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Posted April 7, 2011, 12:00 am

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MORRIS NEWS SERVICE
MEDIA MEMBER, NEWS ORGANIZATIONFAVORITERUNNER-UPDARK HORSECOMMENT
David Westin, The Augusta ChronicleDavis Love IIIRickie FowlerJason DayLove is 46, just like Jack in 1986
Scott Michaux, The Augusta ChronicleLuke DonaldPhil MickelsonBubba WatsonThat said, I still believe Tiger can win this week
John Boyette, The Augusta ChronicleErnie ElsTiger WoodsJeff OvertonSeems right to have an older, international champion
Alan English, The Augusta ChronicleMatt KucharDustin JohnsonFred CouplesIf not for the ribbing, I'd have Tom Watson on the list
John Gogick, The Augusta ChronicleK.J. ChoiLouis OosthuizenPaul CaseyOne for the Asians
Mike Wynn, The Augusta ChroniclePhil MickelsonLuke DonaldDavis Love IIILefty becomes the Masters' fourth repeat champion
Chris Gay, The Augusta ChronicleSergio GarciaAnthony KimJustin RoseHaiku: Garcia's ready, to win his first green jacket, for him and Seve
Billy Byler, The Augusta ChronicleAnthony KimIan PoulterGary WoodlandThumb's up for Kim this year
Wayne Staats, The Augusta ChronicleNick WatneyPhil MickelsonAdam ScottWatney has five top-10 finishes this year
David Ching, Athens Banner-HeraldBubba WatsonPhil MickelsonTrevor ImmelmanA Watson win would make for good copy in Athens
Joe VanHoose, Athens Banner-HeraldNick WatneyPhil MickelsonHunter MahanIn three Masters never finished outside the top 20
Garry Smits, Florida Times-UnionJustin RoseSteve MarinoJeff OvertonRose is coming in consistently hot yet under the radar
Gene Frenette, Florida Times-UnionIan PoulterPhil MickelsonTiger WoodsMaybe Poulter is right about Tiger not being top-five
UNITED STATES
MEDIA MEMBER, ORGANIZATIONFAVORITERUNNER-UPDARK HORSECOMMENT
Doug Ferguson, The Associated PressNick WatneyLee WestwoodTiger WoodsIt will be a winner Dan Jenkins has never heard of
Larry Dorman, The New York TimesMartin KaymerPhil MickelsonBen CraneKaymer gives European Tour the Tiger Slam
Mark Cannizzaro, New York PostPhil MickelsonBubba WatsonMatt KucharMagnolia Lane mojo
Michael Whitmer, Boston GlobeAnthony KimPhil MickelsonMiguel Angel JimenezLikes course, plays it well, no distracting casinos nearby
Hank Gola, New York Daily NewsPhil MickelsonLuke DonaldFred CouplesHow do you pick against Phil after Houston?
Jeff Schultz, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionLee WestwoodPhil MickelsonBubba WatsonHe'll be great as long as he stays off planes this week
Teddy Greenstein, Chicago TribuneLuke DonaldPhil MickelsonJustin RoseEuro with money short game; what else do you need?
Ron Green Jr., Charlotte ObserverPhil MickelsonAnthony KimDavis Love IIIAnother Mickelson moment at Magnolia Lane
Ron Green Sr., Charlotte ObserverTiger WoodsPhil MickelsonRory McIlroyI used to pick Greg Norman every year
Steve Politi, Newark Star-LedgerBubba WatsonGeoff OgilvyBrandt SnedekerBet he won't be the first guy named Bubba with a green jacket
Steve DiMeglio, USA TodayTiger WoodsVijay SinghRory SabbatiniTW wins because he's watching his new App over and over
Bob Harig,ESPN.comNick WatneyLuke DonaldTiger WoodsIn Nick I trust
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldErnie ElsLee WestwoodDavis Love IIIWith no clear favorite, Ernie gets major he wants most
Gary Van Sickle, Sports IllustratedMartin KaymerGraeme McDowellIan PoulterNational Lampoon's European Vacation meets Ryder Cup
Jeff Shain, Orlando SentinelPhil MickelsonNick WatneyAdam ScottTough to ignore guy with hot hand playing his favorite course
Rex Hoggard,GolfChannel.comLee WestwoodPhil MickelsonPaul CaseyBecause the world rankings can't be wrong
Barry Svurluga, Washington PostNick WatneyLuke DonaldK.J. ChoiOne of these young guys has to win someday, right?
