On Sunday, an Iowan found his field of dreams at the end of Magnolia Lane. But PGA.com's Grant Boone says Zach Johnson knows the difference between a golf tournament -- however prestigious -- and what is truly eternal.

Tiger Woods took the lead right on schedule Sunday afternoon and seemed poised to roll to his fifth Masters victory. But, somehow, the best closer in golf got stuck in neutral among the azaleas and ended the day feeling the sting of second place. 

Few people picked Zach Johnson to come out on top of the scramble for the Green Jacket Sunday, but he's now won twice in three years on the PGA TOUR and played in a Ryder Cup. With his solid foundation, he could be poised for greatness.

Six years after Zach Johnson first visited Augusta National, thanks to friend and final-round playing partner Vaughn Taylor scrounging up a few tickets, Johnson slipped his arms into the Green Jacket, proving that dreams do come true.

Already in his young career, new Masters champ Zach Johnson has forged a reputation as a one of golf's great gentlemen. What most people don't know, writes John Maginnes, is that his caddie, Damon Green, is special in his own way as well.

The highlight of Brett Quigley's final round at the Masters was making an eagle and winning some crystal. And when he looks at it, he writes, he'll always remember his daughter's birth as the highlight of the best week of his life.

Zach Johnson earned his first Nationwide Tour win, his first PGA TOUR victory and his first major title in the fourth month of the season. Plus, the eagles were flying Sunday, Jeev Milkha Singh ties a dubious scoring record, and more.

Finishing second to Zach Johnson on Sunday might have been a heartbreak for Tiger Woods. But South Africans Retief Goosen and Rory Sabbatini felt great to have rallied that high up the leaderboard from the bottom of the field on Friday. 

Stuart Appleby chose not to focus on his final-round stumbles Sunday evening. Instead, the third-round leader was pleased to have even been in the Green Jacket mix down the stretch after starting out 5 over after his first 10 holes on Thursday.

Justin Rose tied for fifth Sunday while Padraig Harrington tied for seventh, the best results among the European contingent. Rose was surprised at how calm he felt Sunday, and both players believe they have the game to win someday.

No, Will Ferrell isn't planning to make a Masters movie called "The Legend of Ricky Bobby Jones." But the lanky funnyman did take in some of the action Sunday at Augusta National, visiting the media center and strolling around the course.

Forget that he's never come from behind to win a major. And forget that the weather for Sunday's final round of the Masters will be as cold as it was Saturday. All you need to know is that this major stage is set just like Tiger Woods likes it.

Chapped by chilling winds and increasingly antagonistic, Augusta National incessantly rebuffed the scoring entreaties of golf's glitterati during an astonishing third round in the 71st Masters. In short, Black Saturday was a round for the record books.

Stuart Appleby could have fallen apart after he interrupted a solid third round with a shocking 7 on the par-4 17th. But he regained his composure, parred No. 18 and is eager to see how he'll handle his final-round pairing with Tiger Woods.  

Tiger Woods was frustrated by his even-par 72 Saturday, but at least he stood still while the rest of the field backed up. Four behind when he finished, the round ended with him just one behind leader Stuart Appleby and in the final pairing on Sunday.

Too often this week, John Maginnes has heard people say the conditions at the Masters are too tough. That's ridiculous, he says, noting that none of those complaints have come from the players, who love Augusta National's risk-reward nature.

Brett Quigley struggled to score on a blustery Saturday, as did so many players. He hit a lot of good shots, he writes, but just didn't get much out of them. But with better conditions on Sunday, he is hoping for his first red-number round of the week.

The third-round scoring average was the highest on a Saturday at Augusta National since 1956. Plus, Stuart Appleby has an excellent record as a closer, only one player managed to string together three birdies on Saturday, and more.  

Augusta boys Vaughn Taylor and Charles Howell III have some fans pulling extra-hard for them this week. If either wins, people who bought Hyundai Sonatas in March will get their cars for free, thanks to a dealership promotion. 

Sandy Lyle, the 1988 Masters champion, has done a lot of things in his long and storied golf career, but he did something Saturday that he had never done before -- he five-putted. He hit the par-3 16th green with his tee shot and then, well ... 

