It's difficult to completely write off Tiger Woods' chances to win a sixth Masters title. In 22 previous professional appearances at Augusta National Golf Club, he's never missed a cut and has totaled 14 top-10 finishes. And don't be tricked into thinking his previous two starts — T-38 in 2020 and 47th in 2022 — are an indication of decline. Each of the last two times Woods failed to crack the top 10 in two consecutive Masters starts, he followed with a win (T-15, 2003; T-22, 2004; win, 2005 / T-17, 2015; T-32, 2018; win, 2019).

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is the allure of the Masters — the traditions, the course, the fact it's the first major played annually on the same course? Share your thoughts.

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> Augusta National chairman sounds ready to support a golf ball rollback if implemented
[E. Michael Johnson | Golf Digest | Read]

> Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley announces initiatives for 'a new era for public golf'
[Fletcher Page | Golfweek | Read]

> Despite LIV Golf distractions outside the gates, this Masters feels like any other
[Michael Rosenberg | Sports Illustrated | Read]

STEVE LOESHER
Director of Player Development, Troon

The First Call: What made you want to pursue a career in golf?
Steve Loesher: My father was an avid golfer, so I was around it all the time. I remember watching Arnold Palmer playing golf on Sunday afternoons and thinking that's what I want to do.

TFC: What is your favorite instructional tip to share with a golfer?
SL: I'm hard core basics guy. To me everything starts with a good grip and set-up.

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