Matt Wiley strongly suggested pivoting to Sergio Garcia in DFS contests as leverage against anticipated popularity on Phil Mickelson. Mickelson is expected to draw significant ownership given his Masters history and short-game skill. Though Wiley admitted Phil's deep understanding of Augusta makes him appealing, he cautioned the public steam would inflate his ownership. Conversely, Wiley believes Sergio Garcia offers a more profitable pivot due to lower expected ownership and comparable short-game prowess, providing savvy DFS players an opportunity for meaningful leverage over heavily owned Mickelson.

Keith Stewart recognized a significant shift in Sergio Garcia's mental game and motivation entering The Masters, anchored primarily by Garcia's renewed focus on the Ryder Cup qualification this year. Stewart noted Sergio currently ranks highest statistically among LIV Tour golfers and appears uniquely motivated, acknowledging the need for top finishes in majors this season, having not yet qualified for The Open Championship. Pointing out Sergio's tendency to perform well when maintained by positive momentum, Stewart believes this fiery ambition and concentrated effort could substantially elevate his performance. Despite the skepticism many have about players transitioning from LIV Tour competition to performing well at Augusta, Stewart emphasized Garcia's re-focused ambition makes him a sleeper candidate worth serious DFS and betting consideration.

Matt Perrault points out Sergio Garcia as a significant betting value to place in the top 20 at The Masters. Garcia has previously won at Augusta and arrives in strong recent form, recently winning the LIV Hong Kong event. Perrault argues Garcia's price (+175) is inflated primarily because bettors have overlooked LIV Tour golfers who are out of regular public view. Garcia's strong driving accuracy, past Masters victory, and current form make him a highly appealing top-20 wager without dead heat rules. Additionally, Perrault recommends sprinkling Garcia outright at 80 to 1 odds to win the tournament given his substantial upside.

Derek Farnsworth calls Sergio Garcia his favorite LIV Golf DFS selection at The Masters. Garcia enters Augusta in peak form, having won twice within the past year, and previously earning a Masters victory. Given the enticing price at $7,100, Farnsworth believes Garcia presents significant DFS value and leverage compared to other LIV golfers.

Rick Gehman recommended Sergio Garcia as a DFS target, highlighting Sergio’s impressive 2025 LIV Tour form, including a win in Hong Kong and multiple top-10 finishes. Garcia, historically renowned as an elite ball-striker who struggled greatly with putting, has drastically improved his putting recently, gaining multiple strokes in consecutive events since late 2024. Though Garcia’s recent Masters record has been poor—five missed cuts in his last six tries—Gehman argues Garcia’s dramatically improved putting elevates his potential to significantly outperform expectations. Given Garcia’s current form and surprising putting turnaround, Gehman identified him as undervalued and primed for a potential strong Masters showing.

Brady Kannon favors Sergio Garcia at 125-1, based on Garcia's recent outstanding form, highlighted by a LIV victory in Hong Kong and a runner-up finish at Doral. Garcia's historical success at correlated venues such as Kapalua, Riviera, and St. Andrews, combined with his 2017 Masters win and multiple Augusta top-10 finishes demonstrate he still retains upside, despite recent Masters struggles (five missed cuts in six outings post-win). His strong current play is too compelling to ignore at this price point.

Derek Farnsworth highlighted Sergio Garcia as one of his favorite contrarian DFS picks for the 2025 Masters. While Garcia's recent course history at Augusta National seems less than ideal since his Masters win—with multiple missed cuts and only one top-25 finish—Farnsworth sees real opportunity in these circumstances. Garcia's strong current form in LIV golf is the key factor: he recently finished third at Doral and secured a victory in his previous event. Additionally, Garcia's driving metrics have remained impressive in LIV competition all year. Farnsworth therefore expects low ownership, making Garcia an appealing choice for DFS differentiation despite the superficially worrisome Augusta record.

Derek Farnsworth highlighted Sergio Garcia as one of the golfers he's most excited about for DFS at the 2025 Masters. Farnsworth did not provide extensive detail here, but Garcia's selection likely arises from proven Augusta National experience and short-game proficiency that aligns closely with the skills Farnsworth emphasizes at the Masters each year.

Blake Krass identifies Sergio Garcia as an appealing longshot to lead after the first round at Augusta with +6000 odds. Garcia brings significant course experience, having competed in 25 Masters, securing the prestigious green jacket in 2017, and earning three additional top-10 finishes throughout his career. Adding credibility to his play, Garcia has performed exceptionally well on the LIV Tour recently, capturing victory in Hong Kong and a third-place finish in Miami just last weekend, and ranking second currently in LIV Tour season points. Acknowledging Garcia's age, Krass clarifies he might not have the stamina for four days against younger elite-level competitors, but sees great potential in him capitalizing on current momentum and extensive Augusta knowledge to secure an early tournament lead.

Matt Vincenzi sees Sergio Garcia as offering excellent betting value for Top 20 (+200) and Top Continental European (+900) wagers at the Masters. Highlighting Garcia's outstanding ball-striking form in 2025, Vincenzi underlined his extremely high floor, noting recent elite performances (win, runner-up, third place finishes in recent LIV events). Vincenzi pointed out Garcia's main continental European competition—Ludvig Aberg, Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm—as carrying significant question marks into the Masters, giving Garcia an attractive opportunity to secure these prop markets.

Matt Vincenzi recommended Sergio Garcia as a potential dark-horse winner at +8000 odds for Augusta. Garcia, at age 46, is experiencing one of the best stretches of his career since moving to LIV Golf, recently winning LIV Hong Kong and gaining significant strokes with elite-level ball striking. Garcia has notably improved his putting and continues to hit the ball long and straight, reminiscent of his prime. Garcia's positive mindset, driven by mentoring younger players, appears to have bolstered his performance. He finished third overall in individual standings on LIV in 2024, behind only Rahm and Niemann, and Vincenzi believes Garcia can leverage his previous Masters triumph in 2017 and considerable Augusta experience into another strong showing or even a victory that would place him among elite Spanish multi-Masters winners.

Byron Lindeque strongly preferred Sergio Garcia as his Masters pool pick over similarly priced golfer Sepp Straka. Citing Sergio's reliable Augusta history and past success, Lindeque confidently endorsed Garcia as the clearly superior choice for pools to gain leverage. Byron specifically highlighted Sergio's upside and well-documented comfort on Augusta's layout as key differentiating factors for strategic pool selections.

Pat Fitzmaurice sees Sergio Garcia as an attractive option for DFS contests priced competitively at $7,100 on DraftKings. Fitzmaurice highlighted Garcia's strong affinity for Augusta National, noting Garcia owns a Masters green jacket and has historically thrived at this course. Additionally, Garcia enters Augusta in good recent form and consistently demonstrates the type of strong iron play and course knowledge necessary for success. Considering Garcia's attractive pricing, Fitzmaurice identified tremendous value in rostering him for the Masters DFS contests.

Brandon Gdula mentioned Sergio Garcia as a notable DFS target priced at $8,700, intrigued by his revived recent form. Garcia's LIV results are encouraging, including a victory in Hong Kong, a fourth-place showing on the Asian Tour, and a third-place finish at LIV Miami. Despite struggles at Augusta since winning the Masters in 2017 (five missed-cuts in six attempts), Garcia maintains an elite tee-to-green skillset which matches the demands of Augusta. This combination of recent performance uptick and elite underlying metrics makes Sergio appealing from a DFS salary-relief perspective heading into Masters Week.

Steve Bamford introduced Sergio Garcia as an intriguing long-shot Masters contender, driven by Garcia's strong Augusta history and proven experience navigating tough conditions. Bamford noted Garcia is among a shortlist of only seven players meeting key historical trend criteria—primarily strong recent major finishes and extensive Masters experience. Though Garcia's recent success at majors has tapered, his historical performance at Augusta (including his win) supports him as a potentially undervalued betting and DFS candidate under current betting market conditions, especially given Augusta's expected difficult scoring environment.

FOX Sports advises bettors to back Sergio Garcia finishing top 5 at the 2025 Masters at +1000 odds. Citing Garcia's vast experience, prior Masters win, and reputation for rising to the occasion at majors, FOX Sports argues this top-5 finish wager offers remarkable value and upside for bettors looking for veteran stability at improved odds.

Jonny Leighfield confidently chooses Sergio Garcia as his sleeper pick at +9000 odds for a successful Masters campaign, emphasizing Garcia's significant resurgence in form and outstanding recent ball-striking stats. The Spaniard's consistent driving accuracy and length are complemented by recent marked improvements in approach play, short game, and putting—all key aspects at Augusta National. Leighfield points out that Garcia is a past Masters winner whose game is tailor-made for the course. With a veteran presence hungry for Ryder Cup consideration, Garcia represents substantial betting value and is likely to contend strongly over the weekend.

Dave Tindall drew parallels between Sergio Garcia and past Masters contenders like Charl Schwartzel and Danny Willett who surprisingly competed even with mediocre short-games. Sergio, despite acknowledged weak putting and around-the-green play, has historically been good enough to succeed at Augusta. Tindall noted Garcia arrives in better current form and overall pedigree compared to these past surprise contenders. This provides hope for bettors that Sergio's strength in ball striking can allow him to overcome Augusta's demands, making him a compelling long-odds option.

Pat Mayo passionately urged bettors to strongly consider Sergio Garcia as a triple-digit outrights Masters value bet, noting recent impressive LIV Tour success and revitalized motivation. Mayo highlighted Sergio's recent elevated ball striking on LIV—as good as any LIV player including Joaquin Niemann—and strong recent LIV victories as key indicators of significantly improved form. While Garcia historically struggled at majors post-Masters win, Mayo cited Sergio's strong 12th-place finish last year at the U.S. Open as proof he remains capable of top major performances. Mayo deemed Garcia motivated by Ryder Cup aspirations, seeing renewed seriousness in his golf attitude and form. Given exceptionally favorable outright odds around 175 to 1, Mayo strongly endorsed Garcia as an exceptionally undervalued long-shot wager.

Pat Mayo recommended Sergio Garcia as a compelling triple-digit Masters futures bet, highlighting factors pointing toward potential upside despite some inconsistency. Garcia recently captured a win on the LIV Tour, has shown elite ball-striking numbers, and appears highly motivated to push back into the world top-50, allowing qualification for the U.S. Open, Open Championship, and Ryder Cup contention. Mayo also referenced Garcia's strong 12th-place finish at last year's U.S. Open—his most recent major appearance—and stressed that Sergio is displaying his best golf in roughly seven years over the past six months. Considering the large value odds provided, Mayo sees Garcia as an intriguing high-risk, high-reward play.

David Barnett expressed DFS interest in Sergio Garcia, citing his recent strong performances in LIV Golf—a win in Hong Kong and currently within striking distance at Doral. Garcia's proven Augusta proficiency and current form provide a blend of course history plus recent momentum at a relatively inexpensive DFS price making him a meaningful option in roster construction.

Pat Mayo identified Sergio Garcia as a notable Masters betting value due to significantly mispriced odds at 125-to-1. Garcia enters the Masters with strong recent LIV form (32nd, 1st, 18th, 6th, and another win), fueled by the motivation of making Europe's Ryder Cup team. Despite recent struggles at Augusta (two missed cuts and a 23rd-place finish after his previous win), Mayo highlights Garcia's historically elite ball striking, currently back in top form. He argued that Garcia's odds don't logically align with his skill level and recent performances, especially when compared to shorter-priced golfers like Dustin Johnson at 80-to-1 and Joaquin Niemann at 27-to-1, despite their similar current form on LIV Golf.

Pat Mayo sees Sergio Garcia as undervalued at current Masters odds given his strong recent LIV form, including two wins and multiple top-20 finishes, paired with notably rejuvenated elite-level ball striking. Despite recent poor Augusta history (two missed cuts and a 23rd place), Mayo highlighted Garcia's previous Masters victory and believes his current sharpened shot-making and Ryder Cup ambitions could propel a stronger performance at Augusta. Mayo specifically pointed out Garcia being priced significantly longer than Joaquin Niemann, despite comparable recent LIV performances, viewing Sergio as a far better betting value given his proven Augusta pedigree and regained form.

Pat Mayo identified Sergio Garcia as one of the top values at his DraftKings price of $7,100 for The Masters, expecting high ownership due to his attractive price and strong history at Augusta National. Mayo emphasizes Sergio as part of a core lineup build due to the blending of cost, proven past performance, and expected popularity, making him an appealing DFS play despite the anticipated high ownership.

Pat Mayo labeled Sergio Garcia as his favorite late-round target in majors-only fantasy formats. Mayo highlighted Sergio's strong current form, noting he has been among the best performers on LIV this year behind Joaquin Niemann. Additionally, Garcia's stated motivation to qualify for the Ryder Cup team indicates continued competitiveness, improving Mayo's outlook. Mayo also noted Garcia has exemptions into the upcoming Masters and PGA Championship and identified Sergio as an interesting longshot bet at Augusta, priced generously around 150-175 to 1 odds. Given these factors—proven Masters success, current form, Ryder Cup incentive, and guaranteed starts at two majors—Garcia becomes a particularly compelling late-round fantasy selection according to Mayo.