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Masters full of anticipation, mystery
Masters Golf Heal
Webb Simpson, third from left, Brandt Snedeker, third from right, Bubba Watson, right, and their caddies cross the Byron Nelson Bridge after teeing off on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters Wednesday in Augusta. - photo by Associated Press
AUGUSTA — A quick stroll across the manicured landscape of Augusta National afforded a glimpse of why this Masters is so hard to figure out. On the putting green in a quiet moment of practice was 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, one of a record 24 newcomers who has every reason to believe he can win. On the golf course for the final day of practice was Webb Simpson, a former U.S. Open champion and one of 21 players who have captured the last 24 majors.