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2026 Masters Picks & Predictions: Jake Knapp

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The best golfers in the world will be in Augusta, Georgia, this week for the first major of the year, The Masters. We’re going to share our top 2026 Masters picks and predictions.

Augusta National Golf Club is simultaneously a feast for the eyes and a stern test of golfing acumen. The Georgia pines and blooming azaleas highlight Augusta's beauty, but this world-renowned course demands precise ballstriking and short-game excellence.

Rory McIlroy had an epic victory at last year's Masters to earn his first Green Jacket. Can he successfully defend his title, or will the No. 1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler, win at Augusta for the third time in five years? PGA Tour stars Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele are looking for a career-altering victory, and big-hitting LIV Tour stalwarts Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will be in the hunt.

Welcome to the fifth annual BettingPros Guide to The Masters. We'll take a deep dive into the field, taking a closer look at the players contending for the coveted Green Jacket. Which players provide betting value and which are bad bets? Read on.

2026 Masters Picks & Predictions: Jake Knapp

Stats to Know

  • Odds to Win: +6900
  • World Ranking: 42
  • Best Masters finish: 55 (2024)
  • Last Masters finish: 55
  • Last four tournament finishes: 8, 6, MC, 6

Course History

Jake Knapp has made only one previous appearance at the Masters, finishing 55th in 2024. In a year that saw difficult scoring conditions at Augusta, Knapp made the cut on the number at +6, then had rounds of 78 and 73 on the weekend.

Recent Form

Jake Knapp has played seven PGA Tour events in 2026, and he’s finished 11th or better in all but one. The exception was a missed cut at The PLAYERS Championship. Knapp’s best finish this season was a fifth at the Farmers Insurance Open.

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2026 Masters Outlook & Predictions

A big hitter whose touch on and around the greens has been excellent this year, Knapp seems well-suited to Augusta National. Knapp has made major strides with his previously substandard iron play and currently ranks 41st in strokes gained on approach.

If Knapp hits his irons well this week and avoids the big miss with the driver, he could be a real threat. The biggest flaw in Knapp’s resume is a lack of experience. Learning how to play Augusta often takes time, and Knapp has only played the Masters once before.

Betting Outlook: 2026 Masters Picks

An outright on Knapp at 69-1 is intriguing, but given his lack of Masters experience, it might make more sense to bet him for a top-20 finish (including ties) at +170.

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