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Alistair Bruce-Ball and ´óÏó´«Ã½ golf correspondent Iain Carter look ahead to the 87th Masters at Augusta National, where there is set to be many compelling storylines.

Rory McIlroy is attempting to achieve the career grand slam and also win his first major title in nine years. ´óÏó´«Ã½ Northern Ireland’s Stephen Watson joins the pod to discuss whether it’s now or never for McIlroy to win a green jacket.

Golf Magazine’s Sean Zak drops by to look at the US contenders this week – will Tiger Woods make the cut? Will world number one Scottie Scheffler become only the fourth man in history to successfully defend his Masters crown? Will in-form LIV golf rebel Brooks Koepka cause a stir by winning a green jacket?

You’ll also hear from the 2022 Open champion Cameron Smith, who was inevitably asked plenty of questions in his press conference about joining the controversial LIV golf series. Golf Digest’s Evin Priest joins us to discuss how Smith handled himself in front of the media at Augusta National.

We have commentary of every round of the 87th Masters live from Augusta National on 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds, starting from 8pm on Thursday 6th April.