Steve Elling,CBSSports.comNick WatneyPhil MickelsonK.J. ChoiSteadiest guy on tour this year; it's Watney's time
Gary D'Amato,Phil MickelsonDustin JohnsonSteve StrickerDustin was my pick until Phil's news
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel   conference; he's ready
Jeff Rude, GolfweekPhil MickelsonNick WatneyHunter MahanWith Houston win, 2011 finally has favorite other than pimento cheese
Mike Kern, Philadelphia Daily NewsLee WestwoodPhil MickelsonNick WatneyMaybe he's just finally due
Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-GazettePadraig HarringtonHunter MahanGary WoodlandProven major champ has been hanging around leaderboards lately
Bill Nichols, Dallas Morning NewsTiger WoodsLee WestwoodAnthony KimAt Augusta, Tiger can rely on feel instead of mechanics
John Paul Newport, Wall Street JournalPhil MickelsonNick WatneyBubba WatsonIf Bubba starts tearing up, watch out; he's in the zone
Mark Whicker, Orange County RegisterNick WatneyPhil MickelsonSergio GarciaOne Bulldog (Fresno) who can make a 10-footer
Ron Kroichick, San Francisco ChronicleLee WestwoodTiger WoodsNick WatneyWestwood is due to win a major
INTERNATIONAL
MEDIA MEMBER, ORGANIZATIONFAVORITERUNNER-UPDARK HORSECOMMENT
John Hopkins, The Times (London)Phil MickelsonLee WestwoodTiger WoodsHealthier and happier now; top of his game, too
Derek Lawrenson, Daily Mail UKBubba WatsonLuke DonaldAaron BaddeleyLefty wins Masters, just not the one you think
James Corrigan, The IndependentLuke DonaldPhil MickelsonY.E. YangShort hitter's short game will short his rivals
Neil Squires, Daily ExpressPaul CaseyPhil MickelsonMiguel Angel JimenezCasey is overdue for something big and sets up well here
Bernie McGuire, Irish Star/Scottish HeraldMartin KaymerGeoff OgilvyRobert KarlssonA major winner now mature enough to step up to Masters plate
Mark Garrod, PA Sport (UK)Phil MickelsonLuke DonaldVijay SinghComes down to duel between the two best short-game players
Andy Farrell, Independent on SundayLuke DonaldPhil MickelsonNick WatneyShort game is the new long game at Augusta
Lawrence Donegan, GuardianIan PoulterTiger WoodsRyan MooreTime for an English victory
Brian Keogh, The Irish SunBubba WatsonHunter MahanPadraig HarringtonBubba has the game and the imagination for Augusta
Karl MacGinty, Irish IndependentPhil MickelsonRory McIlroyPadraig HarringtonHarrington's experience and short game make him best bet for Euro Slam
Mark Lamport-Stokes, ReutersNick WatneyPhil MickelsonBubba WatsonFavorites have form and short games; Bubba long and creative
Philip Reid, Irish TimesNick WatneyRory McIlroyGary WoodlandTime for changing of the guard and Watney has the tools
John Huggan, New Zealand Golf MagazineGeoff OgilvyDustin JohnsonFrancesco MolinariAussies overdue on MacKenzie masterpiece
Shane O'Donoghue, CNNRory McIlroyHunter MahanBo Van PeltWide-open Masters, but time for young superstar to emerge
Dave Perkins, Toronto StarLuke DonaldEither MolinariTiger WoodsWho but Donald has been working with rugby specialist?
Cam Cole, Vancouver SunPhil MickelsonDustin JohnsonTiger WoodsPhil can play this course in his sleep; he's not sleeping now
Ken Fidlin, Toronto SunLee WestwoodDustin JohnsonBubba WatsonMade mistakes, learned lessons, now ready to win
Neil McLeman, Daily MirrorPhil MickelsonDustin JohnsonAnthony KimThe wait for the next European winner will continue
Paul Mahoney, Golf Magazine, EuropeLuke DonaldBubba WatsonCharl SchwartzelProved to himself at match play that he can plod to victory
Isabel Trillo, Unidad Editorial (Spain)Lee WestwoodLuke DonaldTiger WoodsAfter plane incident, he's calm in life to attack Augusta with fire
Massimo Lopes Pegna,Tiger WoodsMartin KaymerFrancesco MolinariTiger will be tiger again; Kaymer will be La Gazzetta dello Sport
David Facey, The Sun (London)Nick WatneyIan PoulterRetief GoosenMost open Masters, sadly Europeans may have to accept second best
Reiko Takekawa, Kyodo NewsBubba WatsonMartin KaymerTiger WoodsLong-hitting Lefty is suited for Augusta