2025 Masters Pool Picks: Tiered Pool Strategy With Data
March 31, 2025 by
Here's our picks and data driven strategy to help you win your 2025 Masters Pool. Whether your playing in a standard 6 tier pool by odds, or any other type of tiered pool setup, make sure you are using data to inform your picks this year.
Picks By Tier (click for context)
General Golf Pool Picking Strategy
- Pick guys that will make the cut
- Pick guys that others won't
- Use data, like past results at the tournament, odds, etc. For these picks I used our free Masters Power Rankings tool. I assigned weight to Odds, Recent Masters Finishes, and other recent major finishes. Give it a try to do your own research.
- Tie your picks into your team name. This isn't strategic, but kinda fun. "Denver Rahmlette" anyone?
Tier 1 Pick: Rory McIlroy
Tier 1 pick is Rory in 2025. He has been playing great, with a win at the Players and a recent surge at the Houston Open.
Scottie is also never a bad pick in tier 1, but expect most of your pool mates to also select him.
All Tier 1 Pick Options & Data
For the pick options in this article I show odds, tier, and power ranking considering recent Masters (shown in Green) and recent Major finishes (shown in blue) only.
Tier 2 Pick: Will Zalatoris
The power rankings are penalizing Will for his WD in the '23 Masters, but he's been playing consistent this year, and has a great track record at Augusta.
People may stray away from him because of his recent injuries, so Zalatoris could catapult you to the top of your pool if he plays well.
He's made the cut in the last 7 events he played in 2025.
All Tier 2 Pick Options & Data
Tier 3 Pick: Russell Henley
Russell got a win at the Arnold Palmer this year, against a strong field.
He had strong finishis in all the majors last year.
Expect him to be around for the weekend at the Masters.
All Tier 3 Pick Options & Data
Tier 4 Pick: Cameron Young
Cam Young is coming of T9 and T7 finishes in the past two Masters.
Combine that with making the cut at all the majors last year, and he's a solid pick in tier 4.
All Tier 4 Pick Options & Data
Tier 5 Pick: Patrick Reed
Reed is a perenial Masters contender, with a win in 2018, T12 in 2024, and T4 in 2023.
Hoping for captain America to show up this year.
All Tier 5 Pick Options & Data
Tier 6 Pick: J.J. Spaun
Spaun has top odds in tier 6, likely due to his playoff appearance against McIlroy at the Players.
He's got 3 top 3 finishes so far in 2025, so if he can keep that up, he's a great pick in tier 6.
All Tier 6 Pick Options & Data
Do Your Research With Masters Picks Research Tools
Don't just copy my picks, do your research! Here are a couple free tools to help you make your picks:
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