2026 Masters Tournament: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

April 5, 2026

2026 Masters Tournament betting and fantasy golf preview with key stats, Augusta National Golf Club course breakdown, field analysis, and TV times for this week’s PGA Tour event.

The PGA TOUR heads to Augusta this week for the Masters Tournament. The event is held at Augusta National Golf Club and features a 91-player field, with a cut after 36 holes.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy is one of the headliners in the field after completing the career Grand Slam with his victory here last year. Scottie Scheffler is another player to watch. A two-time winner at Augusta, he has not been quite as dominant this season compared to his usual standards, but his course history makes him a major threat once again.

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Masters Tournament - Tournament Information

• Dates: April 9th – April 12th, 2026
• Location: Augusta, Georgia, United States
• Course: Augusta National Golf Club
• Course Type: Classical/ Technical
• Par: 72 (4x 3’s / 10x 4’s / 4x 5’s)
• Length: 7,565 yards
• Format: 72-hole stroke play
• Greens: Bentgrass .125”
• Fairways: Bentgrass with Ryegrass overseed .375”
• Rough: Bentgrass with Ryegrass overseed 1.375”
• Bunkers: 44
• Water Hazard(s): 6 (In-Play on 5 Holes)
• Average Green Size: 6,486 sq. ft.
• Stimpmeter: 13-14 ft.
• Purse/ Winner: N/A (2025: $21,000,000 /$4,200,000)
• FedEx Cup Points: 750
• Field: 91 Players
• Cut: Top 50 and Ties – 36 Holes
• Playoff Format: Sudden-Death (18, 10, 18, 10)
• Course Scoring Average:
  • 2025: 72.81 (+0.81), Difficulty Rank 7 of 50
  • 2024: 73.91 (+1.91), Difficulty Rank 3 of 51
  • 2023:  72.96 (+0.96), Difficulty Rank 6 of 49
• Historic Cut Line:
  • 2025: +2
  • 2024: +6
  • 2023: +4

Masters Tournament - Course Information

Course Architect:

• Course Architect: Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones (1933)
• Recent Renovations:
  • 2025: No. 17 – The tee box was reduced by 12 yards
  • 2024: No. 2 – The tee box was moved back and to the left
  • 2023: No. 13 – The tee box was moved back
  • 2022: No. 11 & No. 15 – The tee boxes were moved back
  • 2019: No. 5 – The tee box was moved back

Comparable Courses:

• Muirfield Village Golf Club – the Memorial Tournament –RESULTS
  • Strong emphasis on elite approach play and precision into firm greens
  • Demands shot shaping and trajectory control similar to Augusta
• Plantation Course at Kapalua – The Sentry – RESULTS
  • Wide fairways reduce the importance of accuracy off the tee
  • Large, undulating greens place a premium on putting and touch
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge – Arnold Palmer Invitational – RESULTS
  • Tough scoring conditions with a focus on bogey avoidance
  • Rewards complete ball striking, especially on approach
• Riviera Country Club – The Genesis Invitational – RESULTS
  • Emphasizes positioning and angles into greens
  • Strong short game and creativity around the greens are key
• Quail Hollow Club – 2025 PGA Championship/ Truist Championship – RESULTS
  • Long, demanding layout that rewards distance off the tee
  • Heavy focus on long iron approach shots
  • Similar scoring difficulty where limiting mistakes is essential

Comparable Location (Augusta, Georgia):

• Sea Island Golf Club – St. Simons Island, Georgia – The RSM Classic
• East Lake Golf Club – Atlanta, Georgia – TOUR Championship

Designer Link (Dr. Alister MacKenzie):

• Royal Melbourne Golf Club (West Course) – Dr. Alister MacKenzie (1931) – President’s Cup (2019)
• Cypress Point Club – Dr. Alister MacKenzie (1928) – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (1947-1990)

Comparable Yardage (7,565 Yards):

• TPC Craig Ranch – 7,569 Yards – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
• Muirfield Village Golf Club – 7,569 Yards – the Memorial Tournament

Comparable Greens (Bentgrass .125”):

• Torrey Pines Golf Course (North) – Bentgrass .100″ – Farmers Insurance Open
• TPC Craig Ranch – Bentgrass .100” – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
• Colonial Country Club – 007XL bentgrass .100” – Charles Schwab Challenge
• Muirfield Village Golf Club – Bentgrass .090” – the Memorial Tournament
• TPC Deere Run – L-93 Bentgrass .100” – John Deere Classic
• ISCO Championship – A1/A4 bentgrass .110” – Hurstbourne Country Club
• TPC Twin Cities – Bentgrass .110” – 3M Open
• Yokohama Country Club (West Course) – Bentgrass – Baycurrent Classic
• Black Desert Resort – 007XL Bentgrass .120” – Black Desert Championship

