10 Players to Watch at This Year's Masters Tournament

Dustin Johnson.Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty01of 10Jon RahmJon Rahm.Kevin C. Cox/GettyThe Spanish golfer, 26, wasn’t sure he’d be making it to the 2021 Masters, buthis newborn son Kepa arrived just in time last Saturday for dad to still play.Rahm, ranked third in the world, is competing for a fifth time at the tournament.02of 10Dustin JohnsonDustin Johnson.Jared C. Tilton/GettyJohnson, 36, islooking for a repeat victoryafter winning the tournament for the first time last fall. If he nabs the green jacket again, he’ll be the first player to do so since golf icon Tiger Woods accomplished two wins in a row in 2001 and 2002,Sports Illustratedreported.03of 10Bryson DeChambeauBryson DeChambeau.Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)The 27-year-old was sitting at the top of the FedExCup rankings heading into the tournament and most recently was the champion just last month at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He’s making his fifth Masters appearance.04of 10Rory McIlroyRory McIlroy.Darren Carroll/GettyIt will be a 13th go at the Masters for McIlroy, who hails from Ireland. The 31-year-old has finished in the top 10 at the tournament six times before, most recently in 2020.05of 10Xander SchauffeleXander Schauffele.Jared C. Tilton/GettyAmerican golfer Schauffele, 27, has four PGA Tour titles to his name heading into the 2021 Masters. He comes from an athletic family — Schauffele’s dad was a champion track and field athlete in his native Germany.06of 10Collin MorikawaCollin Morikawa.Michael Reaves/GettyAt only 24, Morikawa has only been pro since the summer of 2019. He’s playing in the Masters for the second time but is coming off a strong 2020 during which hewon the PGA Championship.07of 10Jordan SpiethJordan Spieth.Steve Dykes/GettySpieth, 27, just claimed his first PGA Tour win in nearly four years at the 2021 Valero Texas Open. Back in 2015, Spiethwas the Masters champion, securing the coveted green jacket.08of 10Justin ThomasJustin Thomas.Michael Reaves/GettyIt’s been a big year for Thomas, 27, whowon the 2021 Players Championshipin March. This year’s tournament will mark his sixth Masters appearance.09of 10Patrick CantlayPatrick Cantlay.Darren Carroll/GettyCantlay, 29, is a three-time PGA Tour winner who missed years on the circuit after a back injury derailed his career and his caddie was killed in a tragic accident. He’s been back in action for several years now and will be playing in his fifth Masters.10of 10Viktor HovlandViktor Hovland.Jared C. Tilton/GettyThe 23-year-old Norwegian golfer made his Masters debut as an amateur player back in 2019. He was just victorious at December’s Mayakoba Golf Classic.

Dustin Johnson.Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty

01of 10Jon RahmJon Rahm.Kevin C. Cox/GettyThe Spanish golfer, 26, wasn’t sure he’d be making it to the 2021 Masters, buthis newborn son Kepa arrived just in time last Saturday for dad to still play.Rahm, ranked third in the world, is competing for a fifth time at the tournament.02of 10Dustin JohnsonDustin Johnson.Jared C. Tilton/GettyJohnson, 36, islooking for a repeat victoryafter winning the tournament for the first time last fall. If he nabs the green jacket again, he’ll be the first player to do so since golf icon Tiger Woods accomplished two wins in a row in 2001 and 2002,Sports Illustratedreported.03of 10Bryson DeChambeauBryson DeChambeau.Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)The 27-year-old was sitting at the top of the FedExCup rankings heading into the tournament and most recently was the champion just last month at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He’s making his fifth Masters appearance.04of 10Rory McIlroyRory McIlroy.Darren Carroll/GettyIt will be a 13th go at the Masters for McIlroy, who hails from Ireland. The 31-year-old has finished in the top 10 at the tournament six times before, most recently in 2020.05of 10Xander SchauffeleXander Schauffele.Jared C. Tilton/GettyAmerican golfer Schauffele, 27, has four PGA Tour titles to his name heading into the 2021 Masters. He comes from an athletic family — Schauffele’s dad was a champion track and field athlete in his native Germany.06of 10Collin MorikawaCollin Morikawa.Michael Reaves/GettyAt only 24, Morikawa has only been pro since the summer of 2019. He’s playing in the Masters for the second time but is coming off a strong 2020 during which hewon the PGA Championship.07of 10Jordan SpiethJordan Spieth.Steve Dykes/GettySpieth, 27, just claimed his first PGA Tour win in nearly four years at the 2021 Valero Texas Open. Back in 2015, Spiethwas the Masters champion, securing the coveted green jacket.08of 10Justin ThomasJustin Thomas.Michael Reaves/GettyIt’s been a big year for Thomas, 27, whowon the 2021 Players Championshipin March. This year’s tournament will mark his sixth Masters appearance.09of 10Patrick CantlayPatrick Cantlay.Darren Carroll/GettyCantlay, 29, is a three-time PGA Tour winner who missed years on the circuit after a back injury derailed his career and his caddie was killed in a tragic accident. He’s been back in action for several years now and will be playing in his fifth Masters.10of 10Viktor HovlandViktor Hovland.Jared C. Tilton/GettyThe 23-year-old Norwegian golfer made his Masters debut as an amateur player back in 2019. He was just victorious at December’s Mayakoba Golf Classic.

