# The Masters: To Make the Cut

2026 The Masters

Updated: April 10, 2026

Category: Sports

Tags: Golf

HTML: /markets/sports/golf/the-masters-to-make-the-cut/

## Short Answer

**Key takeaway.** Both the **model** and the **market** expect Patrick Reed to make the cut at the 2026 Masters, with no compelling evidence of mispricing.

## Key Claims (January 2026)

**- - Rory McIlroy consistently makes the cut, doing so in 15 of 16 Masters appearances.** - Direct comparison of player Strokes Gained data to Masters averages is not possible.
- The 2026 Masters field features an average OWGR of 67.8 with 91 participants.
- Wyndham Clark initiated significant caddie and equipment changes early in 2026.
- The **market** experienced significant price spikes on April 6, 9, and 10, 2026.
- The 2026 Masters Tournament will follow five key preceding PGA Tour events.

### Why This Matters (GEO)

- AI agents extract claims, not arguments.
- Improves citation probability in summaries and answer cards.
- Enables fact stitching across multiple sources.

## Executive Verdict

**Key takeaway.** **Market** at **82.0%** is above **model**'s **76.3%** (gap -5.7pp), suggesting overvaluation; specific 2026 player statistics are unavailable.

### Who Wins and Why

| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 20.0% | 10.1% | As a past champion, his age makes consistently making the cut difficult at this level. |
| Collin Morikawa | 60.0% | 48.8% | A major champion and top-ranked player, he consistently performs well in elite tournaments. |
| Fred Couples | 7.0% | 2.7% | An older past champion, his current competitive form generally makes making the cut challenging. |

## Model vs Market

| Outcome | Market Probability | Octagon Model Probability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 20.0% | 10.1% |
| Collin Morikawa | 60.0% | 48.8% |
| Fred Couples | 7.0% | 2.7% |
| Bryson DeChambeau | 63.0% | 52.4% |
| Brandon Holtz | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Jon Rahm | 45.0% | 32.0% |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 95.0% | 93.4% |
| Sungjae Im | 50.0% | 37.4% |
| Scottie Scheffler | 98.0% | 97.4% |
| Dustin Johnson | 72.0% | 63.5% |
| Ludvig Aberg | 82.0% | 76.3% |
| Daniel Berger | 57.0% | 45.3% |
| Mason Howell | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| Rory McIlroy | 97.0% | 96.0% |
| Zach Johnson | 51.0% | 38.5% |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 81.0% | 75.0% |
| Mateo Pulcini | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Corey Conners | 68.0% | 58.5% |
| Justin Rose | 99.0% | 98.7% |
| Vijay Singh | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| Max Homa | 80.0% | 73.7% |
| Bubba Watson | 28.0% | 16.1% |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 90.0% | 86.8% |
| Xander Schauffele | 97.0% | 96.0% |
| Akshay Bhatia | 82.0% | 76.3% |
| Si Woo Kim | 75.0% | 67.3% |
| John Keefer | 34.0% | 21.3% |
| Min Woo Lee | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Jordan Spieth | 94.0% | 92.1% |
| Ethan Fang | 48.0% | 35.2% |
| Patrick Reed | 99.0% | 98.7% |
| Brian Campbell | 61.0% | 50.0% |
| Sergio Garcia | 79.0% | 72.4% |
| Brooks Koepka | 88.0% | 84.2% |
| Adam Scott | 87.0% | 82.9% |
| Robert MacIntyre | 20.0% | 10.1% |
| Ryan Fox | 22.0% | 11.5% |
| Aldrich Potgieter | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Jackson Herrington | 10.0% | 4.1% |
| Shane Lowry | 97.0% | 96.0% |
| Ryan Gerard | 77.0% | 69.9% |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 90.0% | 86.8% |
| Cameron Smith | 70.0% | 61.0% |
| Alex Noren | 33.0% | 20.4% |
| Kristoffer Reitan | 79.0% | 72.4% |
| Justin Thomas | 93.0% | 90.8% |
| Danny Willett | 30.0% | 17.8% |
| Mike Weir | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Gary Woodland | 94.0% | 92.1% |
| Marco Penge | 49.0% | 36.3% |
| Patrick Cantlay | 34.0% | 21.3% |
| Viktor Hovland | 60.0% | 48.8% |
| Davis Riley | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Chris Gotterup | 93.0% | 90.8% |
| Cameron Young | 82.0% | 76.3% |
| Wyndham Clark | 83.0% | 77.6% |
| Aaron Rai | 93.0% | 90.8% |
| Carlos Ortiz | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| Russell Henley | 83.0% | 77.6% |
| J.J. Spaun | 73.0% | 64.7% |
| Angel Cabrera | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | 59.0% | 47.6% |
| Keegan Bradley | 85.0% | 80.2% |
| Hao-Tong Li | 87.0% | 82.9% |
| Casey Jarvis | 18.0% | 8.8% |
| Jake Knapp | 87.0% | 82.9% |
| Nick Taylor | 86.0% | 81.5% |
| Brian Harman | 16.0% | 7.5% |
| Michael Kim | 57.0% | 45.3% |
| Fifa Laopakdee | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Nicolas Echavarria | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Maverick McNealy | 34.0% | 21.3% |
| Ben Griffin | 87.0% | 82.9% |
| Sami Valimaki | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| Jason Day | 93.0% | 90.8% |
| Tyrrell Hatton | 70.0% | 61.0% |
| Michael Brennan | 80.0% | 73.7% |
| Charl Schwartzel | 50.0% | 37.4% |
| Matthew McCarty | 81.0% | 75.0% |
| Sam Burns | 98.0% | 97.4% |
| Sam Stevens | 92.0% | 89.4% |
| Andrew Novak | 47.0% | 34.1% |
| Tom McKibbin | 48.0% | 35.2% |
| Sepp Straka | 86.0% | 81.5% |
| Rasmus Hojgaard | 16.0% | 7.5% |
| Naoyuki Kataoka | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Harris English | 82.0% | 76.3% |
| Kurt Kitayama | 98.0% | 97.4% |
| Harry Hall | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | 21.0% | 10.8% |
| Max Greyserman | 9.0% | 3.6% |

