Tiger is a heavy favorite to win his third consecutive Masters. Scott Halleran/Getty Images
According to David Barrett, someone can beat Tiger Woods this year and stop him from becoming the first player to win in three consecutive years. Any number of someones, in fact. Will they? We'll see. The lengthening of the course two years ago may well have improved Woods' chances -- but not necessarily for the obvious reasons.
Lifetime exemption reinstated A couple of Augusta National Golf Club members sat down in the office of the Masters chairman with a bone to pick.
Just like that, the approaching 65 age limit for the Masters was gone. When the two club members represent 10 Masters titles between them, their grievance obviously carries weight.