Retief Goosen teed off Saturday thinking a 68 would put him in the thick of things. He almost got there, but a final-hole bogey left him with a 70 -- an excellent score on a killer day but, he fears, just not quite good enough for a shot on Sunday.

History says you're not supposed to contend at the Masters until Augusta National has exacted its usual pound of flesh at least once. But Friday ended with a leaderboard full of fuzzy-faced kids who should know better.

Tiger Woods birdied two of his final four holes Friday to salvage a 2-over 74 that put him at 3 over after 36 holes. He left the course in a jovial mood, knowing as well as anyone that he's in a great position to claim his fifth Green Jacket.

Even at 8-over 252, the third-highest in Masters history, the cut sliced a big slab of big stars right out of this 71st edition. Surviving for a record-tying 23rd straight time, however, was Augusta National's ultimate weekend warrior, Fred Couples.

In his second round at Augusta National after the birth of his daughter, Brett Quigley was a lot more focused on his golf. And though he would've been happy to go home to his family Friday night, he's thrilled to have made the cut in his first try.

Jerry Kelly always won his occasional golf course footraces, says John Maginnes, and now he finds himself in the heat of the biggest race of all -- for a major title. Fit and mature, one of the game's good guys will certainly give it a run.

U.S. Open champ Geoff Ogilvy was steaming after making a triple bogey on the second hole Thursday. But he was smiling after he birdied it Friday en route to a sterling 70 that boosted him to within three shots of the lead heading into Saturday.

Even after bogeying his final three holes Friday, Zach Johnson strolled coolly and calmly into the weekend, knowing he's still very much in contention. He also believes his Ryder Cup experience can help him handle the weekend pressure.

Vijay Singh likes to check out the scoreboards whenever he plays, and this week is no exception. As well as he's driving and putting so far at Augusta, it'll be no surprise to see his name work its way up to the top of the big boards yet again.

Former hockey player Jerry Kelly might be the only guy at Augusta not looking at the chilly forecast with dread. He's also using his hockey mentality of playing aggressively and emotionally to skate his way into prime contention. 

Only four times in Masters history has the halfway lead been above Friday's 2-under 142. Plus, Ernie Els sees a long cuts-made streak fall by the wayside, Masters rookie Brett Wetterich joins some exclusive company, and more.  

Firm and fast, and with a mischevious wind blowing out of the northwest, Augusta National wreaked havoc on scorecards all day Thursday. And the scary thing is, Masters officials have the course playing exactly the way they want.

No tournament treats its previous winners with as much love and honor as the Masters. On Thursday, says John Maginnes, past champions from Arnold Palmer to Ray Floyd to Tom Watson delighted the patrons and reveled in their appreciation.

Tiger Woods was a little loose with his driver and struggled a bit with his putter Thursday en route to a 73. But though he was kicking himself over the way he scored, he has no plans to change his tactics for the rest of the tournament.

Brett Wetterich decided to play his inaugural round at the Masters without talking to anyone who might put negative thoughts in his head. His approach paid off, as he handled the brisk, brutal conditions for one of only two 69s on the day.

Brett Quigley spent his first-ever round in the Masters floating on air, in part because he was thrilled to be playing at Augusta National. Mostly, however, what made his day so special was thinking about his brand-new daughter. 

David Howell hasn't played too well so far this year, yet he ended the first round just a shot off the lead. His plan is simple: Manage his game, try to stay away from big trouble and, mostly, just believe in himself out on the course. 

Co-leader Justin Rose needed only 20 putts in his opening loop, but 63 players had at least one three-putt on Augusta's tricky greens. Plus, only two players put eagles up on the board, Gary Player tied Arnold Palmer's milestone mark, and more. 

Justin Rose hit only five greens in regulation, but got up and down so well that he needed only 20 putts to post the only bogey-free round on Thursday. That comes as no surprise, since the young veteran has been up and down his entire career.

Thanks to a nifty 1-under 71 that included an eagle and three birdies, former PGA Champion Rich Beem put himself in places he'd never been before at Augusta National Golf Club -- near the lead and in the press building interview room.

Big-hitting Henrik Stenson did nothing in the first round to prove the prognostigators wrong. Plus, Fred Couples' achy back held up better than his pride, there were seven 8s logged on Thursday, Gary Player almost didn't make his mark, and more.

