OPENING SHOT
Insane statistical research from Brandel Chamblee who yesterday noted:
"Jack Nicklaus won his 6th Masters in 1986, 23 years after his first. He was ranked 33rd in the world going into that week. If Tiger wins this week, it will be his 6th Masters, 23 years after his first. He is ranked 33rd in the world going into this week."
If that doesn't give Tiger fans hope this week then nothing will.
TODAY'S TOP 3
The journey of Tiger Woods’ first Masters caddie, Tommy Bennett
The Augusta National veteran initially didn’t want to carry for the up-and-comer in 1995, but together they made history. The caddie reflects on the fates that brought them together that week, and what he sees now as Woods readies his title defense.

Fred Ridley: Distance gains not good for Masters, golf in general
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley addresses recent distance gains and how that might impact both the Masters and golf.

GOAT Talk
Debates with friends are always fun. Well, let me take that back. Political debates? Not so much these days. Golf debates, however, don’t appear to be on the endangered list. Thank goodness!
