The Masters 2016: 6 potential winners

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Apr 6, 2016; Augusta, GA, USA; Dustin Johnson with Paulina Gretzky on the 4th green during the Par 3 Contest prior to the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Dustin Johnson

Where do you start with Dustin Johnson? Here is a guy who was supposed to have won multiple majors at this point in his career, one that has been filled with drug scandals, a major-costing rule mistake at the 2010 PGA Championship. With several top 25s and 10s, Johnson is always a popular pick. Johnson comes into Augusta with his usual top five driving distance and is top twenty in strokes gained putting. Augusta is the type of golf course that should

Johnson comes into Augusta with his usual top five driving distance and is top twenty in strokes gained putting. Augusta is the type of golf course that should suit Dustin’s game fairly well, as his length off of the tee gives him a distinct advantage to potentially over power the course. Johnson really shines with shorter irons in his hands and sits fourth on Tour from 100-125-yards and second from 50-125-yards. The short irons have given Johnson great looks at birdies and the key to his second best birdie average on Tour.

Further, in the eight events that Johnson has played thus far, he has already racked up five top 10s, including a third-place last week at the Shell Houston Open, which should put him in good form heading into the Masters. The question for Johnson this week is can he hit enough fairways and continue his good start to the season?

Can Dustin finally figure out how to put it all together in winning time? If so, expect him to have a good chance at his first Major Championship.

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