April brings more than just spring weather to most states around the United States. It also brings us the first major of the PGA Tour season. 'A tradition like no other' -- The Masters.
This time of year, Augusta, Ga. becomes the epicenter of the golfing world.
The exclusiveness of Augusta National, the past champions dinner, the par three contest. And of course, the four rounds of play we will all witness, to see who becomes the next player to slip on the green jacket.
Cementing their place, along golf's elite.
Dustin Johnson, who has had some turbulent times in past majors, announced today he had to withdraw from The Masters.
The Columbia, SC native has been fighting off back problems since early in January.
"You have no idea how much I wanted to walk the fairways at Augusta and fulfill what I've been practicing for!! I'll have to root my buddies!" The bomber said via his twitter account.
He has never finished higher than 30th at Augusta National.
One year ago this week, Rory McIlroy stood atop the leader board at Augusta National, with only nine holes standing between himself and the green jacket.
Of course, we all know what happened to the young Northern Irishman on the back nine, during the 2011 Masters.
A collapse that was quickly passed over; for the moment. as South African Charl Schwartzel was about to birdie the last four holes to win the tournament in dramatic fashion.
Though McIrloy's collapse was briefly an after thought. He has had to live with those memories of his final nine for a year.