- Expiration: May 10, 2026

## Market Behavior & Price Dynamics

This market's price chart displays a sharp and immediate upward trend. The most significant movement was an 85.0 percentage point surge on April 6, which propelled the price from 0.0% to 85.0% almost instantly. This was followed by a 13.0 point spike to a market high of 97.0% on April 9, before a 9.0 point correction brought the price down to its current level of 88.0%. The initial, massive spike likely reflects the market's opening and the immediate establishment of a strong consensus, rather than a reaction to a specific external news event.

The price action reveals a strongly bullish sentiment among traders. The peak of 97.0% has established a clear short-term resistance level, while the mid-80s percent range, where the price initially settled, may now serve as a support level. The total volume of nearly 30,000 contracts, with activity picking up around the most volatile days, suggests growing conviction and active participation. Overall, the chart indicates that while traders perceive the outcome as highly probable, there is some recent uncertainty or profit-taking that has prevented the price from sustaining its peak, leading to consolidation around the current 88.0% probability.

## Significant Price Movements

### Outcome: Keegan Bradley

#### 📈 April 10, 2026: 26.0pp spike

Price increased from 59.0% to 85.0%

**What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly.

### Outcome: Michael Brennan

#### 📈 April 09, 2026: 43.0pp spike

Price increased from 52.0% to 95.0%

**What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly.

### Outcome: Ludvig Aberg

#### 📈 April 06, 2026: 85.0pp spike

Price increased from 0.0% to 85.0%

**What happened:** No supporting research available for this anomaly.

## Contract Snapshot

The provided page content "The Masters: To Make the Cut Odds & Predictions 2026" does not contain the specific contract rules, resolution conditions, key dates, or special settlement conditions for this market. Therefore, I cannot summarize what triggers a YES or NO resolution, key dates, or any special settlement conditions based solely on the text provided.

## Market Discussion

Limited public discussion available for this market.

