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Scheffler and Rahm Favored at 2026 Masters
Top golfers aim to add to their major championship collections at Augusta National
Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:22am
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Top golfers aim to add to their major championship collections at the iconic Augusta National course.Augusta TodayScottie Scheffler enters the 2026 Masters as the clear favorite to win his third green jacket, though betting odds have shifted slightly as the tournament approaches. Following Scheffler in the betting markets are several major champions, including Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and reigning champion Rory McIlroy.
Why it matters
The 2026 Masters represents a chance for several top golfers to cement their legacies with additional major championship victories. Scheffler is aiming to join an elite group of players who have won three green jackets in a five-year span, while McIlroy seeks to become the first repeat champion since Tiger Woods.
The details
Scheffler currently sports +485 odds to win, a lengthening from the +400 odds he held on March 30, 2026, and the +380 odds he had at his shortest point. Jon Rahm, the 2023 champion, has moved into the second spot in the pre-tournament odds at +910 (ESPN) or +950 (CBS Sports). Bryson DeChambeau and reigning champion Rory McIlroy follow closely, with DeChambeau listed at +1000 (CBS Sports) or +1075 (ESPN), and McIlroy at +1150 (ESPN) or +1200 (CBS Sports).
- Scheffler has not played since The Players Championship, a hiatus he hopes will provide a refresh before competing at Augusta National Golf Club.
- Rory McIlroy also enters the event after a long layoff following The Players Championship, though reports indicate there are questions regarding his back health.
The players
Scottie Scheffler
The world No. 1 golfer is attempting to become the fourth player in the history of the tournament to win three green jackets within a five-year span, a feat previously achieved by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Jon Rahm
The 2023 Masters champion has moved into the second spot in the pre-tournament odds.
Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau is listed at +1000 by CBS Sports and +1075 by ESPN, and enters the 2026 event following victories in two consecutive LIV Golf events.
Rory McIlroy
McIlroy, who completed the career grand slam in 2025, is listed at +1150 by ESPN and +1200 by CBS Sports, and is aiming to become the first repeat green jacket winner since Tiger Woods.
The takeaway
The 2026 Masters represents a chance for several of golf's top stars to add to their major championship legacies. Scottie Scheffler is the clear favorite to win his third green jacket, but faces stiff competition from a field that includes recent major champions like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy.
