The 2025 Masters tees off at Augusta National on Thursday, with the best from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and beyond looking to win the year’s first major championship while securing a coveted green jacket.
The favorite heading into Round 1? All eyes are currently gazing toward the 2024 champ, Scottie Scheffler, while some may be looking at Rory McIlroy. However, if recent Masters history helped forecast anything, one thing is clear: Greens in Regulation percentage can be among the more significant stats for determining the winner on Sunday.
The top 5 finishes in 2024 all landed within best GIR % for the week, with Ludvig Aberg being the only one not in the top seven.
With that in mind, here are the GIR leaders playing in the 2025 Masters. While some might seem like total longshots (sorry, Freddy), the man atop the list is undoubtedly an intriguing storyline…
25. Brian Harman
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Brian Harman tees off on no. 12 during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
GIR: 69.37%
24. Wyndham Clark
Mar 13, 2025; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Wyndham Clark hits off of the tee on seventeen during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images
GIR: 69.44%
23. Corey Conners
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Corey Conners hits from the no. 2 fairway during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
GIR: 69.61%
t-21. Will Zalatoris
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Will Zalatoris hits out of a bunker onto the no. 2 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
GIR: 69.84%
t-21. Akshay Bhatia
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Akshay Bhatia hits on no. 2 during during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
GIR: 69.84%
20. Aaron Rai
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Aaron Rai walks toward the Nelson Bridge on no. 13 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
GIR: 70.04%
19. Davis Thompson
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Davis Thompson walks up to the 13th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
GIR: 70.10%
18. Nicolai Hojgaard
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Nicolai Hojgaard walks up on the tenth green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
GIR: 70.37%
17. Scottie Scheffler
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler walks the no. 13 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
GIR: 70.60%
16. Bryson DeChambeau
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts on the 12th tee during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
GIR: 70.74%
15. Kevin Yu
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Kevin Yu walks with his caddie, Zeke Salas, down no. 15 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
GIR: 70.95%
14. Fred Couples
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Fred Couples plays on the 18th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
GIR: 71.30%
13. Collin Morikawa
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Collin Morikawa hits on no. 2 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
GIR: 71.39%
t-11. J.J. Spaun
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; J.J. Spaun tees off on the 15th fairway during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
GIR: 71.43%
t-11. Patrick Cantlay
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrick Cantlay chips onto the no. 2 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
GIR: 71.43%
10. Robert MacIntyre
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ludvig Aberg and Robert MacIntyre walk down on the 13th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images
GIR: 71.58%
9. Taylor Pendrith
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Taylor Pendrith tees off on no. 12 during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
GIR: 71.70%
t-6. Joaquin Niemann
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Joaquin Niemann hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
GIR: 72.22%
t-6. Nick Taylor
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Nick Taylor tees off on no. 12 during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
GIR: 72.22%
t-6. Angel Cabrera
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Angel Cabrera lines up his putt on the fourth green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
GIR: 72.22%
5. Russell Henley
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Russell Henley tees off on no. 8 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
GIR: 72.82%
4. Tyrrell Hatton
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Tyrrell Hatton plays on the 17th green during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
GIR: 72.96%
3. Sepp Straka
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Sepp Straka hits from a bunker on the 17th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
GIR: 73.25%
2. Sergio Garcia
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Sergio Garcia plays on the second green during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
GIR: 73.33%
1. Jon Rahm
Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jon Rahm hits onto the no. 2 green during a practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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