A 4-over 76 Thursday was definitely not the way Phil Mickelson wanted to begin his title defense. But Mickelson believes he saved his round with a pair of late birdies and can play his way back into contention by putting better on Friday.

You never expect them to go in, but when they do they turn a good round into a great one. Such was the case for South Africa's Tim Clark, who curled in a 60-foot birdie putt from off the 18th green to cap an opening-round 71.

When the loudest cheer of the day is for the ceremonial starter, you know it's tough. Conditions were so tough during Thursday's opening round of the Masters, Augusta National surrendered only nine sub-par scores while keeping another dozen from breaking 80 on a chilly, blustery day.

Arnold Palmer put off assuming the role of ceremonial starter at the Masters until the time was right. His timing was perfect Thursday morning, as the King smashed a drive down the first fairway at Augusta National to kick off the 71st Masters.

Fred Couples' back has gotten so painful that the Masters might be the only tournament he plays all year. He might not be a favorite to win, but he's made a record 22 straight cuts and can tie Gary Player's all-time record for cuts made this weekend.

Rory Sabbatini and David Toms made aces, but Mark O'Meara inherited the jinx as the par-3 winner on Wednesday. Plus, the list of those missing in action is pretty substantial, U.S. Amateur champ Richie Ramsay has something to say, and more.

John Maginnes strolled the gorgeous grounds of Augusta National for the first time on Wednesday. He was blown away by the course's beauty, of course, but also by the atmosphere enjoyed by both fans and players on the final day of practice.

New Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne has unveiled a new set of criteria for getting into the Masters that will make him very popular among the players. The changes also will add some meaning to events throughout the PGA TOUR schedule.

Between them, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have won five of the last six Masters. Can someone else break through and claim the Green Jacket? Our panel of prognosticators offers up their best guesses, and has some tips on sleepers to keep an eye on.

Having won the Masters two out of the last three years, Phil Mickelson says he has finally figured out how to tame Augusta National. But has Phil figured out Phil yet? His two green jackets and Wanamaker Trophy tell us yes. But Winged Foot says otherwise.

Big hitters will always be favored at the Masters. But Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker are among the players who believe that the ball-striking and short-game skills that Augusta National requires means they also have a shot to win.

Brett Quigley jetted back to Florida Tuesday, just in time to witness the birth of his daughter, and will tee off as scheduled Thursday. To mark the unique circumstances, the parents named their new baby girl Lillian Sage Augusta Quigley.

Our esteemed columnist Grant Boone harbors many memories of covering his first Masters, not the least of which was Greg Norman's epic crash and burn among the azaleas. And no, he still can't get you tickets to Augusta National.

What many had hoped since he said last month that he was considering the honor, Arnold Palmer will strike the first shot of the 2007 Masters on Thursday morning, assuming the role of honorary starter.

After a dozen Masters and four jackets, Tiger Woods has settled into the role once reserved for the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Though he's still only 31, Woods' presence has become a tradition like no other.

Vaughn Taylor and Charles Howell, both Augusta natives, grew up on Masters lore and consider Larry Mize's shocking 1987 win one of their most vivid memories. Twenty years later, both believe they can star in the event they long have watched.

Plus, CBS will show a special look back at Arnold Palmer's historic 1960 Masters victory on Sunday, Arnie and Gary Player remain competitive even now, Padraig Harrington takes a necessary off-course detour, and more.

After recuperating from knee surgery and switching to Callaway equipment, Ernie Els comes into the Masters Tournament with a new attitude about his game, which he says is rounding nicely into form at just the right time.

Hard as it may be to believe, no Australian has ever won the Masters. But a Down Under contingent that includes world No. 3 Adam Scott and reigning U.S. Open champ Geoff Ogilvy offers a great chance for a breakthrough.

Paul Casey's coach forced him to watch the 2006 Masters on TV to make him realize how much he wanted to be there. The tough love worked, and Casey is at Augusta National this year with a renewed desire to prove himself.

