Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

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


Whether it's Scottie Scheffler chasing a 3rd Masters crown, protecting champ Rory McIlroy seeking titles, or Tiger Woods making his extremely expected return, the 2026 Masters has all the trademarks of a traditional.


For those who will be following the action carefully, keep reading as we take 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 composing, Scheffler is the best-backed to declare the Green Jacket, with the American priced at 5/1.


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


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


That stated, Scheffler will require to get rid of an uncharacteristic dip in type if he is to secure a third Masters title, with the world No. 1 winless in his last 5 competitions.


Meanwhile, safeguarding champ Rory McIlroy is priced as the 12/1 2nd preferred 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 just behind at 18/1.


As for 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 chances are right at the time of publication