2026 Masters Sleepers: 5 Potential DraftKings Golf DFS Values
The Augusta National content keeps on flowing in with 2026 Masters sleepers. After nine months of anticipation, we’ve got another major week since Scottie Scheffler hoisted the Claret Jug. I could not be more excited to discuss this field and my favorite 2026 Masters DFS picks.
Scroll to the bottom of this post for a selection of Masters odds if you’re looking for betting markets.
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Masters DFS Chalk
Longshots historically have not thrived in Augusta from an outright perspective. My betting card indeed reflects that, with only a select few names. With that said, there’s plenty of value to exploit in the middle and bottom pricing tiers from both a DFS and prop betting perspective. Case in point: Phil Mickelson came from nowhere for a podium finish at the 2023 Masters. Course History and Course Fit are still viable angles to chase in pursuit of longshots at Augusta.
Given the uncertainty of how LIV golfers’ performance on the closed 54-man circuit will compare to that of the PGA Tour, many of the LIV golfers are priced at a discount. Although risky, there’s excellent upside in backing some of the LIV players who’ve demonstrated strong results at the Masters. After all, more than half of the LIV golfers are in the field because they are past Masters champions.
In a tight 91-man field with soft pricing released weeks in advance, taking stances based on projected ownership is also more critical than ever.
Masters trends have been predictive enough to show that random, out-of-form players do not step up to Augusta and win out of the blue. From an outright betting perspective, I’ll keep a tight card with concentrated exposure at the top.
With that said, there are countless examples of longshots or debutants pushing their way inside the top 20. So, getting the bottom of the board correct from a DFS standpoint will be crucial. Those picks must complement a lineup featuring the more expensive elite players.
So, with some help from DraftKings, among other online betting apps, let’s get to our 2026 Masters longshots and sleepers for your DFS lineups and betting cards.
COURSE INTRODUCTION FOR MASTERS DFS
Augusta National is the most famous and recognizable golf course in the world. Some slight modifications have stretched the course to the longest in tournament history, standing at 7,565 yards as a par 72 with the traditional mix of four par 3s, 10 par 4s, and four par 5s. With negligible rough on the property, Augusta instead relies on severe undulations and firm, fast runoffs to challenge the field. Mitigating your misses and strategically playing to the right spots has rewarded veterans and made prior experience more valuable overall at this event than most others on the tour schedule.
Distance, course history, and the ability to perform in difficult scoring conditions define what it takes to succeed at the Masters. That is no secret. For the most part, the pricing and odds we see in the market reflect that formula.
Still, these characteristics are not the be-all and end-all of what it takes to stay in contention. So, there is still an opportunity to exploit some value by focusing on specialists in certain key areas.
For a deeper dive into the course, read my Masters preview. Without any further delay, let’s get to our Masters DFS picks, focusing on longshots and sleepers for your lineups.
2025 MASTERS DFS Picks: 5 SLEEPERS
From a DFS standpoint, I’ll try to fit in at least two top-10 players from this field into each lineup, avoiding the mid-tier range for balanced builds. That means hitting on the high upside value players in the $7K and $6K ranges is crucial.
Below, find my favorite value DFS options and longshots for the 2026 Masters. Masters stats pulled from across the last 36 rounds unless otherwise noted.
Min Woo Lee ($7,700)
The Masters is not exactly a haven for surprise longshots to break through. Looking down the board this year, Min Woo Lee is where I draw the line in terms of players who I believe can win, given his course history, course fit, and current form.
A long hitter with elite touch around the greens in the midst of the best approach season of his career, Min Woo’s game should translate very well at Augusta National, as he’s demonstrated already with a T14 finish in his 2022 Masters debut.
The greatest weakness in Min Woo’s game coming into this season was the inconsistency of his iron play. He’s flipped that into a positive in 2026, however, gaining at least 5 strokes on approach in three of his last five starts. With four top-12 finishes over his last five starts, Min Woo is top-3 in the field in terms of SG: TOT (last 24 rounds).
Adam Scott ($7,200)
Elite tee-to-green players have withstood poor putting performances to win The Masters before. Look no further than Scottie Scheffler (the 2022 version), Sergio Garcia, and Bubba Watson.
Adam Scott has already prevailed at Augusta once, becoming the first Australian to don the green jacket in 2013. Scott’s history at Augusta National has ebbed and flowed since his debut here in 2002. He has five top-10 finishes over 24 career tries, but has not cracked the top-20 since 2019.
This year feels like it should be the 45-year-old’s breakthrough moment. Scott ranks top-5 in the field in terms of both SG: Ball Striking and SG: Approach. He’s made the cut in each of his last 15 starts and has two top-11 finishes over his last four events. That all points towards a high floor for the veteran Aussie.
Maverick McNealy ($7,200)
McNealy may not be a trendy pick to win the Masters, but there’s plenty to like about his prospects for a top-20 finish, especially at this price in DFS. A debutant at the 2025 Masters, McNealy held his own well, ultimately finishing T32.
Through his first eight starts of 2026, McNealy is averaging 1+ stroke gained in all four major categories. That’s a highly encouraging sign to forecast a Masters contender, as players but have a well-rounded game to avoid trouble at Augusta National. He’s finished top-30 in seven out of eight starts so far this year.
For what it’s worth, McNealy’s lone PGA Tour victory came in the state of Georgia at the 2024 RSM Classic. Sea Island bears nothing in common with Augusta National, but alas, the smell of Pimento cheese in the air may harbor some fond memories.
Harry Hall ($6,900)
Don’t be surprised if it’s Harry Hall who emerges atop a competitive group of debutants this week. Hall is one of the most gifted short-game players on the PGA Tour, ranking top-5 in the field in terms of SG: ARG, SG: Short Game, SG: P (Bentgrass), and SG: P (Fast Greens).
It’s been a good start to the season for Hall, picking up top-10 finishes at the Sony Open and Arnold Palmer Invitational. The latter marked Hall’s fourth top-10 finish in a Signature Event over the last two seasons, proving he is capable of elevating his game in the biggest moments. He made the most of his chances in majors last season as well, finishing top-30 at both the PGA Championship and the Open Championship.
Hall has made steady improvements to his iron play and driving distance this season, and possesses the touch around the greens necessary to score at Augusta National.
Carlos Ortiz ($6,600)
If there was a “Top LIV Player Without Rahm or DeChambeau” market, Ortiz would be my pick. The long hitter from Mexico picked up his lone PGA TOUR win at the 2021 Houston Open, which serves as one of the top comp courses to Augusta National with its length, open fairways, and fast table-top greens.
Ortiz has had a solid season thus far on LIV, finishing top-10 in two of his last three starts. He’s looked sharp across the four main strokes gained categories throughout the 2026 season as well, which is always an encouraging sign when looking for well-rounded players to survive the test of Augusta National.
Ortiz missed the cut in his lone Masters appearance back in 2021, but he’s a much-improved all-around player since then. A T4 finisher at last year’s U.S. Open, I believe Ortiz is capable of a strong showing on golf’s greatest stage given his strength off the tee and solid current form.
Best of luck if you choose to roster these Masters DFS picks.
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