Who should golf fans keep an eye on during the 2024 Masters?

Apr 10, 2024, 8:24 AM | Updated: May 22, 2024, 10:41 pm

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2023 ...

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The 2024 Masters Tournament is just under 24 hours away from teeing off.

Garrett Johnston, camera and Steadicam operator for ESPN and NBC, joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to discuss which players fans should keep an eye on during this week’s action, talk about what Jon Rahm’s return has been like for the golfer since crossing over to LIV golf, and much more.

Plus: Johnston shares a few under-the-radar names that could make some noise at Augusta in the coming days.

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The 2024 Masters Topics Discussed

  • What are the top storylines heading into The Masters?
  • Jon Rahm, who is now with LIV Golf, returns to defend his green jacket
  • “Change can be good” is how Rahm is approaching this change in his career
  • Rory McIlroy and Scott Scheffler are players to watch
  • Can Tiger Woods make the cut this year?
  • Diving into Xander Schauffele’s chances at claiming his first Masters tournament
  • Schauffele says he has put together the “best preparation he can” from a mental and physical standpoint
  • What players are people not talking about enough?
  • Johnston says that Bay Area native Will Zalatoris is a player to watch
  • Zalatoris: “The goal for my career and my life is to win a Major championship.”
  • Dave wonders how easy it is to get credentialed for The Masters

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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