Hello Friends.
It's that time again. It's time for the best week of the year. The Magnolias and Dogwoods are blooming. The Azaleas are flourishing. It's a tradition unlike any other...it's time for The Masters.
Who's year will it be?
Tiger Woods (+900)
He's back, and the betting favorite. Can he overcome the first tee yips and stay out of the 9th fairway?
Rory McIlroy (+900)
He's hot. Coming off of a win at the 2018 Arnie Invitational, Rory could potentially finally conquer Augusta once and for all.
Justin Thomas (+1000)
Possibly the hottest golfer on the planet right now, Thomas has been in contention week after week for months. It will be shocking if he's not somewhere in the final few groups on Sunday.
Dustin Johnson (+1200)
He's the #1 ranked player in the world. T4 in 2016 and missed last year's tournament. He's going to be hungry for this one.
Jordan Spieth (+1200)
Nobody has dominated Augusta National in the last four years like Jordan Spieth. After a disappointing Sunday last year, Spieth will be ready to reclaim his position in the final group on Sunday and add another green jacket to his closet.
Justin Rose (+1400)
After a long history at Augusta, Rose has been closer than ever in the last three years. Last year, missed a putt on the 72nd hole that would have won the green jacket. He has two runner-up finishes, is now the time?
Bubba Watson (+1600)
Augusta National fits Bubba's eye and his two wins at Augusta are proof of that. Coming off a recent win at the match play, Bubba might join a super-elite club of people who have won 3 green jackets.
Phil Mickelson (+1600)
Phil has three jackets, so even though he is no longer in his prime, Augusta National is a place where he will be contending for years to come. And he's got a win in 2018, so we could see lefty with some Sunday magic this year.
And finally, my darkhorse pick for this year. This is where my betting money is going:
The Course
We all know the course, but I doubt I'll ever be sick of looking at it.
Who knows what kind of magic and wonder awaits us this year?
Will Condoleezza Rice be selling pimento cheese sandwiches?
Will the spirit of Arnold Palmer make an appearance to drop a leaf in someone's line?
Will an announcer commit a faux pas and get himself banned from The Masters for life?
I can't wait to find out!
The 2018 Masters is officially underway! Have fun!