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Adam Scott, of Australia, tees off on the seventh hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Without Tiger, the Masters has an open look

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the sand trap to the second green during practice for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

Masters 2014: Rory McIlroy is veteran in grouping

By Wayne Staats - The Augusta Chronicle

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the sand trap to the second green during practice for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

The Masters that made Rory McIlroy cry

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

20 capsules for the Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 5-6 - FILE - In this March 9, 2014, file photo, Patrick Reed watches his shot on the 11th hole during the final round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla. The rookie class at Augusta National might be the strongest ever at the Masters, from Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed to Victor Dubuisson and Jimmy Walker. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Masters prepares for a mixed field, with no Tiger

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 1997, file photo, Masters champion Tiger Woods receives his green jacket from the previous year's winner Nick Faldo, rear, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Woods will miss the Masters for the first time in his career after having surgery on his back. Woods said on his website that he had surgery Monday, March 31, 2014, in Utah for a pinched nerve that had been hurting him for several months. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

McIlroy: Golf waiting on new dominant player

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Phil Mickelson hits a chip shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament, Thursday, March 27, 2014, in San Antonio. Play was delayed for more than two hours Thursday due to rain and fog. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mickelson set to return to action at Houston Open

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Patrick Reed celebrates his one stroke victory during the final round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Doral, Fla. Reed won the tournament with a four-under-par 284. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

More newcomers crowding the PGA Tour landscape

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Patrick Reed and his wife Justine kiss The Gene Sarazen trophy after Reed won the Cadillac Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New faces finding ways to win on the PGA Tour

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, left, of Northern Ireland, and Jamie Donaldson of Wales, talk before hitting from the third tee during the third round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

McIlroy moves the wrong way in 3rd round at Doral

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Tiger Woods takes a drop on the eighth hole during the second round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament Friday, March 7, 2014, in Doral, Fla. More than 100 balls went into the water in the newly designed course. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A day of survival at Doral

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Scott used to being in 1-2-3 pairing with Woods

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Russell Henley holds up his trophy after winning the Honda Classic golf tournament on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

A surprise win for Russell Henley

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Golf Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tiger Woods tees off on the third hole during the final round of the Honda Classic golf tournament on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Tiger Woods withdraws from Honda Classic final round after 13 holes

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press