Comparable Average Green Size (6,486 sq. ft.):

•  TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) – 6,400 sq. ft. – Valero Texas Open
• Grand Reserve Golf Club – 6,500 sq. ft. – Puerto Rico Open
• TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) – 6,500 sq. ft. – RBC Canadian Open
• TPC Twin Cities – 6,500 sq. ft. – 3M Open
• Yokohama Country Club (West Course) – 6,500 sq. ft. – Baycurrent Classic

Masters Tournament - TV Information (ET)

• Round 1: Thursday, April 9th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Amazon Prime Video – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • ESPN – 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Round 2: Friday, April 10th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Amazon Prime Video – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • ESPN – 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Round 3: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Paramount+ – 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • CBS – 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Round 4: Sunday, April 12th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Paramount+ – 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • CBS – 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Masters Tournament - Weather

Masters Tournament - Course/Tournament History

The Origins of Augusta National

In 1930, Bobby Jones purchased the land that would become Augusta National Golf Club and enlisted renowned architect Alister MacKenzie to bring his vision to life. After two years of design and construction, the course officially opened. The first Masters Tournament, originally called the Augusta National Invitational, was held in 1934 and won by Horton Smith. The tournament has only been interrupted once, from 1943 to 1945 due to World War II, and was postponed to November 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Botanical Roots: The Naming of the Holes

Augusta National was built on the former Fruitland Nurseries property, and each hole is named after a tree or shrub once cultivated there. The naming process was a collaboration between Bobby Jones, Clifford Roberts, and Louis Alphonse Berckmans. While most names remain intact, a few have been updated over time.

Amen Corner: The Heart of Augusta National

Amen Corner refers to the iconic stretch of holes 11, 12, and 13. The phrase was coined by legendary golf writer Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 issue of Sports Illustrated.
Flowing through this stretch is Rae's Creek, named after John Rae. The creek weaves behind the 11th green, in front of the 12th, and past the 13th tee, creating one of the most dramatic and recognizable sections in golf.

The Green Jacket and Other Awards

The tradition of awarding the green jacket began in 1949. In addition to joining an elite group of champions, the winner becomes an honorary member of Augusta National. The jacket remains at the club and must be returned the following year.

Additional honors are awarded throughout the week. A crystal vase is given for the lowest daily round, while a crystal bowl is awarded for a hole-in-one or double eagle. Players who record an eagle receive crystal goblets.

In 1952, the Silver Cup was introduced for the low amateur who makes the cut. Notable winners include Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw, and Tiger Woods. More recently, Patrick Cantlay won the honor in 2012, followed by Viktor Hovland in 2019.

The Crow’s Nest: A Tradition for Amateurs

Amateurs competing in the Masters are invited to stay in the Crow’s Nest, a small room located atop the Augusta National clubhouse. The space has hosted some of golf’s legends, including Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw, Tiger Woods, Tom Watson, and Phil Mickelson.

The Par 3 Contest: Fun and Tradition

The Par 3 Contest takes place each Wednesday before the tournament. It debuted in 1960, with Sam Snead posting the winning score of 23. The course was designed in 1958 by George Cobb and Clifford Roberts. It measures roughly 1,060 yards and plays as a par 27. No winner of the Par 3 Contest has gone on to win the Masters in the same year.

The Champions Dinner: A Night of Tradition

Rory McIlroy has announced his menu for the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner. pic.twitter.com/sj50p5KluO

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 18, 2026

The Champions Dinner is held each Tuesday during tournament week and was introduced by Ben Hogan in 1952. The defending champion hosts the event and selects the menu, often reflecting personal tastes or cultural background. In 1998, Tiger Woods famously served cheeseburgers, fries, and milkshakes after his first victory.

The Timeless Atmosphere of Augusta National

Augusta National maintains a traditional and understated atmosphere. Scoreboards use Roman numerals, and leaderboards are updated manually by volunteers known as Masters Scorers. Cell phones are not permitted during tournament play, preserving a distraction-free environment that emphasizes both tradition and championship golf.

