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April 09, 2025

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Happy Wednesday. Augusta National's traditional roars might be eclipsed by whispers of "career Grand Slam" as Rory McIlroy approaches his 11th attempt at golf immortality this weekend. The Northern Irishman enters with two victories already this season but faces defending champion Scottie Scheffler, whose dominance continues unabated. The complete field rankings reveal surprising sleepers like Russell Henley (world #7) significantly outpacing former champions, while Tiger's name remains conspicuously absent from the entire 95-player Masters ranking ⬇️

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🔍 Today’s highlights:

  • 🌳 The secret behind Augusta National's blindingly white bunkers isn't sand but pure quartz—a waste product from mining that costs up to $20,000 per ton (and the players hate hitting from it)

  • 🎰 Data scientists just identified the single golfer who perfectly matches every statistical trend predicting Masters success (here’s the predicted 2025 winner)

  • 👀 Augusta National's 15+ winner privileges extend far beyond just the green jacket, with two lesser-known perks making Masters victories even more valuable. (see the 15 perks)

🐝 Stinger of the Day

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Last Starter: 63% of readers knew that Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters in historic comeback fashion. Rewatch him play the final hole. Goosebumps. ⬇️

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🏝️ Augusta's $20,000-Per-Ton Secret: The Truth Behind Those Blindingly White Bunkers

The secret behind Augusta National's blindingly white bunkers isn't sand but pure quartz—a waste product from mining that costs up to $20,000 per ton. While millions admire the pristine look on television, Jack Nicklaus secretly loathed playing from these traps, calling them "the most difficult sand we play." The expensive tradition continues 50 years after co-founder Clifford Roberts discovered the distinctive substance that requires players to "hit a bunker shot twice as hard" to escape. ⬇️

Data scientists just identified the single golfer who perfectly matches every statistical trend predicting Masters success—and it's Rory McIlroy in his 11th attempt at completing the career Grand Slam. The exhaustive analysis reveals why experience matters (no first-timer has won since 1979), why distance dominates (73% of scoring comes from par-5 performance), and the surprising reason elite putters rarely win at Augusta. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler fits 17 of 18 patterns, but history shows back-to-back winners are extremely rare with only three in 60 years. ⬇️

 👀 15 Secret Masters Perks That Make Winning at Augusta Even More Special Than the Green Jacket

Augusta National's 15+ winner privileges extend far beyond just the green jacket, with two lesser-known perks making Masters victories even more valuable. Most golf fans don't realize champions receive a full five-year PGA Tour exemption—significantly longer than regular Tour wins. Even more exclusive is the special Sunday tee time before Masters week when winners can bring one guest, a tradition Scottie Scheffler used to create an unforgettable memory with his mom on golf's most sacred grounds. ⬇️

⛳️ How to not suck (at golf)

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🍻 THE PARKING LOT

Every Hole at Augusta with Scottie Scheffler

Read:

  • 👀 Bernhard Langer gifted one of a kind Masters Mercedes Benz for his final Augusta start (this car is insane)

  • 🎰 Tiger’s former caddy on in-round bets with Tiger and the side of the GOAT that nobody sees

  • ⛳️ Augusta National and Tiger Woods are building a new course together

  • ☁️ Angel Cabrera’s Masters inclusion a dark cloud over Augusta National (he just served 30 months in prison)

  • 😱 How a $470k 1934 Masters badge ended up across the street from Augusta National

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P.S. Masters Picks

This week will break a lot of golfers who are not mentally prepared; it will also break a lot of bettors who are not mentally prepared. That's why we are locked in with these two picks that will pay for your own green jacket:

  • Jordan Spieth Top 20 (+105)

  • Shane Lowry Top 20 (+115)