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From the Media Center: Members of the media pick their favorites

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PICKS TO WIN

21 - Rory McIlroy

15 - Jason Day

8 - Bubba Watson

6 - Jordan Spieth

6 - Rickie Fowler

5 - Louis Oosthuizen

4 - Phil Mickelson

4 - Adam Scott

3 - Dustin Johnson

3 - Henrik Stenson

3 - Brandt Snedeker

3 - Justin Rose

2 - Brooks Koepka

1 - Bryson DeChambeau, Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner, Davis Love III, Rafa Cabrera-Bello

 

Should the 510-yard 13th hole be lengthened?

No - 74

Yes - 14

 

What is your go-to Masters sandwich?

Egg Salad - 42

Classic Chicken - 18

Masters Club - 9

Pimento Cheese - 6

None - 6

Turkey/Cheese on Wheat - 3

Ham and Cheese on Rye - 3

Chicken Wrap - 1

 

Best comments for selected picks

Jordan Spieth

“Loves to grill in the green jacket back home.” Rex Hoggard, GolfChannel.com

“If he find his putter.” Dan Jenkins, Golf Digest

 

Rory McIlroy

“Because this year no one’s talking about him.” Michael Collins, ESPN.com

“Last piece in his jigsaw puzzle.” Ron Green Jr., Global Golf Post

“Man on a mission.” Derek Lawrenson, Daily Mail

 

Jason Day

“It’s his destiny. The first of at least three.” Ben Everill, Australian AP

“Best player in the world at his best on a course he love.” Alan Shipnuck, Sports Illustrated

 

Dustin Johnson

“He plays a game with which we are not familiar.” Doug Ferguson, Associated Press

 

Bubba Watson

“He wins ever even-numbered year.” Gary D’Amato, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

 

Brandt Snedeker

“Tears of joy this time around.” Steve DiMeglio, USA Today

 

Phil Mickelson

“These young guys have inspired him to work to beat them.” Gary Van Sickle, Sports Illustrated

 

Rickie Fowler

“Because of the forecasted wind, it’s his time.” Brian Keough, Irish Sun

 

Adam Scott

“Because my wife loves him in a green jacket.” Steve Hummer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

 

Bryson DeChambeau

“Bobby Jones gets his wish posthumously.” Dave Shedloski, GolfDigest.com

 

Davis Love III

“Going to become the oldest Masters winner.” David Westin, Augusta Chronicle

 

 

NameAffiliationWinner13thGo-to Sandwich
UNITED STATES
Jeff BabineauGolfweekBubba WatsonNoEgg Salad
John BoyetteAugusta ChronicleRory McIlroyNoClub
Christine BrennanUSA TodayAdam ScottNoEgg salad
Mark CannizzaroNew York PostJason DayNoChicken
Bob CasperReal Golf RadioJordan SpiethNoEgg salad
Jay CoffinGolfChannel.comBrandt SnedekerNoEgg salad
Michael CollinsESPN.comRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
Karen CrouseNew York TimesPhil MickelsonNoClub
Gary D’AmatoMilwaukee Journal-SentinelBubba WatsonNoChicken
John DellWinston-Salen JournalRory McIlroyYesEgg salad
Steve DiMeglioUSA TodayBrandt SnedekerNoEgg salad
Larry DormanMasters AnnualRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
Gerry DulacPittsburgh Post-GazetteRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
John FeinsteinGolf DigestBrooks KoepkaNoNone
Doug FergusonAssociated PressDustin JohnsonYesPimento cheese
John GarritySports IllustratedAdam ScottNoNone
Chris GayAugusta ChronicleJustin RoseYesPimento cheese
John GogickAugusta ChronicleHenrik StensonNoClub
Ron Green Jr.Global Golf PostRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
Teddy GreensteinChicago TribuneBilly HorschelNoEgg salad
Tim GuideraWTOCRory McIlroyYesEgg salad
Bob HarigESPN.comLouis OosthuizenNoEgg salad
Rex HoggardGolfChannel.comJordan SpiethNoEgg salad
Steve HummerAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionAdam ScottNoEgg salad
Dan JenkinsGolf DigestJordan SpiethNoEgg salad
Dave KindredGolf DigestLouis OosthuizenYesNone
Ryan LavnerGolfChannel.comJason DayNoEgg salad
David LeeAugusta ChronicleBubba WatsonNoClub
Todd LewisGolf ChannelRickie FowlerYesTurkey and Cheese
Jim LitkeAssociated PressJason DayNoTurkey and Cheese
 
