2011 Masters: 7 Intriguing, Pre-Tournament Soundbites

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Published: April 7, 2011

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Much has been made about the impending assault on the world No. 1 world ranking at The Masters this week, and rightfully so: it's not often that six of the top seven players in the world have a legitimate shot to play King of the Hill amongst themselves, and they don't intend to disappoint. 

That said, any number of things could blow up the favorite's chances at the Green Jacket. Golfers, forever tabbed as the unofficial founding fathers of superstition and idiosyncrasy, can shred even the toughest of courses in just-so conditions, but they're just as often victims of circumstance that hamper them into turning less-than-stellar scorecards.  What might be the difference at Augusta this year?  With the tournament facilities remaining constant year after year and the field always including all past winners, maybe one of the few things that really changes is the field itself. 

Here's a sampling of quotes from this year's opening press conference and a few preview interviews that illustrates the atmosphere going into Thursday morning.

Tiger Woods/USA/No. 7

"Poulter's always right, isn't he?"

It's never bad idea to get the crowd going with a laugh or two, and Tiger certainly understands the importance of having the public on your side, maybe more now than he ever has before.  When asked for his thoughts on a comment made by Ian Poulter (United Kingdom/No. 16) that Woods "wouldn't finish in the top five this year because [he hasn't] been showing enough consistency," Tiger merely turned the opinion on its head.

Indeed, after an ugly end to his final round in the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, some would question whether or not Woods will make the cut Saturday.


Phil Mickelson/USA/No. 3
"Anybody, whether you're long or short, if your short game is sharp, I think you have a good chance."

So says Lefty. Guess who's ranked in the top ten in scrambling from the rough & approach...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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