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2025 Masters expert picks: Predictions for Augusta

By
Mark Cannizzaro
Published April 9, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ET
Rory McIlroy plays a shot from a bunker in the practice area during a Masters practice round at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2025.
Rory McIlroy plays a shot from a bunker in the practice area during a Masters practice round at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2025. Getty Images

Here are the Masters picks from Post expert Mark Cannizzaro.

Rory McIlroy

OK, I’m going to bite. All signs point to McIlroy finally winning a Masters and completing the career Grand Slam. He’s in form, having won twice already this year. It’s his time. 

Scottie Scheffler hits from the fourth tee during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga.
Scottie Scheffler hits from the fourth tee during a practice round at the Masters on April 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. AP

Scottie Scheffler

Much like the NCAA Tournament, we’re staying with chalk favorites. Scheffler has won two of the past three Masters, and it will be a shock if he’s not in the mix on the back nine Sunday. 

Shane Lowry

The Northern Irishman is in strong form this season with a runner-up at Pebble Beach, where McIlroy won; a seventh-place finish at the Arnold Palmer and an eighth in his last time out, at the Valspar. His game suits Augusta. 

Shane Lowry of Ireland looks across the 10th green during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.
Shane Lowry of Ireland looks across the 10th green during his Masters practice round. Getty Images

Joaquin Niemann

He comes into the week as the hottest of the 12 LIV Golf competitors in the field, with two victories this season. 

Jon Rahm

The 2023 Masters winner comes into the week filled with motivation. He hasn’t been in the best form in his LIV starts this season and has become somewhat of an afterthought since his move to the Saudi circuit. He’s definitely in a don’t-forget-me mood this week.