Tiger Woods comeback dominates Masters build-up

The 74th Masters gets under way at Augusta National tomorrow after a build-up dominated by the return to golf of world number one Tiger Woods.



The four-time Masters winner is playing his first tournament since a four-month break following the disclosure of a string of extra-marital affairs.



Despite his absence, the 14-time major champion is still the favourite.



Fellow American Phil Mickelson, the 2004 and 2006 Masters champion, is regarded as the main danger to Woods.



South Africa\'s Ernie Els, a two-time runner-up, is another player widely tipped to clinch a first Masters Green Jacket following two straight wins on the US PGA Tour this season.



Three Englishmen, Lee Westwood, Paul Casey and Ian Poulter go into the tournament ranked in the world\'s top 10, and hopes are high for a first British winner since Nick Faldo in 1996.



A field of 96 will contest the year\'s first major, with Argentine Angel Cabrera defending the title he won in a play-off from Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell 12 months ago.