The Masters 2020: Top 10 Potential First-Time Winners

By Tim Letcher | Nov 11, 2020

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 30: The gates are locked at the entrance of Magnolia Lane that leads to the clubhouse of Augusta National as the coronavirus pandemic causes closures of venues and nonessential businesses on March 30, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals has been postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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GREENSBORO, NC – AUGUST 21: Webb Simpson holds the championship trophy after winning the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on August 21, 2011 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

No. 8 Webb Simpson

Simpson is simply one of the best players in the game. He’s the eighth-ranked player in the world and is a seven-time winner on the PGA Tour, a total that could easily be higher if he had a better playoff record (he’s 2-5 in those events).

That includes a pair of wins this season. He claimed the title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in February, then won at the RBC Heritage in June.

While he has never won the Masters, Simpson has won a major championship. In 2012, he won the U.S. Open, outlasting Graeme McDowell and Michael Thompson by one shot to win at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Simpson has had some success at Augusta National. He has played the Masters eight times and has made the cut five times. His best finish came last year when he tied for fifth place, just two shots behind eventual winner Tiger Woods. Simpson shot a sizzling 64 on Saturday to climb into contention in the event.

Now 35 years old, Simpson has the experience and the demeanor to win at Augusta. He also has the major championship experience to go with it. Seeing Simpson wearing the green jacket at the end of the week would be no surprise.

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