The 2026 Masters Tournament tees off Thursday, April 9 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads as the +500 favorite to claim his third green jacket, according to CBS Sports. A win would place him among just nine players with three or more titles.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy sits at +1200 odds after his career Grand Slam last year, said experts at CBS Sports. Jon Rahm (+950) and Bryson DeChambeau (+1000) round out the top contenders by CBS. The $21 million purse draws a loaded field.
Mike McClure’s One and Done model for odds
SportsLine DFS pro Mike McClure targets Xander Schauffele (+1600) for One and Done pools, according to CBS Sports. His model nailed 16 majors, including four straight Masters. It simulates events 10,000 times for profitable picks.
McClure also likes a longshot over +2000 with a championship pedigree. One and Done lets players select one golfer weekly, earning prize money points, CBS reports. Majors like this one prove pivotal since golfers can be used just once per season.
Practice rounds buzz on Monday at Augusta. According to the Augusta Chronicle, tee times drop on Tuesday. Tiger Woods is said to sit out this Masters Tournament, citing health after a recent DUI arrest.
More 2026 Masters predictions
Predictions vary widely. One picker sees Justin Rose winning his 21st start, perhaps in a playoff, Augusta Chronicle reports. Another backs McIlroy for back-to-back glory, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Woods.
DeChambeau eyes a possible breakthrough with six top-10s in eight majors, August Chronicle states. Ludvig Aberg could claim his first major after contending twice here. Models fade Rahm outside the top five post his 2023 win.
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Surprises loom. According to Augusta Chronicle, Ben Griffin might shine in his debut after 2025 victories. Watch Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and others without multiple majors.
Misses could hit big names. Jordan Spieth, 2015 champ, risks early exit after feast-or-famine runs. Justin Thomas struggles post-surgery, Augusta Chronicle confirms. Si Woo Kim and Russell Henley may falter, too.
Augusta’s 7,565 yards tests precision, according to The Masters website, with the 17th hole stretched to 450. The green jacket awaits Sunday, April 12. Nail your picks for One and Done success.
