There's no debating that the Masters always provides some of the best moments in sports during any given year. There are always spectacles that draw in casual and die-hard golf fans alike. But the 2018 Masters might make it one of the most anticipated tournaments of quite some time.

The usual suspects and top golfers will of course be making their way down to Augusta, but this year has a little bit more flavor to it. Phil Mickelson is just one month removed from his first PGA Tour win in four years; Rory McIlroy is close to a career slam; and Tiger Woods isn't just back in name only — he might be back for real this time.

Even if those big names don't come out on top of the Masters leaderboard, the young players who were holding the sport down during Woods' absence could use the opportunity to prove that they're up next. There's a lot to love in this upcoming edition of the greatest weekend in golf.
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Masters 2018: Live updates from Round 1

Tiger Woods, on his return to the Masters.

"This year is going to be different."

--@TigerWoods on #theMasters pic.twitter.com/KQszwlev4s

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 3, 2018

Get ready for the Masters!

Here's how #theMasters becomes so beautiful. 😍🌸 pic.twitter.com/7rKhpgTPIe
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 3, 2018