Josh Culp believes Phil Mickelson represents value to make the cut at the 2025 Masters at odds of -150. Despite being 54 years old, Mickelson enters Augusta National riding impressive recent form, finishing sixth or better in two of his last three LIV Tour events while striking the ball solidly. Augmenting his case further is Mickelson's exceptional track record at Augusta, making the cut in seven consecutive Masters appearances, regardless of his preceding form. Given Mickelson's steady Masters résumé and strong current form, Culp considers this wager highly attractive and also suggests watching Mickelson's odds closely for potential top-20 finish value once additional props become available.

Josh Culp highlights Joaquin Niemann as a strong bet to finish as the top South American at the 2025 Masters, priced at -175. Culp cites Niemann's significant advantage in baseline strokes gained, with an impressive +1.07 strokes gained per round compared to -0.26 for the closest competitor Jhonattan Vegas. He also notes Nico Echavarria's inconsistency as a boom-or-bust player and senior circuit golfer Angel Cabrera's significant gap in tour quality. Niemann's clearly superior metrics and recent form create a high-confidence scenario for him to lead this regional category.

Josh Culp highlighted Matt Kuchar as an appealing Top-20 finish bet at +425 for the Valero Texas Open. Although Kuchar is without a top-20 result through five starts in 2025 (his best was T21 at the Sony Open), his course history at TPC San Antonio is excellent, with top-15 finishes in four of his past five appearances. Culp noted Kuchar’s impressive +8 course monster score—a metric identifying golfers with extraordinary course fit and previous success—citing a 49% historical top-20 rate among golfers fitting this criteria. Even adjusting for current performance and baseline skills, this group remains profitable with a 42% hit rate, indicating Kuchar’s bet is undervalued by the market.

Josh Culp likes Justin Rose's value as an outright winner at 90-1 (one-fourth each-way for 5 places) for the Valero Texas Open. Rose ranks above field average in every strokes gained category per FTN’s PGA Course Fit Model, a key indicator of his adaptability to changing course conditions common in Texas weather. Rose ranks 10th in baseline performance in this week’s field since the start of the new year, with the highest volatility, reflecting a boom-or-bust profile with immense upside. Culp rates Rose's peak or 'A-game' form as the fifth-best in the field, making the 90-1 price attractive considering Rose's considerable ceiling.

Josh Culp spotlighted Patrick Cantlay as an attractive bet for a top-10 finish (+210) at the Valero Texas Open. Cantlay has excelled at short courses, placing inside the top 10 in 58% of his starts on such layouts over the last two years, 12 percentage points better than second-best Tommy Fleetwood. TPC San Antonio aligns with short course play given 27% of approach shots occur from within 125 yards, notably higher than the Tour's average. Although Cantlay hasn't secured a win in more than two full seasons, his iron play is trending upward recently, further strengthening his outlook at this venue.

Josh Culp highlighted Taylor Pendrith as a strong top-20 finish bet (+250) for the Houston Open. Pendrith sits comfortably in the top 10th percentile on Tour for both driving distance and long-iron effectiveness—traits especially rewarded at Memorial Park. Culp calculated Pendrith's baseline expectation to finish in the top-20 at 29%, before even factoring in course fit. With Memorial Park placing an emphasis on distance off the tee and approach shots over 200 yards and boasting scoring rates tougher than tour average, Pendrith's power-packed game strongly aligns with course demands, making this a clear value spot for bettors.

Josh Culp sees solid top-20 value in Keith Mitchell (+275) at the Houston Open. Mitchell fits the mold perfectly for Memorial Park, a driver-heavy, difficult course nearly 7,500 yards in length. Mitchell brings an outstanding ball-striking profile, having gained strokes off the tee in six of his last seven starts and strokes on approach in five of his last six. Although Mitchell hasn't recorded a top-20 finish over this stretch, Culp argues that his consistent ball-striking skill suggests positive regression is imminent, particularly on this type of long, demanding layout that rewards driving accuracy and distance.

Josh Culp recommends betting Mav McNealy to win at 55-1 (with each-way for top five places) at the Houston Open. McNealy, despite recent poor performances on Florida's water-heavy courses, ranks inside the top 10 in strokes gained ball-striking (off the tee and approach combined) over the past six months. Culp has identified McNealy as a rising talent who can ascend to the tier just below elite players like Scheffler and McIlroy. Given his recent dip in performance due specifically to Florida's course setups, there is clear betting value for McNealy on a demanding course like Memorial Park, which suits his ball-striking prowess, potentially paving the way for his breakout victory.