(MENAFN- Kora) Scott became the first australian to win the masters in 2013 claiming victory on the second hole of a play-off with argentina's angel cabrera.
The 33-year-old will start the?defence of his crown on thursday in georgia and knows he will need to produce a remarkable performance in order to become the first man since tiger woods to win the green jacket for a second straight year.
"i'm feeling good the game is in good shape" scott said. "i'm very satisfied with where everything is at and i've been working hard on all areas especially the short game.
"it's so crucial to managing your way around augusta. i feel i'm in good shape i think the tough thing for me this week is going to be somewhat managing expectation.
"i don't think you just roll up and win the masters because you want to you've got to execute everything pretty perfectly."
World number one woods - a four-time winner at augusta - will miss this year's tournament after undergoing surgery to fix a long-standing back issue.
And scott believes woods' absence leaves mickelson as favourite to secure a fourth success at the event.
"well i mean there is always the usual suspects but i think the usual suspects list is growing rapidly out on tour" scott added.
"the talent pool is deep and phil mickelson i think is always the biggest threat along with tiger woods at the masters because they just have such an affinity with the golf course.
"but of course i could list 20 guys who are in good form. young guys who have no fear and are dreaming big as well. but if you ask me to pick one (a potential winner) then it's phil mickelson."
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