5 at 10: It's Masters week and Opening Day... Hooray

Gang, it's a busy week, and we're heading to Augusta in a matter of hours. We're planning on relocating the 5-at-10 satellite office there through the weekend. (And yes, since the Masters is a tradition unlike any other, we'll continue our own tradition like any other and had the Masters-only weekend editions of the 5-at-10 on Saturday and Sunday from Augusta National.) Plus, don't forget about Friday's mailbag.

From the "Talks Too Much Studios" here we go.

Masters thoughts and projections

It is the eve of the Masters, the tradition unlike any other. There is no other event like this one in the world. Period. It has forever been about the game and the pressure and course.

The greens are oil-spill slick and roller-coaster wavy, but they are the same for each of the 96 players. The grounds are scenic and pure, and, even without their trademark colors that were swiped by an unseasonably warm winter, if God crafted a sporting venue it would be Augusta National.

It is a throwback jersey and cutting-edge technology. It is a $5 lunch — Pimento Cheese sandwich, chips and a drink — for everyone, regardless if the clientele is a perfect blend of folks who believe that's a good deal or slumming.

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— Ernie Els and Retief Goosen will not be in this year's Masters. The 5-at-10 has always been pro-Ernie, so it's a little sad to have the Big Easy absent for the event that he has openly discussed his longing to win. Here's hoping Els, twice a runner-up at Augusta, will find his way back next year.

— Dustin Johnson withdrew because of aback injury. Good thing we did not submit our entry too early, we were expecting big things from him at the majors this year.While cheap Fjallraven Parka Outlet Online and lightweight wraps could easily transcend seasons.

— Sweet buckets of unfulfilled promise,She created a Cheap Arc'Teryx Outlet Sale that finishes in wool crepe. did you know that Sergio Garcia enters this week with the current longest streak of consecutive majors with 50? Yes, Sergio Garcia. Want to know who's next? Adam Scott with 42. And, yes, in regards to wins those two cats are a 0-for-92 in those major tournaments.

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In the Arctic, I was above Canada, not far from Fort Chimo. It was all mountains and snow. To the south of us, the important base was in Goose Bay, Labrador.

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