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Biggest Mistakes in Masters Contests

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The Triple Hoge

Splash Sports is giving away $100,000 to the winner of the $350k Augusta Showdown—and all you have to do is pick 8 golfers, one from each tier. Sounds simple, right? Until you fall into the trap of the Triple Hoge. (pronounced hoagie. Get it?)

What’s the Triple Hoge? It’s when you outsmart yourself by taking a hot golfer—like Tom Hoge—who has a T-3 and T-5 in his last two starts, and you’re looking for the third leg. But remember, tiers are based on betting odds and he’s sitting in a lower tier for a reason. Yes, Hoge’s been hot. But hot streaks don’t always hold up under the pressure of Augusta National.

The tiers are built for balance. Top-tier players are expected to contend. Lower-tier players are there to fill out your lineup without blowing it up. That doesn’t mean ignore the sleepers—but don’t get suckered into thinking your dark horse is a sure thing just because he’s been lighting up the Valspar or the Valero.

To win the $100K, you need the right mix of firepower and floor. Take your big swings in the middle tiers, not the bottom ones. That Tier 7 golfer is there for stability, not volatility. You don’t want to get triple-Hoge’d—sinking your chances with a trendy pick who flames out early.

So build smart. Trust the course history. And remember: Augusta giveth and it taketh away. Avoid the Triple Hoge and you might just be cashing a six-figure check come Sunday.

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