Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy Lead 2026 Masters Favorites at Augusta
The 2026 Masters at Augusta National begins this week. Betting markets show several recent champions among the leaders.
Early betting picture
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the clear favorite at +500. He seeks a third green jacket and a fifth major title.
Scheffler won the American Express this season. That victory marked his 20th PGA Tour win.
Top contenders behind the favorite
Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, sits second in the odds at +900. He begins the week as a strong challenger.
Bryson DeChambeau is listed third at +1000. He represents LIV Golf and has claimed two major titles.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy starts fourth at +1200. He is chasing a second Masters victory despite mixed results this year.
Ludvig Aberg rounds out the top five at +1400. Several other proven performers follow closely behind.
Top 25 odds (as listed Monday morning)
| Scottie Scheffler | +500 |
| Jon Rahm | +900 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | +1000 |
| Rory McIlroy | +1200 |
| Ludvig Aberg | +1400 |
| Xander Schauffele | +1600 |
| Cameron Young | +2000 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | +2000 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +2200 |
| Justin Rose | +2800 |
| Collin Morikawa | +3000 |
| Robert MacIntyre | +3250 |
| Patrick Reed | +3500 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +4000 |
| Min Woo Lee | +4000 |
| Brooks Koepka | +4500 |
| Jordan Spieth | +4500 |
| Chris Gotterup | +5000 |
| Russell Henley | +5500 |
| Shane Lowry | +5500 |
| Si Woo Kim | +5500 |
| Viktor Hovland | +5500 |
| Akshay Bhatia | +6000 |
| J.J. Spaun | +6500 |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | +6500 |
Context and outlook
The last three Masters champions are among the betting favorites. That includes players with recent major pedigree.
Odds can shift quickly during tournament week. Bettors should check official markets for the latest prices.
Notes
- Scheffler aims for Masters win No. 3 and major win No. 5.
- DeChambeau won the two most recent LIV events this year.
- Fanatics Sportsbook and other operators publish full betting lists and markets.
Coverage at Filmogaz.com will follow openings, tee times, and scoring throughout the week. Expect updates as the tournament progresses.
Article by Kevin Cunningham. He is senior managing producer for Filmogaz.com. He edits and publishes golf coverage and oversees newsletters.
