I never thought I would be writing a Betting Preview for The US Masters in November, but 2020 has been one of those years.
It is certainly good news that we get to watch this great Major and with The Open Championship falling off the calendar, it is the third and final Major of the year.
The venue as usual will be the Augusta National Golf Course a par 72 layout that is likely to play longer than ever, driving distance is certainly an advantage at Augusta as it would allow you to approach the tricky greens with shorter irons. That being said, it is not the be all and end all and accuracy with those irons and the ability to scramble for par when you miss the greens will be crucial.
Bryson Dechambeau is a 9/1 joint favourite with Dustin Johnson to win his 2nd successive major having run away with the US Open a couple of months back. Dechambeau has scientifically changed his game, adding prodigious distance and there is talk that he could overpower the course. His Augusta National record is not great though with a 21st place finish his best in 3 starts. One of the reasons for that is he has struggled with the putter here and that is my reason for taking him on this week. Behind Johnson and Dechambeau we have Jon Rahm seeking his first major at 10/1, Justin Thomas 12/1, Rory Mcilroy 14/1 and you can get 16/1 and better the balance.
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Bryson Dechambeau 9/1
Dustin Johnson 9/1
Jon Rahm 10/1
Justin Thomas 12/1
Rory Mcilroy 14/1
Xander Schauffele 16/1
Brooks Koepka 18/1
28/1 and better the balance, prices correct at the time of posting but are subject to change
Suggested Bets:
Dustin Johnson each way at 9/1
Johnson had a couple of weeks off due to a positive COVID-19 test, but he showed last week in Houston that his game is in good nick with a runner-up finish. Johnson also has good recent form at Augusta and in the last 4 years has 3 Top 10’s including 2 Top 5’s and a runner-up finish last year. I have always seen Johnson as a wearer of the Green Jacket and think that this is the year he will deliver.
Brooks Koepka each way at 18/1
Koepka is incredibly consistent in the majors and was runner-up here in the 2019 edition. He hasn’t had the best of years and has been battling with injuries, but finished Top 5 last week to show that his game is in decent nick and given his focus on the majors I am expecting a big run from him here.
Tiger Woods each way at 50/1
This is very much a sentimental choice as Tiger has shown nothing in recent weeks or months to suggest he can land another Masters Title. He managed it last year though and although not as long as the likes of Dechambeau his course knowledge and ability to play under pressure could yet see him in the mix come Sunday.
Jordan Spieth each way at 80/1
Spieth is a man with excellent Masters form winning it 5 years ago and with 4 Top 3’s in his last 6 Masters starts where he has never finished lower than last year’s 21st. That, of course, doesn’t tell the story of Spieth’s current woes and he is struggling for form coming off a missed cut, his 3rd in his last 5 starts where he has finished no better than 38th. At his best one of the greatest putters in the world I am having a nibble on him to bounce back to form this week, as the old saying goes “Form is temporary, class if permanent”
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