Top 10 storylines for 2017 Masters

2. Tribute to The King

Generally speaking, a man not playing would not be one of the top storylines for the Masters, or any tournament.

But most men are not Arnold Palmer.

As we all know, Palmer passed away in September. This will be the first Masters without him.

While the list is not long, golf has seen better players. But nobody has ever captured the hearts of the masses like Palmer. And nowhere is his legacy stronger than at Augusta.

His tributes this week will be a salient reminder that golf was better when Arnold was around. The ceremonial first tee shots struck by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player will not feature many dry eyes. They shouldn’t.

The Masters will always be a fantastic event. It’s arguably the greatest event on the tour season and according to this scribe, it’s not a long argument.

But it will not be the same without Palmer.