Fast approaching is the Masters Tournament 2025 as it will be played on Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13. The event once again will be played at the Augusta National Golf Club. The practice rounds will begin starting Monday, April 7. The Par 3 Contest, meanwhile, is set for Wednesday, a day before the first round begins. Among the many notable names, one is amiss from this year’s roster. Tiger Woods is recovering from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in March. Tiger Woods to miss; Rory McIlroy in stellar formWoods, who is five-time Masters champion, confirmed his withdrawal. An Augusta Chronicle report stated that the confirmation came after playing an April Fools’ prank hinting at his miracle return. At the same time, Irish Player Rory McIlroy is coming to Augusta in great form with victories in both the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Players Championship. As per the Augusta Chronicle report, he is still chasing the elusive career Grand Slam with the Masters being the only major tournament missing from his collection. Also Read : Who was Dave Allen? Gang of Four bassist dies at 69, bandmates pay tributesAngel Cabrera returns, LIV players join fieldThe 2009 Masters winner Angel Cabrera is making his return for the first time since 2019. Reportedly, the 55-year-old Argentine missed previous editions due to the pandemic and later due to some legal issues. However, Cabrera remains a player to watch with six top-10 Masters finishes. Reportedly, there are also 12 LIV Golf players in this year’s field. Also included was Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, and Patrick Reed, who have all won previous titles. Further, Bryson DeChambeau, who is the current US Open Champion, and Brooks Koepka were also represented from the rival league. New savoury treat hits the Masters 2025 menuReportedly, a fresh menu item has also stirred excitement—the Savoury Tomato Pie. It is a handheld empanada-style pastry and has joined the Masters’ iconic concession stand. The pie is priced at just $3 and adds a hot option to otherwise cold sandwich favourites like Pimento Cheese and Egg Salad. How to watch the 2025 MastersThe Masters Tournament 2025 will be broadcasted across multiple platforms. According to a USA Today report, the viewers can tune in to watch the match on ESPN on Thursday and Friday. The broadcast will commence from 3.30 pm ET and run till 7 pm ET, while live streaming will be available on ESPN+, Masters.com, YouTube, and Fubo.Over the weekend, though, the coverage will shift to CBS and Paramount+. The match will be airing from 12 pm to 7 pm ET. Also Read : World Health Day 2025 highlights urgent need for maternal and newborn care reformTop betting odds (via BetMGM)• Scottie Scheffler: +450• Rory McIlroy: +650• Collin Morikawa: +1400• Jon Rahm / Bryson DeChambeau: +1600• Ludvig Åberg: +1800FAQs1. Will Tiger Woods compete in the 2025 Masters?Tiger Woods is recovering from an Achilles injury and will not compete this season.2. What is the new item on the Masters 2025 menu?The Masters has introduced a Savoury Tomato Pie to its legendary menu — a warm, empanada-style snack that can be had for $3.