Matt Gannon presented Adam Scott as a notably reliable DFS or positional bet for the Masters, citing Scott’s extraordinary consistency at Augusta, where he hasn't missed a cut in over 15 years. Although acknowledging Scott isn't currently in peak form and may not contend outright, Gannon recommended Scott specifically as a dependable DFS option or a safe top-20 candidate, greatly valuing Scott’s consistent record, abundant experience, and historical success navigating Augusta's challenging setup.

Matt Gannon is positive on Adam Scott as a reliable DFS or positional betting option, specifically noting Scott's extraordinary consistency at the Masters where he hasn't missed a cut in the last 15 years. While admitting Scott isn’t playing at his peak currently and is unlikely to win outright, Gannon strongly believes Scott’s consistency, valuable major championship experience, and historical Augusta comfort makes him appealing especially in DFS lineups or top-20 bets for guaranteed scoring in Masters week.

Matt Gannon sees Sepp Straka as an overlooked Masters play, highlighting his quietly stellar current form, elite iron play, and recent win at the American Express, despite it not being a headline event. Although Straka lacks impressive Augusta history beyond a top-20 finish, Gannon thinks a breakthrough major performance is coming soon, potentially at this year's Masters. While Gannon prefers Straka at slightly longer odds (hoping for triple digits rather than current 80-to-1 odds), his bullishness on Straka's improving skillset and mental strength makes him an appealing dark horse bet at Augusta.

Matt Gannon praised Corey Conners' remarkable recent form, emphasizing Conners' excellent back-to-back top-10 finishes (including TPC San Antonio), combined with Augusta National's strong historical record. Although he slightly preferred Daniel Berger in head-to-head comparison, Gannon confidently stated Conners is positioned perfectly to carry this form into the Masters, potentially delivering outstanding returns especially in top-10 betting markets rather than outright win bets.

Matt Gannon indicated that among a grouping of mid-range options including Corey Conners, Daniel Berger, Sam Burns, and Jason Day, Daniel Berger emerges as clearly the most appealing betting choice. Although complimenting Corey Conners’ recent success and consistent Augusta performances, Gannon strongly favored Berger, describing him as "in a different class" of golfer compared to the others. Berger's current run of excellent form led Gannon to prioritize him among this grouping as a noteworthy Masters betting angle.

Matt Gannon identified Wyndham Clark as the player most likely to win among a mid-range group of struggling golfers, including Tony Finau, Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim, and Sungjae Im. Even though none are playing particularly well currently, Gannon specifically highlighted Clark's "strokes gained dog," referring to his competitiveness and desire. Clark, who is coming off a disappointing missed cut in his Masters debut despite winning the U.S. Open and two elevated events leading into it last year, was Gannon’s preferred pick for his strong mental fortitude and hunger to succeed on the major stage.

Matt Gannon agreed with Pat Mayo that Russell Henley is fundamentally too conservative to win the Masters. He strongly praised Henley's caddy, previously identified as providing tangible DFS value through meticulous preparation, but agreed Henley wouldn't push to make flashy risk-taking recovery shots needed at Augusta. Gannon described Henley as someone who tries to play within himself, admitting that this trait limits his ability to convert a difficult situation into a birdie or crucial par save. While acknowledging Henley as a solid golfer capable of a top-10 showing, Gannon ultimately said betting him outright at Augusta is questionable despite favorable odds above 70-to-1.

Matt Gannon recommended fading Matt Fitzpatrick decisively at Augusta, drawing a straight line between Fitzpatrick’s macro-level struggles and his personal life, humorously attributing his recent down year and poor form to Fitzpatrick’s Jersey Shore marriage. While acknowledging Fitzpatrick has historically been solid in difficult conditions and recently decent at Augusta (22nd, 10th, and 14th the past three years), Gannon expressed strong doubts based on Fitzpatrick’s recent poor results (miscut, 22nd, 49th, miscut) and broader loss of form, suggesting Fitzpatrick is unlikely to contend effectively and is an attractive target for betting and matchup fades.

Matt Gannon strongly positioned Joaquin Niemann as the LIV golfer most likely to break through at a major tournament soon, despite expressing he would avoid actually betting LIV golfers personally. Gannon emphasized Niemann’s incredible talent, referencing a remarkable low stinger shot he's seen Niemann execute at Troon, underscoring the elite and unique shotmaking skills Niemann possesses. Gannon reasoned Niemann is increasingly more confident and still a young player at age 26, suggesting his best golf still lies ahead and that a major breakout, potentially at events like the PGA Championship or U.S Open, is inevitable in the near term.

Matt Gannon strongly advised fading Viktor Hovland for The Masters, despite Viktor recently winning his last start at Valspar Championship following three consecutive missed cuts. Gannon clarified he does not trust Hovland's results, pointing out that Viktor's perennial weakness in short game remains clearly evident. Although Hovland saw success through hot putting at Valspar, Augusta National requires precise short game and nasty greenside tests throughout 72 demanding holes. Gannon emphasized Viktor historically struggles significantly around Augusta's greens, citing this limitation as the key reason Hovland won't contend deep into Sunday. He further mentioned that softer, wetter conditions could marginally improve Viktor's chances, but generally advised bettors to steer clear at current odds.

