"I'm planning to be more aggressive off the tee." (Rory McIlroy)
"I'll play smart while maintaining my feel around the greens." (Scottie Scheffler)
These are the opening statements from the favorites at the 90th Masters Tournament. While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are absent this year, a constellation of stars has gathered that makes their absence barely noticeable. Clear skies prevail at the venue, and weather forecasts show no rain through the final round, limiting weather-related variables. With winning scores over the past five years since 2021 at 11, 11, 12, 10, and 10 under par—an average of 10.8 under—calculations suggest players need to shoot 2-3 under par daily to contend for the title.
