Junkies 2026 Masters Pool

The Sports Junkies kick off their annual 2026 Masters Draft with a playful yet strategic twist: each host drafts one American-born and one foreign-born player, with the rule that only a tournament win earns a payout—otherwise, the pick carries over to the next major. The episode unfolds as a comedic, fast-paced draft session with each host revealing their picks and justifying their choices with humor, rivalry, and golfing insight. From Bishbucks taking Scottie Scheffler first overall to Anna’s surprise selection of Cam Young and Matty Fitzpatrick, the picks reflect a mix of personal favorites, strategic positioning, and inside jokes. The draft becomes a vehicle for banter, with Mike Marr proposing an outrageous three-player trade (which is swiftly rejected), and hosts debating the merits of players like Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka. The episode closes with a full team lineup and a lighthearted roast of each host’s squad, setting the stage for the upcoming Masters tournament. Key takeaways include the importance of course familiarity and recent form over pure rankings, the value of drafting a 'hated' but effective player like Patrick Reed, and the comedic weight of drafting players based on personal bias or friendship. The hosts also highlight the emotional stakes of the draft, even joking about the absurdity of trading for multiple players. Ultimately, the episode celebrates the culture of sports fantasy pools as much as the sport itself—blending strategy, humor, and camaraderie.