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McIlroy, Scheffler 'no-brainer' Masters favorites

March 18, 2025 05:14 PM

Ron Sirak joins Golf Central to react to Rory McIlroy's Players Championship win, give his early favorites and longshots for The Masters, share the X-factor for Nelly Korda this season and preview some fast LPGA risers.

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