Fans in frenzy for Masters like no other

Once the questions to Phil Mickelson about his long-sleeve, business attire golf shirt and practice-round pairing with Tiger Woods were handled on Tuesday, the three-time Masters champion, making his 23rd start in the season’s first major, was asked whether this was the most anticipated Masters — maybe ever.

“I agree,” Mickelson said with a smile.

Pressed for more details, Mickelson continued, saying, “I think there’s a lot of the top quality players, young and old, are playing some of their best golf and I think that’s going to lead to one of the most exciting Masters in years.”