Masters Week

Top 100 preview

The top men are all at Augusta this week for the Masters. The only player among the top 50 not playing is Aaron Wise who withdrew earlier in the week.

On the women’s side, the LPGA is off this week, and we have 24 of the top 100 players active between Korea LPGA and Japan LPGA events.

Purses

The Masters

The highly anticipated first major of the year starts Thursday morning. The field is set at 88 players. Scottie Scheffler is looking to defend his title and join Tiger, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo as the only players to win back-to-back years. Rory McIlroy is trying to complete the career Grand Slam after coming in second last year.

The forecast is less than ideal, with cooler temps and rain forecasted through the weekend. Early indications are that Sunday afternoon looks clear.

Changes at Augusta National include the par 5 13th, which was lengthened by 35 yards with the tee box pushed back. With a longer approach shot, players will now face a tougher decision of whether to go for the green in two compared to recent years. Expect to see more layups this year.

The Featured Groups for Thursday include:

10:18 am -- Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland

10:42 am -- Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Cameron Young

1:36 pm -- Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, Sam Bennett (a)

2:00 pm -- Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finau

Japan LPGA - Fuji Film Studio Alice Ladies Open

The Japan LPGA season hosts its 6th event of the year at Hanayashiki Golf Club. The defending champion is Momoko Ueda, and the event is headlined by Miyu Yamashita and Mao Saigo.

Korea LPGA - Lotte Rent A Car Ladies Open

The Korea LPGA kicks off its 2023 season with the Lotte Rent A Car Ladies Open in Seogwipo, South Korea at Lotte Skyhill Jeju Country Club. Defending Champion is Su Yeon Jang, and the field is headlined by Min Ji Park and Linn Grant.