Prize money at the Masters golf tournament goes up by $1 million
The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
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The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the rest of golf's best players have gathered again at Augusta National for the Masters.
The 80th Masters in Augusta, Georgia kicked off Thursday morning with the honorary starters ceremony, featuring three of the greatest Masters champions. This year marks the 60th anniversary of CBS’s first Masters broadcast. CBS Sports Network’s Jim Nantz joins “CBS This Morning” from the Augusta National Golf Club to discuss some of the key players to watch for at this year’s tournament, and the possibility of a return by Tiger Woods, who is out for the second time in three years due to health issues.
CBS This Morning anchor Charlie Rose interviewed and took some swings with pro golfer Jordan Spieth as the 22-year-old looks to defend his Masters title. Rose joined CBSN's Josh Elliott for the first time to show some behind-the-scenes video and share details from his one-on-one with the golf champ.
The world’s best golfers will gather next week in August, Georgia for the Masters. Among this year’s field is defending champion, Jordan Spieth. He tees off Thursday in the Shell Houston Open, the final tournament before golf’s four majors. Spieth lost his number one ranking this week, but still hopes to keep the coveted green jacket. Charlie Rose reports.
Jordan Spieth shows "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose the grip and swing that helped him develop into one of the world's top golfers.
Jordan Spieth and Lexi Thompson are the top male and female American golfers. Both began as teenage members of the 2008 U.S. Junior Ryder cup team. Spieth, winner of last year's Masters and U.S. Open, and Thompson, who has seven LPGA tour wins, join “CBS This Morning” to discuss next month's Masters tournament and the youth golf initiative Drive, Chip & Putt.
Jordan Spieth, 21, won his first major championship at the Masters on Sunday, tying the tournament records that Tiger Woods set when he was 21 years old. The Dallas native also shot the lowest 54-hole score in Masters history. He is the second-youngest man ever to win a green jacket. Spieth joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his recent win.
Jordan Spieth, 21, won the 2015 Masters Tournament, becoming the second-youngest player to win behind Tiger Woods. He tied a new Masters scoring record in the process at 18-under 270. Luke Elvy reports from Augusta.
Jordan Spieth finished a record-tying Masters tournament, wihile Tiger Woods struggled with inconsistency and injury. Washington Post sportswriter Neil Greenberg breaks down the competition on CBSN.
From Jordan Spieth to Tiger Woods, the third day at Augusta National ended on a good note. Watch the full recap of another historic day at the 2015 Masters Tournament.
It's the third day of the Masters Tournament, and we'll see if Jordan Spieth can continue his record-breaking ways. Luke Elvy reports from Augusta, Georgia.
Friday was a record-breaking day at the 2015 Masters Tournament. Jordan Spieth has a two-day total of 14 under par, the lowest 36-hole total in the history of the Masters.
21-year-old heads into the weekend flying high. Luke Elvy reports at Augusta.
The 100th PGA Championship tees off Thursday morning at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Fans have been lining up to watch top golfers like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas play in the practice rounds. This year marks the 28th consecutive year CBS Sports has broadcast the championship. CBS Sports' Jim Nantz has anchored the PGA Championship broadcast since 1991. He joins "CBS This Morning" from St. Louis to discuss what we can expect from this year's tournament.
All eyes will be on the biggest stars in golf, including Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth
Bill Reiter, host of "Reiter's Block" on CBS Sports HQ, joins CBSN to discuss France's World Cup victory, the future of U.S. men's soccer, and Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods' chances in golf's Open Championship in Scotland later this week.
Reed, 27, beats Rickie Fowler by a stroke Sunday night at Augusta and ended with a one-under par 71
Patrick Reed is the new Masters leader after Round Two. Tiger Woods continued to struggle in his return to Augusta. Chip Patterson from CBSSports.com, breaks down the performances from day two.
Thomas delivered on the promise of his immense talent with his first major victory at Quail Hollow
Spieth bounced back with a collection of clutch shots, delivering a rally that ranks among the best
There had been 31 instances of golfers shooting 63 in major championship history, but until Saturday at the 146th British Open Championship, there had never been a 62
After hitting the incredible shot, Spieth chucked his wedge and chest bumped his caddie
Sergio Garcia overcame a two-shot deficit with six holes to play and beat Justin Rose to claim a coveted green jacket
Overall favorite to win the tournament suffered a back injury after falling off some stairs at his rental home
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees.
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Iran's president said Friday the world had "approved" the country's victory, as Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have."
The attack comes after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.
The attack comes after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. after six years in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the homecoming could look like.
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
It's been a year since a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured dozens. Steve Hartman visits the bedroom of a little boy who lost his life that day.
New details in Hayden Panettiere's sudden death have emerged as her on-and-off boyfriend's brother, who was present when she died, speaks out. Mark Strassmann has more.
Cities across the country are unplugging Flock cameras used to record traffic and other violations as privacy concerns grow. Jason Allen has more.
The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis wrapped up its first week Friday with Davis telling the judge that he has concerns about the safety of his family. Davis is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
William Sahtner and his daughter Melanie Shatner-Gretsch open up about their individual cancer battles that led to a strengthened bond between them. Plus, more heartwarming news
Jacob Robinson, staff writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the biggest headlines in the NFL as the league gears up for the regular season.
The western African nation of Liberia has received the first round of "third country" deportees from the United States. The plane with roughly 20 deportees landed on Thursday. U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the passengers refused to deboard upon landing. The Trump administration has brokered deals with at least 35 countries to deport people to places where they have no ties. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Violent storms are bringing multiple tornadoes and record rainfall across the East Coast and beyond. Jared Ochacher reports.
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.