Golf's Biggest Names Headline a Dramatic Week at Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. – While 15-time major champion Tiger Woods won’t be a contender at the 89th Masters due to his recovery from a torn left Achilles tendon, there are still numerous captivating narratives as top golfers converge at Augusta National Golf Club.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims to join the legendary Jack Nicklaus as the only golfers to earn three green jackets in just four years. If successful, he would become the fourth in Masters history to secure consecutive victories, a feat previously achieved by Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Woods.

Meanwhile, World No. 2 Rory McIlroy arrives seemingly in even better shape than Scheffler for the season’s opening major. McIlroy is on a quest to become just the sixth golfer during the Masters era to complete the career Grand Slam by clinching the coveted green jacket. This marks McIlroy’s 11th attempt to achieve this milestone, as he hopes to break a decade-long drought in major championship wins.

In addition to these stories, the week at Augusta National promises even more intrigue. For the first time in eight months, the elite players from both the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf League will compete against one another in this unified field, setting the stage for a thrilling display of golf talent.