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The Masters: top 10 past champions who could win again in 2020

By Tim Letcher

Apr 8, 2019; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters pin flag on the green at the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2019; Augusta, GA, USA; Masters pin flag on the green at the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /
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MAMARONECK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Patrick Reed of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the 120th U.S. Open Championship on September 18, 2020 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Patrick Reed of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the 120th U.S. Open Championship on September 18, 2020 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

No. 1 Patrick Reed (winner in 2018)

Patrick Reed is not a popular player, either on tour or among fans. His past and his demeanor turn people off with great regularity.

But if there’s one thing Reed does, other than make people angry, he competes. And he’s seemingly in the mix of every event he plays right now.

He’s also a gamer who steps up when the pressure is on. Think about his performances for the United States in Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup events.

Then, look at Reed’s records in majors and other big events. Three of his eight career wins have come in those kinds of events. He won the 2018 Masters and has also claimed titles at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in 2014 and at the WGC-Mexico Championship earlier this year.

Reed has had a top 10 finish in each major in the last three years. In addition to his 2018 Masters win, he tied for second in the 2017 PGA Championship, was fourth in the 2018 U.S. Open and tied for 10th in last year’s Open Championship.

His results at the Masters are a mixed bag of results. He has made six appearances, making four cuts. After missing the cut in his first appearance in 2014, he tied for 22nd in 2015 and tied for 49th in 2016. He missed the cut in 2017 before his win in 2018. Last year, he tied for 36th.

Out of all of the players in this week’s field who have previously won the Masters, Reed is simply the best player right now. This is not to say that he will win this week but out of the players on this list, at this moment in time, he has the best chance.

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