Golf

Akshay Bhatia overcomes a shoulder injury and a stunning surge from Denny McCarthy to win a play-off at the Texas Open and seal his spot at the Masters.

Akshay Bhatia overcomes a shoulder injury and a stunning surge from Denny McCarthy to win a play-off at the Texas Open and seal his spot at the Masters.

Nelly Korda beats Leona Maguire to win the T-Mobile Match Play at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas for her fourth straight LPGA Tour victory.

Nelly Korda beats Leona Maguire to win the T-Mobile Match Play at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas for her fourth straight LPGA Tour victory.

Masters champion Jon Rahm's move to LIV could prove a "tipping point" in the battle for the future of the men's professional game, writes Iain Carter.

Masters champion Jon Rahm's move to LIV could prove a "tipping point" in the battle for the future of the men's professional game, writes Iain Carter.

Masters champion Jon Rahm's move to LIV could prove a "tipping point" in the battle for the future of the men's professional game, writes Iain Carter.

Masters champion Jon Rahm's move to LIV could prove a "tipping point" in the battle for the future of the men's professional game, writes Iain Carter.

Ireland's Leona Maguire will battle with world number one Nelly Korda in the final of the LPGA's T-Mobile Match Play event in Las Vegas.

Ireland's Leona Maguire will battle with world number one Nelly Korda in the final of the LPGA's T-Mobile Match Play event in Las Vegas.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy lost ground at the Texas Open with a level-par 72 in the third round.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy lost ground at the Texas Open with a level-par 72 in the third round.

England's Lottie Woad birdies the final two holes to win the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

England's Lottie Woad birdies the final two holes to win the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cards a 70 in the second round of the Texas Open to remain six shots behind leader Akshay Bhatia.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cards a 70 in the second round of the Texas Open to remain six shots behind leader Akshay Bhatia.

The Masters takes place from 11-14 April and BBC Sport will have live radio and text commentary.

Akshay Bhatia shoots a nine-under-par 63 to lead the Texas Open after the first round, with world number two Rory McIlroy six strokes behind.

Akshay Bhatia shoots a nine-under-par 63 to lead the Texas Open after the first round, with world number two Rory McIlroy six strokes behind.

Anthony Kim was the epitome of athletic sporting youth but his return 12 years after he left the game clearly shows the excesses of his decline have taken a toll, writes Iain Carter.