Topic: Golf

American Bubba Watson conjured a miraculous par from pine straw to become only the third left-hander to win the Masters with an emotional playoff victory over Louis Oosthuizen at Augusta National on Sunday.

Increased television coverage, improved technology, Tiger Woods — all of these factors are leading bookies and casinos to believe that this week’s Masters could be the most wagered-on golf event in history. the New York Times reports.

Experts suggest buying pieces attached to golf’s biggest names, especially those who figure prominently in the sport’s history. Autographed golf clubs, balls, shoes and gloves fall into this category, as do signed tournament pin flags, action photos or award medallions.

Athletes don’t work in offices, restaurants or big box stores like most of us, but that doesn’t mean their lives are stress-free. These are homes to which some athletes retreat after the arena goes dark. Some are on the market and others were just purchased.

“The way I hit the ball in Australia basically is the way I’ve been hitting it at a home, but hadn’t taken to the golf course yet. It’s fun to actually be able to hit the ball like that in a tournament situation, under pressure,” Tiger Woods told CNBC Monday.