April 6, 2026
While he hasn't received nearly the same recognition he probably deserves, Bryson DeChambeau is playing some really good golf at the moment. He's coming off back-to-back victories on LIV and is arguably the playing favorite coming into the week. The length has been a strength at Augusta National for him, averaging 1.55 strokes gained off the tee over his last three Masters appearances. Wedges and short game seem to be one thing holding him back from holding on down the stretch, but the 32-year-old has become one of the fiercest big-game hunters in the sport, and should have all the confidence in the world ahead of Thursday's opening round.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Patrick Cantlay has won eight times in his PGA career. The American golfer has struggled in majors lately missing three straight cuts. At the last Masters Tournament, Cantlay finished T-36. Combine that with three other Top 40 results, that is not too bad. However, the concern with Cantlay is that he always has at least one round at Augusta which goes way south. Last year, it was Round 1 where Cantlay began with a 74. 2023 saw him contending before a final round 75 knocked him outside the Top 10 (T-14). Distance is one concern with Cantlay but another is his Par 5 birdie percentage which ranks 107th (45.65%). While his birdie or better percentage is a solid 70th at 22.45%, Cantlay is a volatile DFS choice and even worse betting wager at Augusta.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Harris English finished tied for 21st at the Texas Children's Houston Open last month and will now start preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. English has one missed cut and five top-25 finishes in eight starts this season. He finished tied for 12th at last year's Masters Tournament and tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, English ranks in the 89th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Master's Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Sam Burns finished tied for 21st at the Texas Children's Houston Open last month and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Burns has three missed cuts and three top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. He finished tied for 46th at last year's Masters Tournament and missed the cut in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Burns ranks in the 69th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Corey Conners finished tied for 14th at the Valspar Championship last month and will now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Conners has one missed cut and three top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. He finished tied for eighth at the 2025 Masters Tournament and tied for 38th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Conners ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Russell Henley missed the cut at last week's Valero Texas Open after being one of the favorites heading into the tournament. Henley will now look to put that behind him as he prepares for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Henley has two missed cuts and five top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. Henley missed the cut at last year's Masters Tournament but finished tied for 38th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Henley ranks in the 80th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Robert MacIntyre finished tied for second at last week's Valero Texas Open. He will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. So far this season, MacIntyre has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in seven starts. He missed the cut at the 2025 edition of the Masters Tournament but finished tied for 23rd in 2022. Over the past 12 months, MacIntyre ranks in the 45th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Justin Rose finished second at last year's Masters Tournament, losing in a playoff to Rory McIlroy. Rose has started the 2026 season with one win, three missed cuts, and one top-15 finish in six starts. Rose finished tied for 13th at the PLAYERS Championship last month and will now focus on preparing for this year's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Over the past 12 months, Rose ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick walked away as the winner at the Valspar Championship last month to secure his first win of the 2026 season. He'll now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament held at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Fitzpatrick has one win and three top-15 finishes in seven starts this season. He finished tied for 40th at the Masters Tournament in 2025 and tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick ranks in the 79th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Xander Schauffele finished tied for fourth at the Valspar Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Schauffele has one missed cut and five top-25 finishes in seven starts this season. Schauffele finished tied for eighth in the 2025 edition of the Masters Tournament and eighth in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Scottie Scheffler finished tied for 22nd at the PLAYERS Championship last month and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Scheffler has one win and five top-25 finishes in six starts this season. Scheffler finished fourth at last year's Masters Tournament and walked away as the winner in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Scheffler ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 6, 2026
Maverick McNealy is the type of golfer who can get off to a very good start at Augusta. The American golfer averages 27.88 putts per round in Round 1. His one putt percentage ranks 30th at 43.89%. Add in an overall birdie or better percentage inside the Top 25 (25,19% - 23rd) and there is a recipe for some success. McNealy has five Top 25 results in seven events this 2026. One of the more intriguing bets may be leading after Round 1. Check the number but McNealy rolls in second with a 67.25 scoring average currently. His Par 5 scoring average is 4.43 (7th). If McNealy can avoid those second round troubles, he carries even more potential for betting choices at Augusta.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Gary Woodland is now a five-time winner on the PGA Tour. The American golfer won in Houston with four rounds in the 60's. He won by five strokes. This came on the heels of an unbelievable 2.12 strokes gained to putting. His driving accuracy may not be the greatest (132nd - 53.96%). However, Woodland is second in driving distance at a whopping 324.6 yards. The key with Augusta if the dry and very warm conditions pan out will be driving the ball, capitalizing on Par 5's, and avoiding trouble. His birdie average ranks 28th at 4.29 and he is 24th at Par 5 birdie or better percentage at 54.88%. Woodland may be worth an early look scoring and DFS wise.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Rasmus Hojgaard had a March to forget up until Houston. The Danish golfer started off well, had a bit of a Saturday hiccup with a 71. However, Hojgaard rebounded with a final round 67 to finish T-28. Again, the Dane has one Top 10 result at the Cognizant in February. His previous Masters appearance in 2025 was intriguing. Hojgaard only tied for 32nd but his metrics were solid. One of the early assets this season has been his driving distance which ranks 6th so far. Accuracy is poor at 47.14% at 164th. As long as he is within 5% of average accuracy wise, Hojgaard can again be a factor at Augusta. The start will be vital too as he cannot average 30.17 putts per round like he has been in 2026. Again, Hojgaard is a huge betting risk but there's a chance.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Shane Lowry has not seen the same fortune over the past two years at Augusta. The Irish golfer has played well but not well enough en route to two results outside the Top 25. This goes up against 2021,2022, and 2023 where Lowry enjoyed his best performances. Lowry finished T-3 in 2022 behind gaining 3.65 strokes overall. While many want to talk about all these criteria, looking at current form helps here too. Lowry has been inconsistent in 2026 when it comes to opening rounds. He has three plus results and three not so good ones. If birdies to be had, Lowry could thrive much like he did at Pebble Beach (T-8) and the Cognizant (T-2). Again, that 69.25 scoring average is nice (18th) but Lowry must convert those Par 5's to be a betting option this weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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