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Tiger Woods strolled up to his second shot at the short par-four third hole and routinely hit a 35-yard pitch shot at the pin that finished about eight feet from the cup to cheers at Augusta National.

He's the No. 1 player in the world, winner of the last two majors and star of a poignant new Nike commercial he admits to having watched -- but only once.

Now ranked 111th, Tiger Woods appeared far more concerned about becoming the world's number one dad on Tuesday than golf's top player.

Rory McIlroy is targeting the Augusta National par-fives at the Masters this week as a key to joining golf's elite club of career grand slam champions.

Phil Mickelson acknowledges that his game has been "terrible" the past 18 months, but a recent improvement and a return to his favorite tournament have filled him with hope heading into the Masters starting on Thursday.

Bubba Watson will host the traditional champions dinner at Augusta National on Tuesday for a second time as the reigning champion and he will serve up exactly the same southern menu.

This is one competition Tiger Woods doesn't mind losing. He's playing in the Par 3 Tournament at the Masters.

The thrill of being back at Augusta National makes Masters champion Bubba Watson feel like a kid again as he prepares to launch his bid this week for a third green jacket at the year's opening major.

Tiger Woods was that larger-than-life figure in a red shirt who was always winning. At least it seemed that way to a growing television audience that included a bunch of kids from all over the world.

Groupings for the first two rounds of the April 9-12 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club (first time listed is first round, players U.S. unless noted, a-amateur):

Tiger Woods has described practicing "from sun-up to sun-down" in his quest to return to form in time for the Masters.

Full tee-off times for Thursday's opening round (all times BST – second round in brackets):

Tiger Woods, set to attract huge crowds on his much hyped return to the Masters, has been grouped with fellow American Jimmy Walker and Welshman Jamie Donaldson for Thursday's first round at Augusta National.

Tiger Woods returns to competition alongside Jimmy Walker and Jamie Donaldson of Wales in the opening two rounds of the Masters.

Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson believes he is better prepared than he was two years ago to defend his Green Jacket at Augusta this week.

World No 2 Henrik Stenson is taking a relaxed approach to seeing his Masters expectations go "out of the window" due to illness.

Rory McIlroy will play alongside Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore during the first two days of the Masters at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy says hitting his first stroke at the Masters is the only shot in golf which still makes him nervous.

Ian Poulter was dressed to the nines for his practice round at the Masters, except he was missing his 14 clubs.

Leading sports psychologist Bob Rotella believes Tiger Woods can be a Masters contender, if he plays well in the tournament’s first two days.

Watch Sky Sports News HQ's Kirsty Gallacher and Saturday Night Football's Sarah-Jane Mee take on the Masters Challenge.

Rory McIlroy is bidding to join an exclusive club of players who have won all four major titles by winning the Masters at Augusta National this week.