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Sam Burns Hopes to Carry Good Form to Harbour Town
While not the outcome he would have wanted, it was still a successful week at The Masters for Sam Burns. For a guy with very few meaningful major championships, it was a great start to the 2026 season, especially with the rebound on Sunday on the second nine after the rough start to the day. He will travel down to Hilton Head, SC, this week for the RBC Heritage and is looking to get inside the top 15 at this event for a fourth career time. He found his putter again at Augusta, averaging 1.51 strokes gained putting. He also gained over four strokes with his approach play for the week, which is intriguing for Harbour Town since many approach numbers come from similar distances as last week. It's another week of needing supreme iron play and a smart strategy, and Burns looks able to meet the challenge right now.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Harris English Solid but Not Spectacular in 2026
Harris English has been good, but he does not have a top-10 finish yet in 2026. The American golfer has finished inside the top 30 in eight of nine events. The RBC Heritage typically requires a few more birdies to be made. English has not performed well in three of the past four appearances, including missing one cut. His average driving distance has dipped in the past two events (4.45% lower than average). Last year at Hilton Head was one of the few events where English lost strokes in putting (0.05). Around the green was a bigger problem, and it has been in 2026, too. He ranks 110th in sand-save percentage and 94th in scrambling from the rough. From a DFS perspective, it may be wise to fade Harris.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Daniel Berger Could Contend Again at Hilton Head
Daniel Berger missed the cut at the Masters. The American golfer wound up with back-to-back scores of 76 but did have a couple days to prepare for this week. Hilton Head has been kind to him in the past as he finished T-3 in 2025. Berger finished three strokes behind eventual winner Justin Thomas. The RBC Heritage fits well with the golfer's strong approaching the green metrics. He has three Top 25 results in his last three appearances. That includes ranking 10th in greens in regulation (70.49%). Getting the ball close should make putting a little easier for Berger like it did at the Arnold Palmer (P-2 in March). At a minimum, this makes Berger worth a betting look.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Patrick Cantlay Finding Form Heading to RBC Heritage
Patrick Cantlay finished tied for 12th at the Masters Tournament last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Cantlay has four top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in eight starts this season. He finished tied for 13th at last year's RBC Heritage and tied for third in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 97th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 43% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's RBC Heritage.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ludvig Aberg Continues Playing Well Heading to RBC Heritage
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for 21st at last week's Masters Tournament and has now rattled off five straight top-25 finishes. He'll now turn his focus to preparing for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Aberg has five top-25 finishes and one missed cut in eight starts this season. Aberg finished tied for 53rd at last year's RBC Heritage and tied for 10th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 58th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because over 43% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's RBC Heritage.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Tyrrell Hatton a Steady Option at The Masters
Tyrrell Hatton has been up and down on LIV to start the year, with two top-10s and three finishes of T38 or worse through five events. He now turns to The Masters, where he has three top-20 results and two missed cuts in nine starts. His best performances here have come when he gained strokes on approach and around the greens. This year, Hatton is losing -0.27 strokes around the green but gaining +0.29 on approach. He is also in the 84th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that accounted for 38.7% of approach shots here last year. Hatton's track record at major tournaments speaks for itself, with 16 top-25 finishes, including seven top-10s, across all his starts. He's a solid floor option who offers a strong chance to make the cut and potential top-10 upside if his short game cooperates.