Previous Tournament Venues:

Previous Tournament Names:

Tournament Records:

• Most Wins at Event:
  • 6 – Jack Nicklaus (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986)

• Largest Margin of Victory:
  • 12 Strokes, Tiger Woods (1997)

Course Records:

• 72-Hole Record (Augusta National Golf Club):
  • 268, Dustin Johnson (2020)

• 18-Hole Record (Augusta National Golf Club):
  • 63, Nick Price (Round 3, 1986), Greg Norman (Round 1, 1996)

Masters Tournament - Course Guide/ Scorecard

Originally designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones in 1933, Augusta National Golf Club features a classic par 72 layout with four par 3s, ten par 4s, and four par 5s.

Augusta National is known for its consistency, though several recent renovations have added subtle difficulty. In 2022, holes No. 11 “White Dogwood” and No. 15 “Firethorn” were lengthened with tee boxes moved back and fairways recontoured. In 2023, the tee on No. 13 “Azalea” was pushed back roughly 35 yards. In 2024, the tee box on No. 2 “Pink Dogwood” was extended by 10 yards, and after last year’s tournament, the No. 17 tee was shortened by 12 yards.

The course continues to rank among the more difficult tests on the PGA TOUR, finishing sixth in difficulty among the 49 courses played last season. Each of the past three editions has produced a scoring average over par, and in 2025, only three holes outside of the par 5s played under par.

At 7,565 yards, Augusta National is one of the longest courses on TOUR, ranking seventh out of 44 in the rotation. Despite the length, it offers some forgiveness off the tee with fairways averaging 51 yards wide, the widest on TOUR. The greens are relatively small, averaging just 6,486 square feet, and place a premium on precision. Bunkering is less of a factor compared to other venues, with only 44 bunkers on the property, the third fewest on TOUR.

Originally, the green complexes consisted of Bermuda grass. Throughout the 1970s, the greens became slower, and they switched to a different strain of Bermuda. In 1978, Augusta National switched their par 3 course to bentgrass. Given the success of that trial run, they decided to change the main course to bentgrass as well before the 1981 Masters.

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Masters Tournament - Notable Par 3s

Augusta National’s par 3s range from 155 to 240 yards, with two falling in the 150 to 175 yard range. Despite their beauty, these holes present a significant challenge. In the most recent edition of the Masters, every par 3 played over par, showing that even the shortest holes at Augusta demand precision and control.

Hole 4 | 'Flowering Crab Apple' | Par 3 | 240 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 3.209 (Difficulty Rank - 5)

This hole is a stout par three that requires a long iron and is often made harder by deceptive winds. Two bunkers, front right and front left, guard the green, which slopes back to the front. The green was originally shaped like a boomerang. It’s now a bit wider, the bend slightly less extreme. But the hole remains an elusive target.

Hole 6 | 'Juniper' | Par 3 | 180 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 3.02 (Difficulty Rank - 11)

This par three features an elevated tee and a large undulating green. The shifting levels of the putting surface from front to back make the pin position very important. In the 1930s, the green was fronted by a stream, and in the 1950s by a pond. But the hazard rarely came into play and was therefore removed in 1959.

Hole 12 | 'Golden Bell' | Par 3 | 155 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 3.139 (Difficulty Rank - 8)

One of the world’s most famous golf holes, this is Augusta National’s shortest par three. Club selection is often difficult, as varying winds can require anything from a six-iron to a nine-iron for Masters competitors. The daunting presence of Rae’s Creek and three strategically placed bunkers make it imperative that players land their shots on the putting surface. Golfers walk across the Ben Hogan Bridge to reach the green.

Hole 16 | 'Redbud' | Par 3 | 170 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 3.139 (Difficulty Rank - 9)

This hole is played entirely over water to a green secured by three bunkers. With the putting surface significantly pitched from right to left, an exacting tee shot is required to set up a reasonable birdie chance.

Masters Tournament - Notable Par 4s

There are ten Par 4s at Augusta National Golf Club, with the majority of those holes ranging between 450 and 500 yards. No. 3, 'Flowring Peach',  is the shortest, listed at 350 yards, with the longest being No. 11, 'White Dogwood', playing 520 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest par 4 on the course last year was the 5th hole.

Hole 5 | 'Magnolia' | Par 4 | 495 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.324 (Difficulty Rank - 1)

This hole was inspired by the legendary Road Hole at the Old Course at St. Andrews. An uphill, dogleg left to a sloping green. The fairway bunkers are deep and positioned to demand accuracy off the tee. To clear them requires a carry of 315 yards. The green slopes back to the front, and a rear bunker catches balls hit too long.

