Our underdog picks for The Masters
- Loz
- Apr 5, 2017
- 3 min read
With the Masters kicking off tomorrow, we thought we'd give you a little run down of which long shots could have a chance of putting on that green jacket on Sunday. There's no fun in predicting a Rory, DJ or Spieth win - we're all about the underdogs! Someone's got to shout for the Si Woo Kim's and Roberto Castro's in this world, and that someone is us! (Except we're not actually saying that these two are going to challenge for the title - they literally have no hope!)
So here's a summary of who we think you should put that spare dollar or quid on over the next few days.
1. Paul Casey - 50/1
Now Paul Casey has seen somewhat of a resurgence in recent years, particularly at Augusta, where he has notched up two top 10s in the last two years, with a tied 4th place finish last year. He has also previously recorded two more top 10 finishes around the manicured fairways of Augusta and is sure to be a solid bet for a top 25 finish. If you're looking for a British outside bet, he's your guy!
2. Thomas Pieters - 80/1
Although this will be his first outing at the Masters, we think this rookie's got a great chance of being in the mix on Sunday evening. With the fairways and greens being relatively soft over the first few days, the long hitters will be at a significant advantage, and if you're looking for long hitters then this guy is your man - He is an absolute cannon! After his outstanding rookie performance at the Ryder Cup, we're sure he's got the nerves to cope with the awe of Augusta. He's also a lovely bloke, and a big fan of the Eurotweedan Tour (allegedly).
3. Adam Hadwin - 80/1
If you're looking to go on form, then apart from DJ, look no further than Adam Hadwin. He's currently 5th on the FedEx Cup Standings, picking up his maiden PGA Tour victory a few weeks ago, as well as recently shooting a 59 when he finished 2nd at the CareerBuilder Challenge. When this guy is good, he's seriously good. His strong putting game should also stand him in good stead on the tricky greens around Rae's Creek.
4. Matt Kuchar - 110/1
KUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCHHH! A Georgia Tech graduate, Matt Kuchar is sure to have a lot of support on the course this week. He's always solid around Augusta and would be a great shout for a top 25 spot, having achieved this in 6 out of his 10 attempts, with 3 top 10s. Kuchar hit good form early this year and has since dropped off the pace slightly, but Augusta could well give him the boost he needs to regain his touch around the greens.
5. Bernhard Langer - 500/1
The evergreen Bernhard Langer is still doing the business at 59 years young, leading the Champions' Tour money list against some stiff competition. The two-time Masters winner knows every nook and cranny around Augusta and is a great bet at 500/1. If you're looking to root for the more senior player then give Bernie a shout. He's also guaranteed to be the top German in the field. Sorry Martin Kaymer - no hard feelings, but you're awful around Augusta and you know it!
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So there's our top tips for some outsiders this week. What do you think? Let us know on our social media platforms and we'll give you a shoutout. Get the chips and dips ready, put the dog out and book the other half on that romantic weekend break for 1 - it's Masters time!!!!!
Love from The Eurotweedan Tour
(all odds are from Betfair at the time of posting)
