Thursday 29 March 2018 23:48, UK
It’s less than a week away from the opening men’s major of the year, with a number of the Masters field in action at the Houston Open.
The world's top players prepare for majors in different ways, with some electing to take time away from competitive action and others trying to stay game-sharp by playing the week before.
The last two winners of the Open Championship, Jordan Spieth and Henrik Stenson, are among the 18 players in the field at the Golf Club of Houston who are already secure a spot at the Masters
The PGA Tour event provides the winner with a last-minute invite to the Masters, but why do so many Masters-bound players elect to take part rather than make an early visit to Augusta?
We asked 2017 Masters runner-up Justin Rose and a number of the other players in action this week their reasons for teeing it up in Houston. Click on the video above to hear their views!
Watch the Houston Open throughout the week on Sky Sports Golf, ahead of live coverage of the Masters from April 2-8.
