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Haotong Li vs. Sami Valimaki

2026 Masters

April 9, 2026
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Augusta National is a long, challenging course, with an emphasis on total ball striking and minimizing bogeys. Key metrics are Strokes Gained (Approach & Tee-to-Green), Par 5 play, and Greens in Regulation. Sami Valimaki ranks 115th in Total Strokes Gained, 133rd in Tee-to-Green, 143rd in Off-the-Tee, 98th in Approach, and 106th in Strokes Gained Around the Green. He's also 147th in Driving Distance, 119th in Total Putting, and 95th in Par 5 Scoring. Haotong Li is 61st in Total Strokes Gained, 42nd in Tee-to-Green, 28th Off-the-Tee, and 48th in Strokes Gained Approach. He's also 66th in Driving Distance, 60th in Driving Accuracy, 17th in Greens in Regulation, and 28th in Par 5 Scoring. Experience is an asset on this course, and Li is making his fourth Masters appearance, while Valimaki is making his Masters debut. Play Haotong Li to win this head-to-head matchup. 

1.5 units on Haotong Li -115 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.8)
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