Name Pick Reason

Ron Sirak Associated Press Nick Faldo He's as sharp as he's been

since the 1993 Ryder Cup.

Steve Hershey USA Today Tom Lehman He's been in the top 10 in

his last six tournaments.

perfect golf course.

Glenn Sheeley Atlanta Constitution Tom Lehman The guy who beat him in 1994

isn't here.

Bob Verdi Chicago Tribune John Daly He'll win if he can

stays away from making a 12.

Edwin Pope, Miami Herald Greg Norman It would be a terrible

crime if he never won

the Masters.

Michael Mayo Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Phil Mickelson He showed signs of life

with a 64 in the third round

of The Players Championships.

Jeff Rude GolfWeek Davis Love III The 1-900 psychic line said so.

Gary Van Sickle Golf World Justin Leonard It has to be another

first-time winner.

Renton Laidlaw London Evening Colin Montgomerie He's confident and ready.

Ward Clayton Augusta Chronicle Phil Mickelson The greens will be

demanding this week and

he has the touch.

David Westin Augusta Chronicle Davis Love III He'll win it soon.

Augusta Chronicle Jim Furyk He's won three times

in the last six months.

Mike Berardino Augusta Chronicle Tom Lehman He's the most consistent

player alive.

Rob Mueller Augusta Chronicle Fred Couples He's already got

The Players Championship.

under his belt.

Dwight Foxx, Augusta Chronicle John Daly He's got the best all-around

game and he seems relaxed.

Rich Copley Augusta Chronicle Colin Montgomerie He's on a roll and is in

the right frame of mind.

Jerry Sanders Augusta Chronicle Phil Mickelson He has the game - and it's time

for a left-hander to add to the

Masters list of firsts.