AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The Masters is almost here, but you still have some prep work to do. Whether it's a fantasy contest you've entered or just general curiosity about the 2016 golf year, we have you covered. Here's everything you need to know about the 2016 Masters.

1. Field breakdown

Americans: 40
International: 49
Former champs: 16
Rookies: 20
Amateurs: 6

2. How many ways can you rank the field?

It turns out, the answer to that question is, "a lot." It feels like we tried them all. Here are a few including the best stories, best amateurs and beat potential final round pairings.

The nine best storylines
The six amateurs in the field
The nine best final round pairings
Ranking the chances of the first-timers

3. Profile of why stars can win

Other than Jason Day and Jordan Spieth, these are your top favorites. A look at the strengths and weaknesses of each at Augusta. 

Phil Mickelson
Adam Scott
Bubba Watson
Rory McIlroy
Rickie Fowler 

4. What to know about Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is not playing the Masters this year. You probably know that already unless you've been in a cave for the last few days. Here's all our Tiger coverage.

He's not playing
Why that's a good thing
He was still kind enough to walk us through the holes
A look back at Tiger's first
Tiger and Phil have ruled last 15 years
He's been unreal at Augusta

5. Stats!

Get to know what to expect at Augusta this year based on historical precedent. The one to keep a real eye on is the first round leaders number.

What is the most frequent winning margin?
Average age of green jacket winner
Who has played Augusta the most?
Why the first round is so important
The role of momentum at Augusta

6. Masters history

We had some fun looking back at the last few tournaments (and sometimes more) to see how the Masters usually plays out. 

Ranking the last 15 Masters
Masters field is more loaded than normal
The best players over the last 10 years
Who has made the most consecutive cuts?
A closer look at the cut line

7. The most famous jacket in the world

Even pros get giddy when they see that jacket. 

Spieth still pinches himself when he sees the green jacket
The time Adam Scott had to repair it at home

8. Spieth tries to repeat

One of the top stories this week is whether the Texan can become the first to repeat here since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002. 

PGA Tour pros think he'll win two more
What he'll serve at Champions dinner

9. Merchandise tent rocks

Like Masters gear? You're not alone. We looked at all kinds of stuff from this year's merchandise tent as well as a few extras. 

Somebody spent $20,000 this week
What the 2016 badges look like
Masters leaderboard made with LEGOs

10. Gear for stars

Here's what the young guns will wear at the Masters this time around.

Rory McIlroy
Rickie Fowler
Jordan Spieth
Jason Day

11. A closer look at the 18 holes of Augusta.

The most well-known golf course in the world. I ranked the holes from my favorite to my least favorite. 

First nine, ranked
Second nine, ranked

12. Follow along

The weather should comply (mostly) and you can follow along all week on CBSSports.com with live streaming coverage. 

Rain expected Thursday
How to watch along with live streaming info

13. Anniversary for Jack Nicklaus

It was 30 years ago that Nicklaus won his last Masters. This week has been a celebration of that historic event. 

Watch this video to get you fired up
Jim Nantz called it one of the great days of his life

14. Odds and props

Jason Day is the favorite

15. Phil Mickelson is going to win

Yeah, I said it. 

Why Augusta sets up nicely for lefties
Official picks and predictions

The defending champ. (USATSI)
The defending champ. (USATSI)

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