## Market Data

| Contract | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | Last Price | Volume | Open Interest |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Akshay Bhatia | 81% | 86% | 82% | $15,936 | $11,392 |
| Angel Cabrera | 1% | 2% | 4% | $5,022 | $3,483 |
| Alex Noren | 22% | 33% | 33% | $9,815 | $9,072 |
| Andrew Novak | 47% | 59% | 47% | $1,601 | $901 |
| Aldrich Potgieter | 0% | 1% | 1% | $11,760 | $7,343 |
| Aaron Rai | 88% | 93% | 93% | $5,908 | $5,149 |
| Adam Scott | 87% | 93% | 87% | $12,992 | $10,960 |
| Brian Campbell | 60% | 85% | 61% | $13,604 | $12,717 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | 60% | 62% | 63% | $66,581 | $57,452 |
| Ben Griffin | 86% | 87% | 87% | $3,162 | $2,793 |
| Brian Harman | 0% | 16% | 16% | $3,731 | $3,649 |
| Brandon Holtz | 0% | 1% | 1% | $47,709 | $38,660 |
| Brooks Koepka | 88% | 95% | 88% | $13,216 | $11,800 |
| Bubba Watson | 27% | 33% | 28% | $19,212 | $14,742 |
| Cameron Young | 82% | 90% | 82% | $7,096 | $5,839 |
| Corey Conners | 64% | 68% | 68% | $21,845 | $18,379 |
| Chris Gotterup | 88% | 94% | 93% | $7,288 | $6,202 |
| Casey Jarvis | 17% | 29% | 18% | $4,745 | $3,738 |
| Collin Morikawa | 62% | 64% | 60% | $113,886 | $84,186 |
| Carlos Ortiz | 1% | 7% | 3% | $5,766 | $4,541 |
| Charl Schwartzel | 37% | 50% | 50% | $2,754 | $2,482 |
| Cameron Smith | 64% | 68% | 70% | $10,345 | $9,454 |
| Daniel Berger | 53% | 56% | 57% | $29,613 | $29,054 |
| Dustin Johnson | 71% | 72% | 72% | $30,617 | $23,265 |
| Davis Riley | 0% | 9% | 2% | $7,557 | $6,789 |
| Danny Willett | 24% | 32% | 30% | $9,086 | $7,289 |
| Ethan Fang | 45% | 48% | 48% | $14,108 | $13,130 |
| Fred Couples | 4% | 7% | 7% | $74,180 | $58,162 |
| Fifa Laopakdee | 1% | 2% | 2% | $3,669 | $2,779 |
| Gary Woodland | 89% | 94% | 94% | $8,584 | $7,045 |
| Harris English | 80% | 88% | 82% | $1,211 | $1,011 |
| Harry Hall | 28% | 39% | 39% | $766 | $766 |
| Hao-Tong Li | 87% | 91% | 87% | $4,806 | $3,631 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 90% | 95% | 90% | $10,441 | $9,320 |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 90% | 95% | 95% | $34,584 | $25,205 |
| Jason Day | 93% | 100% | 93% | $2,803 | $2,271 |
| Jackson Herrington | 9% | 10% | 10% | $11,756 | $10,762 |
| John Keefer | 34% | 41% | 34% | $14,805 | $13,936 |
| Jake Knapp | 79% | 87% | 87% | $4,121 | $3,621 |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 15% | 19% | 20% | $147,503 | $124,856 |
| Jon Rahm | 45% | 51% | 45% | $43,780 | $33,064 |
| Justin Rose | 97% | 99% | 99% | $20,738 | $19,418 |
| J.J. Spaun | 73% | 80% | 73% | $5,028 | $4,227 |
| Jordan Spieth | 89% | 94% | 94% | $14,282 | $11,868 |
| Justin Thomas | 92% | 93% | 93% | $9,492 | $8,625 |
| Keegan Bradley | 85% | 90% | 85% | $4,871 | $4,539 |
| Kurt Kitayama | 94% | 98% | 98% | $926 | $785 |
| Kristoffer Reitan | 79% | 85% | 79% | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| Ludvig Aberg | 82% | 87% | 82% | $29,765 | $27,322 |
| Michael Brennan | 81% | 89% | 80% | $2,780 | $2,677 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 80% | 86% | 81% | $22,748 | $14,895 |
| Max Greyserman | 0% | 9% | 9% | $705 | $456 |
| Max Homa | 78% | 80% | 80% | $20,305 | $14,742 |
| Mason Howell | 6% | 19% | 18% | $29,284 | $25,537 |
| Michael Kim | 46% | 58% | 57% | $3,691 | $3,454 |
| Min Woo Lee | 35% | 40% | 40% | $14,456 | $12,548 |
| Matthew McCarty | 82% | 91% | 81% | $2,705 | $2,639 |
| Maverick McNealy | 33% | 34% | 34% | $3,325 | $3,012 |
| Marco Penge | 41% | 49% | 49% | $8,491 | $6,793 |
| Mateo Pulcini | 0% | 1% | 1% | $22,123 | $20,335 |
| Mike Weir | 0% | 1% | 1% | $8,785 | $6,749 |
| Nicolas Echavarria | 0% | 9% | 8% | $3,620 | $3,120 |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | 47% | 80% | 59% | $4,872 | $4,679 |
| Naoyuki Kataoka | 0% | 1% | 1% | $1,269 | $1,041 |
| Nick Taylor | 88% | 93% | 86% | $3,944 | $3,944 |
| Patrick Cantlay | 34% | 37% | 34% | $8,212 | $7,144 |
| Patrick Reed | 98% | 99% | 99% | $14,098 | $13,845 |
| Ryan Fox | 16% | 35% | 22% | $12,442 | $10,045 |
| Ryan Gerard | 77% | 82% | 77% | $10,581 | $9,643 |
| Russell Henley | 82% | 90% | 83% | $5,576 | $5,294 |
| Rasmus Hojgaard | 13% | 21% | 16% | $1,341 | $1,188 |
| Robert MacIntyre | 10% | 20% | 20% | $12,819 | $10,702 |
| Rory McIlroy | 93% | 100% | 97% | $27,638 | $24,075 |
| Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | 16% | 21% | 21% | $765 | $721 |
| Sam Burns | 94% | 98% | 98% | $2,019 | $1,454 |
| Sergio Garcia | 79% | 86% | 79% | $13,470 | $10,328 |
| Sungjae Im | 49% | 72% | 50% | $33,298 | $32,590 |
| Shane Lowry | 94% | 98% | 97% | $10,800 | $9,036 |
| Scottie Scheffler | 94% | 98% | 98% | $31,624 | $27,252 |
| Sam Stevens | 84% | 92% | 92% | $1,617 | $1,329 |
| Sepp Straka | 86% | 87% | 86% | $1,426 | $1,400 |
| Sami Valimaki | 1% | 4% | 3% | $2,849 | $2,717 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 90% | 99% | 90% | $18,014 | $15,871 |
| Tyrrell Hatton | 70% | 79% | 70% | $2,802 | $2,439 |
| Tom McKibbin | 35% | 48% | 48% | $1,474 | $1,363 |
| Viktor Hovland | 59% | 69% | 60% | $7,620 | $5,677 |
| Vijay Singh | 0% | 10% | 5% | $20,645 | $18,461 |
| Wyndham Clark | 83% | 88% | 83% | $6,897 | $5,893 |
| Si Woo Kim | 46% | 73% | 75% | $15,934 | $15,055 |
| Xander Schauffele | 97% | 100% | 97% | $16,850 | $15,765 |
| Zach Johnson | 50% | 56% | 51% | $26,633 | $20,390 |

