5 Apr 1999: A ball Masters golf ball displays the length of the new rough increased to 1 3/8 of an Inch before the 1999 US Masters at the Augusta National GC in Augusta, Georgia, USA. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport
The year's first major is upon us, and there is no shortage of storylines heading into Augusta National in 2021. Here's a look at the top-10 headlines to follow this year.
1. Back in the Spring
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Flowers bloom on the tenth hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
2. Patrons Back on the Grounds
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Patrons applaud Tiger Woods of the United States as he leaves the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
3. Can Bryson Overpower Augusta National
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 15, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
4. Rory Search for the Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot back to the fairway on the tenth hole after an errant tee shot during the final round of the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2011 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
5. Jordan Spieth's Recent Form
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 12: Jordan Spieth of the United States is presented with his Green Jacket after the final round of the 2015 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
6. Dustin's Defense
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 15: Dustin Johnson of the United States poses with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 15, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
7. USA Dominence
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Vice-captain Bubba Watson of the United States cheers with fans in the first grandstand during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
8. Majorless Players
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 09: Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates his hole in one on the fourth hole during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 09, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
9. Brooks Koepka's Health
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Brooks Koepka of the United States waves after making a birdie on the 13th green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
10. Class of 2020
DUBLIN, OHIO - JULY 12: Viktor Hovland of Norway plays his shot from the second tee as Collin Morikawa of the United States looks on during the final round of the Workday Charity Open on July 12, 2020 at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
