Overview
- The Masters, which starts Thursday at Augusta National, features a 91-player field with live coverage on ESPN and Disney Plus.
- Rory McIlroy opens his title defense seeking a rare repeat at Augusta, a feat last achieved by Tiger Woods in 2001–02.
- World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and 2023 champion Jon Rahm headline the group of leading contenders for the green jacket.
- Tiger Woods remains on indefinite leave after a March 27 car crash and arrest, and Phil Mickelson has withdrawn due to a family health issue.
- Argentina has two entrants as past champion Ángel Cabrera returns on a lifetime invitation and amateur Mateo Pulcini debuts after winning the Latin America Amateur.