How to bet on the Masters - Tips and tricks for Augusta National

While a good number of people have been betting golf since the new year kicked off in Hawaii, for many, their attention to golf is minimal until this week when the first major of the year — the Masters — takes place in Augusta, Georgia. So for those who might not have been dialed in so far in 2022 — and for those who might be looking for some different ideas — you've come to the right place.

The Masters is the only major played on the same course year after year, so course history certainly matters. That's not to say someone who hasn't had a good Masters in the past can't win, but it usually is a good indicator for players you can expect to be in the mix. Two good — and opposite — examples of this are a couple of players consistently mentioned as contenders here.

The first is Jon Rahm. Since a T-27 in his first Masters, Rahm's worst finish at Augusta is T-9. On the other hand, Justin Thomas' best finish is fourth in 2020, and that was an outlier because the event was held in November; his best finish at an April Masters is 12th. So you can use course history to weed out some big names.

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One of my favorite bets on a weekly basis is the make/miss the cut prop, but the Masters week is a little different type of a handicap. This major has the shortest field, which means most of the good players will make the cut. Between past champions, amateurs and other exemptions, there are probably 15 to 20 players who have essentially no shot at making the cut. I say this because there will be many people who will be looking to bet Tiger Woods to miss the cut. Be careful. During the past two years, 3-over par made the cut. That's a pretty low bar for someone who