Dave Garofolo sees strong betting value in Shane Lowry as a longshot play at the 2025 Masters, supported by Lowry's favorable recent form despite lacking wins this year. Aside from an opening missed cut, Lowry's consistently been in the hunt, with three top-10 finishes, including a runner-up at Pebble Beach. Although failing to replicate his 2022 T3 finish since, Lowry's game is primed for Augusta, ranking 5th in strokes gained overall, 6th on approach shots, and 34th in Par 4 scoring, crucial for success at Augusta. The predictive model assigns Lowry fair odds of +3200 to win, giving bettors substantial value at the available +4500 odds.

Pat Mayo targeted Shane Lowry as a valuable wager at Augusta, noting Lowry's impressive recent consistency at the Masters. Despite tough early performances in his Augusta debut years, Lowry has now secured top-25 finishes in four of his past five appearances. Mayo viewed last year's disappointing T-43 as a clear putting anomaly, highlighting that Lowry ranked fourth in ball-striking but lost an outrageous 7.8 strokes on the greens—the worst putting effort among his entire 178 career tracked events on the PGA Tour. Mayo emphasizes Lowry's fifth-best tee-to-green strokes gained per round at Augusta over the past three years along with superb recent form (four top-11 finishes in his last six starts) as reasons to confidently back him here.

Pat Mayo sees Shane Lowry, priced at 45-1, as strong outright value for the 2025 Masters. Mayo highlighted Lowry's drastically improved performances at Augusta National, having posted four top-25 finishes in his past five Masters appearances. Though Lowry struggled with a T-43 finish last year, Mayo pointed out that Lowry ranked fourth in ball-striking for the event but lost an anomalous 7.8 strokes just with his putter—by far the worst putting performance in his 178 measured PGA Tour events. Discounting that outlier, Lowry ranks fifth among all golfers in strokes gained tee-to-green per round over the past three Masters tournaments. Additionally, Lowry arrives at Augusta with four top-11 finishes from his previous six starts and solid form across various statistical categories entering Masters week, reinforcing Mayo's positive outlook.

Rick Gehman identified Shane Lowry as an appealing betting and DFS target for the Masters based on his consistently strong approach play this season. Gehman highlighted Lowry ranking top-10 strokes gained: approach on the PGA Tour this year and pointed out Lowry's established impressive Masters track record, with top-25 finishes in four out of his last five starts at Augusta. Gehman noted Lowry's overall excellence around the greens, and specifically emphasized that superior iron play remains essential at Augusta—a course where having consistently good approaches is even more advantageous. Gehman painted Lowry as an underrated play, considering he usually thrives in tough golfing conditions similar to the expected Augusta weather this week.

Pat Mayo strongly touted Shane Lowry as a safe high-floor betting choice at Augusta, emphasizing Lowry's exceptionally consistent recent play and floor-ceiling ratio in majors. Mayo noted Lowry's odds shifting dramatically from 40-1 down to nearly 30-1 based on betting popularity, arguing this confirms Lowry’s dependable upside. Mayo specifically clarified he does not necessarily see Lowry securing an outright victory but expects Lowry to firmly populate the top leaderboard positions, presenting considerable value in top placement betting markets.

Cam Stewart highlighted Shane Lowry as a perfect betting candidate for top-10 markets at Augusta due to consistent major performances, yet recommended caution betting outright wins due to Lowry repeatedly struggling to close recent tournaments. While comfortable contending in majors-enjoying frequency high on Augusta leaderboards—Lowry has continuously faded under pressure, notably struggling late round at Swing tournaments. Stewart sees Lowry as an excellent play in safer top-placement bets given his elite major consistency but explicitly questioned his ability to win outright.

Pat Mayo strongly endorsed betting Shane Lowry as the best option in the top Great Britain and Ireland market at appealing odds of 6-1. Mayo highlighted Lowry's recent surge in betting popularity, noting Lowry's outright odds significantly moved from 40-1 down to around 30-1 after Mayo personally bet Lowry earlier. Citing Lowry's current form and course compatibility at Augusta, Mayo portrayed him as a clear favorite in the market offering value due to public betting interest.

