If Matt Fitzpatrick takes a glance at results profiles of the past four Masters winners, it should add to already substantial confidence levels for the year's first major.

Starting with Scottie Scheffler's first Green Jacket victory in 2022, each Augusta champion has brought tournament-winning form down Magnolia Lane.

Last year Rory McIlroy claimed trophies at Pebble Beach and the Players Championship before adding a tie for fifth at the Houston Open in his last appearance before the Masters.

A year earlier Scheffler won at Bay Hill, the Players and added a runner-up finish in Houston.…