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Masters media poll
On Wednesday, 143 members of the media were polled to choose who they think will win the 2018 Masters Tournament.
32
Rory McIlroy
“Rory, Rory Hallelujah!”
Ron Green Jr., Global Golf Post
“If he putts like he did at Bay Hill, no one can beat him.”
John Huggan, New Zealand Golf Magazine
24
Justin Rose
“Because of course the Brits rule the world.”
Bob Harig, ESPN.com
19
Bubba Watson
"Clear mind, big hook, can’t lose.”
Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune
16
Justin Thomas
“Programmed to succeed and primed after PGA win.”
Dave Shedloski, Golf World
10
Jordan Spieth
“He loves the course, the course loves him, and Tiger’s taken some of the pressure off.”
Ian O’Connor, ESPN.com
9
Tiger Woods
“Tiger. Augusta. Magic! Happening.”
Scott Michaux, Augusta Chronicle
“Looks like we’ve got the old Tiger back.”
Kevin Garside, The Independent
8
Phil Mickelson
“He will leave Augusta National Golf Club as Tiger’s equal here.”
Randall Mell, GolfChannel.com
5
Dustin Johnson
“Because it’s been 16 years since a No. 1 won the Masters.”
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press
3
Thomas Pieters
Alex Noren
“Half of the time the winner is someone you don’t expect.”
Michael Bamberger, Golf.com
2
Jon Rahm
“Too many expectations last year, now he’s able to deal with it.”
Juan Guillen, EFE News
Paul Casey
Jason Day
1
Ross Fisher
Rickie Fowler
Brian Harman
Charley Hoffman
Matt Kuchar
Hideki Matsuyama
Xander Schauffele
Henrik Stenson