AUGUSTA, Ga. – Masters favorites, they’re everywhere.
It’s a pleasant predicament, with Tiger Woods' era of dominance having reached its end. No one man hogs the pre-tournament hype. This year, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson and Adam Scott are all listed among the favorites to win the green jacket.
Scott, the winner here three years ago, realizes why he’s listed in the select group. His back-to-back victories in Florida after a second-place tie at Riviera, authoritative responses to those who questioned his putting, were enough to warrant his name mentioned among the contenders.