Matt Gannon enthusiastically advocated for betting on Will Zalatoris, emphasizing Zalatoris' recent elite iron play as some of his best in over a year, despite mixed overall results. While acknowledging Zalatoris' struggles with driving accuracy and historically inconsistent putting, Gannon pointed out his exceptional ball-striking and how Augusta's fast, sloping greens uniquely suit his game. He shared insider knowledge from speaking with caddies at Phoenix, indicating Zalatoris is close to recapturing peak form and primed for an imminent win. Gannon strongly suggested Zalatoris has figured out Augusta, highlighting his top finishes in all three previous Masters appearances (2nd, 6th, and 9th), making him a compelling long-term Masters wager at current odds around 45-to-1.

Matt Gannon strongly touted Rory McIlroy as a prime candidate to secure his next major victory specifically at a U.S. Open rather than any other major championship. Gannon described the current U.S. Open setups as significantly favoring players in the top 15% for driving distance, an archetype McIlroy perfectly fits. Given Rory’s near-win at Pinehurst (U.S. Open venue) where Gannon experienced heartbreak firsthand, he acknowledged this could strongly bias him, but reinforced the U.S. Open's emphasis on driving proficiency strongly aligns with Rory's greatest skills. Despite positive sentiment toward Rory at Augusta, Gannon implied McIlroy’s best chances remain at U.S. Open events given the modern, driving-focused test of golf at these championships.

Matt Gannon expressed optimism about Patrick Cantlay as an intriguing betting option for the Masters at current odds around 40-to-1, noting he's previously bet Cantlay at much shorter odds (around 25-1). Gannon highlighted Cantlay's recent consistent form across multiple metrics—his driving, irons, chipping, and putting have all been solid if not spectacular. Despite questioning decision-making in specific instances, such as at Valero when Cantlay overshot the green substantially from 120 yards, Gannon emphasized Cantlay's overall game as extremely well-rounded and suited for Augusta. While admitting skepticism that Cantlay might win outright, Gannon believes Cantlay's drifted odds (possibly even higher than 40-to-1 if he underperforms slightly leading up to Masters week) represent real standalone betting value worth serious consideration.

Matt Gannon cautioned against betting Tyrrell Hatton at Augusta due to Hatton's openly negative attitude towards the course, referencing his notorious statement calling Augusta National unfair and expressing dislike for the venue. Although Hatton exceeded expectations by achieving a top-10 finish at last year's Masters, Gannon emphasized it's difficult to trust a golfer at Augusta when they explicitly voice disdain for the course. He believes Hatton's negative perspectives create unnecessary volatility, and despite Hatton's overall talent and current odds of 38-to-1, Gannon suggested looking for stronger betting value at courses Hatton openly enjoys. He also reminded bettors to wait for odds adjustment post-Valero Texas Open, projecting Hatton's odds might significantly lengthen, possibly towards 65-to-1, creating a more appealing potential value later.

Matt Gannon advised against betting Xander Schauffele at the current 20-to-1 odds despite solid finishes (eighth and tenth place) in his past two Masters tournaments. Even though Schauffele recently returned following rib surgery (humorously labeled as 'Marilyn Manson surgery'), and led strokes gained approach at the Valspar, Gannon pointed out Schauffele's typically strong historical profile—a balanced skillset across all categories—has looked notably 'spotty' this year. Specifically, Gannon noted Schauffele had not gained strokes in his short game yet in 2025, indicating underlying uncertainty and suggesting his recent standout performance on approach is not enough to circumvent remaining uncertainty. Gannon clearly stated he wouldn't risk betting Schauffele at present odds counting on a full return to form just yet, despite positive signs from his recent approaches at Valspar.

Matt Gannon strongly cautioned against betting Bryson DeChambeau at Augusta in firm conditions, specifically due to his limitations around the green. Gannon noted Bryson excels with bump-and-run shots but highlighted Augusta's tightly mowed grass designed to prevent that play, famously citing Charles Schwartzel as the rare exception. He detailed how Bryson lacks the elite-level touch needed to consistently execute the crucial high-lofted wedge shots required at the Masters. Although he praised Bryson's driver and iron performance as elite and felt Bryson would eventually win a Masters at some point due to tee-to-green dominance, he stressed that Bryson's current short-game shortcomings and shaky mental state—when things go poorly—pose too much betting risk at current odds of 19-to-1.

Matt Gannon gave a compelling endorsement of Xander Schauffele as a DFS selection due to his caddy Austin Kaiser, highlighting Kaiser's elite preparation methods and meticulous attention to course details. Gannon described Kaiser as operating in 'a different world' compared to other caddies. With Kaiser's rigorous course analysis and detailed game planning, Schauffele regularly maximizes his skill set, making him a consistent high performer at challenging venues like Augusta. As a result, Gannon suggested DFS players gain substantial advantage selecting Schauffele, considering the critical impact Kaiser's presence has on his player's performances.

