For the second time in three years, Tiger Woods' back will prevent him from being at the Masters Tournament. Luckily, the field is filled with competitive stars who have more than adequately transitioned the game to a new era.
Defending champion Jordan Spieth is looking to become the first back-to-back winner since Woods triumphed in 2001 and 2002. Recent history has not been kind to returning winners. The last defending champion with a top-10 finish in his title defense was also Woods, who came in third place in 2006 following his 2005 championship—his last green jacket.