THE MASTERS
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The NEW one and done league is LIVEEEEE!!!!! It’s $100 per entry, runs from The Masters to the British Open. Come take my money. I dare ya.
At 7:45pm ET, on the @ThePME twitter account, I will be doing a FREE ENTRY giveaway into the One and Done. It’s a three-max entry, so get your spot and maybe win another one. Two shots at 10K are better than one.
MASTERS SCHEDULE
OUT — Masters Research (Video/Audio)
OUT — Masters DraftKings Picks (Video/Audio)
OUT — Masters Article (Written; DK Playbook)
OUT — Masters Bets and One & Done (Video/Audio)
You’re Literally Reading it now — Masters Newsletter v2.0
TUESDAY 10:00am ET — Masters Player-by-Player Review (Video/Audio)
(That link is LIVE btw. Only for you newsletter subs tho.)
TUESDAY — Masters DK Cheatsheet (Written; DK Playbook)
TUESDAY — Masters Bets and Props (Golf Digest)
WEDNESDAY — Masters DraftKings Pivot Plays (FTN Daily)
WEDNESDAY — Masters Live Chat on MMN (Set Reminder NOW) (Video/Audio)
FRIDAY — Masters Cut Sweat Live (Video)
FRIDAY — Masters Weekend Preview (Video/Audio)
The Player-by-Player DK show with Rick may not come out til Tuesday morning, but if you’re reading this before then, I’ve made the video available to you, the amazing newsletter reader, already.
Oh, Sky and Tom will be breaking down the EURO side of The Masters on Mayo Media Network too. That’s out Monday evening. Go check it.
GIVEAWAYS
Pat Mayo aka Major Santa has the giveaway goods for ya.
I’m giving away 10 entries into the $10 Milly Maker on DraftKings and 1 entry into the $100 Milly Maker if you leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts for the PME. Do that here — http://bit.ly/PMEiTunes. Leave a Twitter Handle or email address so I can contact you if you win. Takes approx 24 seconds.
Follow @ThePME on Twitter. Starting Tuesday, I’ll have 50 MORE Milly Maker tix to giveaway from the account. I’m not drawing the winners for that one, DK is.
By subscribing to this newsletter you’re in the draw to win MASTERS OFFICIAL SWAG
If you haven’t subbed yet, do that RIGHT NOW
The plan is to draw three winners on Friday’s CUT SWEAT LIVE and the winners will get to pick the item they want. NOTE: All sizes are LARGE for the shirts and sweaters.
Now, if you’re lucky, and you realllllllllly want it, I can talk to Cust and see if he’ll make this item available…
A game worn, vintage McDonald’s ash tray!
MASTERS BETS
So far, after some shopping, I’m in on:
Brooks 32/1
Webb 45/1
Fitz 50/1 + Top 10
Homa 100/1 +Top 8
Si WOOOO 150/1 + Top 8
Kevin Na 250/1 + Top 8
Those last four are absolute goober bets, but I couldn’t help myself. Tune into the LIVE CHAT Wednesday for the final card, props, and the Make the Cut parlay.
Of note, Cust picked Rahm, Berger, and Westwood. Parlaying them to miss the cut is around 100/1 if you believe in the ANDERCURSE
MASTERS WEATHER
I’m using the Daniel Field weather tower to track the elements at Augusta this week. As of now (and you’ll want to check back as close as possible to first tee), Friday looks like it could be messy. Hopefully not enough to delay the round. This is from 7pm ET Monday evening…
SILLY MASTERS TRENDS
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In 2019, 4 of the top 5 players in Birdie or Better Gained for the season finished T-18 or better at The Masters
Adam Scott (2nd in BoB, T-18th Masters)
Brooks Koepka (3rd in BoB, T-2nd Masters)
Patrick Cantlay (4th in BoB, T-9th Masters)
Justin Thomas (5th in BoB, T-12th Masters)
In 2018, 6 of the top 8 players in Birdie or Better Gained for the season finished T-17th or better at The Masters
Dustin Johnson (1st in BoB, T-10th Masters)
Justin Rose (2nd in BoB, T-12th Masters)
Tommy Fleetwood (4th in BoB, T-17th Masters)
Justin Thomas (6th in BoB, T-17th Masters)
Tony Finau (7th in BoB, T-10th Masters)
Rory McIlroy (8th in BoB, T-5th Masters)
The Top players in BOB Gained in 2021?
