By Derek Lawrenson for the Daily Mail
Published: 22:47 BST, 10 April 2019 | Updated: 22:47 BST, 10 April 2019
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The stage is finally set and we are ready to go for the first major of the year at Augusta as golf's biggest names prepare to battle it out for the famous green jacket.
The likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose will look to take Patrick Reed's crown as Masters champion following his triumph last year.
With the Par 3 contest out the way, it's time for another four days of enthralling action. Ahead of Thursday's start, Sportsmail's DEREK LAWRENSON is on hand to tell us about what's been happening at Augusta...
Tiger Woods will be desperate to win his first Masters title since 2005 at Augusta this week
FANNY RETURNS FOR STENSON
A familiar face is coming out of retirement to caddie for Henrik Stenson this week.
Fanny Sunesson was on the bag when Sir Nick Faldo won two of his three Masters titles in 1990 and 1996. Sunesson, 52, who is a close friend of fellow Swede Stenson, retired from caddying in 2012 to concentrate on coaching and sports psychology.
