Four takeaways from the first few days of the Masters + our picks to win – Episode #19

Kyle Porter is live from Masters Tournament week alongside Hayden Martin, breaking down early-week takeaways, course conditions, and what’s actually standing out before the first round begins. They cover:

• Why this year’s Masters feels unusually wide open
• How Rory McIlroy is somehow flying under the radar
• Why Augusta National might be the biggest storyline this week
• The importance of short game vs putting
• Rookie storylines and surprise contenders
• Early picks, groups to watch, and what Kyle’s seeing on the ground

Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being at Augusta during Masters week—from practice rounds to the weirdest traditions in golf.

📫 200K golf fans follow us on social, and 17K read our free weekly newsletter, which is handcrafted to make the daily golf fan’s personal experience of golf feel more meaningful. 

Sign up right here: https://www.normalsport.com/

Connect with us
🌎 Our website: https://www.normalsport.com/
🐦 Twitter: / kyleporterns
📸 Instagram: / normalsportgolf
🤝 Partner with us: https://www.normalsport.com/sponsors