Dave Tindall advises taking Shane Lowry each-way at the 2025 US Masters, noting his exceptional recent iron play, ranking inside the top 15 for Approach in his last four starts. Lowry also ranks 4th Tee to Green, 5th SG: Total, 6th Approach, and 25th Around The Green on season-long stats. His overall majors performance is stellar, gathering 12 top-25 finishes in his last 16 major championship appearances, including a strong third place at Augusta National in 2022. Lowry explicitly mentioned how comfortable he felt around Augusta during his previous contention, which bodes well. The combination of his strong form, impressive Augusta history, and creative short-game prowess—similar to notable Masters past winners with 'wrist magic'—strengthens the positive outlook on his chances. Possible concerns for Lowry are his putting performance, though he ranked 4th for SG: Putting at Augusta in 2022, suggesting he can perform well on these greens. Tindall concludes that any above-average putting performance could propel Lowry to a very high finish.

Brandon Gdula singled out Shane Lowry at a DFS salary of $10,400 as a compelling play. He loves Lowry's exceptional recent iron play, noting he's gained at least one stroke per round in four consecutive measurable events according to DataGolf, and in nine of his past eleven tournaments overall. Additionally, Lowry’s excellent Augusta history—highlighted by a third-place finish in 2022 and four top-25 finishes in his last five Masters starts—significantly reinforces his DFS appeal. Gdula emphasized Lowry's enticing combination of current elite ball-striking form and proven success at Augusta, making him an especially valuable DFS play at his current price.

Brandon Gdula likes Shane Lowry as a sneaky DFS pick for The Masters, highlighting his current strong iron play paired with neutral-to-hot putting. According to Gdula, this combo is ideal for Augusta, where solid tee-to-green play combined with a decent putter can deliver strong tournament results.

Steve Bamford sees Shane Lowry as appealing at Augusta primarily if the course plays firm and fast, conditions ideal for his elite short game and current excellent approach play. Bamford elaborated that Lowry historically thrives in firmer conditions, as opposed to softer setups which wouldn't be as complementary. Despite struggling with putting consistency, Lowry recently led the Masters in approach play, indicating strong ball-striking potential at Augusta. Bamford highlighted Lowry's consistent major performances in recent years, including two sixth-place finishes at last year's majors, reinforcing his value for DFS lineups and outright bets if a suitable price around 50/1 becomes available.

David Barnett advised caution on betting Shane Lowry outright at Augusta due to specific worries about Lowry's ability to convert putts under Augusta's typical conditions. He indicated that the forecast for normal scoring conditions, requiring a winning score potentially around six or even eight under par, wouldn't favor Lowry, whose putting at Augusta National historically hasn't inspired confidence. Barnett explicitly noted he's currently hesitant to include Lowry outright on his betting card, emphasizing that under these projected conditions, he currently believes Lowry will struggle to post the requisite scores. While he reserved the right to re-evaluate, Barnett's sentiment clearly leans negative, highlighting the betting odds did not sufficiently outweigh Lowry's putting liabilities at Augusta.

Drake Dunaway sees Shane Lowry as a compelling bet at 45-1 for the 2025 Masters, highlighting Lowry's current hot streak and consistent ball-striking. Lowry enters Augusta on the heels of four consecutive top-20 finishes mainly driven by his ball-striking capabilities. Dunaway pointed specifically to Shane's excellent hands and short game touch, which aligns perfectly with Augusta National's demands around the greens. Considering Lowry has previously contended at Augusta with a T-3 finish in 2022, Dunaway strongly believes his current form positions him well for another strong major run.

Geoff Ulrich recommends Shane Lowry as a prime DFS and betting selection for the 2025 Masters, highlighting his strong recent form and event experience. Lowry has accumulated four top-20 finishes during the Florida swing, including a T8 at the Valspar Championship, and ranks among the top five in short-term strokes gained approach stats, trailing only players like Scheffler and Morikawa. His consistent Augusta history, featuring a T3 finish in 2022 and five consecutive years making the cut, significantly boosts his win equity. Ulrich emphasizes Lowry's relatively high DFS price will suppress ownership, making him a valuable leveraged tournament option on DraftKings. Additionally, he cites Lowry's outright odds of +4500 as an attractive value on DraftKings Sportsbook given his outstanding lead-in form.

Tom Jacobs endorses Shane Lowry as a solid outsider wager at 25/1 odds at Augusta, citing remarkable consistency at the course. Lowry notably finished T3 in 2022, also sitting within the top 10 through three rounds in 2023 before dropping slightly. Jacobs emphasizes Lowry’s elite iron game, ranking 6th in approach play on the PGA Tour this season, and the 4th-place rank in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green as key indicators of his strong foundational game. Recent form also gives cause for optimism, as evidenced by Lowry’s 2nd-place finish behind an inspired Rory McIlroy at Pebble Beach earlier this year, along with top-11 finishes at the Cognizant Classic, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Valspar Championship. Jacobs admits Lowry hasn’t consistently won tournaments stateside, but reminds bettors of Lowry’s big-stage pedigree—former Open Champion and multi-time European Tour winner—including fending off stars like McIlroy and Rahm before. Jacobs concludes Lowry’s skills and experience perfectly position him to contend at Augusta.

