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Golf's Biggest Phenoms

Alex Myers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

We take a look at some of the most talented youngsters to ever burst onto the scene.

Style notes from Round One at The Masters

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:39:00 GMT

Despite getting a sneak preview of what the pros would be wearing at Augusta, there were some notable exceptions that caught our Mr. Style, Marty Hackel's eye on Thursday. Here's a quick look at a few who turned his head on Day One.

Bernhard Langer

Which one is the caddie? Kind of hard to figure out why white has become so popular. Yes, I understand, it goes with everything, but gosh it's so bland.

David Lynn

Right on what I think will be one of the style themes of this years Masters, bright, almost neon colors. They make a serious and bold statement. By the way, I see this trend with the fans as well.

Lee Westwood

Confirms the bold color trend and does it well.

Matteo Manassero

Matteo looks to be in great shape and solid form. His RLX Ralph Lauren opening outfit looked great in person and on High Def TV's, which is a good thing. Wish I could say the same for this image as the red trousers do have a tendency to moire.

Jamie Donaldson

Galvin Green has a designer, Mats Lundqvist, who has a great feel for pattern and these green plaid trousers really make a great statement... and the hole in one doesn't hurt either.

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Youth will be served at Augusta as Tianlang Guan is set to make history

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:18:00 GMT

By Bill Fields

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- A practice round with Ben Crenshaw today. A practice round with Tom Watson tomorrow. A round in the Par-3 Contest with Nick Faldo the day after that. Life is good for Tianlang Guan, the first-time participant in the 77th Masters.

Those green-jacket owners are old enough to be the Chinese golfer's grandfather.

What were you doing when you were 14?

Guan, who won the 2012 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to earn his berth as the youngest golfer to play in the Masters (by two years, over Italy's Matteo Manassero, who was 16 when he competed in 2010), is working on his English as well as his golf. He was in the interview room at Augusta National Monday afternoon, flanked by azaleas, member-moderator Rob Johnston and an interpreter (who only had to hit a couple of shots).

Crenshaw, once a prodigy himself, told Guan to "just enjoy my game."

He is going to try.

"I think it's going to be a little pressure to me, but I'm not going to push myself too hard," said Guan, "and I'm trying to just enjoy my game, play my best, and hopefully play some good scores."

Guan was born 18 months after Tiger Woods won the 1997 Masters. He has already played in Asia with the 14-time major champion, who inspired him to get serious about golf. "I was probably 3 or 4 years old, I was looking at him win the Masters, and it's pretty exciting to watch him," Guan said. "I played with him twice the past couple of years, and he gives me many advice and I will say every time I play with him, I feel a lot better and give myself some confidence."

Related: That kid at the driving range

His performance might be affected his youth or his inexperience, but he should have adequated local knowledge, having played Augusta National "six, seven times" by Monday. He has a strong short game, and he will need it. "I've still got to practice hard here because [these greens are] pretty tough, and it's not the same in China," Guan said.

He'll sleep in the club's Crow's Nest Monday night, perhaps dreaming in two languages about the days ahead.

There will be a lot to enjoy.

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[Photo: Don Emmert/Getty Images]

The World Is Flat

Jaime Diaz — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

How young stars outside the U.S. are changing the face of the game.

Reaction to announcement of Tom Watson's 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy

Steve Hennessey — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:12:00 GMT

By Stephen Hennessey It's official. The PGA of America announced Thursday morning — following Tuesday's report from our Tim Rosaforte — that the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2014 will be Tom Watson. After the announcement...

Swing Sequence: Matteo Manasser

Analysis by Alberto Binaghi, Italian Golf Federation coac — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Matteo Manassero is still a teenager, yet his golf resume is already filled with some impressive accomplishments. See a frame-by-frame look at his swing with analysis by Alberto Binaghi, Italian Golf Federation coach.

Video: Behind The Scenes With Matteo Manassero

GolfDigest.com — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Video: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our October 2012 cover shoot with PGA Tour player Matteo Manassero.

October 2012 Table of Contents

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Matches We'd Like To See

Alex Myers — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

We play matchmaker and rundown some pairings we'd like to watch at this week's Accenture Match Play Championship.

2011 Pictures of the Year

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Slideshow: Golf Digest and Golf World photographers capture the essence of an exciting season on and off the course