A closer look at the 2016 Masters field, winner prediction

A look at the Masters field in bite-sized categories:

Bubba Watson: It is an even-numbered year, thus Bubba (2012 and 2014 champ) must have a mathematical chance.

Jordan Spieth: There seems to be some concern that the defending champ has played too much golf. Please. He’s 22.

Adam Scott: He finished 1-1-12 in his Florida swing. Another primal “C’mon Aussie” scream Sunday could be in waiting.

Phil Mickelson: He loves this place. But it will go unrequited as fickle Augusta looks for someone younger.

Henrik Stenson: The enigma of this field. He has every tool needed and yet has finished no better than 14th.

Ian Poulter: After shopping in the clubhouse this week, he will finish 10th and end up owing money to the company store.

Sergio Garcia: It seems he would go to any lengths not to win here. He’s got no shot, barring an attitude transplant.

Paul Chaplet: The youngest in the field is the 16-year-old Costa Rican amateur. Not sure how he’s going to make the transition.

Tom Watson: He is 50 years older than Chaplet. The two-time Masters champion is making his last competitive tour here.

Davis Love III: He returns at 51 to resume his quest for a championship. The place has beaten him up pretty good.

Rory McIlroy: Needs this one to complete his career Grand Slam. It’s a storyline that would play very well.

Jason Day: Is between a 6-to-1 to 7-to-1 favorite to win. Day is as safe a bet here as the egg-salad sandwiches on white bread.

Matt Kuchar: The azalea that never blooms here. Too late to force it now.

Justin Rose: Having never missed a cut in 10 Masters, he is one of the big tournament teases.

Brandt Snedeker: It’s more of a feeling, really.

Steve Hummer, Cox Newspapers

This story was originally published April 6, 2016 at 9:08 PM with the headline "A closer look at the 2016 Masters field, winner prediction."