The year’s first Major is finally upon us as the best from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf, as well as a number of amateurs, tee it up at The Masters.
World No.1 and 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler enters the week as overwhelming favorite, with defending champion Jon Rahm also highly fancied along with Brooks Koepka, Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele, Joaquin Niemann and, of course, Rory McIlroy.
I asked every member of the Golf Monthly team for their winner as well as an outsider to pick to assist you with your pre-Masters betting. A number of names popped up multiple times as you’d expect, while there were some names that may just get you thinking.
So which players do our staff members fancy for the Green Jacket? Take a look at our predictions…
Masters Predictions: Who will win the Green Jacket?
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Favorite – Jon Rahm
Rahm is the man for the big occasion and he’ll be relishing the prospect of retaining his title after his move to LIV. He’s had a solid season so far and it’s only a matter of time before he bursts through. What’s more, his game is made for Augusta National. I’d be shocked if he wasn’t in contention come Sunday.
Outsider – Brian Harman
Harman is an outsider in the betting because of his mediocre past record at the Masters. However, his win at Hoylake last year has brought him to a new level and he’ll be a much more dangerous prospect this time. He’s outstanding with flatstick in hand and could easily become yet another lefty to win at Augusta.
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Favorite – Joaquin Niemann
The Chilean has won twice this year already and his Masters results have improved steadily in the last three years, culminating in a T16th last year. He is clearly learning Augusta better each time he tees it up there and is ready to win a Major.
Outsider – Nick Taylor
Taylor is becoming a consistent performer, makes a lot of cuts, is a good putter (15th in strokes gained on tour) and approach player (14th) – key skills you need at Augusta – and already has a win this year. Realistically, he probably won’t win but could well grab a top 10 finish.
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Favorite – Scottie Scheffler
I simply can’t look past Scottie. In fact, I am almost certain he will be wearing the Green Jacket again…
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