Pat Mayo highlighted Shane Lowry as a compelling betting option at the 2025 Masters, focusing on major statistical indicators from recent performances at Augusta. Despite Lowry losing an extreme 8 strokes putting last year—one of the worst single-event putting performances of his career—he still exhibited tremendous ball-striking, notably ranking first in strokes gained on approach. Mayo pointed out Lowry has historically rebounded strongly: after previously losing almost 8 strokes at WGC Bridgestone in 2009, he returned six years later to win the same tournament with exemplary putting. With Lowry consistently gaining significant strokes off-the-tee and approach at Augusta lately, Mayo underscores the likelihood that Lowry experiences positive putting regression. If this rebound occurs, Lowry should contend strongly, giving bettors attractive value given last year's putting anomaly.

David Barnett expressed comfort rostering Shane Lowry despite likely high DFS ownership, citing strong recent ball-striking form and predictably reliable around-the-green play. Lowry's only path to significant upside (top-5 finish or victory) depends heavily on improved putting, which he's historically struggled with. However, Barnett described Lowry as providing a strong high-floor projection—predicting even a weak putting week would yield roughly a T30 finish at worst. Considering Lowry's single impressive Masters outing coincided with a strong putting performance, Barnett sees sufficient reason to accept moderate DFS chalk with Lowry due to overall consistency and strong ball striking.

Pat Mayo identified Shane Lowry as an attractive betting option due to his strong current form and proven ability to win big events. Lowry enters the Masters on a quiet run of strong finishes, placing 8th, 20th, 7th, and 11th in his latest starts. Mayo highlighted that Lowry historically thrives at major championship courses, previously excelling at Oakmont during a U.S. Open and winning an Open Championship at Port Rush, which returns as the venue this year. Although Lowry's Masters trend isn't perfect (43rd, 16th, and a third-place finish over the past three years), Mayo argued his trending upward form, experience, and big-game reputation create legitimate value at current odds around 55 to 60-to-1. Mayo mentioned Lowry's profile fits the Augusta layout well, placing him as a logical player targeted in betting markets entering the Masters.

Pat Mayo firmly identified Shane Lowry as a top target for betting heading into the Masters, noting current odds around 50-to-1 could grow even larger approaching Masters week, providing outstanding betting value. Mayo cited Lowry's excellent track record on tough major championship setups like Oakmont (site of the upcoming U.S. Open, where Lowry previously performed well), and Port Rush (where he won The Open Championship in 2019). Although Lowry's recent Masters finishes show variability (3rd place three years ago, mid-table performances since), Mayo sees him as a serious contender able to rise to challenge tough major venues, deeply interested in betting Lowry at potentially even longer odds leading up to Augusta.

Byron Lindeque recommended betting Shane Lowry to finish top-20 in all four majors, citing strong strokes-gained data specifically in majors compared to regular events. Byron explained that Shane performs notably better in major championships than typical tournaments, reflecting heightened motivation and comfort at major venues. He considers Lowry at substantial odds (33-to-1 for top-20 finishes across all four majors) a valuable bet due to Lowry’s documented history of raising his game visibly in big tournaments.

Alex Hunter identifies Shane Lowry as one of the safest DFS plays on the slate, citing the Irishman's impressive consistency in difficult conditions. During the ongoing Florida swing, Lowry recorded finishes of T11, T7, and T20 while ranking inside the top-15 in Strokes Gained: Approach each tournament. Hunter further illustrates Lowry's stability by noting he's finished in the Top 20 in ten of his past twelve worldwide starts. At the Copperhead Course specifically, Lowry delivered a respectable T12 in his last appearance, making a similar strong finish likely this week.

Brian Giuffra recommended Shane Lowry as first-round leader (+7500), countering concerns about his afternoon tee-time facing heavier winds. Giuffra emphasized Lowry's elite control in windy conditions and excellent tee-to-green play this season, creating significant value at these odds despite unfavorable weather circumstances. He also backed Lowry for a top-20 finish (+180), noting his four top-20 finishes in six starts this year and a T12 at Copperhead in 2022.

Landon Silinsky strongly recommended betting on Shane Lowry to win the Valspar Championship, emphasizing an excellent value created by overreaction to his Thursday afternoon tee time. Heavy afternoon winds are forecasted, causing Lowry's odds to lengthen significantly. However, Silinsky argued bettors have gone too far discounting afternoon-wave golfers, especially given Lowry's proven skill in challenging conditions and background playing in windy Irish links golf. Lowry enters in excellent form, with three top-11s in his last five tournaments and ranking top-six in the field in both SG: Tee-to-Green and Total Strokes Gained over his last 24 rounds. He also dominated with his iron play at last week's PLAYERS Championship, gaining 7.8 strokes on approach. Silinsky noted Lowry's success at Copperhead previously, finishing T12 in 2022, concluding the value at +4000 is simply too good given Lowry's talent and current form.

Will Gray suggested betting on Shane Lowry due to his recent runner-up finish to Rory McIlroy at Pebble Beach. Gray feels Lowry might draw motivation from McIlroy's performance at TPC Sawgrass. With Lowry's strong ball-striking abilities, Gray predicts he can handle the Copperhead Course well, offering value at +2500.

Derek Farnsworth believes Shane Lowry is an optimal candidate for contention at the 2025 Valspar Championship due to his strong recent performances and skill set. Although not the best putter, Lowry has shown the ability to have exceptional weeks on the greens. His iron play is trending positively, demonstrated by three consecutive top-20 finishes in Florida, and he's gained over 16 strokes on approach recently. Statistically, he ranks first in the field for strokes gained per round in Florida over the past three years and second on challenging non-Par 72 courses. Despite a winless stretch on the PGA TOUR, his nine professional wins make him a worthy contender at Copperhead Course, which suits his game.

Matt Every expresses slight caution on Shane Lowry at THE PLAYERS Championship, informed by his personal conversation post-round with Lowry after recent events. Lowry explicitly mentioned struggles with driver confidence, testing multiple clubs on the range, and describing his driver as problematic. Despite Lowry's good overall results lately—7th at API and consistent recent top-20 finishes at Sawgrass—Every advises caution due to lingering driver anxieties. Every sees merit in Lowry’s form, but the specific concern around driver accuracy limits confidence in wagering considerably on him at THE PLAYERS Championship this week.

Chris Breece picks Shane Lowry for a top-20 finish (+180), highlighting his consistent stretch of good golf despite a tough weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Lowry brings strong recent results of T19, T13 and eighth place finishes at Sawgrass, signaling a solid floor and upside for this bet.

Pat Mayo highlighted Shane Lowry as a golfer who would greatly benefit from transitioning from Bay Hill (API) to TPC Sawgrass due to differences in course setup. He pointed out that a shorter, positional player like Lowry had problems at Bay Hill because he was forced to push his distance off the tee, negatively affecting his accuracy. Mayo argued that this artificially lowered accuracy statistic misrepresents Lowry's true skill. Sawgrass' strategic setup favors Lowry's natural game, where placement and restraint—not pure distance—are rewarded, making Lowry an attractive play despite poor recent driving accuracy numbers from API.

Matt Gannon loved Shane Lowry as a DFS play due to his excellent recent play and suitability to the playing conditions at TPC Sawgrass. Lowry recently contended at Arnold Palmer Invitational as a 36-hole leader and nearly won at Pebble Beach, demonstrating consistently strong form. Gannon emphasized that Lowry hits fairways and greens efficiently and has the ability to become streaky-hot with his putter, making him a very appealing DFS play at Sawgrass—a Florida course environment where Lowry historically feels comfortable and plays well.

Brandon Gdula isn't as bullish on Shane Lowry at 40-1 odds compared to Tommy Fleetwood at 30-1. Although acknowledging Lowry's impressive overall game, Gdula prefers Fleetwood explicitly because of his superior consistency in ball-striking, specifically citing Fleetwood as the second most consistent ball striker behind Scottie Scheffler over the past 50 rounds. Despite Lowry’s quality ball-striking, Gdula sees Fleetwood as a clearly stronger option this week at TPC Sawgrass due to Fleetwood's higher overall consistency and elite recent performance with irons.

Jessica Marksbury sees strong value in Shane Lowry (+4000) for THE PLAYERS Championship despite no finishes better than 8th in his previous 10 appearances at TPC Sawgrass. Marksbury cites Lowry's quality recent form, finishing T11 at the Cognizant and 7th at Bay Hill, along with his affinity for Florida golf courses as key factors for why she expects him to finally contend this year. Additionally, she mentioned that not being the outright favorite should help Lowry play with greater freedom than other players facing higher expectations.

