3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (1322+ words) A story of love and two letters from legends of the game that trace back to one week in Augusta 40 years ago Forty years ago this week, when 46-year-old Jack Nicklaus shot 65 on Sunday to win the 1986 Masters, it felt,…...

17+ hour, 21+ min ago  (982+ words) Documenting the lead-up to Gerard's Augusta National debut If you've ever wondered what it's like to compete in your first Masters Tournament, Ryan Gerard has you covered this week. The 26-year-old Raleigh, North Carolina, native is one of 22 first-timers in…...

13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (172+ words) Fried Egg Golf Sometimes we publish articles under the by line of The Coop when it's truly a team effort. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra…...

21+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1048+ words) Reacting to the chairman's annual press conference The anticipation for Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley's annual press conference seemed minimal at the 2026 Masters, which can be the precise circumstances for when he might surprise with a substantial bit of news....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (323+ words) In praise of the man behind the man It's no secret that Rory Mc Ilroy likes to chat. It's one of the things that makes him a magnet for people who like him, and a lightning rod for those who…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (376+ words) Tiering the 2026 Masters Contenders'Fried Egg Golf In his pre-tournament press conference, 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed said that historically, only five to seven guys could win the Masters, but now it's more like 10-12. Below, I've tiered the top Masters contenders for…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (316+ words) Get ready for the first major of the year The weather for the 2026 Masters is idyllic. I don't want to jinx it, but for the first time in years, rain is not a part of the forecast, and the dry…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (9+ words) Best Groups to Watch at the 2026 Masters'thefriedegg. com...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (152+ words) Three plays that might be worth a wager Now that we have already profiled what it takes to succeed at Augusta National and provided a few longshot picks to win, it's time to look at some of the best bets…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (255+ words) Oh yeah, and did you hear about the mahjong set? We'll start with a question: have you heard about the gnomes? I'm not here to criticize anyone for making the most out of a trip to the Masters, and I…...