There's a major hole on the career accomplishments list for the world's 10 top-ranked golfers this week at Augusta National -- none of them owns a Masters champion's green jacket.
It's the first time since the global rankings began in 1986 that the entire top 10 arrived at the year's first major tournament and none of them had ever won the Masters, including new world number one Justin Rose of England.
"If you look at the skill sets of the guys at the top of the world rankings, Augusta really should suit most of us," Rose said. "So I would say that this year there's probably a very good probability that one of those guys will get it done."
"I think it's just a coincidence that nobody in the top 10 has won the Masters," Thomas said. "It definitely speaks to the new wave of players."
"The most important thing I learned last year is that Augusta National, expect for the par-5s, plays over par," Rahm said. "So if you make par, don't get frustrated. That's just the way it is around this course."
"I hope my putting is a lot better than it was last year," Rahm said. "I feel strong in every part of my game. I just want to make a few more putts than I did last year."
"Confidence is up there for sure. I've had enough good golf to give me confidence and I've had enough poor golf to keep me working hard, which is sometimes a good place to be."
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"Number five is probably going to play the toughest hole now for sure," Rose said. "If you can get it through six holes even par, it's a great start."
"It's great," Woods said. "I love it."
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