After this week’s Valero Texas Open, the world of golf with descend upon Augusta National Golf Club for the year’s first major championship, the Masters.
Defending champion Jon Rahm, now a member of LIV Golf, hopes to go back-to-back, but he’ll have to fend off a stacked field that includes world No. 1 and 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler, four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, 2015 champion Jordan Spieth, among others.
Scheffler, who’s already won twice on the PGA Tour this season, is the heavy betting favorite at 4/1. Among the top 10 favorites, there are three LIV Golf members.
Here’s an early look at the top 10 betting favorites for the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, including notable finishes this year and their tournament history.
Scottie Scheffler talks to the crowd while wearing his green jacket during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
Past Masters finishes: T-10 (2023), 1st (2022), T-18 (2021) and T-19 (2020)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: 1st (Arnold Palmer Invitational, Players Championship), T-2 (Texas Children’s Houston Open), T-3 (WM Phoenix Open), T-5 (The Sentry), T-6 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am) and T-10 (Genesis Invitational)
Rory McIlroy hits his approach to No. 11 during a practice round ahead of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network)
Past Masters finishes: MC (2023), 2nd (2022), MC (2021), T-5 (2020), T-21 (2019), T-5 (2018), T-7 (2017), T-10 (2016), 4th (2015), T-8 (2014), T-24 (2013), T-40 (2012), T-15 (2011), MC (2010) and T-20 (2009)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: T-19 (Players Championship), T-21 (Arnold Palmer Invitational, Cognizant Classic) and T-24 (Genesis Invitational)
Jon Rahm is presented with the green jacket after winning the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network)
Past Masters finishes: 1st (2023), T-27 (2022), T-5 (2021), T-7 (2020), T-9 (2019), 4th (2018) and T-27 (2017)
Notable LIV Golf finishes in 2024: 3rd (Mayakoba), 5th (Jeddah), 8th (Las Vegas) and 14th (Hong Kong)
Viktor Hovland tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
Past Masters finishes: T-7 (2023), T-27 (2022), T-21 (2021), and T-32…
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