+ Favorites
World number one and two-time Masters winner Scottie Scheffler is the main favorite, as always when he gets excited about a tournament. The main contenders are Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm – and Ludvig Åberg.
+ The Swedes
Åberg is making his third straight start and this year will be joined by Alex Norén, who is back at Augusta for the first time since 2023. Åberg was in contention for victory for much of both of his previous visits, finishing second and seventh respectively. Norén has had it much tougher and has only made the "cut" once in four attempts.
+ Northerners
There are eight in total – a record number in a Masters. Denmark leads with three representatives: the twins Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard, and debutant Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen. It is also the first time for the Finn Sami Välimäki and Kristoffer Reitan; they are accompanied by the much more experienced Norwegian Viktor Hovland (seventh start).
+ The Legends
Of the players still active, there are none who can match Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in terms of Masters record. For the first time since 1994, neither Woods (five wins) nor Mickelson (three) will be at Augusta. Woods has taken a break after a car crash this past week, while Mickelson is absent for health reasons.
+ This is how it went last time
One of the most classic Sundays in Masters history featured great drama. Rory McIlroy came close to blowing a huge lead, but he defeated Justin Rose in a playoff and completed his long-awaited "career grand slam". Ludvig Åberg was in a shared lead when he stood on the 17th tee, but finished with a bogey and a triple bogey.
+ The warm-up
On Wednesday afternoon, the relaxed par 3 competition is traditionally played, where the players' partners or children often act as caddies and also hit a shot or two. Winning the par 3 competition is not particularly desirable – no one who has done so has won the Masters in the same week.
+ Banana
Perhaps the world's most legendary golf course is, as always, close to perfection just in time for the first major of the year. Hole 17 has become ten yards longer since last year, but otherwise no known changes have been made.
+ The audience
The lucky ticket holders turn the Masters into a week-long folk festival that lasts from Monday morning to Sunday evening. Together they buy souvenirs worth hundreds of millions of kronor in the souvenir shop, where the queues are often hours long. Out on the course, the classic "pimento cheese" sandwiches are sold, as well as beer in large quantities - all at very modest prices. And mobile phones are, as usual, strictly prohibited throughout the week.
+ Weather
Not a drop of rain is expected all week and plenty of sun is promised during the four competition days, with the weekend looking to be the warmest with a maximum temperature of 29 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday.
+ History
The Masters was first played in 1934 and has since been held annually, with the exception of the war years of 1943–1945. Jack Nicklaus, now 86, has won the most times (six) and, together with two other veterans – Gary Player and Tom Watson – has the honor of hitting his tee shot before the competition gets underway on Thursday morning. The best Swedish efforts of all time? Second places for Jonas Blixt (2014) and Åberg (2024).
+ The TV broadcasts
Viaplay has the Swedish rights and broadcasts on V Sport Golf as well as selected broadcasts on the Viaplay Sport channel.