Matt Gannon pointed to Russell Henley's caddy as a unique advantage, suggesting it significantly bolsters Henley’s DFS appeal at Augusta. Gannon praised the meticulous preparation of Henley's caddy, whose deep understanding of Henley’s game has repeatedly elevated his performances on courses where typically he wouldn’t be expected to succeed. Highlighting events like Torrey Pines, Bay Hill, and past Masters success, Gannon asserted Henley surpasses expectations primarily due to his caddy’s precise game-planning and superior course management. He strongly implied fantasy players could leverage Henley’s under-the-radar skillset and exceptional caddy pairing for DFS value.

Matt Gannon argued Min Woo Lee has significantly increased his popularity and appeal, illustrated by his recent public appearances and notable events like receiving FaceTime calls from celebrities such as Justin Bieber and guest spots on major shows like 'Pardon My Take.' Gannon suggested that this growing star power could translate into heightened interest and potential betting significance at Augusta. While it's unclear if popularity directly correlates to performance, the enthusiasm and attention around Min Woo Lee present a noteworthy factor in both DFS lineups and betting markets, making him a player worth closely monitoring heading into The Masters.

Matt Gannon is high on Bryson DeChambeau's chances at Augusta National, emphasizing that despite Bryson's previously controversial comments about Augusta being a "par 67" and disappointing performances, the course remains perfectly suited to his powerful style of play. Gannon highlighted that initially, when Bryson bulked up and transformed his game, Augusta National looked tailor-made for his long-driving approach. Although public opinion and betting odds have cooled significantly off Bryson over recent years due to mixed results, Gannon believes this shift could now offer betting value. While he personally isn't placing a wager because of his broader strategy of avoiding LIV golfers, he expressed confidence in Bryson's course compatibility and potential to thrive again at Augusta in the near future.

Matt Gannon advised against betting Scottie Scheffler at his current short odds of +420 for the Masters, despite Scheffler having won this tournament two of the past three years. Gannon emphasized Scheffler hasn't secured any victories in the 2025 calendar year, which historically has been a negative indicator, as each of the past five Masters winners, excluding Hideki Matsuyama, had won an event earlier that year. Gannon highlighted that Scheffler's iron play, previously a dominant strength, has diminished significantly this year, noting his recent wedge and iron approaches have consistently been off in distance control—uncharacteristic compared to his historically precise iron play. He also pointed out Scheffler's shocking loss at Memorial Park, where he gained seven strokes putting—his second-best career putting week—and still failed to secure a win, underscoring reasons for skepticism despite being the betting favorite.

Matt Gannon decided on Maverick McNealy for an outright bet at Valero despite his recent putting issues in Texas events. Gannon emphasized McNealy's historical strength as an elite putter, believing the putting struggles must eventually revert positively. Betting on regression toward his career putting strengths, Gannon sees value in backing McNealy outright at his current odds.

Matt Gannon recommended placing an outright bet on Harry Hall at around 55-1 odds, influenced by Hall's resurgence off the tee—his best driving performance since Kapalua. Gannon stressed Hall's comfort on Bermuda grass greens and solid results from comparable courses such as TPC Summerlin, suggesting conditions at the Valero Texas Open align ideally for Hall.

Matt Gannon sees risky upside taking Frankie Capan as a top 40 bet, despite acknowledging Capan's current poor form transitioning from Korn Ferry Tour to the PGA Tour. Gannon cited Capan's impressive wedge game potential, highlighted by his Korn Ferry performance last year, which included a victory, two runner-ups, seven top-10 finishes, and a remarkable round of 58. Gannon feels strongly Capan will eventually break out given his wedge talent, though cautioned current form makes it solely a speculative play at plus 550 odds.

Matt Gannon identified Steven Fisk as a compelling top-40 bet, noting Fisk's elite wedge play inside 150 yards. Fisk has made the cut in three of his last five events, each resulting in top-30 finishes. Upon reviewing approach metrics over the last 16 rounds, Gannon emphasized Fisk notably ranked first in proximity within 150 yards—a crucial skill at this event.

Matt Gannon sees positional value in Chandler Phillips due to his background as a Texas A&M graduate familiar with Bermuda golf courses requiring precision approach play. While Phillips is listed around 150 to 200-1 outright, Gannon strongly prefers betting him in the top 40 market given his comfort in Texas conditions and prior similar successes.

Matt Gannon recommended betting positional markets on Doug Ghim at triple-digit odds for the Valero Texas Open. The reasoning is based on Ghim's proven form on Bermuda TPC courses, similar to Shriners TPC Summerlin, one of the few non-Florida Bermuda TPC courses. Gannon recalled Ghim's excellent form just six months ago during the fall swing, noting that if Ghim's form had continued, his odds would be closer to 50-1, making current numbers very attractive in weaker fields like this.