The MASTERS "The Masters, a tradition unlike any other" is the motto and it is also the same for handicappers.
The Masters will play to a par 72 and measure 7,435 yards. I have played a few matchups and props to date, but I'm waiting to see how much rain they get today (Tuesday) to sum up the rest of the field, because if Augusta National is soft, the course plays drastically different and the short hitters have no chance.
Here are the early matchups and props:
Matt Kuchar -120 vs Dustin Johnson
The former Georgia Tech star, US Amateur Champ and oh ya, last year's Money List Leader is now considered the best American player, Mickelson will have something to say about that, but our money is on Kuch who is the better putter, straighter driver and DJ has a problem being too agressive sometimes. Kuch was T24 at the Masters LY, DJ 38th.
Bubba Watson -115 vs Graeme McDowell
Bubba is getting better with age and experience. He shapes shots like no other player on the Tour and that is a big advantage at Augusta where there are few straight-line holes. G Mac had a wonderful 2nd half last season and good start to this year and now has tailed off a bit (80 1st Rd 2 weeks ago)and I don't like his game for Augusta, has a hard time hitting a draw.
Hunter Mahan -125 vs Paul Casey
Mahan has all the tools to a green jacket some day and the time may be now. He keeps playing well, always in the Top 10 on the leaderboards and one particular aspect of his game that I really like is he grinds and concentrates on every shot. Casey? Where has he been this year? Too busy building his $10 million custom home in Scottsdale? Mahan was T8 LY, Casey missed the cut.
Props:
Top 20 Finish
Matt Kuchar ....Yes -105
Luke Donald ....No....+115...missed cut, 38th and missed cut L3 Masters.
Will they make the cut:
Ricky Barnes ....No.....+120....has struggled all season with a bad back.
more matchups and analysis later
