Although Tiger Woods wont be playing at this year's Masters Golf Tournament because of a pinched nerve, his absence will make an obvious impact. It's the first time since 1994 that Woods will be missing from the event and there is a lot more at stake than most people think.
CBS Sports reports that betting on the Masters could go down about 20 percent now that there's no Tiger. Badges for the event are much cheaper and the pro-golf legend's lack of attendance will put his "top 10 streak" at jeopardy. Other than Tiger, however, golf fans still have a lot to look forward to.
The Masters Golf Tournament tee times for rounds one and two have been announced. Below is a complete list of pairings. All times are Eastern.
• Graeme McDowell, Rickie Fowler, Jimmy Walker: 9:35 a.m. Thursday, 12:53 p.m. Friday
• Adam Scott, Jason Dufner, Matthew Fitzpatrick: 10:41 a.m. Thursday, 1:48 p.m. Friday
• Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy: 10:52 a.m. Thursday,
• Matt Kuchar, Louis Oosthuizen, Thongchai Jaidee: 12:20 p.m. Thursday, 8:51 a.m. Friday
• Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson: 1:04 p.m. Thursday, 9:35 a.m. Friday
• Bubba Watson, Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia: 1:15 p.m. Thursday, 9:57 a.m. Friday
• Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Justin Rose: 1:48 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Friday
Viewers can watch their favorite featured groups throughout their rounds, as well as coverage of Amen Corner and holes 15 and 16. The tournament will begin its LIVE coverage on Wednesday on ESPN. A full TV guide listing can be viewed here .
A live stream can be viewed online via ESPN and free via Masters.com.
