Nick Faldo chooses his best of British for the Masters ...
Luke Donald “The most consistent and most accurate of all the British players at present. Has a marvellous short game and a terrific putting stroke. You have got to have that touch at Augusta. Only the best putters win the Masters — and he is one of them.”
... and Peter Dixon looks at six others to follow
Lee Westwood Runner-up last year and finally comfortable at Augusta after 11 visits. Easily capable of winning, but will need his driving and long game to be on song.
Paul Casey Time to step up to the plate. Has the look of a player in the world top ten, which he is, but too often slips up with the finishing line in sight. Needs to silence the doubters.
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Ian Poulter Has the courage and confidence to make a good run at the Masters. Superb on and around the greens, which is vital at Augusta.
Graeme McDowell A man for the big occasion, as he proved in winning the US Open last year and bringing home the Ryder Cup for Europe. Form a little hit and miss this year, but nothing to worry about.
Justin Rose Running nicely into form and experienced enough to plot his way around the course. Putted at one tournament recently with his eyes closed — now that would be one way of coping with the humps, hollows and swales of Augusta’s daunting greens.
Rory McIlroy His long hitting and high ball-flight are perfectly suited to Augusta’s challenges. One area of concern? The short putts. Miss a tiddler here and you could go six feet past.