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For 80 years a defiant Augusta National Golf Club had nothing to say about its male-only membership policy.

Allow us to state the obvious: Tiger Woods is not a kid anymore.

The Masters is the only major golf tournament that seems to offer a rare edge to left-handed players as the game's minority group has triumphed there more than the sport's other three majors combined.

Bernhard Langer knows a thing or two about winning the Masters and, while he rates Tiger Woods among the favorites this week, he believes up to 60 players are capable of claiming the green jacket on Sunday.

The Masters found a way to keep its field small while bringing in more PGA Tour winners.

The Masters is widening the weekend field for this week's tournament and granting automatic entry next year to more PGA Tour winners, Augusta National chairman Billy Payne said on Wednesday.

Golf's most compelling major is finally upon us. There is nothing quite like the Masters, where the sport's best and brightest pit skill and wit against pristine Augusta National in a bid for that elusive green jacket.

The Masters is increasing the number of players who make the 36-hole cut from 44 and ties to 50 and ties beginning this year, while also maintaining that anyone within 10 strokes of the lead will advance to the weekend.

A look at the contenders for this week's Masters:

He's reestablished himself as the game's best player. He's putting great. He's used to high expectations. Yes, Tiger Woods is the favorite. But there are plenty of reasons we shouldn't be surprised if someone other than ...

While cracking jokes with the media Tuesday, Tiger Woods did not say where he plans to hang his fifth green jacket when he goes to bed Sunday night. But he surely believes he will win it. And so do I, writes SI's Michael...

The Masters has found a way to keep its field small and let in more PGA Tour winners.

AUGUSTA, Ga. - There was so few fireworks in Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne's annual "State of the Masters" news conference Wednesday that one reporter, ESPN's Rick Reilly, asked if Payne missed the controversy.

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Bubba Watson flew the 9-iron to the par-3 sixteenth hole during a practice round on Wednesday. And as it hit, it spun back and Watson gave it a bit of a lean and a brief command.

Luke Donald believes the Augusta course is well suited to his game as he prepares for another push for a green jacket.

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- There are many feelings that overcome Phil Mickelson during Masters week. And here's a new one: Apprehension.

Ian Poulter is looking to get himself 'revved up' at Augusta so he can reproduce his Ryder Cup form in the Masters.

Michael Collins ranks the top 25 golfers heading into the Masters.

Former champion Phil Mickelson admits he is nervous heading into the Masters but knows he will relax once the action gets underway.

Jack Nicklaus has insisted that he still expects Tiger Woods to break his all-time record of 18 major championship titles.

Justin Rose is hopeful he can improve on his fine record in the Masters with a maiden victory at Augusta this week.

One of the last golfers you'd expect to feel anxious heading into the Masters is three-time champion Phil Mickelson.