In Augusta, the hungry young wolves of the Masters

DECRYPTION – Despite the presence of Tiger Woods, these five players under 30 dream of a first green jacket.

This is how. At the Augusta Masters, the return to competition of the icon Tiger Woods concentrates all eyes. More than ever, there is Woods and the others. Fans of Scottie Scheffler or Collin Morikawa will at least be quiet this Thursday to follow the first round (first games at 2 p.m. in France, live on Golf+ at 5 p.m. and Canal+ Sport at 11:55 p.m.) of their favorite player. Public and media will thus gather around the part of the Tigre (departure 4:34 p.m.). But the new generation, uninhibited and already at the top, should provide the show.

It’s historic. Never had the world’s top 5 been so young and none of its members is over 30 years old. A first since the establishment of the world ranking in 1986. The winner of the 86 edition of the Masters may be among the young wolves. We think of Justin Thomas (28 years old), Olympic champion Xander Schauffele (28 years old) Sam Burns (25 years old), new member of the top 10, three titles in one year, or even Will Zalatoris…

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