Eric Polzin sees Shane Lowry as an appealing DFS play at THE PLAYERS Championship, mainly due to his strong tournament record, including finishes of 8th, 13th, 19th, and 35th in prior appearances. Although Lowry currently ranks low in some key statistical metrics, including par-5 scoring, strokes gained off the tee, and effective birdie-to-bogey ratio, Polzin feels encouraged by Lowry's recent form. Recent performances at similar difficult events (7th at Arnold Palmer Invitational following top finishes at ATT Pebble Beach and Farmers) demonstrate his capability to thrive on challenging courses. Given his price tier, Polzin considers Lowry one of the best affordable studs this week.

Eric Polzin identified Shane Lowry as a particularly compelling choice if wind conditions become more challenging at THE PLAYERS Championship. Polzin emphasized Lowry's strong past performances at windier events and his specific suitability as a golfer who consistently plays well in adverse conditions. Although the wind forecast currently suggests only Saturday could get rougher in terms of wind, Polzin stressed that if conditions worsen ahead of the tournament, Lowry should become a priority option due to his proven ability to thrive in windy tournaments.

Andy Lack noted Shane Lowry as a historically successful DFS play, regularly excelling at around 8-10% ownership. Though Lowry's ownership is expected to increase notably at THE PLAYERS Championship, potentially doubling normal levels, Lack cautioned DFS players about abandoning Lowry too quickly based purely on ownership upticks. Lowry remains statistically well-positioned and is still considered an effective DFS option this week.

Dan Rapaport sees Shane Lowry as a strong, under-the-radar betting candidate for THE PLAYERS Championship, highlighting Lowry's consistent recent performances and marked comfort on tough Florida golf courses. Rapaport emphasized Lowry's very solid play throughout the Florida swing, thriving in more difficult scoring conditions typical at Sawgrass. He recommends Lowry on betting cards due to this consistency and strong regional performance trends.

Pat Mayo advised considering a strategic fade of Shane Lowry at THE PLAYERS Championship, given likely extreme ownership. Despite Lowry's strong recent history at THE PLAYERS Championship, including four consecutive made cuts, a top-10 finish in 2021, and three top-20 finishes in the past four years, Mayo warned that historically this tournament often produces unexpected volatility with high-owned golfers. He pointed out previous instances of heavily-owned players missing cuts or disappointing outright, suggesting to pivot ownership to similarly priced but lower-owned alternatives like Sam Burns, Tony Finau, or Jordan Spieth could provide much-needed leverage in DFS tournaments.

Steve Bamford recommends Shane Lowry as a solid value play for THE PLAYERS Championship, given his strong history and current form in tough, grinding conditions. Lowry thrives specifically on challenging Florida courses, with strong previous results including winning the 2015 WGC Bridgestone Invitational and contending in several tough Major tests—3rd at Augusta, runner-up at Oakmont in the U.S. Open, and multiple top-10s at PGA Championships on demanding layouts. Lowry enters the week fresh from excellent Florida form—11th at PGA National and 7th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, playing well tee-to-green and putting solidly. At TPC Sawgrass, he's ranked top-20 strokes gained tee-to-green in four straight appearances (2021 to 2024), indicating his consistent comfort on this Pete Dye layout. Bamford also highlighted Lowry's past success at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club—a course strongly correlating with Sawgrass—further strengthening his case.

Derek Clements recommended paying close attention to Shane Lowry at THE PLAYERS Championship due to his exceptional short-game skills. With a 'glorious' short game, Lowry has already shown strong form early in the season and narrowly missed victory. Clements emphasized that TPC Sawgrass rewards strong wedge play and precise putting, areas where Lowry traditionally excels, positioning him well to contend in this event.

Shane Lowry is featured by Esten McLaren as an appealing outright winner pick at +4000 via Caesars for THE PLAYERS Championship. McLaren highlights Lowry's consistent record at TPC Sawgrass, where he has made four straight cuts, including an eighth-place finish in 2021. Lowry enters fresh off a seventh-place finish in last week's Signature Event despite losing strokes off the tee—a testament to his short-game strengths, notably gaining 0.97 strokes putting. Given the challenging greens at Sawgrass and his recent putting form, Esten expects Lowry's short-game prowess to provide him significant upside at these odds, which offer better return potential compared to market-low odds of +3300 at BetMGM.