THE MASTERS

The Masters was only the beginning to some signature golf events and storylines of 2022.

All odds in this piece are provided by DraftKings Sportsbook, which is one of the best legal sportsbooks to use. Longshot to win the Masters: Louis Oosthuizen +4500There are several golfers who get up for majors much more than other events. The five-time Masters champion has missed it only once in 23 trips down Magnolia Lane, doing so only in 1996. Everyone wants to bet on Woods this week; taking him at plus money to make the cut is the most sensible play. MORE SPORTS BETTING STORIESDetroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets: Predictions and player props for WednesdayDallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons picks and predictions for Wednesday night

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In addition to the storyline of it likely being Tiger Woods' first tournament since a car accident, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of his first Masters and major tournament win that forever changed the game of golf.

The boxes weren’t flying off the shelves.

According to multiple reports, Woods was seen practicing at the iconic course in Augusta, Georgia, with his son Charlie.

According to multiple reports, Woods was seen practicing at the iconic course in Augusta, Georgia, with his son Charlie.

According to multiple reports, Woods was seen practicing at the iconic course in Augusta, Georgia, with his son Charlie.

Phil Mickelson won't be playing in the Masters this year.

Did that really happen? Yes it did, and it was one of the most memorable moments in recent golfing memory.

From Japan’s prime minister on down the country celebrated golfer Hideki Matsuyama’s victory in the Masters.

Hideki Matsuyama’s four-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round of the Masters is a breakthrough moment for Japan, which became the 17th nation to see one of its players hold a lead after any round at Augusta National. Here’s something else to note going into the final round: on two previous occasions, Matsuyama has posted the low fourth-round score at the Masters. Schauffele and Matsuyama are the final group at the Masters, going off at 2:40 p.m.“It was really enjoyable playing with Xander today,” Matsuyama said. Horschel went flying. Brian Harman shot 69 in the first round and 69 in the second round, but shot 74 on Saturday.

Dustin Johnson is the defending Masters champion, but he'll have to fend of a stellar field that includes the rising Jordan Spieth.

FLINT – Grand Blanc’s Kate Brody finished ninth in her age division in the seventh annual Drive, Chip and Putt competition held at Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters. Brody scored nine points in the girls 14-15 division. The top 80 players in the regionals – 40 boys and 40 girls competing in four age divisions – earned a trip to Augusta. Last year’s Drive, Chip and Putt was canceled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Brody, a sophomore at Grand Blanc, was the 2020 Division 1 individual state champion and member of the All-State Super Team.

Herman Keiser won a green jacket after the Masters went four years without being played because of World War II.

FILE - Dustin Johnson waves after winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., in a Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, the club intends to allow a limited number of spectators for the Masters on April 8-11, provided it can be done safely, given the coronavirus pandemic. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday the club intends to allow a limited number of spectators for the Masters on April 8-11, provided it can be done safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ridley said holding the Masters with only essential personnel made the club confident in its ability to stage a major championship with limited fans. For the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals, limited patrons would be allowed, most likely family members.

Augusta, Ga. — Nothing ever comes easily for Dustin Johnson in the majors, except for when he slipped his arms through that Masters green jacket Sunday. He turned that into a command performance, making sure this one-of-a-kind Masters with no fans also had no drama. His five-shot victory was the largest at the Masters since Woods won by 12 in 1997. “As a kid, you’re dreaming about winning the Masters, having Tiger put the green jacket on you. 1 player in the world to win the Masters since Woods in 2002, was the main event.

Johnson overcame a jittery start that conjured memories of past majors he failed to finish off. He turned that into a command performance, making sure this one-of-a-kind Masters with no fans also had no drama. His five-shot victory was the largest at the Masters since Woods won by 12 in 1997. “As a kid, you're dreaming about winning the Masters, having Tiger put the green jacket on you. 1 player in the world to win the Masters since Woods in 2002, was the main event.

