Sean Fairholm recommended taking Corey Conners (+115) as the top Canadian at the Masters, believing the odds undervalue him given weak competition—his competitors include Taylor Pendrith, Nick Taylor, and ceremonial entrant Mike Weir. Conners' record at Augusta is impressive, with three career top-10 finishes at the Masters, and currently ranks a strong No. 13 on Data Golf. Fairholm believes Conners should be significantly favored (-odds), making the plus-odds a steal.

Sean Fairholm highlighted Collin Morikawa (+1400) as high-floor Masters competitor but suggested focusing on top-five (+270) or top-10 (+125) betting markets rather than the outright win. Morikawa enters the week trending positively with multiple runner-ups and improved putting, complementing his strong iron play. Although consistently present, Morikawa has struggled finishing tournaments—falling short repeatedly since his last victory in 2023. Given these mental lapses on Sundays and lack of recent victories, Fairholm prefers playing safe with a top-five or top-10 bet.

Sean Fairholm advocated for cautiously betting on Xander Schauffele (+2200), acknowledging the recent rib injury as a significant factor. Schauffele captured two majors in 2024 and boasts exceptional history at Augusta with four top-10 finishes since nearly winning in 2019. Although he has struggled in 2025 due to injury, Fairholm saw optimism in Schauffele's solid top-15 finish at the Valspar Championship and added rest weeks. Fairholm advised in-play wagering on Schauffele after a stable start, mitigating initial injury-related risks and capitalizing on attractive odds.

Sean Fairholm argued bettors are overlooking Jon Rahm (+1600), seeing strong potential for a successful Masters appearance. After experiencing emotional fallout from leaving for LIV Golf—resulting in a poor major season in 2024—Rahm has quickly rebounded with renewed clarity, recording two late-season LIV victories and five straight top-10 finishes in early 2025. Fairholm highlighted Rahm's stellar Augusta resume, including the 2023 Masters victory and multiple other top-10 placements, marking him among the safest bets for a top-10 finish (+170) given his steady play and heightened motivation.

Sean Fairholm identified Bryson DeChambeau (+1600) as a risky yet potentially rewarding selection for betting at Augusta. Although DeChambeau has struggled historically at the Masters, famously miscalculating his prediction of par-67 performance due to his length, Fairholm pointed towards last year's breakthrough T6 finish. Acknowledging DeChambeau's mixed results in recent majors, Fairholm saw signs that he's learned the patience required at Augusta. While admitting he could easily flame out, Fairholm cited high-upside potential, believing DeChambeau could become a fan-backed contender if he remains in range come Sunday.

Sean Fairholm recommended Ludvig Aberg at attractive odds (+1800), noting Augusta National has evolved into a course rewarding elite ball strikers due to lengthened holes—this fits Aberg perfectly. Despite recent struggles like two consecutive missed cuts, Fairholm highlighted Aberg's significant upside, exemplified by nearly winning the Masters as a rookie and capturing victory earlier at the Genesis Invitational. Labeling Aberg as a potential future World No. 1, Fairholm encouraged backing him both outright and in top-five finish betting markets (+315), as he fits the type of player profile needed to emerge atop Augusta's leaderboard.

Sean Fairholm believes Rory McIlroy is exceptionally positioned to finally win the Masters and achieve golf's career Grand Slam this year. McIlroy heads into Augusta on phenomenal form, having won three times—including at the prestigious Players Championship—and noticeably advancing towards reclaiming the No. 1 world ranking. Fairholm emphasized the value of McIlroy's improved putting, currently ranked 10th in Strokes Gained putting this season, signifying a crucial comfort factor for Augusta's greens. Despite the potential for early-round difficulties, Fairholm viewed Rory's recent bold mindset—including a confrontation with a fan—as the assertive attitude needed to overcome McIlroy's major drought demons.

Sean Fairholm explained the reasoning behind backing Scottie Scheffler as a safer top-five finish bet rather than an outright winner at +450 odds. Despite coming off a dominant 2024 season with nine victories, Scheffler had a slow start in 2025 due partly to a January hand injury involving a ravioli incident. Although he hasn't secured a win so far this year, Scheffler recently showed peak form with a T2 at the Houston Open, indicating he might be rounding into form at the perfect time for a shot at defending his Masters title. Given the lack of dominance thus far, Fairholm recommended including Scheffler in a top-five finish parlay at even money, seeing it as a smarter and safer play than choosing him outright.