The Masters 2023: 5 dark horses who could win the Green Jacket

4. Bubba Watson (+22000)

Another past champion at The Masters and another player who we’ve forgotten about somewhat, though for different reasons.

Bubba Watson, of course, has gone to the LIV Golf League over the past year or so, and has subsequently dropped out of the consciousness of golf fans largely. That hasn’t been helped by the fact that Watson hasn’t exactly been a star in the new league over the past year, including battling an injury for virtually all of 2022.

But the fact of the matter is that Augusta National has long been advantageous to lefties and Watson has a great feel for. He’s a two-time winner, finished T5 in 2018 and hasn’t missed the cut but once in 14 starts. I understand the form isn’t there, nor is the polish or his age in terms of what you’d ideally look for. The history is just too hard to look past, though, at these odds.

3. Min Woo Lee (+6500)

Playing a ton (and playing extremely well) on the DP World Tour this year didn’t immediately translate to consistent PGA Tour success for Min Woo Lee, but he’s truly started to pop and show some form. Perhaps the best example of that was him finishing T6 at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Lee’s form statistically hasn’t been consistent but, at his best, his game suits Augusta National with strong approach play and a solid short game to complement that. That’s why he finished T14 a year ago in his debut at The Masters.

The New Zealander is going to be a popular sleeper this week, but it’s well deserved. He’s a great player who seems to be coming into his own against this top level of competition.