Hole 10 | 'Camellia' | Par 4 | 495 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.162 (Difficulty Rank - 7)

This long par four plays steeply downhill and features a nearly 60-yard-long center bunker well short of the green. Players will try to drive the ball to the left-center for the best angle into a green that pitches right to left. Until 1935, this was the first hole. It is traditionally the most difficult hole on the course. Originally, the 10th green was positioned to the right of the huge fairway bunker. In 1937, the putting surface was moved to the rise beyond the bunker, making the hole extremely demanding.

Hole 11 | 'White Dogwood' | Par 4 | 520 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.24 (Difficulty Rank - 3)

At this hole begins Amen Corner, and wind is often a factor. The tee shot plays downhill and left to right. A pond guards the green to the left and a bunker is strategically placed right center. This hole may best be remembered for Larry Mize’s miraculous chip-in to defeat Greg Norman in a playoff in the 1987 Masters. Prior to 1950, Rae’s Creek ran in front of this green. It was replaced by a larger hazard in form of the current pond.

Hole 18 | 'Holly' | Par 4 | 465 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.243 (Difficulty Rank - 2)

One of the most famous finishing holes in golf, this uphill dogleg right is protected by two bunkers at the left elbow of the fairway. A drive hit down the center will often require a middle iron for a second shot to a deep, narrow green guarded by one bunker short-left and another hard right.

Masters Tournament - Notable Par 5s

There are four Par 5s on the course: No. 2 'Pink Dogwood', No. 8 'Yellow Jasmine', No. 13 'Azalea', and No. 15 'Firethorn'. All of these holes had a scoring average under par in 2025. Hole No. 2 'Pink Dogwood' was the easiest hole on the course last year, with a scoring average of 0.385 below par.

Hole 2 | 'Pink Dogwood' | Par 5 | 585 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.615 (Difficulty Rank - 18)

Originally, the green was guarded by a lone bunker on the right. That bunker was reduced in size in 1966, and a left bunker was added in 1946. No. 2 is a dogleg left which may be reachable in two. Large, deep greenside bunkers demand special attention on the second shot.

Hole 8 | 'Yellow Jasmine' | Par 5 | 570 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.618 (Difficulty Rank - 17)

An accurate drive is needed to avoid the fairway bunker on the right side on this uphill hole. The long, narrow green is bunkerless. It is guarded instead by a series of mounds, the biggest of which line its left side.

Hole 13 | 'Azelea' | Par 5 | 545 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.828 (Difficulty Rank - 16)

An accurate tee shot to the center of the fairway on this sweeping dogleg left allows a player to go for the green in two. A tributary to Rae’s Creek winds in front of the raised green, and four bunkers threaten behind. The Byron Nelson Bridge is located just off the tee.

Hole 15 | 'Firethorn' | Par 5 | 550 Yards | 2025 Stroke Average: 4.926 (Difficulty Rank - 14)

A famously reachable par five when the winds are favorable. A well-struck second shot must be played over the pond and away from the bunker that guards the green on the right. Gene Sarazen hit his “shot heard ’round the world” here when he holed a four-wood approach from 235 yards away for a double eagle in 1935.

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 11, 12, 13 (Amen Corner)

Masters Tournament - Key Statistics

Strokes Gained: Tee to Green

• To succeed at Augusta National Golf Club, players must be elite from tee to green. This metric captures performance off the tee, on approach, and around the greens, all of which are essential here. Each of the last five Masters champions ranked 2nd or better in this category during their win. Augusta rewards precision and punishes mistakes, making tee-to-green dominance a key separator.

Strokes Gained: Off the Tee

• Distance combined with control off the tee provides a major advantage at Augusta. The wide fairways allow players to be aggressive, but positioning still matters when setting up approach shots into difficult green complexes. Each of the last four Masters champions ranked 9th or better in this category during their win.

Strokes Gained: Approach

• Approach play remains the foundation for success at Augusta. The undulating greens and tight pin locations demand precise iron play. In each of the last five editions, the winner ranked 14th or better in SG: Approach.

Strokes Gained: Around the Green

• Short game performance is critical at Augusta, where missed greens are inevitable. Each of the last four champions ranked 10th or better in this category. Tight lies, shaved runoffs, and fast green surrounds require creativity and precision. Saving par in difficult spots is often what keeps players in contention.