## What is Jake Knapp's 2026 Masters Tournament Outlook?

2026 Masters Tournament Dates | April 9-12, 2026 [[^]](https://playersupport.pgatourhq.com/static-assets/files/2026%20PGA%20TOUR%20Regular%20Season%20Schedule.pdf) |
Jake Knapp's Pre-Masters Data | Not available in research [[^]](https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard/_/tournamentId/401811940) |
Jake Knapp Injury Reports | None disclosed in research [[^]](https://www.pgatour.com/schedule/2026) |

**The 2026 Masters Tournament will follow five key PGA events**

The 2026 Masters Tournament will follow five key PGA events. The Masters is scheduled to take place from April 9-12, 2026. The five PGA Tour events immediately preceding this major include the Valero Texas Open (April 2-5), the Texas Children's Houston Open (March 26-29), the Valspar Championship (March 19-22), THE PLAYERS Championship (March 12-15), and the Arnold Palmer Invitational (March 5-8) [[^]](https://playersupport.pgatourhq.com/static-assets/files/**2026%**20PGA%20TOUR%20Regular%20Season%20Schedule.pdf).

Specific performance data for Jake Knapp is currently unavailable. The provided research does not contain details regarding Jake Knapp's Strokes Gained: Total or number of Top-10 finishes for these specific pre-Masters events in 2026. While several sources for player performance data were identified, they did not yield the requested information for Knapp during the 2026 pre-Masters period [[^]](https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard/_/tournamentId/401811940).

No injury reports were found for Jake Knapp during this period. The available research does not include any disclosed injury reports concerning Jake Knapp for the timeframe leading up to the 2026 Masters Tournament. However, an injury report for another player was noted during the research [[^]](https://beta.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2026/03/12/rory-mcilroy-shoots-first-round-74-the-players-championship-back-injury-return-tpc-sawgrass).

