Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

The very first and a lot of prominent significant 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 going after a 3rd Masters crown, protecting champ Rory McIlroy looking for back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his extremely anticipated return, the 2026 Masters has all the trademarks of a timeless.


For those who will be following the action carefully, read 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 writing, Scheffler is the best-backed to claim 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 champs, ending up being just the 6th player in history to attain the feat.


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


That stated, Scheffler will require to conquer an uncharacteristic dip in form if he is to protect a third Masters title, with the world No. 1 winless in his last five tournaments.


Meanwhile, protecting champ Rory McIlroy is priced as the 12/1 2nd favourite 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 third favourites at 12/1, while Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg sit simply behind at 18/1.


When It Comes To Tiger Woods, those expecting a 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 right at the time of publication