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MASTERS DIARY: How Donald Trump's tariffs are set to make Augusta pricier for fans, the surprising stats behind Bryson DeChambeau's work ethic - and the 92-year-old woman who is halting the course's expansion plans One particular area of the tournament will be hard hit due to Trump's tariffs DeChambeau hit 28 times the number of practice shots as another star one day One woman has refused multiple offers to sell her house for Masters expansion By MIKE KEEGAN Published: 19:18 EDT, 13 April 2025 | Updated: 19:18 EDT, 13 April 2025 e-mail View comments One thing Bryson DeChambeau cannot be accused of is failing to prepare. Statistics from the driving range at Augusta National have been collated this year and the results make for some interesting reading. Most players average between 50 and 100 practice strokes per day but the numbers from Tuesday had many scratching their heads.
DeChambeau hit no fewer than 393 shots, which was significantly more than compatriot Max Homa, who had the second highest total with 246. That contrasted with Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester, who would go on to make headlines after relieving himself mid-round in Rae’s Creek. On the same night the 21-year-old hit just 14 practice shots.
On Thursday, when he stayed at the range until nightfall, DeChambeau registered 210, with Homa again second on 164. Bryson DeChambeau is a prolific trainer, hitting 393 practice strokes on Tuesday Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester hit just 14 practice shots on the same night Trump's tariffs see sharp price increases While food and drink is reasonably priced at Augusta, the same cannot be said of the merchandise store – and next year it could get even pricier. Many of the goods inside the retail outfit, located at the entrance to the famous course, are manufactured overseas.
Polo shirts, for example, which retail for around $79 plus tax, are made in Vietnam. In Donald Trump’s tariff war on goods made overseas, the south-east Asian country was initially hit with a 46 per cent tax. Vietnam has offered a zero per cent tariff on US goods should there be a reciprocal agreement but reports claim such an agreement appears unlikely.
Merchandise prices have rocketed up at the Masters due to Donald Trump's tariffs Lots of the products are made abroad, for example in Vietnam, which has a 46 per cent tariff Trump a no show There had been speculation that President Trump, an avid golfer, would make a visit to the Masters, especially given the performance of his friend DeChambeau. While an appearance from POTUS failed to materialise, it is safe to say that he enjoys high levels of support among patrons, at least according to the many greenside conversations overheard by Tee Time Tales. Indeed, at a local karaoke spot at the back of a Mexican restaurant, one singer finished his assassination of a country song before delivering an impromptu address.
‘We put our faith in President Trump and now he gonna deliver for us’, he exclaimed, to nods of approval from many of those present as they munched on their tacos. Golf fanatic Trump did not make an appearance at Augusta but still had lots of approval Sky benefit from British success Sky will no doubt be delighted with their decision to extend Masters coverage given the way the competition has gone. Leading up to the final day those from the UK dominated the leaderboard with Justin Rose atop on days one and two and Rory McIlroy at the summit on day three.
As Mail Sport revealed the broadcaster – who is seeking to renew its deal with Augusta National – doubled their weekend coverage for the first time this year. Sky's coverage has seen a boost in numbers, with help from some high-performing UK stars A one-woman stand against the Masters Augusta's relentless expansion continues to be resisted by a 92-year-old. Elizabeth Thacker has lived less than a mile from the club for more than 60 years and has refused multiple offers to sell.
Her three-bedroom house just outside the north gate remains in place, while many of her neighbours have taken the above market-value dollar on offer. Most of the properties acquired are demolished, with many making way for parking lots. The Masters wishes to keep expanding, but one lady, 92, will not sell her house to them The best job in sport? With an uneven number of players following the cut, the situation called for one of the best jobs in sport.
Michael McDermott is not a name that will mean a lot to most, but he has had a key role to play as the designated ‘marker’. On Saturday he ‘partnered’ Tom Kim and on Sunday the Augusta National member was back to pair with Brian Campbell. Markers do not record a score and the focus is on anonymity.
They are, effectively, golf’s version of a pacemaker and going out first meant that Campbell was well back in the clubhouse before the competition neared its climax. Masters Share or comment on this article: MASTERS DIARY: How Donald Trump's tariffs are set to make Augusta pricier for fans, the surprising stats behind Bryson DeChambeau's work ethic - and the 92-year-old woman who is halting the course's expansion plans e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.
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