Philly Masters Pool

Ryan's Recap

Philly Masters Pool 2026 Ah, the first day of the Masters—when hopes are as high as the spotless azaleas around Augusta National. As the afternoon wave took to the course, the leaderboard is already buzzing. Leading the charge in our Philly Masters Pool is "This won't work" by Steve Forster, sitting at an impressive -13. Perhaps the team name was an exercise in reverse psychology, or maybe Steve just has a keen eye for talent. Either way, he's made quite the splash on day one. Our pool has grown to an astounding 1,420 entries this year—a testament to both the allure of the Masters and perhaps a little bit of inter-office rivalry. Scottie Scheffler, the favorite for many, shows up on a whopping 594 teams. With his consistent form, it's no surprise that so many have pinned their hopes on him. Then we have the contrarians, those daring enough to submit entries without a single golfer in the top 10. Teams like Asher Deitch 3, EKG 2026, and JFAY32 are either prophetic or practicing some serious wishful thinking. Only time will tell if their bold strategy will pay off. On the more unique end of the spectrum, we have 11 teams with picks that no one else dared to make. It's always fascinating to see who bets against the grain—an approach that can either lead to glory or, well, just a good story for next year's pool. As for the winning score predictions, they range widely, from a conservative +2 to an audacious -26. The average guess sits at -12, a figure that seems more grounded unless Augusta decides to show its teeth. As the first round unfolds, we're reminded that at the Masters, every hole tells a story. Whether it's a tale of triumph or a lesson in humility, we wouldn't have it any other way. Wishing all our participants the best of luck as the drama continues to unfold. Ryan Wheeler