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Is Rory McIlroy fully focused on the Masters? World number two invites girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki to carry clubs at Augusta

Northern Ireland golfer lets tennis star hit tee shot during pre-tournament competition

Tiger Woods during a practice round at the picturesque Augusta club on Wednesday

The Masters 2013: Gorgeous Georgia set for a battle of the ages involving Tiger Woods

Course looking magical as world's best prepare to deny Tiger Woods his Masters glory

The Masters 2013: Be afraid of Phil Mickelson's latest monster at Augusta

American confident cross-club creation can cut his scoring as he seeks fourth Jacket

Massed galleries watch Tiger Woods drive on the 18th hole during a practice round for the Masters at Augusta yesterday

James Lawton: Can Tiger Woods master a comeback on a par with Muhammad Ali?

World No 1 primed to complete sport's most remarkable return since Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle'

Condoleezza Rice is one of Augusta’s first female members

The Masters 2013: Augusta's world still far removed from reality

Very little about the workings of this remarkable institution is known

Maria Miller is actively trying to promote women’s sport

Muirfield golf club warned to 'think hard' over men-only stance

Maria Miller, the Culture Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, has called on golf clubs such as Muirfield that refuse to admit female members to "think long and hard" about retaining their controversial single-sex policies.

Augusta Diary: Nick Faldo fumes at Chef Bubba Watson

It was the big mystery ahead of the start of proceedings – and 2012 champ Bubba Watson's serving at the Champions Dinner failed to meet with universal acclaim.

Tiger Woods claims his first Green Jacket in 1997

The Masters 2013: in numbers

Ahead of the action in Augusta, we select 18 poignant figures

Tianland Guan practices alongside Tiger Woods at Augusta

The Masters 2013: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy impressed by 14-year-old Guan Tianling

At 14, Tiger Woods was running cross-country and trying to stay on top of his homework. Adam Scott was psyched to finish second against a field of 17-year-olds. Rory McIlroy had thoughts of playing in the Masters, but it was the European Young Masters.

Rory McIlroy watches his ball on the course during practice

The Masters 2013: Rory McIlroy plays down Tiger Woods rivalry but still hankers after green jacket

Ulsterman claims to be back on form but says he can't be compared to US legend

Woods has 14 majors to his name but has sights set on the magic mark of 19

The Masters 2013: Tiger Woods warns Augusta field that he's back in major mood

World No 1 is 'excited' about week ahead and credits fatherhood with giving him new sense of perspective

Justin Rose practises at Augusta

James Lawton: The time might just be right for Justin Rose to blossom among azaleas at Augusta

Relaxed Englishman is at the optimum age, and finding the form, to claim that elusive major in Augusta

Bubba Watson breaks down in tears during yesterday’s press conference

The Masters 2013 draw: A boohoo, but no whooping, from reigning champion Bubba Watson

Bubba Watson cried when he won his Green Jacket last year. He cried again yesterday

Bubba Watson of the United States speaks to the media
Bubba Watson of the United States speaks to the media

The Masters 2013: Ian Poulter paired with defending champion Bubba Watson

The two have history from the Ryder Cup

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