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Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta  

Posted Apr 8, 08 12:45 PM CDT in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – The outcome of the Masters is all too obvious, an anonymous pro writes for Golf.com. He expects Tiger Woods to win in one of his best performances yet, fulfilling the four-time Masters champion's promises that he is still improving his game. Though Tiger is making most of the tournament fields he has faced this year look like flailing children, some of the others might have a chance.

Vijay Singh could pull off a win, if he eschews his belly putter and excels in his long game. Phil Mickelson has a nice new stance could boost his drive enough to put him at the top of the leaderboard. Defending champion Zach Johnson, meanwhile, will have to hope the planets align for him again if he wants to repeat.

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Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta
Defending Masters' champion Zach Johnson examines the eighth fairway during a practice round for the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.   (Associated Press)
Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta
Tiger Woods examines his putt on the second hole during practice for the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2008. The Masters tournament begins on Thursday.   (Associated Press)
Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta
Phil Mickelson swings on the ninth hole during practice for the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.   (Associated Press)
Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta
Tiger Woods and his caddy Steve Williams watch his shot on the 15th hole during practice for the 2008 Masters. Woods is the overwhelming favorite to win.   (Associated Press)
Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta
K. J. Choi of Korea hits out of the trap on the 16th hole during practice for the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.   (Associated Press)
Surprise! Tiger is the Favorite for Augusta
Vijay Singh of Fiji takes practice shots on the ninth hole for the 2008 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Monday, April 7, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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