After this week’s Valero Texas Open, the world of golf with descend upon Augusta National Golf Club for the year’s first major championship, the 88th Masters Tournament.
Defending champion Jon Rahm, now a member of LIV Golf, hopes to go back-to-back, but he’ll have to fend off a stacked field that includes world No. 1 and 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler, four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, 2015 champion Jordan Spieth, among others.
Scheffler, who’s already won twice on the PGA Tour this season, is the heavy betting favorite at 4/1. Among the top 10 favorites, there are three LIV Golf members.
Here’s an early look at the top 10 betting favorites for the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, including notable finishes this year and their tournament history.
Scottie Scheffler (4/1)
Scottie Scheffler talks to the crowd while wearing his green jacket during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
Past Masters finishes: T-10 (2023), 1st (2022), T-18 (2021) and T-19 (2020)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: 1st (Arnold Palmer Invitational, Players Championship), T-2 (Texas Children’s Houston Open), T-3 (WM Phoenix Open), T-5 (The Sentry), T-6 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am) and T-10 (Genesis Invitational)
Rory McIlroy (10/1)
Rory McIlroy hits his approach to No. 11 during a practice round ahead of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network)
Past Masters finishes: MC (2023), 2nd (2022), MC (2021), T-5 (2020), T-21 (2019), T-5 (2018), T-7 (2017), T-10 (2016), 4th (2015), T-8 (2014), T-24 (2013), T-40 (2012), T-15 (2011), MC (2010) and T-20 (2009)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: T-19 (Players Championship), T-21 (Arnold Palmer Invitational, Cognizant Classic) and T-24 (Genesis Invitational)
Jon Rahm (12/1)
Jon Rahm is presented with the green jacket after winning the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network)
Past Masters finishes: 1st (2023), T-27 (2022), T-5 (2021), T-7 (2020), T-9 (2019), 4th (2018) and T-27 (2017)
Notable LIV Golf finishes in 2024: 3rd (Mayakoba), 5th (Jeddah), 8th (Las Vegas) and 14th (Hong Kong)
Viktor Hovland (20/1)
Viktor Hovland tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
Past Masters finishes: T-7 (2023), T-27 (2022), T-21 (2021), and T-32 (2019)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: T-19 (Genesis Invitational) and T-22 (The Sentry)
Jordan Spieth (20/1)
Jordan Spieth wearing the Green Jacket after his 2015 Masters victory.
Past Masters finishes: T-4 (2023), MC (2022), T-3 (2021), T-46 (2020), T-21 (2019), 3rd (2018), T-11 (2017), T-2 (2016), 1st (2015) and T-2 (2014)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: 3rd (The Sentry) and T-6 (WM Phoenix Open)
Brooks Koepka (20/1)
Brooks Koepka looks on from the 18th green during the continuation of the weather delayed third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Past Masters finishes: T-2 (2023), MC (2022), MC (2021), T-7 (2020), T-2 (2019), T-11 (2017), T-21 (2016) and T-33 (2015)
Notable LIV Golf finishes in 2024: 7th (Mayakoba), 12th (Jeddah) and 13th (Las Vegas)
Xander Schauffele (22/1)
Xander Schauffele plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Past Masters finishes: T-10 (2023), MC (2022), T-3 (2021), T-17 (2020), T-2 (2019) and T-50 (2018)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: T-2 (Players Championship), T-3 (American Express), T-4 (Genesis Invitational), T-5 (Valspar Championship), T-9 (Farmers Insurance Open) and T-10 (The Sentry)
Joaquin Niemann (22/1)
Joaquin Niemann tees off on the third hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network)
Past Masters finishes: T-16 (2023), T-35 (2022), T-40 (2021) and MC (2018)
Notable LIV Golf finishes in 2024: 1st (Mayakoba, Jeddah) and 4th (Hong Kong)
Ludvig Aberg (22/1)
Ludvig Aberg looks on from the fifth tee during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 13, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Past Masters finishes: Aberg is making his Masters debut
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: 2nd (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am), 8th (Players Championship), T-9 (Farmers Insurance Open) and T-19 (Genesis Invitational)
Patrick Cantlay (25/1)
Patrick Cantlay reacts after a putt on the seventh green during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
Past Masters finishes: T-14 (2023), T-39 (2022), MC (2021), T-17 (2020), T-9 (2019), MC (2018) and T-47 (2012)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: T-4 (Genesis Invitational), T-11 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am) and T-12 (The Sentry)
Justin Thomas (25/1)
Justin Thomas leaves the clubhouse on his way to the first tee during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
Past Masters finishes: MC (2023), T-8 (2022), T-21 (2021), 4th (2020), T-12 (2019), T-17 (2018), T-22 (2017) and T-39 (2016)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: T-3 (American Express), T-6 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am) and T-12 (WM Phoenix Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational)
Hideki Matsuyama (25/1)
Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning The Masters golf tournament. Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Past Masters finishes: T-16 (2023), T-14 (2022), 1st (2021), T-13 (2020), T-32 (2019), 19th (2018), T-11 (2017), T-7 (2016), 5th (2015), MC (2014), T-54 (2012) and T-27 (2011)
Notable PGA Tour finishes in 2024: 1st (Genesis Invitational), T-6 (Players Championship), T-12 (Arnold Palmer Invitational) and T-13 (Farmers Insurance Open)
