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The Masters is finally back.

By the time the first tee shot is struck at Augusta National on Thursday, it’ll have been 263 days since The Open was won. Yes, we counted.

Major season has returned and, as always, golf fans can expect it to start with a bang – and a trip down Magnolia Lane.

Scottie Scheffler will defend his Green Jacket after a stunning second win in three years 12 months ago, but can he make history and join an exclusive club of back-to-back champs?

If not, will it be Rory McIlroy who steals the spoils and ends his major drought by sealing the career grand slam?

The world No.1 and two are set to lock horns after a fascinating start to the season, while they’ll be looking over their shoulders at Ludvig Aberg, Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm and co.

How much they’ll be playing for at the 89th edition of the tournament is yet to be determined, but for betting tips, how to watch and everything else, keep on scrolling…

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The Masters details

Course: Augusta National, Georgia

Course Stats: Par 72, Yards 7,545

Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler

Purse: $20,000,000 (2024)

Winner’s Share: $3,600,000 (2024)

The Masters betting tips

Here’s who the bookies fancy to claim the Green Jacket…

Scottie Scheffler 9/2

Rory McIlroy 13/2

Collin Morikawa 16/1

Ludvig Aberg 16/1

Jon Rahm 16/1

Bryson DeChambeau 18/1

For more details on the early betting favourites, click here.

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The bunkered Bet

Collin Morikawa 16/1

The American will arrive at Augusta National fresh, having not teed it up since the PLAYERS Championship in March. But it was positive to see him finish T10 after a crushing loss at the Arnold Palmer Invitational one week prior. In 2025, he leads strokes gained data in approach, ball-striking, tee-to-green and overall, so is in form to claim a third major. While his putter can let him down, Morikawa gained on the greens at last year’s Masters on route to finishing T3.

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The Masters how to watch

For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports has exclusive live broadcast rights and will have comprehensive coverage of the showpiece event.

To find out where and when to watch the Masters, click here.

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