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Hello friends.  Ten very quick thoughts on The Masters which begins its annual walk among the azaleas today.

1.  It’s the most anticipated week of the year for golf purists.  Second place isn’t close.
2. Anyone and everyone that has been shouts to those who have not, “you HAVE to go!”
3. If Tiger is threatening on Sunday, the ratings will break a record.
4. The field is deep and talented.  Pundits usually speak to a handful of possible winners.  This field is likely twenty plus deep in that regard this year.
5. McIlroy is firing on all cylinders coming in.  He has to be the favorite.  If he closes the deal, he will be a quite young grand slam champion.
6. Yesterday’s par three tournament is unique to golf like so many other Master’s traditions.  It never disappoints.
7. Spieth, Watson, Fowler, and Reed are all VERY interesting stories for VERY different reasons this week.  Oh, the drama is thick.
8. Will Fred Couples hit the leaderboard today and stay there till early Saturday?  Will the azaleas be in full bloom?
9. Will his college roommate at the U of Houston, Jim Nantz, say “hello friends”  when he launches the broadcast?  Does a bear walk in the woods?
10. How many hours will you watch?  Even if you aren’t a golf fan, this almost transcends golf.  One of our staff writers anticipates watching about 16 hours minimally.

Enjoy “friends.”