Strokes Gained: Putting (Bentgrass) - Green Speed: Lightning 

• Augusta’s greens are Bentgrass mown to 0.125″ and roll at speeds that are among the fastest players will face all year. Knowing how to navigate the contours and speed of these greens is key. Great putters on fast Bentgrass surfaces have a distinct edge.

3-Putt Avoidance

• Three putts are more common at Augusta than at a typical TOUR stop due to the speed and slope of the greens. Avoiding costly mistakes is critical, as one misread or poor lag putt can quickly lead to dropped shots.

Driving Distance Gained

• Power off the tee has become increasingly important at Augusta. Many recent champions have ranked near the top of the field in driving distance during their winning weeks. The course rewards aggressive play, allowing longer hitters to attack par 5s and longer par 4s with shorter approach clubs.

Par 4 Scoring: 450-500 Yards

• Five of Augusta’s par 4s fall within this range, making them some of the most demanding holes on the course.

Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards

• Three of the four par 5s fall into this range and represent the best scoring opportunities. Players who take advantage of these holes can quickly climb the leaderboard.

Bogey Avoidance

• Bogey avoidance is essential at Augusta due to the course’s difficulty. With limited scoring opportunities outside of the par 5s, avoiding mistakes becomes just as important as making birdies. The course demands patience, and players who consistently limit errors tend to stay in contention. Missed shots, particularly around the greens, can quickly lead to bogeys or worse. Many past champions have excelled in this area, making it a strong indicator of success.

Proximity Gained: 200+ Yards

• Augusta requires a high volume of long iron approach shots, especially on par 4s and par 5s. Players who excel from 200 yards and beyond will create more birdie opportunities while minimizing mistakes.

Comparable Courses and Event History

• Course history plays a significant role at Augusta. Familiarity with the layout, green complexes, and overall strategy is a major advantage. Only one player has ever won in their debut, highlighting the importance of experience. Players who have performed well here in the past often continue to do so.

Masters Tournament - The Field

This year’s Masters Tournament will feature a total of 95 competitors. Remarkably, 58 of the top 60 Official World Golf Ranking players will be contending, with only Pierceson Coody and Michael Thorbjornsen absent from the list. The field is composed of 67 PGA Tour Players, 10 LIV Tour Players, 6 Amateurs, 5 Past Champions, 2 DP World Tour Players, and 1 PGA TOUR of Australasia Player.

Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:

• Masters Tournament Champions (Lifetime)
• U.S. Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
• The Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
• PGA Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)
• Winners of the Players Championship (Three years)
• Current Olympic Gold Medalist (One Year)
• Current U.S. Amateur Champion (7-A) (Honorary, non-competing after one year) and the Runner-up (7-B) to the current U.S. Amateur Champion
• Current The Amateur Champion (Honorary, non-competing after one year)
• Current Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion (One year)
• Current Latin America Amateur Champion (One year)
• Current U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion (One year)
• Current NCAA Division I Men's Individual Champion (One year)
• The first 12 players, including ties, in the previous year's Masters Tournament
• The first 4 players, including ties, in the previous year's U.S. Open
• The first 4 players, including ties, in the previous year's The Open Championship
• The first 4 players, including ties, in the previous year's PGA Championship
• Individual winners of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation applied to the season-ending Tour Championship
• Those qualifying and eligible for the previous year's season-ending Tour Championship
• Current Scottish Open Champion (One year)
• Current Spanish Open Champion (One year)
• Current Japan Open Champion (One year)
• Current Hong Kong Open Champion (One year)
• Current Australian Open Champion (One year)
• Current South African Open Champion (One year)
• The 50 leaders on the final Official World Golf Ranking for the previous calendar year
• The 50 leaders on the final Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the current Masters Tournament

Former Senior Champions at This Year’s Masters:

• Ángel Cabrera, José María Olazábal, Vijay Singh, Mike Weir, and Fred Couples

LIV Contenders at This Year’s Masters:

• Bryson DeChambeau
• Sergio Garcia
• Tyrrell Hatton
• Dustin Johnson
• Tom McKibbin
• Phil Mickelson
• Carlos Ortiz
• Charl Schwartzel
• Cameron Smith
• Bubba Watson

Scottish Open Champion

• Chris Gotterup

Spanish Open Champion

• Marco Penge

Japan Open Champion

• Naoyuki Kataoka

Hong Kong Open Champion

• Tom McKibbin

Australian Open Champion

• Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen

 South African Open Champion

• Casey Jarvis

Amateurs Set to Shine at Augusta:

