1. Lee Westwood (above): He finished tied for 11th or better at Augusta in each of the last four years and is running out of chances to win his first major championship. He may not have a better chance to win this event.

2. Jason Day: If he hadn’t suffered a thumb injury — or if actually played a round of golf since winning the Match Play in February — Day would be the top choice. Finished second and third in three previous appearances at The Masters.

3. Rory McIlroy: He has only been in serious contention once, and we know how that turned out three years ago. McIlroy hasn’t won yet on the PGA Tour this season, but has been playing well leading up to this week.