While Brett Quigley was playing a practice round at Augusta National on Tuesday, his wife went into labor. Quigley immediately returned to Jupiter, Fla., but hopes to be back at the Masters for his first round Thursday afternoon.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Except when it comes to Tiger Woods' ever-evolving golf swing.

Brett Avery, the PGATOUR.com Fantasy Insider, says the fact that for the first time in 71 years international players outnumber homegrown ones should weigh heavily in your pick to win the Masters.

The rivalry between the game's top two players seldom surfaces in the majors, says Dave Shedloski. Also, he notes, the best putter doesn't always win, but handling the par 5s is absolutely crucial at ever-fresh Augusta.

Learning how to handle the subtleties of the putting surfaces at Augusta National took Phil Mickelson a lot longer than he ever thought it would. Now he gets a kick out of seeing newcomers trying to figure them out.

It was no coincidence that Masters rookie Brett Quigley wore all black during his practice round on Monday. He got the chance of a lifetime and played with -- and picked the brain of -- the legendary Gary Player.

The Masters hasn't shown much love to Charles Howell III, who grew up just down the road from Augusta National. But he's playing well this year, has risen to No. 15 in the world and has to be considered one of the favorites.

When Gary Player completes his 50th appearance in the Masters this week, he'll ship his clothing, hats and gloves to St. Augustine, Fla., where they'll become part of the "Gary Player: A Global Journey" exhibit in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Gary Player started the fitness boom that has become so prevalent on the PGA TOUR. Now he wants to inspire the general public to get in shape. Plus, Geoff Ogilvy's got some cool shoes, Chris DiMarco is a devoted Gator forever, and more.

Just as the man himself has undergone an almost mythical tranformation right before our eyes, so, too, has the game he has come to dominate. We can only imagine what the next 10 years of Tiger Woods will bring.

They're not as a common as the amazing azaleas that grace Augusta National, but every so often the Masters produces a surprise winner that stuns us all. Here are five of our most surprising Masters victories.

Ben Crenshaw, a noted golf historian and two-time winner of the Masters, obviously has strong feelings about Augusta National. He shared them recently in this Q&A with PGA TOUR media official Dave Senko.

Before Sunday's final round at Augusta, we'll watch never-before-seen color highights of Arnold Palmer's thrilling victory at the 1960 Masters. But the King will always remember the 3-wood second shot he hit to the 13th green in 1958.

Emotion can be a fickle thing. There's the warm, fuzzy emotion that makes grown men cry, and there's the frightful, sick-to-your-stomach emotion that forces us to look away in horror. Here are 10 we picked as the best of both happy and sad.

No other major golf tournament welcomes the amateur player like the Masters. In the tradition of its founder, life-long amateur Bobby Jones -- Augusta National welcomes the amateur with open arms. Here are five who took full advantage.

There is no place on earth like it. If the Masters is a tradition like no other, rest assured that Augusta National Golf Club is place like no other.

Former PGA TOUR player John Maginnes vowed never to go to Augusta National unless he earned his way there with his clubs. But next week he'll go to the Masters as a broadcaster for the PGA TOUR Radio Network. It's one vow he is happy to break.

Plus, on the eve of the Masters, Augusta National drops in a couple of big course ratings guides, and Phil Blackmar remembers his role in a big Masters moment involving Jack Nicklaus' final victory.

No one seemed to know who took a shot of Phil Mickelson in mid-swing at a crucial moment in the 2006 Masters. But someone got it published very prominently in the official 2007 Masters program.

Seven players officially qualified for The Masters over the weekend, including young guns Aaron Baddeley and Justin Rose, veteran Mark Calcavecchia and Augusta's Charles Howell III.

It's hard to imagine Mark Calcavecchia feeling giddy after making a quadrouple-bogey, but he was ready to celebrate after his disastrous final-hole 8 at Doral didn't kill his chances of making it into the Masters field.

Four-time champion Arnold Palmer played his last competitive round at the Masters in 2004, but the King is considering returning to Augusta National in April as an official starter.

Gary Player's Career at the Masters

Players are eagerly awaiting the postman as invitations have been sent out for the 2007 Masters by Augusta National Golf Club.

New chairman Billy Payne said his goal as the leader of Augusta National Golf Club was to preserve the club's traditions, protect the storied course, and that he had no time for Martha Burk.