Golf's most prestigious tournament - the Masters - is fast approaching.
Hideki Matsuyama was a shock winner last tournament, with the world's best players set to fight for the coveted green jacket in 2022.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the upcoming edition of the Masters.
When do the Masters start?
The Masters starts on Thursday, April 7, and will finish on Sunday, April 10.
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How to watch the Masters in Australia
The Masters will be shown on Fox Sports and Kayo, as well as Nine's secondary channel Gem and streaming service 9Now.
Live final round coverage will take place on Monday, April 11 from 4.00am AEST.
You can also listen to radio coverage of The Masters through the PGA Tour website.
Alternatively, the official Masters website is a great way to follow the action, covering every shot from every player in an easy-to-navigate format.
The Masters: Australian players and groupings
Here are the Australian players so far confirmed to be taking part in the Masters for 2022:
- Cameron Davis
- Lucas Herbert
- Min Woo Lee
- Marc Leishman
- Adam Scott
- Cameron Smith
An official list of the groups for this year's tournament is yet to be revealed.
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The Masters: Australian tee times
Official tee times are yet to be announced.
Where is the Masters held?
The Masters is held at Augusta National Golf Club.
Augusta is in Georgia, about 250km east of Atlanta, and has hosted the Masters every year since 1934.
The par score for a round is 72, with the distance of the course adding up to 7,475 yards (6,385 kilometeres).
Masters odds 2022
It is a typically tight betting field for this year's Masters tournament.
Jon Rahm has the shortest odds ($12) but is far from being a clear favourite.
Australian player Cameron Smith ($13), Justin Thomas ($13), Dustin Johnson ($15), and Collin Morikawa ($15) round out the top five.
Odds via Tab updated April 4, 2022.
| Player | Odds |
| Jon Rahm | $12 |
| Cameron Smith | $13 |
| Justin Thomas | $13 |
| Collin Morikawa | $15 |
| Dustin Johnson | $15 |
| Viktor Hovland | $17 |
| Brooks Koepka | $17 |
| Rory McIlroy | $17 |
| Scottie Scheffler | $17 |
| Jordan Spieth | $19 |
| Patrick Cantlay | $21 |
| Xander Schauffele | $21 |
| Will Zalatoris | $34 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | $41 |
| Adam Scott | $41 |
| Sam Burns | $41 |
| Daniel Berger | $51 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | $51 |
| Louis Oosthuizen | $51 |
| Marc Leishman | $61 |
| Shane Lowry | $61 |
| Corey Conners | $67 |
| Tony Finau | $67 |
Who won the Masters in 2021?
Hideki Matsuyama won the last edition of the Masters, edging out Will Zalatoris by one shot.
He notably became the first-ever Japanese professional golfer to win a men's major golf championship.
The 30-year-old is currently the No. 11 ranked player in the world.
Masters purse 2022
The purse at the 2022 Masters is expected to be the same as last year: US$11.5 million (AU$15.1 million).
Based on that total, the winner's share of the prize money would be $2.07 million (AU$2.72 million)
The Masters: Past Masters champions
| YEAR | CHAMPION | TOTAL | TO PAR | COUNTRY | RUNNER UP | SHOTS BEHIND |
| 2021 | Hideki Matsuyama | 278 | -10 | Japan | Will Zalatoris | 1 |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson | 268 | -20 | USA | Smith/Im | 5 |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods | 275 | -13 | USA | Koepka/Johnson | 1 |
| 2018 | Patrick Reed | 273 | -15 | USA | Rickie Fowler | 1 |
| 2017 | Sergio Garcia | 279 | -9 | Spain | Justin Rose | First playoff hole |
| 2016 | Danny Willett | 283 | -5 | England | Spieth/Westwood | 3 |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | 270 | -18 | USA | Mickelson/Rose | 4 |
| 2014 | Bubba Watson | 280 | -8 | USA | Spieth/Blixt | 3 |
| 2013 | Adam Scott | 279 | -9 | Australia | Angel Cabrera | Two playoff holes |
| 2012 | Bubba Watson | 278 | -10 | USA | Louis Oosthuizen | Two playoff holes |
| 2011 | Charl Schwartzel | 274 | -14 | RSA | Day/Scott | 2 |
| 2010 | Phil Mickelson | 272 | -16 | USA | Lee Westwood | 3 |
| 2009 | Angel Cabrera | 276 | -12 | Argentina | Perry, Campbell | Two playoff holes |
| 2008 | Trevor Immelman | 280 | -8 | RSA | Tiger Woods | 3 |
| 2007 | Zach Johnson | 289 | 1 | USA | Goosen/Woods | 2 |
| 2006 | Phil Mickelson | 279 | -9 | USA | Ernie Els | 1 |
| 2005 | Tiger Woods | 276 | -12 | USA | Chris DiMarco | First playoff hole |
| 2004 | Phil Mickelson | 279 | -9 | USA | Ernie Els | 1 |
| 2003 | Mike Weir | 281 | -7 | Canada | Len Mattiace | First playoff hole |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods | 276 | -12 | USA | Retief Goosen | 3 |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods | 272 | -16 | USA | David Duval | 2 |
| 2000 | Vijay Singh | 278 | -10 | Fiji | Ernie Els | 3 |
Who has won the most Masters titles?
Jack Nicklaus has won more Masters titles than any other golfer with six.
Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods have each won the prestigious tournament four times, with Gary Player, Jimmy Demaret, Nick Faldo, Phil Mickelson, and Sam Snead claiming three green jackets.
Nine players, including Ben Crenshaw, Bernhard Langer, Ben Hogan, Bubba Watson, Seve Ballesteros, and Tom Watson have won the Masters twice.
How many Australians have won the Masters?
Just one. That was Adam Scott, who scored a remarkable victory in the rain with the sun setting in 2013.
Having come so close to claiming a major title, Scott edged out Angel Cabrera in the second play-off hole.