Jordan’s chasing history. Scottie’s locked in. And a few under-the-radar names are climbing my PGA Scorecard.
With Quail Hollow set to test every part of a player’s game, I’ve got my eyes on a mix of stars, sleepers, and stats that don’t lie. Let’s break down who’s trending — and who might surprise.

Breaking Down My PGA Scorecard — How I’m Approaching the Second Major of 2025 After how much fun I had building out the Masters Scorecard last month, I knew I wanted to run it back for the PGA Championship, but not quite the same. Some of the structure is the same. Some things I tweaked. But

Rory McIlroy finally did it. On a chaotic, emotional, unforgettable Masters Sunday, he completed the career Grand Slam—bouncing back from an opening double bogey, surviving a rollercoaster round, and sealing it with a near-flawless playoff finish. This wasn’t dominance—it was grit. It was heart. And it was exactly what makes Augusta National the greatest stage in golf.

Day 3 at Augusta delivered fireworks early and tension late. Rory came out firing with a chip-in eagle and back-to-back 66s, putting himself in prime position for the career grand slam. Ludvig grinded, Conners stayed steady, and Justin Rose gave us another chapter in his Augusta rollercoaster. But the headline? Rory vs. Bryson in Sunday’s final pairing. Golf drama doesn’t get better than this.

Friday brought the firepower. Scottie grinded like Spieth, Rory flashed brilliance, and Bryson reminded us he lives for the majors. Some of my takes held strong (hello, Corey Conners), and some… not so much (Ludvig, I owe you). I break down the key moves, who might surge Saturday, and why the leaderboard is shaping up for a wild weekend.

Thursday at Augusta reminded me that stats can only tell part of the story. From Spieth’s signature chaos to Scottie’s quiet dominance, and even a full Ludvig Åberg redemption arc, Round 1 had it all. I break down my takeaways, admit where the model missed, and look ahead to what’s coming Friday.

The data’s in — and the Masters Score has spoken. From the expected dominance of Scottie and Rory to a bold prediction that Ludvig Åberg misses the cut, I break down my top-ranked players, surprise risers, and why Jordan Spieth still finds a way into the top tier. Plus, meet the newcomers who could make Sunday very interesting.

The data isn’t new, the data isn’t unique. The clear cut favorites are the clear cut favorites, but I like to add a new blend of the data to see if any surprising names pop up as potential dark horses.

What happens when a golf fan with a day job in data starts asking questions about birdies, trends, and Augusta National? Pin Seeker Analytics is born. In this kickoff post, I break down why I’m launching this blog, what you can expect during Masters Week, and why the numbers might tell a nobody else will. No guarantees — just good vibes, fresh stats, and hopefully a few insights along the way.