Perhaps it's because I just watched him go wire-to-wire winning at Torrey Pines but how about Justin Rose? Came as close as you can last year...

Im Hoping a Max Homa resurgence, he had the run with Scotty in 2024 and hope he can get his first major

I could see a swing this year in the final round. With either Scheffler, Bryson or Rahm taking the win. You also can’t rule out Russel Henley, as he has made the cut every year since 2017 and has placed in the upper half of the field. 2023 he tied for 4th place although last year he did Tie for 38th. With Russell being from Georgia and knowing how that state plays I would say he could be a surprise win.

Whomever is the most present player that week.... Too many good talented players now, it's all a about being the most grounded athlete that week.
BTW, what is being served for the dinner this year, anyone here?

Scheffler has the high odds followed by Mcollory. However schaaffle has a shot at top three or winning if the leaders give up shots Saturday or Sunday's final. He may also be able to hold the lead if Schaffer’s iron play isn’t by the numbers and Mcllory finds trouble. If all else fails Rham hits the gap left by those three.

I’d like to see spieth return to form. I know 12 brings a lot of trauma but this could otherwise be a great course for him. I think Rose still has a major left in him as well.

Hideki is swinging a hot stick I’d like him or Rosey to take it home.

A Canuck wouldn’t have me losing any sleep either

I do think this is going to be one where a young gun wins. Your big names will always be in contention there but I see a new winner again this year. Ludvig seems to always make his way around that place okay. Gonna take someone with good iron play and putting of course.

Bit of an outsider. I would love to see Cam Smith win. He’s had good performances in the past at Augusta and of course a Titleist player

Couple of things that Augusta National always demands is knowledge of the green complexes and also distance control of landing your ball in the proper zone. Augusta can make the most accomplished player look silly on any given day.

I dont know who is going to win, but I am looking forward to that week!

The year of Justin Thomas!

I am hoping for Justin Rose to get his second major win.

Wouldn't mind seeing Rose, Cameron Young or Morikawa win.

Give me Aberg as a somewhat sleeper! Good past couple showings, a few bad holes or he would already have one!

Speith or Rosie would really make me happy. The roller coaster from last year was almost too nerve racking, but what a great Masters and such a hard one to follow up

There are a nunmber fo players I'd "like" to see win this year, bu tI believe it's Bhatia year. He's trending nicely and his short game is consistent enough to keep big numbers at bay.

I'll go with someone not as a favorite - I think Cam Young's form is really good since getting his custom Pro V1 that generates less spin, helps him control his wedge/approach shots - his players win you could see the difference in the new ball compared to his prior wedge shots, where he would generate a lot of spin and often get him outside of a makeable putt.

Agreed. He’s my underdog favorite to don the Green Jacket on Sunday.

I would really like to see Rose or Fitzpatrick win but I do think come Sunday Koepka will be wearing the Green Jacket. He is close and has been close there many times. This is the year.

I’d like to see how Rory McIlroy performs now that he doesn’t have that pressure anymore. But I’d also be happy to see Ludvig Åberg get the win