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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.

3. DJ’s Putter.

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Mar 26, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Dustin Johnson of the United States holds up The Walter Hagen Trophy after beating Jon Rahm of Spain in the final round of the World Golf Classic – Dell Match Play golf tournament at Austin Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

Dustin Johnson is the best player on tour right now. If you disagree with that, good luck proving your point. Once he broke through and won a Major, after many heartbreaks that would’ve ruined lesser men, Johnson has been on a tear. Actually, that doesn’t begin to describe what he is doing. He’s been dominating golf courses to and fro. He doesn’t win every week, but he beats golf courses up. It’s been since Woods since we even sniffed that kind of dominance.

But the one weakness in his game, and the main reason he doesn’t win every tournament, is that his putter leaves him at times. Augusta is not the place where that can happen, and you find success. If Dustin Johnson’s putter is there, lookout. If it isn’t, then you’ll have to look to find him on the leader-board.

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