01of 10Jon RahmJon Rahm.Kevin C. Cox/GettyThe Spanish golfer, 26, wasn’t sure he’d be making it to the 2021 Masters, buthis newborn son Kepa arrived just in time last Saturday for dad to still play.Rahm, ranked third in the world, is competing for a fifth time at the tournament.

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Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm.Kevin C. Cox/Getty

The Spanish golfer, 26, wasn’t sure he’d be making it to the 2021 Masters, buthis newborn son Kepa arrived just in time last Saturday for dad to still play.Rahm, ranked third in the world, is competing for a fifth time at the tournament.

02of 10Dustin JohnsonDustin Johnson.Jared C. Tilton/GettyJohnson, 36, islooking for a repeat victoryafter winning the tournament for the first time last fall. If he nabs the green jacket again, he’ll be the first player to do so since golf icon Tiger Woods accomplished two wins in a row in 2001 and 2002,Sports Illustratedreported.

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Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson.Jared C. Tilton/Getty

Johnson, 36, islooking for a repeat victoryafter winning the tournament for the first time last fall. If he nabs the green jacket again, he’ll be the first player to do so since golf icon Tiger Woods accomplished two wins in a row in 2001 and 2002,Sports Illustratedreported.

03of 10Bryson DeChambeauBryson DeChambeau.Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)The 27-year-old was sitting at the top of the FedExCup rankings heading into the tournament and most recently was the champion just last month at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He’s making his fifth Masters appearance.

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Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau.Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)

The 27-year-old was sitting at the top of the FedExCup rankings heading into the tournament and most recently was the champion just last month at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He’s making his fifth Masters appearance.

04of 10Rory McIlroyRory McIlroy.Darren Carroll/GettyIt will be a 13th go at the Masters for McIlroy, who hails from Ireland. The 31-year-old has finished in the top 10 at the tournament six times before, most recently in 2020.

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Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy.Darren Carroll/Getty

It will be a 13th go at the Masters for McIlroy, who hails from Ireland. The 31-year-old has finished in the top 10 at the tournament six times before, most recently in 2020.

05of 10Xander SchauffeleXander Schauffele.Jared C. Tilton/GettyAmerican golfer Schauffele, 27, has four PGA Tour titles to his name heading into the 2021 Masters. He comes from an athletic family — Schauffele’s dad was a champion track and field athlete in his native Germany.

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Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele.Jared C. Tilton/Getty

American golfer Schauffele, 27, has four PGA Tour titles to his name heading into the 2021 Masters. He comes from an athletic family — Schauffele’s dad was a champion track and field athlete in his native Germany.

06of 10Collin MorikawaCollin Morikawa.Michael Reaves/GettyAt only 24, Morikawa has only been pro since the summer of 2019. He’s playing in the Masters for the second time but is coming off a strong 2020 during which hewon the PGA Championship.

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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa.Michael Reaves/Getty

At only 24, Morikawa has only been pro since the summer of 2019. He’s playing in the Masters for the second time but is coming off a strong 2020 during which hewon the PGA Championship.

07of 10Jordan SpiethJordan Spieth.Steve Dykes/GettySpieth, 27, just claimed his first PGA Tour win in nearly four years at the 2021 Valero Texas Open. Back in 2015, Spiethwas the Masters champion, securing the coveted green jacket.

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Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth.Steve Dykes/Getty

Spieth, 27, just claimed his first PGA Tour win in nearly four years at the 2021 Valero Texas Open. Back in 2015, Spiethwas the Masters champion, securing the coveted green jacket.

08of 10Justin ThomasJustin Thomas.Michael Reaves/GettyIt’s been a big year for Thomas, 27, whowon the 2021 Players Championshipin March. This year’s tournament will mark his sixth Masters appearance.

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Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas.Michael Reaves/Getty

It’s been a big year for Thomas, 27, whowon the 2021 Players Championshipin March. This year’s tournament will mark his sixth Masters appearance.

09of 10Patrick CantlayPatrick Cantlay.Darren Carroll/GettyCantlay, 29, is a three-time PGA Tour winner who missed years on the circuit after a back injury derailed his career and his caddie was killed in a tragic accident. He’s been back in action for several years now and will be playing in his fifth Masters.

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Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay.Darren Carroll/Getty

Cantlay, 29, is a three-time PGA Tour winner who missed years on the circuit after a back injury derailed his career and his caddie was killed in a tragic accident. He’s been back in action for several years now and will be playing in his fifth Masters.

10of 10Viktor HovlandViktor Hovland.Jared C. Tilton/GettyThe 23-year-old Norwegian golfer made his Masters debut as an amateur player back in 2019. He was just victorious at December’s Mayakoba Golf Classic.

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Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland.Jared C. Tilton/Getty

The 23-year-old Norwegian golfer made his Masters debut as an amateur player back in 2019. He was just victorious at December’s Mayakoba Golf Classic.

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