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The first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament will get under way on Thursday when the world’s best golfers begin their chase for the coveted green jacket at Augusta National. The Masters kicks off the major season for professional golf, and it is always interesting to see how the elite players start and which unknowns unexpectedly rise to the top of the leaderboard after the first 18 holes. Plenty...
Published: April 9, 2013
With Darren Clarke’s withdrawal Monday, the Masters field is now set at 93. Despite the event’s prestige, that doesn’t mean 93 big names will tee it up at Augusta. The likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Keegan Bradley will all set off on Georgia’s most hallowed grounds Thursday—names of notoriety pulling their opening punches in the...
Published: April 9, 2013
At age 31, Roger Federer‘s sluggish start to the 2013 season certainly begs the question: Is Fed finished? The 17-time Grand Slam champion has yet to win a singles title entering the European clay-court season, and boasts a lackluster 13-4 singles record through the first three months of this year. Since flaming out in the fifth set against Andy Murray in the semifinals of the 2013 Australian...
Published: April 9, 2013
There are plenty of sleepers in this year’s Masters. These guys have the potential to steal the headlines away from the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. If you’re rooting for a sleeper this weekend, here are some guys that have the best chance to shock the world by taking the green jacket. K.J. Choi If there’s ever been a sleeper who loves Augusta, it’s...
Published: April 9, 2013
Spring has officially sprung this year, meaning that it is time for the most anticipated event in golf. This Thursday, 93 hopefuls will take the field at Augusta National Golf Club with the hopes of winning a major, whether it be their first or their 15th. Who are some of the dark horses heading into this weekend’s tournament who could make a run at the coveted green jacket? Bo...
Published: April 9, 2013
Mother Nature has a chance at intervening during at least the first day of the 2013 Masters Tournament, but Augusta National should otherwise be in the clear for the year’s first major. In looking at the forecast provided by AccuWeather.com, Thursday’s action may be postponed due to a 59-percent chance of rain in which severe thunderstorms are expected. Friday’s prospective Round...
Published: April 9, 2013
With just two more days until the 2013 Masters tees off, we have a lot of news to get to at Augusta. The current odds have the top five contenders being (in order) Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose and Charl Schwartzel (per Bovada). Karen Crouse of The New York Times wrote a strong piece about Tiger over the weekend, highlighting his peaceful frame of mind heading into Augusta...
Published: April 9, 2013
There’s just something about Augusta National in April. The allure of the green jacket and a major tournament title will once again draw golf’s finest to its pristine fairways and awe-inspiring beauty for the Masters on April 11, marking the 77th edition of the sport’s most prestigious event. From Tea Olive to Amen Corner and one of the most iconic finishing holes in golf, Augusta...
Published: April 9, 2013
Tim Howard is one of the best keepers in the world. It would be asinine to suggest that the United States is better off without him. His presence between the posts is missed. Yet in his absence the U.S. can grow in to being a better team. That is the silver lining. With Howard in goal there is an instant sense of security. The defense may still try hard, but they know who is there to save their backsides...
Published: April 9, 2013
While there are golf tournaments almost every week of the year, no event can match the overall atmosphere of the Masters. This will make things very competitive over the next week. The depth of the field makes it very difficult to predict a winner. Tiger Woods comes in as the favorite as the No. 1 player in the world, but winning is never guaranteed in this sport. That is never more evident than at...