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Caddie saves Korn Ferry Tour Qualifier with sharp thinking to avoid rules disaster

Published

5 years ago

Nov 10, 2021

Phil and Bones, Tiger and Stevie, Jim and Fluff, Rory and JP. Just some of the player/caddie combinations that have gone down in legend as almost two-become-one.

Now add Anguiano and Jaime.

Throughout Lockdown, golf fans and punters were kept entertained by the musings of Ryan French on Twitter and, as the golf world returned in a fashion, were soon to get to know the players from the tours known as Cactus Outlaw and Golden State.

Ryan, who posts as @acaseofthegolf, provides an insight into the trials and tribulations of the grinding golfer, whether looking for that first mini-Tour success or desperate to qualify for the next step up the ladder. We read of players sleeping in vans between rounds, of talented golfers missing out for whatever bizarre reason, of those that finished their rounds and then helped out at the family grocery store, and much more.

One of the names I recall from that bizarre time in 2020 is Mark Anguiano, a multiple winner on the development tours and always lauded by Ryan as an ultra-talented golfer whose time was simply just not ‘now’. It might be in 2022 though.

At Korn Ferry Q-School last week, the 29-year-old was battling through his final round to qualify and achieve some guaranteed status when he struck his drive right of the fairway and amongst the out-of-bounds stakes. Using string to work out the exact line, the rules official declared an OB, and Mark picked up his ball to walk back to the tee, where his mind must have been racing.

Ryan reports that Jaime, however, noticed that one of the stakes was not the same as the others they had taken a line from which meant that the ball was actually in play rather than two inches on the other side. It was reportedly from a neighbour who wanted to keep people out of his yard.

In fairytale fashion, the officials agreed it was a rules error, and Anguiano replaced his ball without a penalty and went on to make par.

back to tee. Then his caddie notices that the last pole (and where they ran the string from) is not the same as others and doesn't have a painted circle at the base as all the other OB stakes did. He points it out to the rules official. The rules official confirms that it is

— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) November 9, 2021

not an OB stake (they think maybe a homeowner added it to keep people out of his yard) Because it was a rules official mistake Anguiano was able to replace the ball without penalty and made par. He got guaranteed starts by 1 stroke. A HUGE catch by his caddie.

— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) November 9, 2021

He went on to qualify for eight guaranteed starts on the best of the development levels by one shot.

Giving huge kudos to his observant caddie, the player posts that ‘He’s the GOAT’.

Pro tip: find a caddy that you can fully trust! He’s the ? @Jaim47273071 https://t.co/1VRcaueBPv

— Mark Anguiano (@MarkAnguiano29) November 9, 2021

Imagine Mark Anguiano on the PGA Tour in 2023. This will go down in golfing legend, no doubt to be retold by the excellent Monday Q Info.

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How much each player won at the 2026 Masters

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Rory McIlroy made it two wins in as many years at Augusta National, seeing off the challengers on a dramatic Sunday to slip on the green jacket once again. The victory earned Rory a whopping payday of $4.5 million, with Scottie Scheffler his closest challenger earning $2.43 million for his sole runner-up finish.

With a total prize purse of $22.5 million up for grabs, here’s a look at how much each player won at the 2026 Masters tournament.

For players that did not make the cut, they still earned $25k for their efforts at the year’s opening major.

1: Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million
2: Scottie Scheffler, $2.43 million
T3: Tyrrell Hatton, $1.08 million
T3: Russell Henley, $1.08 million
T3: Justin Rose, $1.08 million
T3: Cameron Young, $1.08 million
T7: Collin Morikawa, $725,625
T7: Sam Burns, $725,625
T9: Xander Schauffele, $630,00
T9: Max Homa, $630,00
11: Jake Knapp, $562,500
T12: Jordan Spieth, $427,500
T12: Brooks Koepka, $427,500
T12: Hideki Matsuyama, $427,500
T12: Patrick Reed, $427,500
T12: Patrick Cantlay, $427,500
T12: Jason Day, $427,500
T18: Viktor Hovland, $315,000
T18: Maverick McNealy, $315,000
T18: Matt Fitzpatrick, $315,000
T21: Keegan Bradley, $252,000
T21: Ludvig Aberg, $252,000
T21: Wyndham Clark, $252,000
T24: Matt McCarty, $182,083
T24: Adam Scott, $182,083
T24: Sam Stevens, $182,083
T24: Chris Gotterup, $182,083
T24: Michael Brennan, $182,083
T24: Brian Campbell, $182,083
T30: Alex Noren, $146,250
T30: Harris English, $146,250
T30: Shane Lowry, $146,250
T33: Gary Woodland, $121,500
T33: Dustin Johnson, $121,500
T33: Brian Harman, $121,500
T33: Tommy Fleetwood, $121,500
T33: Ben Griffin, $121,500
T38: Jon Rahm, $105,750
T38: Ryan Gerard, $101,250
T38: Haotong Li, $96,750
T41: Justin Thomas, $92,250
T41: Sepp Straka, $87,750
T41: Jacob Bridgeman, $83,250
T41: Kristoffer Reitan, $78,750
T41: Nick Taylor, $74,250
46: Sungjae Im, $69,750
47: Si Woo Kim, $65,250
48: Aaron Rai, $61,650
T49: Corey Conners, $57,600
T49: Marco Penge, $57,600
51: Kurt Kitayama, $55,250
52: Sergio Garcia, $54,000
53: Rasmus Hojgaard, $52,650
54: Charl Schwartzel, $51,300

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CBS’s Sunday Masters coverage slammed by golf fans

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

While Sunday was a dramatic day at the Masters, many golf fans were left feeling frustrated by the CBS final round coverage.

There were plenty of moments that golf fans took to social media to air their frustrations on Sunday over, including a lack of shots being shown throughout the day, being behind the live action, confusion over the approach shots of the final group on 18, and providing an angle for the winning putt where the cup couldn’t be seen.

Here’s a look at some of the criticisms that were directed at the CBS coverage throughout the day on X:

This has been a brutal broadcast for CBS. When the folks from Augusta sit down with them this year, you can bet they’ll talk about this 15 seconds where we have no idea where Rory’s ball went, and Dottie moans. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ak3mkpIN7V

— Ryan (@PossiblyRy) April 12, 2026

It’s rare criticism coming in for CBS, who are usually heavily praised for their Masters coverage each year.

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The surprise club Tommy Fleetwood says is key to his Masters chances

Published

1 month ago

Apr 7, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Tommy Fleetwood goes in search for the first major victory of his career again this week, with the Englishman proving to be a popular pick at Augusta National.

Fleetwood’s best showing at Augusta came back in 2024 where he finished T3, and while speaking at his pre-tournament press conference, the 35-year-old emphasized the importance of his 9-wood in his pursuit of the green jacket.

Speaking on Tuesday to media, Fleetwood said:

“It’s a great 9-wood golf course. I think it’s always been — I can’t remember when I first put like a 9-wood in or a high lofted club, but it’s a perfect like 9-wood golf course. I’ve had that in the bag for a few years.”

The Englishman continued, revealing that his strategy for the week won’t just be to hit driver off the tee as much as possible:

“Yeah, it’s funny really because I know Augusta is probably associated with being fairly forgiving off the tee in a way, so you think you can whale around driver a little bit. But I don’t necessarily think that’s always the play for me. I think there’s holes that set up really well where I can draw it with the mini driver if I’m feeling less comfortable with the driver and things like that.”

That strategy he believes will make his TaylorMade Qi10 9-wood extra critical this week in Georgia:

“The biggest thing is the 9-wood for me. If I can put myself in position on the par-5s or the 4th long par-3, like it — for me, I can’t really hit that high 4-iron, so 9-wood helps me a lot.”