Payne to lead Augusta National after Johnson tenure
Billy Payne will replace Hootie Johnson as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters. Johnson, 75, steps down May 21 after steering the club since 1998, defending its all male membership amid ongoing calls for inclusion and overseeing course overhauls that lengthened the course to 7,445 yards. Payne, 58, longtime club member and Masters media chief since 2000, pledges to preserve traditions while guiding the tournament’s future.
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Andretti rebounds as IRL rookie makes progress at Watkins Glen
Marco Andretti, 19, ran seven hours of practice at Watkins Glen International while adjusting to IRL power, testing consistency after two early DNFs. He leads rookie standings by four over BJ Chesson, and his father Michael eyes a final push to Indy 500 glory.
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Wie Makes Cut Amid Boisterous Korea Gallery
Hawaiian teen Michelle Wie thrives in a loud crowd at a men’s event in South Korea, making the cut with four birdies and one bogey. She notes stronger putting and confidence, while fans and media spotlight intensify as she trails leaders Iain Steel and Prem Meesawat.
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Iguchi lifts Royals with seventh inning homer in win
Tadahito Iguchi hit a game tying homer to start the seventh as Kansas City beat Chicago. John Buck's double followed Blarton's two leadoff hits off Jon Garland, and German added an RBI single. Buck snapped an 0-for-16, while Garland endured four no decisions in his last three starts.
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