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Masters 2026: Top Fantasy Golf Picks for Your Lineup

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Augusta National Awaits

The Masters is the crown jewel of the Fairway Fantasy season — Event 7 of 19. Augusta National’s unique layout rewards specific skills: precision off the tee, elite approach play, and deadly putting on the fastest greens in golf.

Here are our top picks for your 6-golfer lineup.

Tier 1: The Locks

Scottie Scheffler (OWGR #1)

The world number one has been dominant at Augusta. His ball-striking metrics are off the charts — top 3 in strokes gained: approach for three consecutive seasons. At Fairway Fantasy, his consistency means reliable par points (+1 each) with frequent birdie bonuses (+3), and his ability to string together under-par holes makes him a prime candidate for heater streak bonuses.

Fantasy upside: High floor (consistent pars) with explosive ceiling (eagle on par-5s for +6 each).

Rory McIlroy (OWGR #3)

The career Grand Slam is still the story, but the fantasy value is undeniable. McIlroy’s driving distance creates eagle opportunities on Augusta’s par-5s, and our streak system heavily rewards consecutive birdies.

Fantasy upside: Par-5 eagle potential (+6 per eagle) and birdie streak bonuses on the back nine.

Tier 2: High Upside

Xander Schauffele (OWGR #2)

Elite all-around game. Schauffele’s consistency at major championships makes him a safe pick with upside. He rarely posts double bogeys, which protects you from the cold slide penalties in our scoring system.

Collin Morikawa (OWGR #4)

The best iron player in golf. At Augusta, where approach play separates contenders from pretenders, Morikawa’s precision translates directly to birdie opportunities.

Tier 3: Value Picks

Ludvig Aberg (OWGR #8)

The young Swede has the length to attack Augusta’s par-5s and the short game to scramble pars when he misses. At a lower ownership percentage, he could be a league-winning differentiator.

Tommy Fleetwood (OWGR #14)

Consistent performer in major championships with strong recent form. Lower ownership in most leagues means if Fleetwood goes on a heater streak, you gain ground on the competition.

Lineup Strategy Tips

  1. Don’t ignore par protection. At Augusta, avoiding double bogeys (-2 plus potential cold slide penalties) is as important as chasing birdies.
  2. Target par-5 specialists. Augusta has four par-5s — players who regularly reach them in two have quadruple the eagle opportunity (+6 each).
  3. Check recent form. The Arnold Palmer Invitational and PLAYERS Championship results from Events 3-4 are strong indicators of current form.

The Bottom Line

Build your Masters lineup around consistency first, upside second. The streak system means one hot round with 4+ consecutive birdies can generate 20+ bonus points — but one cold stretch of bogeys can erase a day’s work.

Draft smart. Ride the streaks.