Masters Field 2013: Everything You Need to Know About the First Major of 2013
Last year's Masters Championship was one of the most entertaining golf tournaments in years. This year has the potential to top it.
Bubba Watson took home the green jacket in 2012, topping Louis Oosthuizen in the second playoff hole. He became the sixth different winner of the prestigious tournament in the last six years.
However, this time around will have some extra interest due to the resurgence of Tiger Woods. The superstar finished tied for 40th place last season, but he is now the favorite after winning three of his last four stroke-play tournaments.
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Fans are eager to see Woods win his fifth career Masters title, which would be his first major tournament win since 2008.
Still, any one of the 94 competitors from around the world has a chance to finish on top of the leaderboard. Make sure you do not miss a second of what is certain to be an exciting tournament.
When: April 11-14
Where: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga.
Par: 72
Distance: 7,425 yards
FedEx Cup Points: 600
TV Schedule (courtesy of Masters.com)
| Round | Day | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
| Par 3 Contest | Wednesday | April 10 | 3 - 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| 1 | Thursday | April 11 | 3 - 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| 2 | Friday | April 12 | 3 - 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| 3 | Saturday | April 13 | 3 - 7 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sunday | April 14 | 2 - 7 p.m. | CBS |
Live Stream
In addition to television coverage, Masters.com will show extended looks at the field online. This includes a constant stream of Amen Corner, Holes 15 and 16, as well as two different featured groups.
Odds (courtesy of Vegas Insider)
| Player | Odds |
| Tiger Woods | 3-1 |
| Phil Mickelson | 10-1 |
| Rory McIlroy | 12-1 |
| Brandt Snedeker | 18-1 |
| Charl Schwartzel | 25-1 |
| Justin Rose | 25-1 |
| Lee Westwood | 30-1 |
| Luke Donald | 30-1 |
| Bubba Watson | 30-1 |
| Dustin Johnson | 30-1 |
| Adam Scott | 30-1 |
| Matt Kuchar | 30-1 |
Players to Watch
Tiger Woods
When talking about players with a chance to win the tournament, the list has to start with Tiger Woods.
The 14-time major champion has finally returned to the No. 1 ranking in the world after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March.
So far in 2013, the biggest difference has been his putting. While his drives are still relatively inconsistent, he leads the tour with 1.476 strokes gained with his putts. He is making almost everything close and he is hitting more than a few long shots as well.
If this form on the green continues at Augusta, Woods will be very tough to beat.
Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson has had an up-and-down 2013 so far, which includes a win at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. However, he is one of the top contenders in this field due to his past success at the Masters.
In the last 14 years, Lefty has won the championship three different times and only twice finished outside of the top 10. Last season, he finished tied for third with an impressive eight strokes under par.
Mickelson knows the course well and he can use his experience to his advantage throughout the four rounds.
This will keep him a top contender in the future regardless of how he performs throughout the year.
Justin Rose
A general lack of success at majors has made Justin Rose a bit of a sleeper in this field, but he is still one of the best golfers in the world.
He is off to a great start already this season with three top-10 finishes in three stroke-play tournaments. He finished second to Woods at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last month.
In addition, Rose is coming off his best performance at the Masters last year after finishing tied for eighth place.
The English star is one of the best drivers around, and that will keep him in the running for his first major title.
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