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The Masters is always eagerly-anticipated and the 2023 edition will be no different. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

When is the 2023 Masters? Full dates for first major of year at Augusta

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Scottie Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Scottie Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Scheffler aims to have 'good time' with LIV players at Masters Dinner

2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is against the bid to roll back the ball at the top level in the men's game. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images.
2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is against the bid to roll back the ball at the top level in the men's game. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images.

Golf heading for another fall-out but let's cut out the insults

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media ahead of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy speaks to the media ahead of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy admits LIV Golf has ‘benefitted every professional golfer'

Russell Knox enjoyed finishing with a birdie to claim a share of sixth spot in The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass last year. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Russell Knox enjoyed finishing with a birdie to claim a share of sixth spot in The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass last year. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Knox hoping to repeat 'cool feeling' of chasing Sawgrass success

Rory McIlroy walks across a floodlit driving range in the fog before the pro-am prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course in Orlando, Florida.
Rory McIlroy walks across a floodlit driving range in the fog before the pro-am prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course in Orlando, Florida.

LIV Golfers take aim at PGA's cut scrapping amid defence from McIlroy

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, who play on different tours, battled it out recently for the Dubai Desert Classic title.
Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, who play on different tours, battled it out recently for the Dubai Desert Classic title.

Golf's majors pot for 2023 full of key ingredients after latest developments

The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO
The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO

Team apsect enhanced for start of 2023 LIV Golf League in Mexico

PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh has expressd concern about the current divide in golf. Picture: Darren Carroll/Getty Images for the PGA of America.
PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh has expressd concern about the current divide in golf. Picture: Darren Carroll/Getty Images for the PGA of America.

PGA of America CEO: Current division is not good for future of the game

Cameron Smith speaks to the media at a press conference after winning the 150th Open Golf at St Andrews last year. Picture: Ian Rutherford.
Cameron Smith speaks to the media at a press conference after winning the 150th Open Golf at St Andrews last year. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

R& reveal full list of qualifying events and also exemptions for 151st Open

Thomas Pieters looked to a Ryder Cup contender until as recently as the inaugural Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi last month. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.
Thomas Pieters looked to a Ryder Cup contender until as recently as the inaugural Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi last month. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Pieters confirmed as new LIV Golf recruit for Bubba Watson's RangeGoats

Thorbjorn Olesen poses with the Thailand Classic Trophy after storming to a four-shot success at Amata Spring Country Club. Picture: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images.
Thorbjorn Olesen poses with the Thailand Classic Trophy after storming to a four-shot success at Amata Spring Country Club. Picture: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images.

Olesen helps soften Pieters' Ryder Cup blow for Luke Donald

Tiger Woods, the defending champion, congratulates Phil Mickelson after his win in the 2006 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Tiger Woods, the defending champion, congratulates Phil Mickelson after his win in the 2006 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Woods admits Champions' Dinner at Masters may be tense affair with LIV players

Justin Rose holds the trophy next to Jon Rahm as Europe celebrate winning the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images.
Justin Rose holds the trophy next to Jon Rahm as Europe celebrate winning the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images.

Why Rose would be Ryder Cup asset for compatriot Donald in Rome

The verdict will not be known until several weeks after the hearing, but will be eagerly anticipated by both sides.
The verdict will not be known until several weeks after the hearing, but will be eagerly anticipated by both sides.

Arbitration panel set to decide if LIV golfers can play DP World Tour events

Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing the winning putt in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing the winning putt in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Dubai Desert Classic debrief: Master-ful McIlroy, love not LIV and happy Hill

Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald shake hands on the 18th green after playing together in the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald shake hands on the 18th green after playing together in the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

'I was surprised I wasn't announced as former captain' says smiling Stenson

Connor Syme tees off on the seventh hole during the continuation of round two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Connor Syme tees off on the seventh hole during the continuation of round two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme 'excited' to be in Hero Dubai Desert Classic mix along with McIlroy

Richard Bland acknowledges the crowd on the ninth green after completing his second round in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Richard Bland acknowledges the crowd on the ninth green after completing his second round in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Bland: Champions Tour exemption would have stopped LIV Golf move

