Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta
The very first and a lot of distinguished significant of the golf season tees off in a fortnight, as the world's finest players collect at Augusta for the 2026 Masters Championship.
Whether it's Scottie Scheffler chasing after a 3rd Masters crown, protecting champion Rory McIlroy looking for back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his highly anticipated return, the 2026 Masters has all the hallmarks of a timeless.
For those who will be following the action closely, keep reading as we have a look at who are the favourites to reign supreme according to Sky Bet.
Sky Bet Masters 2026 preview: Assessing Sky Bet's favourites ahead of Augusta
At the time of composing, Scheffler is the best-backed to declare the Green Jacket, with the American priced at 5/1.
If Scheffler were to victory, he would join an elite group of three-time Masters champions, ending up being simply the 6th gamer in history to attain the task.
He would stand alongside Jimmy Demaret, Sam Snead, Gary Player, Nick Faldo and Phil Mickelson.
That said, Scheffler will need to overcome an uncharacteristic dip in kind if he is to secure a third Masters title, with the world No. 1 winless in his last 5 competitions.
Meanwhile, defending champion Rory McIlroy is priced as the 12/1 second favourite as he targets back-to-back titles at Augusta and a 6th major crown (Price Boosted from 10/1).
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are joint 3rd favourites at 12/1, while Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg sit just behind at 18/1.
As for Tiger Woods, those expecting a fairy tale return will discover him a far-off outsider at 350/1.
Sky Bet odds in Outright Market for the 2026 Masters Championship:
Scottie Scheffler - 5/1
Rory McIlroy - WAS 10/1 NOW 12/1
Bryson DeChambeau - 12/1
Jon Rahm - 12/1
- 18/1
Ludvig Aberg - 18/1
Matt Fitzpatrick - 22/1
Tommy Fleetwood - 25/1
Tiger Woods - 350/1
Phil Mickelson - 350/1
Bubba Watson - 400/1
Vijay Singh - 1000/1
All chances are appropriate at the time of publication