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Sat, 07 Apr, 2012 - 01:00

This week, the 76th Masters at Augusta has been painted by many in the media as a duel between arguably the greatest player in history, Tiger Woods, and the most exciting young talent in the game, Rory McIlroy.

The fact that one is an American and one is European in a Ryder Cup year only adds to that hype.

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Courts Sports Columnists Place: Augusta Person: Tiger Woods Person: Rory McIlroy Person: Lee Westwood Person: Woods Person: McIlroy Person: Westwood Person: Mickelson Person: Olazabal Event: 76th Masters at Event: Ryder Cup Event: Masters Event: British Open Organisation: Augusta

<p>Republic of Ireland players react during the penalty shoot-out. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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