SPORTS (MSM)

April 12, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Spieth sets Masters pace as Rose, Mickelson chase on final day

Jordan Spieth takes a four-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round of the Masters with a chance to rewrite the Augusta National record books but two major champions are in hot pursuit. World number one Rory McIlroy, seeking his third major win in a row to complete a career Grand Slam, and 39-year-old Tiger Woods, the 14-time major winner ending a two-month layoff to fix various shotmaking woes, were in a

April 12, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Norman feels sorry for fallen Woods

Former world number one Greg Norman has said he feels sorry for Tiger Woods’ position as a fallen idol but believes the American’s travails showed even the greatest individuals would have their “weaknesses” exposed. In an interview published by News Ltd media, Norman also said golf needed to do more in the anti-doping fight and expressed doubt that the game’s re-introduction at next year’s Rio Olympics might do much for

April 12, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Mickelson back in black in bid for fourth Masters

Phil Mickelson wore a salmon-colored shirt Saturday at the Masters to emulate legend Arnold Palmer, but he will be back in black seeking a fourth green jacket in Sunday’s final round. Mickelson fired a five-under par 67 in the third round at Augusta National to charge up the leaderboard, holing a spectacular 40-foot birdie putt at the par-3 16th that helped him stay on contention for his sixth major title.

April 12, 2015 SPORTS (MSM)

Rose ready for Masters finale

The 34-year-old Florida-based Englishman started the day in joint second place, seven shots back off leader Jordan Spieth and looking to quickly cut into that margin. Rose ended the day alone in second place, four shots behind Jordan Spieth, and gave him a spot in the final pairing on Sunday at the Masters for the first time.