The Masters Tournament at Augusta National is set to host 95 of the best golfers in the world, with all eyes on top contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele. However, there are nine lesser-known players who could make some noise at the tournament. Shane Lowry, a major tournament winner, has had a strong start to the season with several top-10 finishes. Russell Henley, despite his mixed history at Augusta, has been performing well with several top-10 finishes this season. J.J. Spaun, ranked second in shots gained approach the green, is a solid pick to watch at the tournament.
Robert McIntyre, riding a wave of success with top finishes in his last four tournaments, ranks highly in key analytics for Augusta play. Will Zalatoris, a consistent performer at the Masters with three top-10 finishes, is another player to keep an eye on. Corey Conners, with three recent top-10 finishes, could climb the leaderboard quickly at Augusta due to his strong ball-striking skills. Akshay Bhatia, a rising star on the PGA Tour, has been playing well and could make a run at the green jacket at a softer Augusta course this year.
Sepp Straka, coming off strong finishes in his recent tournaments, has the potential to perform well at Augusta. Tom Kim, while not playing his best golf currently, has shown promise at Augusta National in previous tournaments. His ability to minimize approach mistakes could see him contend on Sunday. These lesser-known players may not have the same level of recognition as the top contenders, but they have the potential to make a significant impact at the Masters Tournament this weekend. Golf fans should keep an eye on these players as they navigate the challenging Augusta National course in pursuit of the prestigious green jacket.
