The prestigious golf tournament tees off Thursday, with Tiger Woods announcing that he plans to participate for the first time since a serious car crash in 2021. He'll see plenty of competition.

Between the tournament’s post-pandemic economic boost on Augusta, other top players to watch and the unavailability of a certain ice cream sandwich, there’s a lot to talk about.

The rules at Augusta National prohibit fans from bringing their phones in, and that leaves some feeling disconnected as they make their way around the course. Others argue being able to drop off the grid for a bit is part of the tournament's allure.

Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he's planning to play this week in the Masters, a little more than a year after he nearly lost a leg in a car crash. The five-time champion at Augusta National made the announcement Tuesday morning.

News of his absence comes after the golfer publicly apologized for controversial comments he made about Saudi Arabia and a new Saudi-backed golf league.

Elder made history in 1975 when he became the first Black golfer to compete at the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. No details about his death were immediately available.