Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

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


Whether it's Scottie Scheffler chasing a 3rd Masters crown, safeguarding champion Rory McIlroy seeking back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his extremely prepared for return, the 2026 Masters has all the hallmarks of a classic.


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


Sky Bet Masters 2026 sneak peek: 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 accomplishment, he would join an elite group of three-time Masters champions, becoming just the 6th gamer in history to attain the accomplishment.


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


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


Meanwhile, protecting champ Rory McIlroy is priced as the 12/1 second 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.


When It Comes To Tiger Woods, those wishing for a fairytale return will discover him a distant 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 proper at the time of publication