JT, Xander, Reed, VIK, Finau, Bryson, Rory, Spieth, Niemann, Conners
Among players in the field this week…
2016-17 Masters: 5 players in 2017 finished top 15 in 2017 and 2016:
Spieth, Casey, Matsuyama, Rose and McIlroy
2017-18 Masters: 4 players in 2018 finished top 15 in 2018 and 2017
Spieth, Casey, Rose, McIlroy
2018-19 Masters: 4 players in 2019 finished top 15 in 2019 and 2018:
Rahm, Bubba, DJ, Finau
On moving day…
In 2019, 6 of the top 7 scorers in Round 3 finished top 10 in DK points
In 2018, each of the top 4 scorers in Round 3 finished top 5 in DK points
This one actually held up in November too. 5 of the top 6 scorers in Round 3 finished top 8 in DK points.
This seems reasonably obvious. But these are silly trends. So go with it
If you want to reverse engineer this and strictly pick Round 3 savants (if that exists), for DraftKings Showdown, here are some notable players that excel in Round 3 compared to the other 3 rounds. (all segments are over their past 12 rounds of each specific round)
Cameron Champ: 6th best in 3rd round DK scorer (average rank in round 1, 2 and 4: 61st)
Mackenzie Hughes: 10th in 3rd rounds, 49th in other 3 rounds
Max Homa: 3rd best in 3rd rounds, 31st in other 3 rounds
Jon Rahm: 4th best in 3rd round, 18th in the other 3 rounds
Five straight Masters has had a player shoot OVER par in the first round and still manage a Top 5 finish by the end of the week.
2021: Rory (first round 75, finished T-5)
2019: Xander (first round 73, finished T-2)
2018: Rahm (first round 75, finished 4th)
2017: Schwartzel (first round 74, finished 3rd)
2016: DJ (first round 73, finished T-4)
But … you’re not winning if you do that.
From 2008-2021, only once (Sergio, 2017) has the winner NOT been at least -2 through Round 1 and that exception was a course thing, as no Top 20 finisher shot better than 70 on that Thursday.
MASTERS GLOSSARY
I included some these in may MEGA MASTERS WRITE UP by here’s the full list
A Tradition like no other – The Masters… or the Masters on CBS. This is a contentious issue.
Amen Corner – First coined by Herbert Warren Wind in 1958, Amen Corner spans from the second shot at the 11th through the drive at 13. It’s the most famous stretch of holes on the course (in all of golf, really) and its risk/reward potential can create massive fluctuations atop the leaderboard.
Azaleas – The defining flower of Augusta National, azaleas are only in bloom for three to four weeks in early spring. Not certain how the recent wave of wet conditions will affect their bloom this year, but please pray, just in case.
Bikini Wax – What Gary McCord quipped the 1994 greens were covered in after watching a ball roll into a water hazard. He’s been banned from covering the event since by the Masters’ brass, drunk on the fumes of their absolute power.
Butler’s Cabin – The most noteworthy of the 10 cabins scattered across the grounds of Augusta National. Constructed in 1964, Butler’s Cabin is home to the Green Jacket presentation, where the year’s previous champion bestows the new champion with golf’s highest sartorial honor.
Eisenhower Tree – Named for Dwight “let’s get busy” Eisenhower, the towering pine is located on the left center of the 17th fairway and is a magnet for errant tee shots. At least it was, until significant ice damage forced it to be chopped down in February of 2014. Presumably by a horde of Braves fans.
