Absence of Phil Mickelson not the only change at 86th Masters

There's the presence of a new world number one and increased yardage on the 11th and 15th holes.

Phil Mickelson is missing the Masters for the first time since 1994 (Peter Byrne/PA)

As the only major championship to be played at the same venue every year, the Masters naturally lends itself to maintaining cherished traditions.

There is the pre-tournament par-three contest, the white boiler suits worn by the caddies and, of course, the green jacket presented to the champion by last year’s winner.