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- Scottie Scheffler heads the Masters betting market at 9/2 ahead of Augusta return
- Rory McIlroy looks to defend his 2025 title after completing the career Grand Slam
- Strong depth in the market with Rahm, DeChambeau and Åberg all prominent contenders
McIlroy Returns to Augusta as Defending Champion
With UK betting sites already pricing up one of golf’s biggest weeks, attention turns to Augusta National where Rory McIlroy will attempt to defend his Masters crown and build on a historic 2025 victory.
McIlroy finally completed the career Grand Slam last year, edging Justin Rose in a dramatic playoff after finishing 11-under-par.
That emotional breakthrough has reshaped the narrative heading into 2026, with the Northern Irishman now chasing back-to-back Green Jackets.
The 90th Masters Tournament gets underway on Thursday, April 9, concluding on Sunday, April 12, with the traditional build-up including the Par 3 Contest and Champions Dinner earlier in the week.
Alongside the on-course action, OLBG’s £200 US Masters Tipping Competition adds extra excitement for punters, offering 13 cash prizes and free entry across the four tournament days.
Masters 2026 Betting Odds: Scheffler Heads Strong Field
Despite McIlroy’s triumph last year, it is Scottie Scheffler who tops the market across major bookmakers, reflecting his consistency and dominance at Augusta in recent seasons.
| Masters 2026 Winner | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 9/2 | 18.18% |
| Rory McIlroy | 10/1 | 9.09% |
| Bryson DeChambeau | 11/1 | 8.33% |
| Jon Rahm | 12/1 | 7.69% |
| Ludvig Åberg | 12/1 | 7.69% |
| Xander Schauffele | 16/1 | 5.88% |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 22/1 | 4.35% |
| Cameron Young | 25/1 | 3.85% |
| Collin Morikawa | 25/1 | 3.85% |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 25/1 | 3.85% |
McIlroy’s price at 10/1 suggests bet365 remain cautious about repeat success, even after his landmark win.
Masters 2026 Schedule Confirmed
The traditional Masters schedule remains unchanged, with a full week of build-up leading into tournament play:
- Sunday, April 5: Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
- Monday, April 6: Practice round
- Tuesday, April 7: Practice round & Champions Dinner
- Wednesday, April 8: Par 3 Contest
- Thursday, April 9: Round One
- Friday, April 10: Round Two
- Saturday, April 11: Round Three
- Sunday, April 12: Final Round & Green Jacket Ceremony
£200 US Masters Tipping Competition
OLBG are running our annual Masters tipster competition (9th - 12th April) with a total cash prize fund of £200 and over 13 prizes.
The winner will receive a £50 cash prize; there's £25 for 2nd & 3rd, and £10 for the next 10 tipsters.
As always, the competition is free to enter. Simply enter your tips in the normal fashion on the make-a-tip menu for the golf markets.
To be in with a chance of landing one of the prizes, you must fulfil the following criteria:
- Place 5 or more tips
- Each tip must contain 20 or more words
- You must finish with a profit
US Masters Golf Betting Tips Guide
Where To Bet on the Masters 2026
For those looking to get involved, the Masters is one of the most popular events across all sports, with extensive markets ranging from outright winners to round betting and player specials.
Those focused on golf specifically should check out the best golf betting sites for enhanced odds, each-way terms, and tournament specials.
Many bookmakers, including bet365, are expected to offer:
- Enhanced place terms
- Odds boosts on leading players
- Free bets and price specials during Masters week
