2026 Masters Preview with Brad Faxon

About this episode

Andy Johnson and Brad Faxon preview the 2026 Masters Tournament, discussing contenders and making their picks for the winner.

With the first men's major of 2026 finally upon us, Andy Johnson is joined by Brad Faxon to preview the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament. Fresh off a trip to Augusta National, Brad shares insight from his recent round and details what makes this one of professional golf's greatest tests. Brad and Andy discuss a talented class of Masters first-timers, including PGA Tour winners Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup, before diving into other contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. To wrap things up, the two make their official picks to win this year's green jacket on Sunday, April 12th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Andy Johnson

Guest: Brad Faxon

Topics covered

• Masters Tournament
• golf preview
• professional golf
• golf contenders
• first-time participants

Keywords

• Masters Tournament
• Brad Faxon
• Andy Johnson
• golf
• Scottie Scheffler
• Rory McIlroy
• Jacob Bridgeman
• Chris Gotterup

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