A general view of the golf course as overnight rain causes disruption during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.
A general view of the golf course as overnight rain causes disruption during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Puddles lead to guddle and Monday finish in Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Patrick Reed speaks with his caddie during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Patrick Reed speaks with his caddie during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Reed: McIlroy 'Teegate' is being blown way bigger than it really is

Rory McIlroy's incredulous facial expression says it all after he was asked about 'Tee-Gate'' involving Patrick Reed in the build up to Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy's incredulous facial expression says it all after he was asked about 'Tee-Gate'' involving Patrick Reed in the build up to Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

McIlroy hits out at Reed as he reponds to 'Tee-Gate' in Dubai

DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley and Scott Crockett, the circuit's communications diretor, hold the Ryder Cup before a press conference in Rome. Picture: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images.
DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley and Scott Crockett, the circuit's communications diretor, hold the Ryder Cup before a press conference in Rome. Picture: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images.

Garcia no longer among LIV Golf players fighting Genesis Scottish Open ban

Richie Ramsay, who won for a fouth time on the DP World Tour last season, feels 'lucky to be earning good money as a professional golfer. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Richie Ramsay, who won for a fouth time on the DP World Tour last season, feels 'lucky to be earning good money as a professional golfer. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Prize money in golf can split opinion but Scottish cohort happy with their lot

Henrik Stenson, who opened with a promising four-under-par 68, is among the LIV Golf players competing on the DP World this this week in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Henrik Stenson, who opened with a promising four-under-par 68, is among the LIV Golf players competing on the DP World this this week in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Stenson 'pretty confident' LIV players will get green light for all 2023 majors

Lee Westwood jokingl gestures to a photographer about a recent English Premier League result during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Lee Westwood jokingl gestures to a photographer about a recent English Premier League result during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Westwood: I'm not going to play guessing game over ban from tour I love

Ian Poulter plays a practice round at Yas Links in the build up to this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Ian Poulter plays a practice round at Yas Links in the build up to this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Poulter on Ryder Cup: I'd love to qualify but playing would be different thing

Shane Lowry talks during a press conference prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.
Shane Lowry talks during a press conference prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Lowry: We got sidetracked into thinking $100 million is just normal

Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance was the guest of honour at th PGA in Scotland Lunch in the Glashow Hilton Hotel. Picture: Kenny Smith Photography
Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance was the guest of honour at th PGA in Scotland Lunch in the Glashow Hilton Hotel. Picture: Kenny Smith Photography

Torrance: I don’t see LIV GOLF succeeding the way it’s going

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with their trophies after the final round of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai earlier this month. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with their trophies after the final round of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai earlier this month. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

I think the fans are coming out on top, says Jon Rahm of golf's turbulent year

The 15th hole at Valderrama, where the LIV Golf League will stage an event next year. Picture: LIV Golf
The 15th hole at Valderrama, where the LIV Golf League will stage an event next year. Picture: LIV Golf

Valderrama to stage LIV Golf League in 2023 as one of three new global venues

Tiger Woods and Greg Norman pictured during the 2004 Open at Royal Troon. Woods is not a fan of Norman in his role as LIV Golf CEO and commissioner. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Tiger Woods and Greg Norman pictured during the 2004 Open at Royal Troon. Woods is not a fan of Norman in his role as LIV Golf CEO and commissioner. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Woods hits out at Greg Norman over 'animosity' around golf's civil war

Rory McIlroy and Adrian Otaegui shake hands after finishing their second round in last week's DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy and Adrian Otaegui shake hands after finishing their second round in last week's DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Why golf still beats any other sport for teeing up friendships

Spanish duo Angel Hidalgo and Adrian Otaegui both enjoyed memorable weeks in on home soil in the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at Real Club Valderrama in Cadiz. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Spanish duo Angel Hidalgo and Adrian Otaegui both enjoyed memorable weeks in on home soil in the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at Real Club Valderrama in Cadiz. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

LIV spats not good for game but golf will always be smiles better

South Korea's Tom Kim poses with the trophy after winning the Shriners Children's Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images.
South Korea's Tom Kim poses with the trophy after winning the Shriners Children's Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Picture: Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images.

