Golf fanatics can't afford to miss the sporting event unlike any other, so get the official Masters Golf Tournament apps for iPhone and iPad. Billed as the sporting event unlike any other, the hallowed Masters golf tournament at Augusta, Georgia, is probably more important to middle-aged executives than March Madness is to 20-somethings.Lots of drama this year. Will Tiger Woods bounce back from his year-long slump? Can one of the up-and-coming young guns grab the most coveted title in golf? Will Lefty ride his win last week to another green jacket?[ Golf not your sport? Here are 10 free sports apps for Android and iPhone, reports CIO.com. ] SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe A chunk of the tournament will be this Thursday and Friday, as players jockey for position into the weekend. But you’ll be working—or will you? Better download the Masters Golf Tournament for the iPhone (free) before tee off. You’ll get extensive news coverage, including real-time scoring, player pairings and tee times, and push alerts. The app also serves up five live video streams, such as tournament play at the famous “Amen Corner” and player interviews. For the truly dedicated, you can watch today’s Par 3 contest over the app.(Breaking smack-talking news: Ian Poulter says a vulnerable Tiger “won’t finish in the top five” at the Masters; Tiger scoffs, “Poulter is always right, isn’t he?”) If you’re having trouble picking up the approach shot or just taking in the expansive views of the immaculate golf course on the tiny iPhone screen, then download The Masters Golf Tournament for the iPad ($2).The iPad version adds three video streams, including two channels of featured groups and live highlights from ESPN and CBS.A few words of warning: Early users of the iPad app are complaining about crashing videos and no sound. But the app works beautifully on my iPad 2, rendering high quality videos, pictures and interactive graphics.Tom Kaneshige covers Apple and Networking for CIO.com. Follow Tom on Twitter @kaneshige. Follow everything from CIO.com on Twitter @CIOonline and on Facebook. Email Tom at tkanshige@cio.com Related content feature 6 IT rules worth breaking — and how to get away with it IT is a discipline of policies, protocols, and firm guidelines. But sometimes breaking bad is the only logical thing to do. Here’s how to do so while mitigating risks. By John Edwards Sep 26, 2023 8 mins IT Strategy IT Strategy IT Strategy tip 8 questions CIOs should ask to prime their business for gen AI Gen AI has captured the attention of companies worldwide with speed and force, and, in turn, has significant implications for business operations, models, products, and services. And business leaders are taking note. By Diana Bersohn and Lan Guan Sep 26, 2023 7 mins CIO Generative AI Application Management opinion Rediscovering the value of information By emphasizing information technology over information management, we have exposed ourselves to what poor information practices can cost us, not what robust information strategies can create. By Thornton May Sep 26, 2023 5 mins Data Architecture Privacy Data Management feature 10 digital transformation questions every CIO must answer Impactful DX requires a business-centric approach supported by the right skills, culture, and strategy. Here’s how to assess whether your digital journey is on the path to success. By Mary K. Pratt Sep 25, 2023 12 mins Digital Transformation IT Strategy IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe