Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

The very first and the majority of of the golf season tees off in a fortnight, as the world's best players gather at Augusta for the 2026 Masters Championship.


Whether it's Scottie Scheffler chasing a third Masters crown, safeguarding champ Rory McIlroy seeking back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his highly prepared for return, the 2026 Masters has all the trademarks of a traditional.


For those who will be following the action closely, read on as we have a look at who are the favourites to reign supreme according to Sky Bet.


Sky Bet Masters 2026 sneak peek: Assessing Sky Bet's favourites ahead of Augusta


At the time of writing, Scheffler is the best-backed to declare the Green Jacket, with the American priced at 5/1.


If Scheffler were to triumph, he would sign up with an elite group of three-time Masters champions, becoming just the sixth player in history to attain the accomplishment.


He would stand alongside Jimmy Demaret, Sam Snead, Gary Player, Nick Faldo and Phil Mickelson.


That stated, Scheffler will need to get rid of an uncharacteristic dip in form if he is to protect a 3rd 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 preferred as he targets back-to-back titles at Augusta and a sixth significant crown (Price Boosted from 10/1).


Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are joint third favourites at 12/1, while Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg sit just behind at 18/1.


As for Tiger Woods, those expecting a fairytale return will find him a remote outsider at 350/1.


Sky Bet chances 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


Xander Schauffele - 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 odds are correct at the time of publication