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The Masters: 10 Factors That Will Determine the 2017 Masters Champion

By W. M. Lawson

Apr 4, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters champion Jordan Spieth arrives at the 11th green during the Tuesday practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters champion Jordan Spieth arrives at the 11th green during the Tuesday practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Masters Golf Tournament tees off tomorrow, and the winner’s life will forever change. In one of sports’ toughest tests, the following 10 factors will choose the 2017 champion.

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Apr 4, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters champion Jordan Spieth arrives at the 11th green during the Tuesday practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t get it twisted. Any kind of championship is incredibly difficult to win. In fact, we just witnessed UNC winning another National Championship in Men’s Basketball. Years worth of work for that one shining moment. The NBA and NHL will be in the throes of playoff time very shortly. All of these people and teams are trying to achieve greatness.

The Masters is different, though. It is the only major golf tournament where it’s played at the same place every year. And yet, the players still struggle. Why? The answer is easy and difficult. That said, there are a few things that remain constant. Here are 10 factors that will affect the 2017 Masters Golf Tournament at The Augusta National Golf Club.

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