Source: DataGolf
Source: DataGolf
Justin Thomas a High-Risk, High-Reward Option at The Masters
Through his first three starts this season, Justin Thomas has posted a missed cut, a T8, and most recently, a T30 at the Valspar. He now turns to the Masters, where he has six top-25 finishes, including a fourth place in 2020, with just two missed cuts in 10 trips. His best results at Augusta have coincided with strong putting and approach play, areas where Thomas hasn't found consistency yet this year. He has lost -0.155 strokes per round on approach and -0.023 on the greens, though his around-the-green play has been solid, gaining +0.605. He is also in just the 27th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that made up 38.7% of approach shots here last year. When in form, Thomas has everything needed to contend, but after missing time to start this season, he's a high-risk, high-reward option at $8,300 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Sungjae Im a Volatile Option at the Masters
Sungjae Im missed back-to-back cuts since returning from a wrist injury, but has since posted a T4 and a T60. He now turns to The Masters looking to get things rolling. In six starts at Augusta, Im has been boom-or-bust, with three finishes inside the top eight and two missed cuts. His biggest key to success here has been his short game, gaining over 24.1 strokes combined around the green and on the greens in his three best trips, while losing more than -3.4 strokes in his missed cuts. This year, the short game has once again done the heavy lifting, as he has lost strokes across the bag aside from putting and around the green play. Im will clearly need to lean on that strength to contend, but concerns around ball striking and health suggest this could tilt more toward bust than boom.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Nicolai Hojgaard Carrying Momentum Into The Masters
Nicolai Hojgaard recorded his fourth top-six finish of the season at the Texas Children's Houston Open, ultimately finishing as runner-up. He looks to carry that momentum into The Masters, where his previous results include a T16 and a missed cut. Augusta National demands a fully rounded game, especially strong approach play, distance, and avoiding big mistakes. Hojgaard has excelled in these areas, ranking ninth in total strokes gained (+1.568 per round), 12th on approach (+0.712), ninth in driving distance, and 19th in bogey avoidance. The only concern is his major tournament history, with just three top-25 finishes and eight results of T50 or worse in 12 starts. Still, Hojgaard has rarely been in better form, and at $7,500 on DraftKings, he presents very high upside at this price.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Si Woo Kim in Strong Form Heading to The Masters
Si Woo Kim continued his strong season at the Valero Texas Open, recording his sixth result of T13 or better through his first nine events. He now turns to The Masters, where he's made seven of eight cuts, with a best finish of T12 in 2021. Augusta rewards elite approach play, distance off the tee, and avoiding big mistakes, areas where Kim has shown some strength. He ranks fourth in strokes gained tee to green (+1.626), third on approach (+0.912), and first in driving accuracy. Despite also sitting ninth in bogey avoidance, the putter has held him back, ranking 132nd, and he lacks elite length at 122nd in driving distance. Kim is also first in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that accounted for over 38% of approach shots here last year. His elite iron play will always provide high upside here, and as long as he remains disciplined with his aggressive pin-seeking style, Kim presents a very strong option this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Chris Gotterup Ready to Make His Masters Debut
Chris Gotterup has climbed to 11th in the Official World Golf Ranking with two wins and three other top-20 finishes to start the year. He now makes his Masters tournament debut, where a fully rounded game is key, especially approach play, distance, and avoiding big mistakes. Gotterup ranks 16th in total strokes gained (+1.335), 30th on approach (+0.436), and fourth in driving distance. His putting has been average, sitting 80th overall, and 42nd in three-putt avoidance. Additionally, he sits in the 81st percentile from 150-200 yards, a range that made up nearly 39% of approaches here last year. Although Augusta debuts are tough, Gotterup has the tools to compete, and the putter will likely determine how far he goes.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Patrick Reed Brings Momentum to The Masters
Since announcing his departure from LIV, Patrick Reed has been crushing it on the DP World Tour, with two victories, a runner-up, and a T10 in his first six events. The 2018 Masters Champion looks to carry that form to Augusta National, where he's finished T4, T12, and third over the last three years. He's been dominating the DP World Tour, ranking first in total strokes gained (+2.40 per round), second on approach (+1.57), and 14th around the green (+0.38). Reed has also figured out how to putt at Augusta, gaining over 3.5 strokes in four of his last six trips. He is well-rounded, playing with confidence, and in fantastic form. Do not be surprised to see Reed near the top of the leaderboard come Sunday.
Source: DP World Tour
Source: DP World Tour
Jon Rahm Looks Poised for His Second Green Jacket
Jon Rahm has been dominant on LIV to begin the year, recording three runner-up finishes, a fifth-place finish, and a win through his first five events. He looks to keep it rolling as he makes his tenth start at Augusta National. The 2023 Masters champion has just one finish outside the top 27 here, which came in 2024 shortly after his move away from the PGA Tour. This season, Rahm leads LIV in total strokes gained (+2.84 per round) and on approach (+1.07), ranks second off the tee (+0.84), and sits fifth in putting (+0.61). He has already proven he can win here, and there may not be a more in-form player in the world right now. Rahm enters as a serious contender to claim his second green jacket.
Source: DataGolf
Source: DataGolf
Adam Scott's Form Points to Him Competing at Masters
Adam Scott finished tied for 21st at last month's Texas Children's Houston Open. He'll turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Scott has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in nine starts this season. He missed the cut at last year's Masters Tournament but finished tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Scott ranks in the 91st 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.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Jordan Spieth Finding Consistency Heading to Masters
Jordan Spieth finished tied for 63rd at last week's Valero Texas Open, which was disappointing considering he was one of the favorites heading into the tournament. He'll now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Spieth has four top-25 finishes and one missed cut in eight starts this season. Spieth finished tied for 14th at last year's Masters Tournament and missed the cut in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Spieth ranks in the 37th 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.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
