Newsday (N.Y.): Brandt Snedeker, Angel Cabrera tied for Masters lead

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Beyond the controversies and penalty strokes, the slow play of 14-year-old Tianlang Guan, the debate over Tiger Woods' non-disqualification, this Masters has become a compelling tournament.

Going into Sunday's final round, the competition is about as wide open as the eighth fairway at Augusta National.

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RealClearSports: No Americans in Sight at Masters

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com


AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Inevitability is about to meet reality. Golf, as forecast, is no longer the domain of the U.S.

Golf belongs to South Africa. Golf belongs to Germany. And since Rory McIlroy is about to duplicate the major triumph of countryman Graeme McDowell, most of all golf belongs to Northern Ireland.

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