Masters TV Schedule 2012: Obscure Players to Keep an Eye on This Weekend

In the golf world, a lot of time has been spent talking about Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy as tournament favorites at the Masters.

And one of those three may very well win the tournament.

But for one Thursday, it was a group of lesser-known players sprinkled atop the leaderboard that stole the show.

And there a few of those players you should keep a very close eye on—they might just make a run at winning a green jacket before all is said and done.

Here are a few names to pay attention to over the next three days, along with a television schedule for the remainder of the tournament.

Louis Oosthuizen (-4)

Don't think the man whose last name you can't spell isn't capable of winning at the Masters, because he most certainly is. He took home the 2010 British Open, after all—the big stage shouldn't faze him.

His play was a bit choppy early, but he putted well throughout the day and remained patient.

Paul Lawrie (-3)

Lawrie should be best known for his 1999 victory at the British Open. But most people remember something else about that tournament—Jean Van de Velde blowing the tournament.

Remember this?

Lawrie has major championship chops, and after a strong opening day, he is perfectly capable of hanging around the top of the leaderboard.

Jason Dufner (-3)

Dufner was in contention for another major just last year, finishing second in the 2011 PGA Championship after blowing a five-stroke advantage with four holes to play on the final day of the Championship.

Tragic, but he is certainly capable of putting himself in a position to win at a major tournament.

Here's your television schedule:

Day	Television Schedule
Friday	Live coverage on ESPN from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday	Live coverage on CBS from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday	Live coverage on CBS from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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