Florida Swing results could hold secret to who wins Masters
History says the big performers on this year’s Florida Swing may have a significant edge at Augusta National next month
For most of it, the big-name Americans have dominated. PGA champion Collin Morikawa landed the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession; US Open hero Bryson DeChambeau came through to capture the Arnold Palmer Invitational; and thanks to a thrilling weekend charge, Justin Thomas hoisted the silverware at THE PLAYERS Championship.
Europe's golfers had their moments, none more so than Lee Westwood, who had to settle for second place at Bay Hill and Sawgrass despite holding the 54-hole lead in both.
Secondly, Florida and Georgia share a border. Indeed, it's notable how many golfers from the Southern States have won at Augusta. South Carolina's Dustin Johnson was the latest to add to that trend when winning the 2020 Masters.
Players with a top-three finish on this year's Florida Swing
Arnold Palmer Invitational: Bryson DeChambeau, Lee Westwood, Corey Conners.
THE PLAYERS Championship: Justin Thomas, Lee Westwood, Brian Harman, Bryson DeChambeau.
The Honda Classic: Matt Jones, Brandon Hagy, Chase Seiffert, Brendan Steele, Denny McCarthy, Russell Henley, C.T. Pan.
Florida pearls challenging for the Green Jacket
9/1 Bryson DeChambeau (previous Masters best: T21st)
10/1 Justin Thomas (previous Masters best 4th)
12/1 Brooks Koepka (previous Masters best T2nd
22/1 Collin Morikawa (previous Masters best: Tied 44th)
25/1 Viktor Hovland (previous Masters best: Debut)
28/1 Lee Westwood (previous Masters best: 2nd)
80/1 Corey Conners (previous Masters best T10th)
125/1 Matt Jones (previous Masters best: Missed cut)
175/1 Billy Horschel (previous Masters best: T17th)
200/1 C.T. Pan (previous Masters best: T7th)
When using those three filters, the short-list becomes even shorter. It suggests your Masters winner is one of:
Bryson DeChambeau or Justin Thomas.