Masters picks 2026: The Bryson DeChambeau dilemma
Three of our experts are fading Bryson, but one of us is keeping the faith.
Another Masters has arrived, and the 2026 edition feels as wide open as ever. The last few years here have felt like Scottie Scheffler's tournament to lose, but between his shoddy iron play and the fact he has not played in nearly one month, it feels like an opportunity for another big name to emerge. Who will that be?
We have some ideas. RELATED: Masters 2026: Power rankings for the entire field at Augusta National The Golf Digest betting panel is comprised of Pat Mayo of Underdog/Mayo Media Network, Andy Lack of the Inside Sports Network, Ryan Noonan of Betsperts, your two authors and Keith Stewart, the CEO of Read The Line. Scroll down for our complete betting analysis of the 2026 Masters: Masters picks 2026: Our Experts’ Outright Predictions Pat Mayo, Underdog/Fantasy National, Mayo Media Network analyst : Xander Schauffele (18-1, DraftKings) — A winner in Japan during the Fall Season, Xander is currently suffering a case of the Tommy Fleetwoods, which has kept him from hoisting a novelty check in 2026, despite some close calls.
What are the “Tommy Fleetwoods,” you ask? That would be playing amazing for three rounds and awful for one to fall just short of winning. That said, Xander’s gained over six strokes tee-to-green in three of his past four starts, all top 10s while averaging 6.
5 SG/approach in his last two appearances. That’s to go along with three consecutive top 10s at The Masters. Keith Stewart, PGA, Read The Line: Xander Schauffele (18-1, DraftKings) — Xander Schauffele has five top-10 finishes at the Masters in eight starts.
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