Why fans want to see top talent - including LIV players

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and US counterpart Zach Johnson visited the Colosseum as part of the 'Year to Go' celebrations in Rome. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and US counterpart Zach Johnson visited the Colosseum as part of the 'Year to Go' celebrations in Rome. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Luke Donald says Bob MacIntyre has 'attributes to be Ryder Cup superstar'

Ian Campbell of AAB Wealth: “Our main role is helping people see what they really want from life, and then helping them to achieve this financially”
Ian Campbell of AAB Wealth: “Our main role is helping people see what they really want from life, and then helping them to achieve this financially”

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Johann Rupert in action at Carnoustie in last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.
Johann Rupert in action at Carnoustie in last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

No Liv Golf 'animosity' at Dunhill Links but Johann Rupert calls for talks

US captain Davis Love III celebrates with his players after the home team's win in the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.
US captain Davis Love III celebrates with his players after the home team's win in the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Why Ryder Cup can still be very much alive and kicking in LIV Golf era

Patrick Reed has secured an invitation for next week's pro-am at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. Picture: Steve Dykes/Getty Images.
Patrick Reed has secured an invitation for next week's pro-am at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. Picture: Steve Dykes/Getty Images.

Patrick Reed joins LIV Golf contingent in Dunhill Links line up

Bob MacIntyre and Bernd Wiesberger pictured with their caddies during the 2021 Made in HimmerLand event in Denmark. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Bob MacIntyre and Bernd Wiesberger pictured with their caddies during the 2021 Made in HimmerLand event in Denmark. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre defends DP World Tour but insists: I don’t hate or dislike LIV Gol...

International captain Trevor Immelman and his United States counterpart Davis Love III chat during a press conference prior to the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
International captain Trevor Immelman and his United States counterpart Davis Love III chat during a press conference prior to the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Paul McGinley calls for Presidents Cup to become 'mixed' event

Bob MacIntyre gives a speech during the prize giving ceremony after winning the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome on Sunday. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.
Bob MacIntyre gives a speech during the prize giving ceremony after winning the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome on Sunday. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Bob MacIntyre takes 'massive belief and confidence' from beating Matt Fitzpatric...

Former R&A chief executive Peter Dawson is chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Former R&A chief executive Peter Dawson is chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

LIV Golf players call on Peter Dawson to grant world ranking points

Charl Schwartzel pictured with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman after winning the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club in June. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
Charl Schwartzel pictured with LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman after winning the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club in June. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy set to face 16 LIV Golf players in Dunhill Links

Rory McIlroy attracted huge galleries during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy attracted huge galleries during the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Why BMW PGA confirmed it's great time for golf all round in terms of talent

Shane Lowry shows off the BMW PGA Championship trophy after his win at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Shane Lowry shows off the BMW PGA Championship trophy after his win at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry lands Wentworth win at last and says 'it's one for good guys'

Grant Forrest in action durng the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Grant Forrest in action durng the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest has 'no issues' playing with LIV Golf rebel in BMW PGA

Stephen Gallacher is among 11 Scots teeing up in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Stephen Gallacher is among 11 Scots teeing up in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this week. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Stephen Gallacher says DP World Tour is in 'really good place' and is excited ab...

Ewen Ferguson pictured during the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Ewen Ferguson pictured during the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

In-form Ewen Ferguson feels he can 'thrive' on BMW PGA debut at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy during a press conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Rory McIlroy during a press conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy hails 'Bobby Mac as future of Europe's Ryder Cup team'

DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley speaks during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.
DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley speaks during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Keith Pelley: DP World Tour is No 2 tour in world by a country mile

Jon Rahm talks during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Jon Rahm talks during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Jon Rahm 'bugged' by LIV golfers pushing out DP World Tour card holders

Defending champion Billy Horschel talks to the media during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.
Defending champion Billy Horschel talks to the media during a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Billy Horschel says LIV Golf 'hypocrites' should not be playing in BMW PGA

Sergio Garcia launched a rant about the DP World Tour when he played in the BMW International Open in Munich in June. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.
Sergio Garcia launched a rant about the DP World Tour when he played in the BMW International Open in Munich in June. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Why Wentworth can't be turned into LIV Golf 'battleground' in BMW PGA

Cameron Smith celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Ian Rutherford.
Cameron Smith celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Cameron Smith had golfing world at his feet - I hope he hasn't thrown it all awa...

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Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.
Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Leading venues announce hundreds of new shows

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

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The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.

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