Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

The first and the majority of prestigious major of the golf season tees off in a fortnight, as the world's finest players gather at Augusta for the 2026 Masters Championship.


Whether it's Scottie Scheffler chasing a third Masters crown, safeguarding champ Rory McIlroy looking for back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his extremely expected return, the 2026 Masters has all the trademarks of a classic.


For those who will be following the action closely, keep reading as we take an appearance 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 to declare the Green Jacket, with the American priced at 5/1.


If Scheffler were to triumph, he would join an elite group of three-time Masters champions, becoming just the sixth player in history to attain the accomplishment.


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


That stated, Scheffler will need to get rid of an uncharacteristic dip in type if he is to secure a 3rd Masters title, with the world No. 1 winless in his last five competitions.


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


As for Tiger Woods, those expecting a fairytale return will find him a far-off outsider at 350/1.


Sky Bet odds 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 correct at the time of publication