The Masters Tournament

Odds to Win Tournament

The world’s top golfers head to Augusta National Golf Club for the prestigious Masters Tournament on Thursday. One name that will be missing from this field is Tiger Woods. The four-time Masters champion is still dealing with an injured back. He did everything he could to be out there this weekend, but he was in too much pain to give it a go. There is, however, a loaded field for this one. Guys like Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day will all be out there come Thursday. That is good news for golf fans, as we have not seen all of these guys playing against one another very often this season. One other player that must be mentioned for this weekend is Phil Mickelson. Mickelson has won this event three times in his career, which is more than any other golfer in this field. With that out of the way, let’s now take a look at the best plays for this event:

Dustin Johnson (11-to-2) - It wouldn’t be right to not suggest putting a unit or two on Johnson this weekend. He is scorching hot coming into this tournament, as he has won each of his past three events. Johnson withdrew from the Shell Houston Open last week, but that was just to keep himself healthy for this weekend. He knows the importance of earning himself a green jacket, which is something he has not yet done in his career. Look for his ability to drive the ball to make a big difference, as he’ll allow himself to play with some wiggle room here.

Jason Day (16-to-1) - Day has taken some time off to be with his sick mother, but he is back for this tournament and represents some tremendous value. This isn’t the first time Day has been a bit cold heading into a tournament, and it has not bothered him very much in the past. He is still one of the most talented players in the world and he’ll definitely be motivated to win his first ever Masters. He was the runner-up back in 2011, and badly wants to know what it’s like to be the winner.

Hideki Matsuyama (22-to-1) - Matsuyama is yet another guy that is being a bit disrespected by the oddsmakers. He might not have any Masters victories, but Matsuyama is definitely one of the top golfers in the world and there are not many players that possess his balanced approach to the game. He is perfectly suited for this golf course and should be able to put on a show this weekend. It also helps a bit that he is desperate for a victory at this point. It only means that he’ll be hungrier when he gets out there.

Jimmy Walker (85-to-1) - When looking for a dark horse to win this tournament, Walker is a guy that really stands out. Walker has had a bit of a down year in 2016-17, but he is also a very good golfer and he will not let himself get too down. Walker is also a guy that plays a smooth game, so he is not going to rely on his driver only this weekend. At 85-to-1, there is not much better one can do than grabbing Walker. His PGA Championship victory last year shows what he is capable of.