Scottie Scheffler laughs at the practice facility during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
Scottie Scheffler won his first major here last year, winning by three shots. The former University of Texas star moved back to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking on March 12 with his runaway win at the Players Championship.
Oddsmakers have Scheffler, a six-time winner on Tour, as the favorite this year. DraftKings has the 26-year-old listed at 7/1 to win another green jacket.
Jon Rahm of Spain, ranked No. 3 in the world, is listed at 9/1. Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy is listed at 7/1 alongside Scheffler and is looking to complete the career Grand Slam.
British Open champion Cameron Smith, now competing in LIV Golf, is at 35/1, with 2015 Masters champ Jordan Spieth at 18/1.
Rising PGA star Max Homa is at 30/1. Justin Thomas is 22/1, Collin Morikawa is 28/1 and Patrick Cantlay is listed at 20/1.
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