The Masters has been chalky in recent years. Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm have combined to win the past three green jackets ...

Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm barely made it in. Other Masters champs missed the cut while some not-so-recent winners are still hanging in there.

Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willett, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel ...

Look at the list of various winners in recent years (ignore Danny Willett, though): Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler (twice!), Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed ... these are all big names who were around ...

AUGUSTA — Jon Rahm squeaked into weekend play at the Masters. The 2023 champion finished the tournament’s first two rounds at 2-over 146, landing on the cut line to advance to Saturday and Sunday.

Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur): Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willett ...

For years, I've said it, and I'll say it again: picking a winner at The Masters isn't the time to go for a dark horse. Look at the list of various winners in recent years (ignore Danny Willett ...