2010 PGA Golf Masters Tournament Top Five Players to Watch

The 2010 Masters Golf Championship is set to take place in just a few weeks, and with the biggest tournament in Golf comes all of the excitement and drama that has been surrounding the golf world over the past year. This years Masters Tournament will see Tiger Woods making his return to professional sports since the scandal of his car accident and affairs became public the day after Thanksgiving 2009. But this years Masters isn't about Tiger, or his marital problems with wife Elin, this is about golf and the incredible individual performances from the top golfers in the world. Here are the top five players to watch in the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament.

Steve Stricker -

Although Tiger Woods remains No. 1 in the official world rankings, Steve Stricker is No. 2, with a victory, a third and a top-10 finish and that was just in his first four 2010 tournaments. Depending on whether Woods has been practicing his skills before the Masters or not Stricker has a chance to take over the top spot in this years tournament. Stricker seems to know his place in golf standings and has been taking Tiger's problems as a chance to work on his golfing. Stricker is also the favorite to win the 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Camilo Villegas -

This Columbian born golfer is another to watch for at the Masters. He has quickly proven himself and his golfing skills in past Masters championships and at the Ford Championship at Doral. This is another player in the PGA that might take the top spot when it comes to the Masters and being ranked 3rd in the official rankings has helped him establish himself among fans and people who enjoy golf. He has already torn up the Blue Monster, finishing second in 2006 and fifth last year after a flat final round.

Jim Furyk -

Jim Furyk made his debut at the Masters in 2001 and is currently ranked 7th in the official rankings. He is another pro golfer who is quickly proving himself to the fans and PGA officials. Furyk currently has a victory, two seconds and has taken third at Doral since 2000. This is another player who has taken the time to work on his skills in light of Tiger Woods' very public problems. Furyk could move himself up in the rankings at this years Masters tournament.

Tiger Woods -

This will be the first golf tournament Woods has participated in since he crashed his car the day after Thanksgiving 2009 which led to his admission to numerous affairs and a trip to sex-rehab. But putting all of that aside Woods has proven time after time that he is the best golfer in the world and is currently ranked No. 1 in official rankings.

Since turning Pro in 1996 Woods has become a Masters Champion, a US Open Champion, a British Open Champion, a PGA Champion, and is one of the top 30 money earners in the sport of golf. The Masters is Woods' chance to prove himself to the public again as he seeks forgiveness for his actions. If he can shake off the scandals for the Masters he has a good chance of winning.

Geoff Ogilvy -

Ogilvy is a player to watch at this years Masters. He has been consistent with his wins in tournaments and is one the pro-golfers who is determined to give Woods a run for his money. He won Doral in 2008, and he put a stop to two of Woods' winning streaks, and he has also been using the time Woods hasn't been golfing to work on his plays to try and beat Woods at this years Masters Tournament. He has three Doral tournaments and five PGA Tour events currently and has also won this year's SBS Championship.