So after much Covid delay it is finally time for the Augusta Masters and I for one am very excited. As always it’s incredibly open and I’m going to attempt to breakdown some of the competitors chances and odds and perhaps provide a decent tip or two.
The favourite this year is Bryson DeChambeau, with the longest drive on the tour and a US open win by 6 strokes in September it’s easy to see why, however, while driving distance is important at the masters I believe approach distance and short play to be more important with such testing greens, therefore I believe there are better options that Bryson at 8/1.
Dustin Johnson is an incredible golfer who it’s hard to believe will never win a Masters at some point however also at a very short price of 9/1 I feel there are better options available.
My pick of the favourites is the 26 year old Jon Rahm who celebrated his birthday with this absolutely unbelievable shot.
He’s an incredible young golfer with a great track record at the masters, coming in off back to back top 10s. He has a great drive, a decent approach game and I feel at 10/1 he has as a good a chance as anyone.
So what about some bigger prices, that’s what I really love about the masters finding some top punts.
I believe the single biggest factor in predicitong the masters is course form, and there is nobody playing with greater course form than the legend that is 5 time and reigning champion Tiger Woods. Never rule him out, is it likely that he wins? no, but is it a better chance than the 1 in 51 needed for the 50/1 on offer to be a profitable bet. definitely.
My second big price pick is The former world number 1, US Open champion, Olympic gold medalist and twice second place finisher at Augusta, Justin Rose. He is available at a whopping 70/1. Seriously. Sure last year he missed the cut for the first time but I fully expect him to bounce back with a high finish this year and I would in no way be surprised to see him win the tournament outright. An each way bet seems a solid option too.
Finally my hail mary pick, Henrik Stenson at 200/1 he’s a fantastic golfer, the first ever Nordic major winner, with a peak masters finish of 5th, 200/1 is an insult frankly.
So in conclusion these are my tips.
Jon Rahm 10/1 1 unit
Tiger Woods 50/1 0.5 units
Justin Rose 70/1 0.5 units
Henrik Stenson 200/1 0.25 units
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