. The field includes 91 players teeing off starting Thursday.