The 2023 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club promises to be an exciting affair, with top golfers from around the world set to convene for a chance at the coveted Green Jacket. The tournament is set to begin on Thursday, with Sky Sports offering free live coverage of Amen Corner on its website, app, and YouTube channel.
Amen Corner – A Challenge Like No Other
One of the most prestigious stretches on the course that golfers will have to contend with is Amen Corner, comprised of holes 11 to 13. Hole 11 (White Dogwood) has a pond to the left and a bunker to the right center, making it a challenging par four. Hole 12 (Golden Bell) is the shortest par three on the course but boasts Rae’s Creek and three bunkers that make it tricky to navigate. Hole 13 is a par five historically known as the easiest hole on the course, but its tee position has been moved back 35 yards this year, making it even more challenging.
Sky Sports Coverage and Predictions
With coverage starting Thursday and Friday at 2 pm EDT, Sky Sports will offer additional feeds via the red button on Sky Sports Golf, Sky Q, and Sky Glass. The same feeds and coverage will be available throughout the weekend from 3 pm until full coverage begins on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Sky Sports pundits and experts have offered their predictions for who will take home the Green Jacket this year. Three clear favorites are Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm – all ranked as the world’s top players. McIlroy is looking to win the major that would give him a career grand slam for the ninth time while Rahm has already won one major -the 2021 U.S. Open. Scheffler, on the other hand, has a chance to join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo as players who have successfully defended a Masters title.
Highlights from the Masters Par 3 Contest
The Masters Par 3 contest took place ahead of the main tournament on Wednesday, with Tom Hoge emerging victorious after scoring six-under-21, including a hole-in-one at the eighth hole and four birdies. Bubba Watson and Kurt Kitayama finished tied in second place with a score of five-under while Si Woo Kim, Taylor Moore and Ryan Fox shared fourth spot. Fred Couples posted an impressive three-under-24, and Abraham Ancer was just inches away from an ace at the first hole.
What to Expect at the Upcoming Masters Golf Tournament
There is plenty of excitement ahead of this year’s Masters golf tournament, including rogue tour members playing for a Green Jacket at Augusta National for the first time. Scottie Scheffler will attempt to become only the fourth player to successfully defend his Masters championship. However, rain threatens to delay weekend rounds and potentially even finish the tournament on a Monday for the first time since 1983.
Despite two controversial issues dominating conversations – the proposed rollback of the golf ball and presence of LIV golfers – little has been said about how these topics will impact golfers’ chances of winning this year’s tournament.
Conclusion:
The stage is set for what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable Masters golf tournament. With live coverage of Amen Corner available online via Sky Sports, viewers from around the world can tune in to witness some of the greatest golfers compete for one of the sport’s most coveted prizes -the Green Jacket.
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