Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

The very first and the majority of distinguished major 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 3rd Masters crown, protecting champion Rory McIlroy looking for back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his highly expected return, the 2026 Masters has all the hallmarks of a timeless.


For those who will be following the action carefully, check out on 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 claim the Green Jacket, with the American priced at 5/1.


If Scheffler were to victory, he would sign up with an elite group of three-time Masters champions, ending up being just the sixth player in history to accomplish the accomplishment.


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


That stated, Scheffler will require to overcome an uncharacteristic dip in kind if he is to secure a 3rd Masters title, with the world No. 1 winless in his last five competitions.


Meanwhile, defending champ Rory McIlroy is priced as the 12/1 second favourite as he targets back-to-back titles at Augusta and a sixth 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 simply behind at 18/1.


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


Sky Bet odds in 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 chances are proper at the time of publication