First Nine, Second Nine – At most courses, it’s acceptable to refer to the holes going out as the “front nine” and those coming in as the “back nine”, but at Augusta National it’s a faux pas. Why? Because they’re superior to us mortals.
Founders Circle – Now a memorial honoring Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts in front of the clubhouse, it’s rumored to have been the meeting place of original members to devise ways of excluding women and non-whites from the grounds.
Friends – All of us, to Jim Nantz.
Green Jacket – The ultimate prize. Winners are presented the Green Jacket on the 18th green after victory, then again in Butler’s Cabin in a separate presentation. It’s so nice, you get to wear it twice.
Magnolia Lane – After passing through the gates, you’ll find yourself heading toward the course, traveling down Magnolia Lane. It’s known for, DUH, a plethora of magnolia trees on both sides of the road that converge to create an exalted vista, producing an ambiance matched only by its wintertime companion: The drive up to the creepy house in Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. However, that drive is only recommended for the achromatic enthusiasts among us.
Patrons – Don’t think of using the terms “crowd”, “gallery” or “fans” on the grounds at Augusta. They are patrons, and they shall be on their best behavior.
Rae’s Creek – Located on southeastern corner of the course, Rae’s Creek is arguably the most recognizable water hazard at Augusta. It flows behind the 11th green, in front of the 12th and in the face of everyone teeing off on 13. Named for John Rae, constructor of a gristmill on the banks of the creek in 1765, it’s most easily spotted on 12, where two parallel bridges – the Hogan and Nelson – connect the fairway to the green.
Record Fountain – Built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tournament, the Record Fountain showcases all the course records and rests just off the 17th tee box. It takes the pressure of the tournament, and amplifies it to Nigel Tufnel levels.
Sarazen Bridge – Providing a path to the 15th green, the Sarazen Bridge is named for Gene Sarazen’s “shot heard round the world”, a double-eagle on the very same hole in 1935, in a tournament that he would eventually go on to win.
Snack Bar – Like most things at The Masters, the prices at the snack bar are frozen in time. With $3 beer you’d expect the patrons to be rowdier. Maybe, all that alcohol is soaked up by the endless stream of Pimento Cheese Sandwiches consumed. With four types of cheese, mayo, mustard and white bread, it’s possible said patrons keel over with heart attacks before causing a ruckus.
Tributary – A term usually exclusively reserved for seventh grade geography classes and maps of inland Scandinavia, there is a tributary that runs off Rae’s Creek by the green on 13.
White Bib – Caddies are forced to conform to Masters’ regulations that include a white jumpsuit, a green cap and white tennis shoes. Essentially, they dress like minimum security
prisoners.
White Dogwood – Augusta’s 11th hole. After a tight fade off the tee, the golfers officially enter Amen Corner.
BASEBALL
MLB started, apparently. We’re doing NEW shows every day on MMN for Fantasy and Betting if you want to check those out. But, FTN agreed to extend my discount code on the MLB package + Optimizer to Thursday.
So, go to FTN Daily to get the full package. Punch in code “MAYO” to take it from $249.99 to $199.99 for the entire season. Not too shabby for a package that includes an opto. I do enjoy that the $249.99 move instead of $250. It seems like marketing strategy KMART would have employed in 1987. I was in the meeting too. It was my argument $250 would have saved precious font space on ads. But few people think like I do.
Fantasy Baseball Picks and Bets, the NEWWWW MMN show gets released every day. Watch it. Listen to it. Or don’t. I can’t force you to do anything.
MOVIE CLUB
The gambling movie club starts soon and Owning Mahowny is first up on the list. No idea where it’s streaming, Google can handle that for you, but there is a bootleg 720 version on YouTube if you don’t care about seeing Philip Seymour Hoffman’s face in the highest resolution possible.
— PM