Masters Chalk Bomb 23

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Saturday still looks like it could be a complete wash out and here is the latest report for Friday as well. There appears to be an advantage to the early Friday players as overall conditions won't be quite as wet but as we know, this all can change very quickly with a delay here or there.As always, make sure you tune into the Nut Hut live chat starting around 9pmET for the latest and final thoughts on the weather this week...GET IN THERE!

Justin Thomas -120 ($9,300) vs. Cameron Young -110 ($8,600)

This first matchup is intriguing and features two of the biggest names in the field. JT has been struggling somewhat based on his expectations but we believe is a strong candidate to rebound with a solid performance this week. Young on the other hand finally flashed his brilliance at Match play after a caddie change to veteran Paul Tesori which has seemingly helped accelerate his game.There is a $700 in DFS between these two studs but it's interesting that vegas sportsbooks rate them fairly equal. We haven't seen much line movement at all since release which indicates that they set a good price for the market.We of course have concerns about the noobs at Augusta, but it's possible that Young got the jitters out of the way last year after missing the cut. It's looks like Cam Young is going to tee off at roughly +5% ownership over Thomas which should be considered as well.

Tiger Woods -150 ($7300) vs. Cam Champ +120 ($6600)

We've got Big Cat and the money has actually been pouring in on him since this matchup was released earlier this week. The sharpest market making books actually opened this line at Woods -120 vs. Champ -110 and since have taken in nothing but bets on Tiger. Are you surprised?!Champ has of course been playing awful for those paying attention and is clearly lost in search for a swing. That said, Augusta National offers a level of forgiveness off the tee that has suited his eye over the years, with 3 consecutive finishes inside the top 26.Both players are going to be super low owned, although Tiger always seems to come in higher than expected as the DFS Markets get flooded this week which casual majors only players who just want a piece of the Tiger action.

Cam Smith -108 ($9800) vs. Hideki Matsuyama -122 ($8400)

We saved this one for last...wow! Cam Smith, the fourth highest salary player on the board this week is an underdog against $8400 Hideki! The sharpest books have seen very little line movement here which means they agree with the consensus of Cam being a dog.Both players are projected around or under 10% ownership this week which certainly makes Hideki an attractive click given the $1400 savings in DFS. There have been rumors circulating the Cam has been dealing with a nagging wrist injury which provides some context to his recent underwhelming performances on the LIV Tour.Typically we use this section of the article to just provide information and have you do with it what you may, but this is absolutely screaming at us that Hideki might be a good play here in comparison to Cam if you are inclined to put trust in the oddsmakers. Good luck this week!

*DISCLAIMER: The Chalk Bomb is CHALK for a reason! This is a ballsy call. We're simply giving you 1 player projected to be highly owned that we think could warrant a fade in order to gain leverage in DFS GPP Tournaments. Sack up & fade OR Ignore the play. OK Listen, it was bound to happen. Ol' Core Conn, a fellow Kent State Golden Flash did me supremely dirty last week and stood strong up against the infamous chalk bomb label on his way to achieving his second PGA Tour victory, once again in San Antonio. It's hurts, undoubtedly, and lord knows I garnered the necessary heat and backlash, but nothing stops the Chalk Bomb wagon as we move on to THE EVENT of the season...The Masters!Uniquely, this week we are able to get more intel from players on the status of their game than any other week on tour. Between the nonstop lead in coverage, numerous content streams, and quality player interviews, we are offered a glimpse inside the players minds (and sometimes bodies) as they prepare for the biggest tournament of the year.I watched and listened intently to nearly every player interview in search for some information that may make a player worthy of the Chalk Bomb label. It's wild to hear how honest and forthcoming many players are about the status of their game and thought processes on the course. More than any other, one interview really stuck with me.This player has showcased flashes of elite level form in the months leading into the Masters. While the end results would indicate they are in a place of comfort with their swing and setup, I was surprised to hear them express quite the opposite. This player had some great finishes at Augusta National early on in their career, but talked extensively in their presser about how they enter this week not nearly as free swinging as they did earlier in their career.Swing thoughts on swing thoughts on swing thoughts have been bogging them down mentally. Even though the results would appear consistent, they mentioned how every swing requires an extra level of attention to achieve the desired result. They talked glowingly how they long for the days of point and shoot, where their swing was in such a natural feel that their only thoughts consisted of where to aim. To quote this player, "it's not that far off". That far off? Yikes.We're aware that this may be playing too much armchair psychologist but the bottom line is, nearly every player this week within the top 10 of projected ownership is PLAYING GOOD GOLF. Therefore, I think it warrants us taking a closer look at someone who may lack a little confidence, because if things start to go wrong they will find themselves searching on a golf course that requires a level of precision to compete that is unprecedented given the strength of a Major Championship Field.This player has also lost some pop off the tee from their hay days of being one of the longest Drivers on Tour. Due to an abundance of nagging injuries and age, they now rank as the second shortest in terms of Driving Distance of all players inside the top 12 of projected ownership. Augusta now tips out at over 7,500 yards and given the weather forecast this week, it's going to likely play longer this year than ever before. The CB this week has been known for his high, towering ball flight which is not ideal in these type of conditions and could lead to the dredded mudballs, as the Masters has always been reluctant to apply preferred lies rules at their tournament in the past.I feel like their are a ton of great options to potentially pivot off this player in the same price range and gain a significant ownership advantage over the field in one of the most widely played DFS weeks of the year. Here goes nothing... Fore please, now on the tee, the Chalk Bomb for the 2023 Masters Tournament, at $8,700 salary and 20% ownership, Mr. Jason Day!

Listen here, I need to talk to you people about that “Salt Life”. What the hell is that anyway and what are you trying to nonverbally communicate with your abnormally large decals? Just because you live 2-3 hours from the ocean, never take off a flip flop, and like a Margarita doesn’t mean your “Bout that Salt Life” or whatever the hell that even is. Calm down ok, I don’t think anyone really cares. But hey, Salt Life or No Life!As much as it pains me to say this, the Masters pimento cheese and the egg salad have really fallen off over the past few years. And don't even get me started about that crap sandwich the Masters Club they douse with way too much mustard. The best food item is now their chicken biscuit folks. You heard it here first.It's fascinating to me that Zippers actually work so well, and that we trust them without hesitation almost every single day. Again, what the f'in hell happened to fireflies. We need answers.Think about this. Most people live their entire life without ever exposing their asses to sunlight. Shout out Kistler. Long time listener. Alright, that’s all I got for this week. It's the best week of the year so soak it all in, rain or shine, and just enjoy the masterpiece of golf before you! Stay well, good luck with your lineups and bets, and may your screens be green! Bome!