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Five Masters rookies to watch

China Daily | Updated: 2015-04-10 08:20

Not since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 has a player won the Masters in his tournament debut. There are 20 Masters rookies in the 2015 field, below the record of 24 set last year. Here are five to look out for:

Erik Compton (USA): The 35-year-old had two heart transplants, in 1992 and 2008, to deal with a rare condition. Qualified with a second place at last year's US Open behind Martin Kaymer.

Five Masters rookies to watch

Anirban Lahiri (IND): The 27-year-old Asian No 1 has won four tournaments in the past year and is being touted as the new face of Indian golf. He is just the third Indian to play in the Masters.

Five Masters rookies to watch

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