Jim McCabeGolfweekRory McIlroyYesChicken
Alex MiceliGolfweekBubba WatsonNoEgg salad
Scott MichauxAugusta ChronicleLouis OosthuizenNoEgg salad
Cam MorfitGolf MagazineJason DayNoHam & cheese
William S. Morris IIIAugusta ChronicleJason DayNoEgg salad
Paul NewberryAssociated PressRory McIlroyNoPimento cheese
Bill NicholsDallas Morning NewsJordan SpiethNoEgg salad
Dan O’NeillSt. Louis Post DispatchJason DayNoEgg salad
Fletcher PageAthens Banner-HeraldHenrik StensonNoHam & cheese
Steve PolitiNewark Star-LedgerBrooks KoepkaNoChicken
Kyle PorterCBSSports.comPhil MickelsonNoEgg salad
Joe PosnanskiGolf Channel-NBCRory McIlroyNoChicken
Mike PurkeyGlobal Golf PostRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
Jerry RatcliffeCharlottesville Daily ProgressJason DayNoChicken
Tim RosaforteGolf DigestBubba WatsonNoChicken
Helen RossPGATour.comJason DayNoPimento cheese
David ScottCharlotte ObserverDustin JohnsonNoEgg salad
Len ShapiroMiami HeraldJason DayNoChicken
Geoff ShackelfordGeoffShackelford.comRickie FowlerNoHam & cheese
Dave ShedloskiGolfDigest.comBryson DeChambeauNoChicken
Dave SheininWashington PostJordan SpiethYesEgg salad
Alan ShipnuckSports IllustratedJason DayYesEgg salad
Ron SirakGolf DigestRickie FowlerNoEgg salad
Garry SmitsFlorida Times-UnionBubba WatsonNoClub
Jason SobelESPN.comJustin RoseNoEgg salad
Art SpanderOakland TribuneRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
Wayne StaatsAugusta ChronicleAdam ScottYesChicken
Tom StinsonAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionJason DayNoEgg salad
Doug StutsmanAugusta ChronicleJason DufnerNoEgg salad
Tara SullivanRecord (N.J.)Rory McIlroyNoChicken
Gary Van SickleSports IllustratedPhil MickelsonNoTurkey & cheese
Brian WackerPGATour.comRory McIlroyYesEgg salad
Sam WeinmanGolfDigest.comPhil MickelsonNoClub
David WestinAugusta ChronicleDavis Love IIINoClub
Mark WhickerL.A. Daily NewsDustin JohnsonNoEgg salad
Mike WhitmerBoston GlobeJustin RoseNoEgg salad
George WillisNew York PostRickie FowlerNoEgg salad
Mike WynnAugusta ChronicleJason DayNoEgg salad
INTERNATIONAL
Andrew BothReutersHenrik StensonYesNone
Phil CaseyPress AssociationJason DayNoClub
Martin DempsterScotsmanRory McIlroyNoChicken
Ben EverillAustralian APJason DayNoChicken
David FaceySunBubba WatsonNoChicken
Kevin GarsideIndependentRory McIlroyNoEgg salad
Paul HaywardDaily TelegraphRory McIlroyYesPimento cheese
John HopkinsMasters AnnualBrandt SnedekerNoEgg salad
John HugganNew Zealand Golf MagazineLouis OosthuizenNoChicken
Brian KeoghIrish SunRickie FowlerNoChicken
V KrishnaswamyPress Trust of IndiaRickie FowlerNoEgg salad
Mark Lamport-StokesReutersJason DayNoClub
Derek LawrensonDaily MailRory McIlroyNoChicken wrap
Bernie McGuireHeraldRory McIlroyNoNone
Ewan MurrayGuardianRory McIlroyNoChicken
Shane O’DonoghueCNNLouis OosthuizenNoEgg salad
Philp ReidIrish TimesBubba WatsonNoEgg salad
Wolfgang SchefflerFrankfurter Allgemeine ZeittungRory McIlroyNoPimento cheese
Neil SquiresDaily ExpressJordan SpiethNoNone
Isabel Trillo AmoresARNGolfRafa Cabrera-BelloYesChicken