Rahm stands out as Masters favourite as Augusta adjusts to post-Tiger world

A2187 words1:14News Report British AccentPublished Apr 9, 2026 · Updated Apr 9, 2026

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The Masters golf competition will start this week at Augusta National.

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It is one of the biggest events in golf every year.

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Jon Rahm from Spain is the favourite to win this time.

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He wants to become a champion for the second time.

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This year is special for the Masters competition.

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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play.

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This is the first time since 1994 without them.

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Both players are famous champions of this event.

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Phil Mickelson said last week he could not come to Augusta.

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He has a family health problem.

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He was second at the Masters in 2023.

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He also won a big golf competition in 2021.

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Tiger Woods is not playing this year for personal reasons.

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He is getting help in Switzerland now.

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Many golf fans feel sad about this.

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But golf has many new and exciting young players.

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This is the 90th Masters competition in history.

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The event happens every spring in Augusta, Georgia.

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Jon Rahm won his first green jacket in 2023.

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The green jacket is the prize for the Masters champion.

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Many people will watch this exciting competition this week.