The Masters

Breathtaking, Classic, Legendary and Beautiful. Just some of the words that help describe an event that captures the majestic beauty of Augusta National Golf Club. A four day tournament where Legends are born and heroes are made. Simply put, there's nothing better than "The Masters".

There is no truer sign of spring than the opening round to "The Masters". Nature is at its finest during the broadcast and the music is soothing and relaxing - capturing the spirit of golf's greatest tournament. A tournament where the entire world stops for four days to shift their attention to Augusta, Georgia, watching the first of four majors and inevitably the beginning of a run towards the "Grand Slam".

No one has ever won the "Grand Slam" - winning "The Masters", "US Open", "British Open" and "PGA Championship" all in one calender year. To no one's surprise, the closest was Tiger Woods who won four straight majors but over two calender years. Needless to say, all eyes will be on Tiger who begins his yearly quest on Thursday morning.

The 73rd Masters is once again filled with storylines and drama...

Will Tiger win his 5th Green Jacket?
Will Padraig Harrington win his 3rd straight Major?
Will a young up and coming star be vaulted into the spotlight - someone like Camillo Villegas?
Will we see another Canadian bring home the Green Jacket?

And most importantly, what will the lasting image of the 73rd Masters be? There have been so many great memories at this tournament, but the one I'll never forget was back in 2005. Tiger Woods on the 16th Hole... It was a moment that made me get up from my seat and cheer in the middle of my living room, a moment that I'll never forget... one of those "Where were you when..."



The 73rd Masters could be one for the ages and I can't wait!

PS - For all you golf poolies out there, here are my top five picks for "The Masters". I didn't pick Tiger because he has a +12 handicap in the pool that I'm involved with so it's too risky to pick him.
Geoff Ogilvy, Camillo Villegas, Phil Mickelson, Padraig Harrington, Mike Weir.