The Post’s Mark Cannizzaro makes his Masters picks which begins on Thursday at Augusta National:
In the first Masters since Fuzzy Zoeller died at age 74 in November, Gotterup, a Jersey Shore native and former Rutgers player, is trying to become the first player since Fuzzy in 1979 to win a green jacket on his first try.
Chris Gotterup has a legitimate chance to win the Masters on his first try, The Post’s Mark Cannizzaro writes. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Gotterup has four PGA Tour wins in his career, including two in 2026 — the Sony Open in Hawaii and the WM Phoenix Open.
Gotterup’s power off the tee, his improved iron play and his sharp chipping game make this a great fit.
In his bid to win a third Masters in the past five years, the world No. 1 falls just short, but is right there in contention to the end.
Sure, he’s off the radar, having played LIV Golf and now serving penance as he makes his way back to the PGA Tour.
The defending champion will make a run, but fall short this time.
The Players Championship validated and liberated the Westchester native, who figures to be a factor this week.
He’s been close in several majors already and this will be another one.
