Top Contenders Headline 2026 Masters at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy among favorites to win this year's tournament

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The 2026 Masters golf tournament is set to tee off this week at the iconic Augusta National course. The last three Masters champions, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Dustin Johnson, are among the top betting favorites to win the prestigious green jacket this year.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in professional golf, and winning it can cement a player's legacy. With several recent champions in the mix, this year's tournament is expected to be highly competitive and draw significant interest from golf fans around the world.

The details

Scottie Scheffler, the 2024 and 2025 Masters champion, is the current betting favorite at 5-1 odds. Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters in 2023, is close behind at 6-1 odds. Dustin Johnson, the 2022 champion, is also among the top contenders at 8-1 odds. Other notable players in the mix include Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffele.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament will take place from April 10-13, 2026.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The 2024 and 2025 Masters champion, Scheffler is currently the betting favorite to win the 2026 tournament.

Rory McIlroy

The 2023 Masters champion, McIlroy is one of the top contenders to win his second green jacket this year.

Dustin Johnson

The 2022 Masters champion, Johnson is also among the favorites to win the tournament for the second time in his career.

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What they’re saying

“The Masters is always a special event, and this year's tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.”

— Rory McIlroy

“I'm feeling confident heading into this year's Masters. Augusta National is a course I know well, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to defend my title.”

— Scottie Scheffler

What’s next

The first round of the 2026 Masters will tee off on Thursday, April 10, with the final round scheduled for Sunday, April 13.

The takeaway

With several recent champions in the mix, the 2026 Masters is shaping up to be a highly competitive and exciting tournament that will captivate golf fans around the world.