Masters 2024: Weather Woes & Dark Horses

The tension's crackling ahead of the 88th Masters Tournament, and the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner is serving up juicy tidbits. Get this: Rory McIlroy's head is in the game, but will his mental fortress withstand golf's biggest battle?

Thursday's forecast? Awful with a capital A! Expect the greens to get a soakin'. But hey, the show must go on, right? Power trio alert—McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele—coming through!

They're dissecting every angle at Augusta—like what's the 411 from the Masters chairman's latest presser, and could a women's pro showdown at the iconic course be in the cards?

Rory's Rollercoaster & Scottie's Throne

McIlroy's mindset's intriguing—could this be his big win week? And as for Scottie Scheffler, who dares to snatch the crown from the world's numero uno? Plot twist: some say Lav's wardrobe choices might just steal the spotlight.

Rounding it out, our guys pick their winners and spill on those under-the-radar players—dark horses galloping into contention. Who'll snag the green jacket this year? Place your bets and grab the popcorn, 'cause it's going to be a wild ride at Augusta!

Editor: Emilia Morozova