Masters Week. The Runners and Riders. Who Will and Who Wont Win?

Masters Week. The Runners and Riders. Who Will and Who Wont Win?

Curious about how others manage pressure, form, and expectation, on and off the course? This Masters Week mini episode of **Henry Westons old mate the podcast** swaps sobriety chat for a golf fan’s favourite guessing game: who’s actually going to win at Augusta? Stuart Butler breaks the field into playful categories – *will, could, should, might, and definitely won’t* – and talks through each name like you’re chatting with a mate over a brew.

You’ll hear why he’s backing JJ Spaun and Viktor Hovland as his bold “who will win” picks, arguing that, “sometimes form matters, momentum matters, and most importantly... confidence matters.” From there, he runs through the stacked “could win” group: Jon Rahm with his complete Augusta skill set, Rory McIlroy and his ongoing Augusta story, and Justin Rose, who “just understands championship” and still feels one green jacket short of where he should be.

The “should win” label lands squarely on Scottie Scheffler, described as the standout player whose game fits Augusta perfectly. Things get more playful with the “might win” names – Jordan Spieth, who “sees shots that other people don’t” and brings chaos and excitement, and Jason Day, quietly putting together a strong season and exactly the sort of patient, thoughtful golfer Augusta rewards.

For the “won’t win” section, Stuart sticks his neck out on Bryson DeChambeau, convinced Augusta doesn’t quite suit his natural shape or ultra-aggressive style, and reminds you of the famous par-3 jinx: no par-3 winner has ever gone on to win the Masters proper.

As he sums it up, “Augusta doesn't just test your game, it tests your decisions, your patience, and your discipline.” If you like chatty, opinionated golf talk sprinkled into a podcast that usually focuses on sobriety and mental health, this is a fun, bite-sized listen to get you thinking: who’s your pick for the green jacket?