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Augusta National has opened its gates after a 45-minute delay to give workers time to clean debris from overnight storms before practice rounds at the Masters.

AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP) -Ryo Ishikawa understands that whatever pressure he faces this week at the Masters doesn't even compare with what his people in Japan are facing as they try to recover from the earthquake and tsunami that destroyed so many lives.

A green jacket defined the golden era of European golf.

Phil Mickelson says it was exciting to share his 2011 Houston win with lots of people who have helped his family the past few years and believes maintaining his focus going into the Masters is the most important thing. (NBC Sports)

Dan Hicks and Johnny Miller say Phil Mickelson has to have lots of confidence coming off his Shell Houston Open win and will be tough to beat at the Masters. (NBC Sports)

PGT: Phil Mickelson fires a final-round 65 to win the Houston Open, an effective tuneup before trying to defend his Masters title.

GolfChannel: Phil Mickelson risked it all with a shot from 207 yards out on No.

Gary Player was already a major champion when he played the Masters in 1961. By the time the tournament ended, the South African had defeated Arnold Palmer and become the first international player to wear the green jacket

From Horton Smith to Phil Mickelson, take a look at every golfer who has won at the Masters.

Take a look at some of the golfers who have excelled at the Masters and the records they hold.

Tiger Woods at the Masters is every bit the mystery he was a year ago.

In the over-exposed world that Tiger Woods inhabits, the intense glare of the Masters offers more comfort than fear for the world's richest athlete.

Masters debutants usually turn to their closest friends on the PGA Tour for advice about the daunting Augusta course and India's Arjun Atwal has the ultimate mentor in four-times Masters winner Tiger Woods.

NBCSports.com contributor Rob Bolton analyzes the top contenders for the Masters, to be played April 7-10 at Augusta National.

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