Masters 2015: Live Updates for Leaderboard Scores on Thursday

Maybe you're stuck at work, or you're traveling, or you're stuck in some other situation that won't allow you to watch the Masters on Thursday. Ugh. Life stinks sometimes.

But fret not, my friends, for below, you'll find the updating leaderboard to keep you in the loop if you can't watch the action for yourself. As well, I'll go over a few of the storylines worth following as the Masters get underway on Thursday. 

Take that, life.

Leaderboard

Storylines to Follow

The return of Tiger Woods to action would normally be the main storyline—and it's certainly a big one to follow this weekend—but the main development that people will likely be following is Rory McIlroy as he attempts to win his first Masters tournament and complete a career Grand Slam. 

McIlroy would become just the sixth man to accomplish the feat if he wins the 2015 edition of the Masters, and he would do so at the age of 25, which is pretty ridiculous. 

Since 2011—when McIlroy went into the final day leading by four shots before collapsing spectacularly and finishing 15th—he's been battling the ghosts of that failure at Augusta. McIlroy has the talent, obviously, to absolutely dominate the field and get this monkey off his back, but it won't be easy.

One of the reasons it won't be easy is because Bubba Watson looms large at this event, having won two of the last three Masters. 

Watson is perfect for this course. His big drive, laid-back style and penchant for the spectacular all suit Augusta well. If there is a player who seems likely to crash McIlroy's party, it is Watson. Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott and Jason Day, among others, will also throw their hats into the ring. 

But if Watson has proven anything, it's that the green jacket seems to fit him quite well. 

And then, of course, there is Woods.

Woods, the man who hasn't played since Feb. 5. Woods, the man who seems to change his swing once a year. Woods, the man who has seemingly battled injury after injury in recent years. Woods, the man who last won a major in 2008.

And Woods, the man whom we can't seem to stop talking about despite the fact that he hasn't been dominant in years, though he did show flashes in 2013. 

His fall from grace makes him wildly intriguing, but the truth remains that he's incredibly unlikely to win this event. Frankly, players who have barely played coming into the Masters and haven't won a major in seven years don't generally receive this much hype heading into the event. 

Woods is the exception, of course. He won't win the Masters, though, as fascinating as that would make this year's tournament.