Hello friends, the day we have all been waiting for is finally here. The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is being played for the 83rd time this spring.
There are a number of great story lines coming into the season’s first major. Rory McIlroy is looking to complete the career grad slam. Tiger Woods is healthy and looking to bounce back and win his fifth green jacket and 15th major championship overall. Justin Rose regained the title of World No. 1, he also has his longtime caddie Mark “Fooch” Fulcher back on his bag this week. The field is strong as always and it is sure to be a fun weekend of golf.
A reason fans around the world love this event is because The Masters is the only major championship that is played at the same golf course every season. Fans know the course, the names of holes, the history of the tournament and its traditions. It is sure to be a memorable four days.
Here’s a look at my picks for this year’s tournament:
Masters Tournament picks
There are a number of players who have a chance to win the 83rd playing of The Masters. Like previous years I will break down my picks by world golf rankings. I will also select a first-time participant and select a flier pick as well.
World golf ranking 1-5: Rory McIlroy
World golf ranking 6-10: Rickie Fowler
World golf ranking 11-20: Paul Casey
First Timer: Keith Mitchell
Flier pick: Gary Woodland
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At San Francisco Giants, 7:45 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
- Avalanche: At Calgary Flames, 8 p.m. Thursday, ALT/NBCSN |
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Scoreboard
:Nuggets 99, Timberwolves 95
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Must-Read
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Quick Hits
+ Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen will make healthy return for Game 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs
+ Avalanche podcast: NHL draft lottery, first-round playoff series breakdown and more
+ Chambers: Avalanche’s Erik Johnson is a playoff-series win away from topping his career-best moment
+ Broncos Briefs: Evan Worthington hopes improved 40 time helps NFL draft stock
+ What surprise? DU Pioneers hockey coach David Carle, only 29, has plenty of Frozen Four experience
+ Backpass: Colorado Rapids are learning that itap the little details that are unraveling their season
+ Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames playoff predictions
+ Colorado Avalanche prospect Cale Makar hopes for memorable finish for UMass
+ Masters Tournament 2019: Tee times for first two rounds
+ Jordan Spieth hopeful Masters memories can help him end slump
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By The Numbers
2019
Beginner’s guide to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs
If you gave up on the Avs during their mid-season spiral or are a new hockey fan trying to get up to speed for the playoffs, hopefully this guide will catch you up on what you need to know. Read more…
Parting Shot
WATCH: Tiger Woods explains how to play Amen Corner at Augusta National
Tiger Woods has won the Masters Tournament at Augusta National four times. Follow along as he explains how he plays Amen Corner at Augusta. Read more…
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