A nation rejoices as the nearly man gets his jacket
Richard Williams: Emotions ran high as Phil Mickelson finally ended his major drought to the delight of all Americans.
Mickelson the nearly man no longer
April 12: Phil Mickelson stormed home with five birdies in seven holes, to rein in Ernie Els and throw off his nearlyman tag.
Major relief and perhaps some help from above
Phil Mickelson had got used to major disappointments but after 46 previous attempts on one of golf's glittering prizes the sense of relief was palpable. It was also tinged with sadness for the 33-year-old Californian.
April 8: Despite a loss of form and a new, care-free attitude, Tiger Woods remains the man to beat at Augusta.
Augusta brings down barriers to women
April 8: The rise of female golfers such as Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie could soon see women competing in the Masters.
Remnants of Arnie's Army fall in for the final Masters march
Richard Williams: At the age of 74, four-times champion Arnold Palmer will tee up at the US Masters for the last time today. And this time he means it.
