by AAGD STAFF
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Some of the biggest names in golf will be at the Masters on Thursday, April 5. In the mix is Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia. These most notables will be making their rounds at the infamous Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Round 1 of the PGA Tour’s first major is Thursday, April 5.
With Tiger Woods in attendance this year, the Masters is drawing excitement from around the world. The former World Number One golfer, Woods, brings with his participation the anticipation of some great golf expectations. Play on words here, but the truth is, Tiger is big business for the game and record attendance by fans is highly anticipated.
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Woods looked focused and ready to compete while practicing at Augusta. His appearance has the whole town abuzz about the 14-time major winner who is scheduled to play nine holes today with Fred Couples, Thomas Pieters, and Mickelson. Then, Tiger and Phil will practice together at Augusta. Whooooh, it’s so true, golf fans are in heaven this week. Masters 2018 schedule of events, coverage times (subject to change) Tuesday, April 3
- Practice round, driving range show (Masters.com and CBS Sports Network, 9-11 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 4
- Practice round, driving range show (Masters.com and CBS Sports Network, 9-11 a.m.)
- Par-3 Contest (ESPN and Masters.com, 3-5 p.m.)
Thursday, April 5
- Round 1 (Masters.com; ESPN, 3-7:30 p.m.)
- Driving range show (CBS Sports Network, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Friday, April 6
- Round 2 (Masters.com; ESPN, 3-7:30 p.m.)
- Driving range show (CBS Sports Network, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Saturday, April 7
- Round 3 (Masters.com; CBS, 3-7:30 p.m.)
- Driving range show (CBS Sports Network, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Sunday, April 8
- Round 4 (Masters.com; CBS, 2-7 p.m. or finish)
- Driving range show (CBS Sports Network, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Masters Tournament 2018
Dates: April 5-8.
Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.
Par: 72. Yards: 7,435.
Field size: 87.
Defending champion: Sergio Garcia.
Format: 72-hole stroke play.
Cut: After 36 holes, top 50 and ties and players within 10 strokes of the lead play the final two rounds.
Last year: Sergio defeated Justin Rose on first playoff hole to win Masters 2017. It was the 18th playoff in Masters history. Sergio, 37 at the time, secured his 10th career PGA Tour title in his 313th start and his first major in his 74th start.
