Guest Sports News Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 [attach=full]20062[/attach]Tiger Woods last won a major title in 2008 and hasn't won the Masters in a decade, but top-ranked Rory McIlroy will be watching out for him this week all the same. The 79th Masters opens Thursday at Augusta National with McIlroy seeking his first green jacket and third major crown in a row to complete a career Grand Slam while Woods, who has fallen to 111th in the world rankings, contends for a 15th career major after a nightmare year of injuries and inconsistent form. Defending champion Bubba Watson can match Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only players to win back-to-back Masters crowns and match Nicklaus as the only ones to win three green jackets in a four-season span. Factor in young stars seeking a first major win such as Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, sprinkle in some skilled past champions such as Adam Scott and Phil Mickelson and mix in the stunning backdrop of Augusta National's treacherous greens and towering pines with the dramatic legacy of Amen Corner and Rae's Creek and the scene is set for an impressive first major of 2015. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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