## What is Rory McIlroy's historical performance at the Masters?

Cut-made percentage | 93.75% [[^]](https://www.fanduel.com/research/rory-mcilroy-augusta-history-recent-results-and-stats-entering-the-2025-masters) |
Average finishing position | 15.6th [[^]](https://www.fanduel.com/research/rory-mcilroy-augusta-history-recent-results-and-stats-entering-the-2025-masters) |
Average Strokes Gained: Total (per round) | +1.68 [[^]](https://www.fanduel.com/research/rory-mcilroy-augusta-history-recent-results-and-stats-entering-the-2025-masters) |

**Rory McIlroy consistently makes the cut at the Masters Tournament**

Rory McIlroy consistently makes the cut at the Masters Tournament. Over his 16 appearances in the Masters, he has successfully made the cut in 15 instances, resulting in an impressive historical cut-made percentage of **93.75%** specifically at Augusta National [[^]](https://www.fanduel.com/research/rory-mcilroy-augusta-history-recent-results-and-stats-entering-the-2025-masters).

His performance at Augusta National demonstrates strong overall play. McIlroy's consistent results at the tournament have led to an average finishing position of 15.6th across all his starts [[^]](https://www.fanduel.com/research/rory-mcilroy-augusta-history-recent-results-and-stats-entering-the-2025-masters). A key metric highlighting his comprehensive game is an average of +1.68 Strokes Gained: Total per round at Augusta National, reflecting his strong performance against the field [[^]](https://www.fanduel.com/research/rory-mcilroy-augusta-history-recent-results-and-stats-entering-the-2025-masters).

## Why Can't Player Strokes Gained Be Compared to Masters Averages?

Player SG:Approach (Jan-Apr 2026) | Not available in research [[^]](https://datagolf.com/stats/tour-lists?sg=raw) |
Player SG:Around the Green (Jan-Apr 2026) | Not available in research [[^]](https://datagolf.com/stats/tour-lists?sg=raw) |
5-year Masters Cut SG:APP/ARG Average | Not explicitly extracted in research [[^]](https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/stats-report/2022/04/04/by-the-numbers-approach-play-indicative-masters-success-jordan-spieth-tiger-woods) |

**A direct comparison of the player's 2026 statistics is not possible**

A direct comparison of the player's 2026 statistics is not possible. The specific player's Strokes Gained: Approach (SG:APP) and Strokes Gained: Around the Green (SG:ARG) for January 1 to April 1, 2026, were not provided in the research materials [[^]](https://datagolf.com/stats/tour-lists?sg=raw). The absence of this current performance data prevents a direct comparison.

Historical Masters averages were also not explicitly retrieved for this analysis. The required five-year average for SG:APP and SG:ARG among players who successfully made the cut at The Masters was not extracted or presented in the research. While sources such as Data Golf and other specialized analysis sites are known to contain historical tournament statistics, including Strokes Gained data, the specific averages needed for this comparison were not directly obtained [[^]](https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/stats-report/2022/04/04/by-the-numbers-approach-play-indicative-masters-success-jordan-spieth-tiger-woods). Therefore, without both the player's 2026 performance data and the specific historical Masters averages, a comprehensive, fact-based comparison cannot be delivered.

## How Does the 2026 Masters Field Strength Compare Historically?

2026 Masters Participants | 91 [[^]](https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/masters-field-2026-rankings-favorites/) |
2026 Masters Average OWGR | Approximately 67.8 [[^]](https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/masters-field-2026-rankings-favorites/) |
2023 Masters Average OWGR | Approximately 66.5 (88 participants) [[^]](https://www.owgr.com/events/masters-tournament-11286) |

**The 2026 Masters Tournament features an average OWGR of 67.8**

The 2026 Masters Tournament features an average OWGR of 67.8. The final confirmed field for the 2026 Masters Tournament comprises 91 participants [[^]](https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/masters-field-2026-rankings-favorites/). Based on the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) as of late March 2026 for these players, the average OWGR of the field is approximately 67.8 [[^]](https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/masters-field-2026-rankings-favorites/). This calculation includes all invited players, from the top-ranked contenders to past champions and amateurs, whose rankings span a wide range [[^]](https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/masters-field-2026-rankings-favorites/).

Comparison data reveals the 2026 field strength is relatively consistent. An analysis of available data for past Masters events indicates their average field strength for comparison. For the 2023 Masters, which featured 88 participants, the average OWGR was approximately 66.5 [[^]](https://www.owgr.com/events/masters-tournament-11286). The 2022 Masters, with a field of 90 players, had an average OWGR of approximately 68.2 [[^]](https://www.owgr.com/events/masters-tournament-10785). While a comparison to the average field strength of the prior five Masters tournaments was requested, detailed OWGR data is specifically available for the 2022 and 2023 events [[^]](https://www.owgr.com/events/masters-tournament-11286), but not for the 2021, 2024, or 2025 Masters. Considering the available data for 2022 and 2023, the average OWGR for these two prior Masters tournaments is approximately 67.35. The 2026 Masters field's average OWGR of 67.8 is slightly higher than this two-year average, suggesting a comparable, or marginally stronger (higher average rank implies a slightly weaker field if lower numbers are stronger), field strength to recent Masters tournaments for which data is available [[^]](https://www.owgr.com/events/masters-tournament-11286).

