2026 Masters

White Watson, gold analyst formerly with ESPN and the Golf Channel, joins Softy and Hugh Millen to talk about how Rory McIlroy won his 2nd straight Masters without playing his best golf, the inability of Augusta to extend the current course due to space to match the modern game, the CBS TV’s issues throughout Sunday, and Tiger Woods’ situation.

Mike Tuck sits in for Marc Daniels and he talks about the opening round of The Masters, shares his thoughts on tanking in the NBA, and visits from Marc Daniels, Whit Watson (The Masters), and Cam Mellor (NFL Draft)

Golf Channel's Whit Watson Talks 2026 Masters Dark Horses, Patrick Reed's Reception, Tiger Sympathy!

In this episode of the Pete Sousa Show, Pete sits down with Golf Channel’s Whit Watson to break down everything you need to know heading into the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. The conversation dives into one of the most intriguing storylines of the week: Patrick Reed’s status as a surprising “dark horse” contender. Despite already owning a green jacket, Reed continues to fly under the radar, and Pete and Whit discuss why his past success at Augusta, combined with his current form, could make him a serious threat once again. They also explore how Reed might be received on the grounds this year, from fellow players to the Augusta patrons, and whether that atmosphere could impact his performance. Whit also shares his perspective on the biggest off-course story shaking the golf world — Tiger Woods’ March DUI incident. With emotions and opinions running high across the sport, Whit offers insight into how players, media, and fans are reacting, and what it could mean for Tiger’s legacy moving forward. It’s a candid, insightful preview of Masters week, blending analysis, storytelling, and the human side of golf’s biggest stage.