• Ethan Fang – won the Amateur Championship at Royal St George's
• Jackson Herrington –  finished runner-up at the U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club
• Brandon Holtz – won the U.S. Mid-Amateur at Troon Country Club
• Mason Howell – won the U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club
• Fifa Laopakdee – won the Asia-Pacific Amateur in Dubai
• Mateo Pulcini – won the Latin America Amateur in Peru

Previous Winners in the Field (Event):

• Rory McIlroy – 2025
• Scottie Scheffler – 2024, 2022
• John Rahm – 2023
• Hideki Matsuyama – 2021
• Dustin Johnson – 2020
• Patrick Reed – 2018
• Sergio Garcia – 2017
• Danny Willett – 2016
• Jordan Spieth – 2015
• Bubba Watson – 2014, 2012
• Adam Scott – 2013
• Charl Schwartzel – 2011
• Phil Mickelson – 2010, 2006, 2004
• Ángel Cabrera – 2009
• Zach Johnson – 2007
• Mike Weir – 2003
• Vijay Singh – 2000
• José María Olazábal – 1999, 1994
• Fred Couples – 1992

Debutants in the Field:

• Andrew Novak, Benjamin Griffin, Brandon Holtz, Casey Jarvis, Christopher Gotterup, Ethan Fang, Fifa Laopakdee, Harry Hall, Jackson Herrington, Jacob Bridgeman, Johnny Keefer, Kristoffer Reitan, Marco Penge, Mason Howell, Mateo Pulcini, Michael Brennan, Naoyuki Kataoka, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Ryan Gerard, Sami Valimaki, Samuel Stevens, Tom McKibbin

Exemptions:

The Masters Committee, at its discretion, also invites international players not otherwise qualified.

• N/A

Players with ties to Georgia in the Field:

Birthplace:

• Brian Harman – Savannah, Georgia
• Russell Henley – Macon, Georgia
• Harris English – Valdosta, Georgia

College:

• Patrick Reed – University of Georgia/ Augusta State University
• Bubba Watson – University of Georgia
• Brian Harman – University of Georgia
• Russell Henley – University of Georgia
• Sepp Straka – University of Georgia
• Harris English – University of Georgia

Notable Withdraws/ Changes:

• N/A

Masters Tournament - The Odds

Here’s a breakdown of the top players in the field for this year’s Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, ranked by current betting odds (via DraftKings). The table below details each player’s five most recent finishes on the PGA Tour/ DP World Tour/ LIV and their last result at the Masters Tournament. My top plays of the week are included in the PGA Premium package.

Masters Tournament - Recent Horses for Courses

Masters Tournament - Recent Donkeys for Courses

Masters Tournament - Previous Winners' Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament)

• 2025: Rory McIlroy (-11)
  • Price: 13-2 (+650)

• 2024: Scottie Scheffler (-11)
  • Price: 4-1

• 2023: Jon Rahm (-12)
  •  Price: 9-1

• 2022: Scottie Scheffler (-10)
  • Price: 16-1

• 2021: Hideki Matsuyama (-10)
  • Price: 45-1

Masters Tournament - Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts)

• 2025: Rory McIlroy
  • T5 – Texas Children’s Houston Open
  • WON – THE PLAYERS Championship
  • T15 – Arnold Palmer Invitational
  • T17 – The Genesis Invitational
  • WON – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
• 2024: Scottie Scheffler
  • T2 – Texas Children’s Houston Open
  • WON – THE PLAYERS Championship
  • WON – Arnold Palmer Invitational
  • T10 – The Genesis Invitational
  • T3 – WM Phoenix Open
• 2023: Jon Rahm
  • T31 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
  • WD – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
  • T39 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
  • WON – The Genesis Invitational (PGA)
  • 3 – WM Phoenix Open (PGA)
• 2022: Scottie Scheffler
  • WON – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
  • T55 – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
  • WON – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
  • T7 – The Genesis Invitational (PGA)
  • WON – WM Phoenix Open (PGA)
• 2021: Hideki Matsuyama
  • T30 – Valero Texas Open (PGA)
  • T42 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
  • MC – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
  • T18 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
  • T15 – WGC-Workday Championship (PGA)

Masters Tournament - Previous Winners' Finishes at Event

2025: Rory McIlroy

2024: Scottie Scheffler

2023: Jon Rahm

2022: Scottie Scheffler

2021: Hideki Matsuyama

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