The Masters begins with high anticipation and a lot of attention on Rory McIlroy

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters began Thursday with its largest field in 10 years and a feeling that only two players were at the center of attention at Augusta National.

One was Scottie Scheffler, a natural choice as the No. 1 player in the world for the last two years with a chance to become the youngest player since Jack Nicklaus with three Masters green jackets.

Rory McIlroy was the sentimental choice, one of the best of his generation, with only a Masters title keeping him from the career Grand Slam.

That much was evident not long after Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player hit honorary tee shots to get the

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