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GOLF LOVERS EVERYWHERE
When you watch the 2025 Masters over the next few days, take in the sights, the sounds, the feeling of golf bliss — even if it’s through a TV. Yes, there’s a tournament going on, but as Patrick McDonald realized as he walked the course for the first time, it’s more than a beautifully manicured patch of Earth with talented golfers abound. It’s an unparalleled experience.
McDonald:“You pass some celebrities and professional athletes, walking by like they are just average joes — because for the most part, at Augusta National, they are. The famous scoreboard comes into view. Pictures are taken. Everyone is so happy for one another. It feels like a high school graduation — all in attendance have achieved something memorable simply by showing up. Now, they can choose their own adventure.”
Even if you, like me, can’t be there, you should know the big storylines, none bigger than the frontrunners: Rory McIlroy can only claim that elusive green jacket if he embraces “The Process,” Patrick writes, while Scottie Scheffler eyes all-time great status with a third Masters title in four years, Robby Kalland writes.
In our expert picks, neither Patrick nor Robby picked McIlroy or Scheffler, but both are among Patrick’s nine golfers who can win. Also on that list is …
McDonald:“Brooks Koepka — There’s not a lot of chatter around Koepka. That’s scary. The five-time major champion has made eight straight cuts in majors but failed to contend in 2024. … Koepka is doing Koepka things — hitting it long…
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Author : Zachary Pereles
Publish date : 2025-04-10 13:17:00
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