Last year's winner Hideki Matsuyama will look to become only the fourth player to defend the Masters title. The 2015 winner Jordan Spieth has finished in the top three of the Masters five times already at age 28, so is always a threat, while two-time major winner Collin Morikawa is one to watch with his peerless ball-striking. Who else should you watch out for? Norwegian Viktor Hovland has won three times since November and may represent Europe's best chance aside from Rahm.
With no player currently better than 11-1 in the betting, it is one of the most open Masters in years. Next in the betting is American Justin Thomas, followed by 2020 champion Dustin Johnson, Players' champion Cameron Smith and new number one Scottie Scheffler. Who are the favourites? The current Masters favourite in the bookies is Spaniard Jon Rahm, who was world number one until last week and the winner of last year's US Open. Woods has not played in a top-level event since being involved in a serious car crash in February of last year. And the great news for golf fans was confirmed on Tuesday, when Woods told his pre-tournament press conference that "as of right now I feel like I am going to play". Guess who' s back? Ever since news broke last week that Tiger Woods was playing nine holes at Augusta the sporting world has been in a spin over whether the five-times Masters champion would tee it up on Thursday. It is Power's first Major and the Waterford man will be looking to continue his excellent form on the PGA Tour this season. Harrington is playing in his 16th Masters, while Lowry will be looking to improve his best Masters finish of tied 21st last year. McIlroy is looking to complete the career Grand Slam and end a Major drought that stretches back to 2014. What are the Irish prospects? Ireland has a considerable presence in the Masters this year, with four players - Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington and Séamus Power. And you can follow every day's action via The Irish Times Sport live blog. Round-by-round highlights will be available on BBC Two from midnight.
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Feature group coverage will begin at 2pm on Thursday, with full coverage from 7.30pm. How can I follow it all? The Masters is being broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports and Now all week. The tournament will run until Sunday afternoon (Sunday night in Ireland). Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and, for the first time, Tom Watson will kick off the tournament as per tradition as honorary starters. When is it on? The first men's Major of the year, the 2022 US Masters, will begin at Augusta National, Georgia on Thursday morning (Thursday afternoon Irish time).
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