LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN

Golf’s hottest rivalry not so long ago has cooled off considerably.

Rory McIlroy opened his Masters with a pair of 73s that left him in the mix, if a bit frustrated over missed opportunities on a golf course he has grown to know well.

Tiger Woods says the hard part about playing in Augusta isn't the golf — it will be walking the course. The crowds are cheering again for Woods, who suffered a severe leg injury from a 2021 car crash.

Of all the 6,576 shots that were officially struck at Augusta National on Day 1 of the Masters, only one truly mattered.

The Masters Tournament heads into the Second Round on Friday, with a couple of early favorites roaring out of the gates, while a couple of the top players try to catch up. The focus was obviously on Tiger Woods in his first tournament following the car crash that required surgery on his right leg. The real surprise was who was towards the top of the leaderboard after day one was Cameron Smith. He will play the second round once again with Billy Horschel (+2) and Collin Morikawa (+1), teeing off at 10:12 a.m.What: The Masters Tournament (Second Round)When: Friday, April 8Time: 8:30 a.m. (ESPN+), 3:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)Where: Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta, Ga.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+Follow the Masters leaderboard here

Tiger Woods is back.

All odds in this piece are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, which is one of the best legal sportsbooks to use. Longshot to win the Masters: Louis Oosthuizen +4500There are several golfers who get up for majors much more than other events. The five-time Masters champion has missed it only once in 23 trips down Magnolia Lane, doing so only in 1996. Everyone wants to bet on Woods this week; taking him at plus money to make the cut is the most sensible play. MORE SPORTS BETTING STORIESDetroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets: Predictions and player props for WednesdayDallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons picks and predictions for Wednesday night

As tradition dictates, there is now very bad news to report about Canadian golfers Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes.

Golf has a bright future and isn't quite ready to let go of Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods is planning to play in the Masters and he thinks he can win.

As if the Dell Technologies Match Play isn't fickle enough.

The old boys from Blighty will be battling each other with a chance to win their group in the Dell Technologies Match Play.

Cameron Smith made the longest week at The Players Championship worth the wait.

Sahith Theegala crashed golf’s biggest party.

Jon Rahm is a Spaniard who lives in Arizona, but he occupies a prominent place in San Diego’s modern golf landscape.

Jon Rahm began the Tour Championship four shots out of the lead.

Dustin Johnson doesn't feel much urgency about anything.

Russell Henley shot an 8-under 62, his lowest round in more than two years, to take the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Wyndham Championship.

CBS Sports' Amanda Balionis expects plenty of low numbers this weekend, as the final PGA Tour stop of the regular season plays out at Sedgefield Country Club.

The LPGA Tour is two-thirds through the season and the South Koreans are not as dominant as they usually are.

Harris English shot a 5-under 65 on Friday at TPC Southwind to hold onto the lead in the FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

Cameron Champ fended off dehydration and crisply putted his way to a 5-under 66 on Sunday, winning the 3M Open by two strokes for his third career victory.

Cameron Tringale made a short par putt on the treacherous par-5 18th hole at the 3M Open for a 5-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Saturday over Gary Woodland and Maverick McNealy.

Rickie Fowler carried over his play from the final round of the British Open to Thursday’s opening round of the 3M Open in Minnesota, shooting a 7-under 64 for a share of the lead.

Dustin Johnson and Louis Oosthuizen headline the third 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, a course that has seen its share of birdies.

Collin Morikawa created major history at Royal St George's as he celebrated his Open debut with a magnificent two-shot victory over Jordan Spieth.

The 24-year-old American remarkably played the final 31 holes at Royal St. George's without a bogey.

Collin Morikawa won the British Open in his debut and became the first player to capture two different majors on the first attempt.

Collin Morikawa is closing in on the claret jug.

Only one round remains at Royal St. George’s, and one man will stand alone at the top of the leaderboard, and claim the Clarence Jug as Open Champion. The 2010 Open winner shot a measly 69, but still holds a one-stroke lead heading into Sunday. Watch The Open Championship on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Collin Morikawa is sticking back in second place after hitting two-under on Saturday. While Jordan Spieth is hanging around in third shooting -9 after 54 holes, a surprise round from Corey Conners has made things interesting. What: 149th Open Championship (Final Round)When: Sunday, July 18Time: 4 a.m.Where: Royal St. George’s Golf Course (Sandwich, Kent, England)Channel: The Golf Channel (4 a.m.), NBC (7 a.m.)Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Louis Oosthuizen went from a two-shot lead to struggle to stay atop the leaderboard at the British Open.

Louis Oosthuizen stood on the 11th tee with only one bogey on his card over 46 holes at Royal St. George's and a two-shot lead Saturday afternoon in the British Open. Jordan Spieth was tied for the lead and belted a drive down the middle of the 17th fairway, leaving him only a half-wedge to the green. In the middle of all this chaos was Collin Morikawa, who went from a two-shot deficit to four shots behind after five holes, and he was fortunate it wasn't worse.

