Rory McIlroy’s 2026 Masters Odds: Final Round Favorite?
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the 54-hole lead at the 90th Masters. They head into Sunday’s final round at Augusta National tied at 11-under.
McIlroy remains the defending champion. He struggled on moving day and carded a 1-over 72 in the third round. Still, he is well positioned to pursue a second consecutive green jacket.
Saturday swings and quotes
Cameron Young surged up the leaderboard. He began the day eight shots back and closed with a 7-under 65. Young finished a few holes before McIlroy and ended the day level with him.
Young acknowledged he likely won’t enjoy the crowd’s backing on Sunday. He called McIlroy “a world favorite” and said he does not expect to be the fan favorite.
After his round, McIlroy told reporters he planned to return to the practice facility. He wanted to work on a few adjustments ahead of the final 18 holes.
Others in contention
Sam Burns remains in the mix and can challenge for the green jacket. Shane Lowry sits alone in fourth at 9-under. Several former major champions also remain within striking distance.
Updated odds (BetMGM, as of 11 p.m. ET April 11)
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | +155 |
| Cameron Young | +240 |
| Sam Burns | +700 |
| Scottie Scheffler | +1000 |
| Justin Rose | +1400 |
| Shane Lowry | +1400 |
| Jason Day | +2500 |
| Patrick Reed | +8000 |
| Haotong Li | +10000 |
| Patrick Cantlay | +10000 |
Head-to-head market
BetMGM lists McIlroy at +155 against the rest of the field. The Field is priced at -200 in the head-to-head market.
Final-round outlook
With the leaderboard tight, the final round promises high drama. Fans will watch whether McIlroy can overcome a modest moving-day score.
Cameron Young will need to sustain his momentum. Sam Burns and Shane Lowry could influence the outcome as well.
For more coverage and live updates, follow Filmogaz.com during Sunday’s final round. The 2026 Masters will decide whether McIlroy remains the odds-on favorite or yields the green jacket to a new champion.
