Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau Face Off as Masters Favorites
- 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 Masters as the betting favorite, though his grip on the market has loosened compared to previous years.
- Scheffler's odds have lengthened recently, with Caesars listing him at +600.
- While Scheffler maintains the top spot, he is followed by a group of high-profile contenders.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 Masters as the betting favorite, though his grip on the market has loosened compared to previous years. The 91-man field heading to Augusta National Golf Course sees a more competitive betting board as Scheffler seeks his third green jacket.
Scheffler’s odds have lengthened recently, with Caesars listing him at +600. Other reports place him as the +550 favorite. This shift in betting confidence follows a period of inactivity for the world leader, who has not played in nearly a month due to the birth of his second son.
The Betting Landscape and Favorites
While Scheffler maintains the top spot, he is followed by a group of high-profile contenders. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are both listed at 10-1, while defending champion Rory McIlroy is positioned at 13-1.
The betting market reflects a field that many analysts believe is more wide open than in previous editions. This sentiment is driven by the combined factors of Scheffler’s layoff and injuries to other top seeds.
Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa have both been dealing with back injuries as they prepare for the 90th edition of the tournament.
Contenders and Field Dynamics
Bryson DeChambeau has emerged as a strong public pick. His recent performance at Augusta National shows a significant upward trend; DeChambeau finished in the top 10 after every round in the last two Masters tournaments.
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed is also viewed as a legitimate threat. Reed has recorded five top-10 finishes at Augusta National since 2018, a mark he shares with Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Cameron Smith for the most in that timeframe.
Reed, who left the Saudi Arabia-financed LIV Golf League before the season and is scheduled to return to the PGA Tour in the fall, commented on the depth of the current field.
Patrick Reed
I feel like the field this week is really strong like always. I feel like it used to be five or six, maybe seven guys. I definitely feel like this year you have 10 to 12 guys who have a really legitimate opportunity to win the green jacket.
Analysis from ESPN suggests that because of the injuries to Morikawa and McIlroy, as well as Scheffler’s lack of recent competitive play, the event may not be dominated by the usual favorites.
Tournament Outlook
The 2026 Masters features a 91-player field. While the top of the betting board is crowded with major champions and LIV Golf stars like Rahm and DeChambeau, some sleepers are also appearing in the odds, such as Chris Gotterup at 55-1.
The combination of a high-caliber field and the vulnerability of the top-ranked players has created a narrative of an open competition heading into the first major of the year.