Ranking the Field: The Masters
A look at the top 10 players taking on Augusta National.
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10
Jordan Spieth
Spieth can never be counted out at Augusta. In five starts at the Masters, his worst finish is T-11, to go along with a third, two runner-ups, and a win in 2015. Something clicks when he plays here. Expect no different in 2019.
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9
Justin Thomas
Thomas' health entering the Masters is slightly concerning. He's struggled with his irons since hitting a tree on his swing at the Honda Classic. His best finish at the tournament was last year's T-17, but Thomas is clearly talented enough to win at Augusta.
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8
Bubba Watson
Bubba is a two-time green jacket winner and can join elite company as only the ninth player to collect a third. He's driving the ball incredibly well, similar to the way he was prior to his win in 2014.
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7
Rickie Fowler
Fowler played well enough to win the Masters last year but fell short by just one shot. He's already collected a trophy this season, which could be the boost in confidence he needs to capture that elusive first career major.
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6
Jon Rahm
Rahm finished fourth last year in his second start at Augusta. Perhaps his costly mistake at The Players will push him to win his first major.
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5
Tiger Woods
A healthy, in-form Tiger can never be counted out at Augusta, where experience is key. We could very well see him put on the green jacket for the fifth time.
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4
Justin Rose
Rose has made all 13 cuts in his career at Augusta, with two runner-up finishes in the last four years. Despite not playing his best golf entering the week, the Englishman is a near lock for a top-10 result.
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3
Brooks Koepka
Koepka has won three of the last six majors he's played in, and three of four on American soil. He seemingly cares only about major titles, which is why he's a threat this week despite recent suspect form.
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2
Dustin Johnson
Johnson's form heading into the 2019 Masters is similar to that which he showed in 2017 when he was forced to withdraw after falling down a set of stairs. If everything is clicking (and he remembers to rent a bungalow), the green jacket is his.
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1
Rory McIlroy
No one in the world is playing better golf right now than McIlroy, who's finished inside the top 10 at the Masters in five straight years. How he handles the pressure of completing the career grand slam will ultimately decide his fate.
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