Louis Oosthuizen has a one-stroke lead at the British Open and another big shot to end his 11-year wait for a second major title.

Another Canadian is in the mix at a major.

This time it's Corey Conners, who quietly put together one of better rounds in the British Open. Then, he ran off four birdies over the next five holes and closed with four pars. How much of a chance Conners has on Sunday depends on Oosthuizen over the final seven holes.

Louis Oosthuizen is leading the British Open and that's not all that surprising.

Louis Oosthuizen set a 36-hole record at the British Open and is halfway to ending that run of near misses at major championships.

What looked to be a three-man chase at the British Open is turning into a one-man show.

The hardest part of Sergio Garcia's day was before he even got to Royal St. George's.

The opening round of the British Open saw 47 players break par at Royal St. George's.

Bryson DeChambeau’s new muscles were no match for the strong winds blowing in from the English Channel and the thick thatches of rough at Royal St. George’s.

Louis Oosthuizen and Jordan Spieth are leading the way at the British Open.

Andy Sullivan was among the last to make the field at the British Open and part of the first group out when play began.

Brandt Snedeker had a 68 for his lowest start to a British Open since 2012.

The final men’s golf major of the season is arguably one of the most historic. Starting Thursday, the best golfers in the world descend onto the famous Royal St. George’s Golf Course to compete the oldest major in the sport, The Open Championship. Even though he is coming at 16-1 odds, looking to win his first major since taking The Open title back in 2014. What: 149th Open Championship (First Round)When: Thursday, July 15Time: 1:30 a.m., 2 p.m. ETWhere: Royal St. George’s Golf Course (Sandwich, Kent, England)Channel: The Golf ChannelStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Louis Oosthuizen and Sergio Garcia are among Olympic qualifiers who aren't going to Tokyo next month.

Jon Rahm’s road to becoming a U.S. Open champion might have started with a pair of bogeys.

Rahm made a bending 25-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to catch Louis Oosthuizen, then buried another birdie putt on the final hole for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot victory.

Ten players were within two shots of the lead in the final round of the U.S. Open when a game of musical chairs broke out.

Louis Oosthuizen has repeatedly put himself in contention at majors with his syrupy swing and easygoing nature.

Two career-changing putts for Jon Rahm brought two trophies Sunday.

Jon Rahm is the first Spaniard to win the U.S. Open.

18 holes remains until a U.S. Open champion is crowned at Torrey Pines. While he really struggled to shoot even on Saturday, he remains at five-under, tied for the lead with two players. One is 2010 Open champ Louis Oosthuizen who finished -1, a solid return after going over par on Friday. Mackenzie Hughes ➡️ Tiger WoodsBoth made eagles on the par-5 13th at Torrey Pines, 13 years a part. ET (NBC)Where: Torrey Pines Golf Course (San Diego, Calif.)Channel: The Golf Channel, NBCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Mackenzie Hughes and Louis Oosthuizen brought the memories of Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines back to life.

There’s a three-way tie after three rounds of the U.S. Open.

Watch the U.S. Open on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The feel-good story at the halfway mark of the tournament is the two gentlemen leading to the bunch at five-under, that is Russell Henley and Richard Bland. Henley led after Thursday at -4, and only bogeyed once in round two. His only other major he competed in was the 2017 Open Championship, where Bland finished tied for 22nd. What: 121st U.S. Open (Round 3)When: Saturday, June 19Time: 11 a.m. ETWhere: Torrey Pines Golf Course (San Diego, Calif.)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Richard Bland is a 48-year-old from England who won for the first time last month.

Russell Henley lost a chance to take sole possession of the lead going into the weekend at the U.S. Open when he three-putted his final hole for a closing bogey.

The brisk winds, gnarly rough and slick greens were all expected.

Russell Henley had a 67 and the temporary lead in the fog-delayed U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.

The opening round of the U.S. Open has been suspended due to darkness with 36 players left on the course.

PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh has apologized to winner Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka for fans rushing onto the 18th hole at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Phil Mickelson showed he's still the people's champion by winning his sixth and most unlikely major at the PGA Championship.

Brooks Koepka allowed Phil Mickelson to get away from him at the PGA Championship.

The final round of the PGA Championship is set to commence. Lefty is looking to win his second PGA, as Mickelson won the major back in 2005. Watch the PGA Championship on FuboTV (7-day free trial)However, not too far behind is Brooks Koepka, who also shot two-under in round three. What: 103rd PGA Championship (Final Round)When: Sunday, May 23Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (CBS)Where: Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Kiawah Island, S.C,)Channel: ESPN, CBSStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Paramount+

Phil Mickelson is looking to make history as he takes a one-stroke lead over Brooks Koepka into Sunday at the PGA Championship.