## How Have Wyndham Clark's Recent Caddie and Equipment Changes Impacted Performance?

Caddie Split Timing | Just before 2026 Valspar Championship [[^]](https://golfmagic.com/tour/pga-tour/pga-tour-major-champion-shock-split-caddie), [[^]](https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/wyndham-clark-caddie-opens-up-split), [[^]](https://www.newsbreak.com/essentially-sports-363861119/4545414613070-wyndham-clark-faces-heat-after-taking-controversial-caddie-decision-2-days-before-9-1m-pga-tour-event) |
Equipment Contract Status | Ended full-line Titleist contract in 2026 [[^]](https://golfmagic.com/equipment/news/wyndham-clark-no-longer-under-full-line-contract-titleist-2026) |
Valspar Championship Result | Tied 59th (+8) [[^]](https://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/wyndham_clark_makes_late_caddie_change_at_the_valspar_but_struggles_persist/s1_17768_43626941), [[^]](https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard/_/tournamentId/401811938) |

**Wyndham Clark made significant caddie changes early in 2026**

Wyndham Clark made significant caddie changes early in 2026. He initiated a "shock split" with his long-time caddie, John Ellis, just two days prior to the 2026 Valspar Championship, with Ellis stating that "things just weren't right" [[^]](https://golfmagic.com/tour/pga-tour/pga-tour-major-champion-shock-split-caddie), [[^]](https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/wyndham-clark-caddie-opens-up-split), [[^]](https://www.newsbreak.com/essentially-sports-363861119/4545414613070-wyndham-clark-faces-heat-after-taking-controversial-caddie-decision-2-days-before-9-1m-pga-tour-event). Clark subsequently hired Matt Achatz to caddie for him at the Valspar Championship, and this partnership was noted as his current one as of the 2026 Masters [[^]](https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/every-player-caddie-partnership-at-the-2026-masters), [[^]](https://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/wyndham_clark_makes_late_caddie_change_at_the_valspar_but_struggles_persist/s1_17768_43626941).

Clark also gained flexibility by changing equipment sponsorship. Regarding equipment, Clark is no longer bound by a full-line contract with Titleist in 2026, which grants him greater flexibility in selecting his clubs [[^]](https://golfmagic.com/equipment/news/wyndham-clark-no-longer-under-full-line-contract-titleist-2026). This new freedom was demonstrated early in the year, as he made his fourth driver swap of 2026 at the Genesis Invitational [[^]](https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/wyndham-clark-makes-fourth-driver-swap-of-2026-at-genesis-invitational). The termination of his comprehensive contract indicates potential changes across his entire golf bag [[^]](https://golfmagic.com/equipment/news/wyndham-clark-no-longer-under-full-line-contract-titleist-2026).

Performance declined following these significant changes, particularly the caddie split. Following these changes, especially the caddie split, Clark's performance has shown a clear downward trend, with reports indicating "struggles persist" [[^]](https://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/wyndham_clark_makes_late_caddie_change_at_the_valspar_but_struggles_persist/s1_17768_43626941). At the 2026 Valspar Championship, where his new caddie debuted, Clark finished tied for 59th place with a total score of +8 (72-72-73-75) [[^]](https://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/wyndham_clark_makes_late_caddie_change_at_the_valspar_but_struggles_persist/s1_17768_43626941), [[^]](https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard/_/tournamentId/401811938). While a general struggle is noted, specific detailed performance trends in Strokes Gained categories reflecting this period were not provided in the research.

## What Could Change the Odds

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## Key Dates & Catalysts

- **Expiration:** May 10, 2026
- **Closes:** May 10, 2026

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## Historical Resolutions

**Historical Resolutions:** 20 markets in this series

**Outcomes:** 9 resolved YES, 11 resolved NO

**Recent resolutions:**

- KXPGAMAKECUT-VATO26-CKIM: NO (Apr 04, 2026)
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- KXPGAMAKECUT-VATO26-FCAP: NO (Apr 04, 2026)
- KXPGAMAKECUT-VATO26-NHAR: NO (Apr 04, 2026)

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