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Paul Casey matched his lowest score at the Masters with a 7-under 65, giving him a two-shot lead among half the field fortunate to play in perfect scoring conditions. It was the fifth hole, which he bogeyed all four rounds last year when he won the Masters. He was joined by Xander Schauffele, a runner-up to Woods last year, who had seven birdies in his round of 67. The delay was the last thing the Masters needed with limited daylight hours leading to the two-tee start. The loudest cheer — applause, certainly not a roar — came for Nicklaus and Player hitting tee shots so early that they couldn’t see where they landed.

Paul Casey matched his lowest score at the Masters with a 7-under 65, giving him a two-shot lead among half the field fortunate to play in perfect scoring conditions. It was the fifth hole, which he bogeyed all four rounds last year when he won the Masters. He was joined by Xander Schauffele, a runner-up to Woods last year, who had seven birdies in his round of 67. The delay was the last thing the Masters needed with limited daylight hours leading to the two-tee start. The loudest cheer — applause, certainly not a roar — came for Nicklaus and Player hitting tee shots so early that they couldn't see where they landed.

If you’re clicking around on the remote control while watching TV this weekend, odds are, you’ll stumble on som sights of Augusta National Golf Club. Yes, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, that will be the case for the first time in the history of the illustrious tournament. Paul Casey of England plays a shot on the second hole during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 09, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith) (Getty Images)One of the reasons the Masters is often the most-rated golf tournament is the stunning sight of azaleas and other flowers throughout the course. No fansThis won’t be any different from any other golf tournament or major sporting event this year.

The PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Masters were all pushed back. The Open Championship was canceled. >>READ: The Masters: Augusta National Is A Private Course With A Public PersonaWoods, who is currently ranked 33rd in the world, hasn’t played like a contender of late. “Unfortunately things are just more difficult for Tiger,” says CBS Sports lead golf analyst Nick Faldo. Morikawa catapulted to the top of the rankings with wins at the Workday Charity Open and PGA Championship.

The PGA Championship, U.S. Open and The Masters were all pushed back. The Open Championship was canceled. >>READ: The Masters: Augusta National Is A Private Course With A Public PersonaWoods, who is currently ranked 33rd in the world, hasn’t played like a contender of late. “Unfortunately things are just more difficult for Tiger,” says CBS Sports lead golf analyst Nick Faldo. Morikawa catapulted to the top of the rankings with wins at the Workday Charity Open and PGA Championship.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Nothing about this Masters will look familiar until the champion slips his arms through a green jacket. The purple, pink and white blooms of azaleas and dogwoods, which provide such a magnificent accent to Augusta National in spring, give way to the orange and gold hues of autumn. No need for those green “Golf Traffic” signs posted about the city, or people lining the streets of Washington Road looking for tickets. For the veterans, it might not be much different from their scouting trips to Augusta National. But nowhere else than Augusta National will the quiet be so difficult to ignore.

The 84th Masters, which was supposed to be played this week at Augusta National Golf Club, has been re-scheduled for Nov. 9-15 in Augusta, Georgia. Instead, the PGA Championship will become the seasons first major. Its a crazy puzzle, PGA Tour pro Graeme McDowell said in late March. The Tour will make further announcements about this potential, as well as its fall schedule, in the coming weeks. We want to reiterate that Augusta National Golf Club, European Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour, The R&A and USGA collectively value the health and well-being of everyone, within the game of golf and beyond, above all else.

The 2020 British Open has been canceled due to coronavirus, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, or R&A, announced on Monday. It's the first time since World War II that the golf championship has been canceled. The British Open is the oldest golf tournament. It's one of the four majors, which also include the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and The Masters. The R&A said tickets and hospitality packages for the 2020 British Open would be valid for use in 2021.

Still up in the air is the second major of the year, the PGA Championship, scheduled for May 14-17 in San Francisco. The PGA of America on Monday postponed its annual championship for club professionals that determines which 20 play in the PGA Championship but thats assuming the major is held. If the PGA Championship is held, the leading 20 club pros from its player-of-the-year points standings in 2019 would be selected. After the Masters, the next four PGA Tour events are in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; New Orleans; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Dallas. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour Champions said it was canceling the MasterCard Japan Championship in Chiba on June 12-14.

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