Sky Bet Masters Preview: Assessing The Favourites Ahead Of Augusta

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


Whether it's Scottie Scheffler chasing after a 3rd Masters crown, protecting champion Rory McIlroy looking for back-to-back titles, or Tiger Woods making his highly prepared for return, the 2026 Masters has all the hallmarks of a timeless.


For those who will be following the action closely, continue reading as we take a look at who are the favourites to rule supreme according to Sky Bet.


Sky Bet Masters 2026 sneak peek: Assessing Sky Bet's favourites ahead of Augusta


At the time of composing, Scheffler is the best-backed to declare the Green Jacket, with the American priced at 5/1.


If were to triumph, he would sign up with an elite group of three-time Masters champions, becoming just the sixth player in history to achieve the accomplishment.


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


That stated, Scheffler will need 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 competitions.


Meanwhile, protecting champ Rory McIlroy is priced as the 12/1 2nd preferred as he targets back-to-back titles at Augusta and a sixth major crown (Price Boosted from 10/1).


Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are joint 3rd favourites at 12/1, while Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg sit simply behind at 18/1.


When It Comes To Tiger Woods, those wishing for a fairy tale 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 appropriate at the time of publication