In a flash, the first major golf championship of the season is upon us. The 2023 Masters will welcome 88 players to the hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club, all of whom have eyes on donning the green jacket by week’s end. While some (Scottie Scheffler) may have a more realistic chance than others (Sandy Lyle), our aim here is to provide reason for you, the fan, to root for a number of golfers in the field.
Plenty has happened in the world of golf since the last playing of the Masters. Scheffler has relinquished and regained the world No. 1 ranking multiple times. Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm have experienced hot streaks both domestically and abroad. Cameron Smith arrives as the most recent major champion after his dramatic victory at the 150th Open at St. Andrews.
Max Homa, Sam Burns, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay headline the best players in the world without a major belt to their names. Jordan Spieth aims to break a major hiatus at the site of a major heartbreak in a similar manner to his good pal, Justin Thomas, who reigned victorious at the 2022 PGA Championship five years after his first.
All of this can be mentioned before we even address 15-time major champion Tiger Woods and six-time major champion Phil Mickelson. Woods has not been seen since making the cut at the 2022 Genesis Invitational in February, while Mickelson makes his return to Augusta National after forgoing last year’s proceedings.
Below is an all-inclusive rooting guide for the 2023 Masters. Here’s a look at the nine golf who stand out the most along their odds to win provided by Caesars Sportsbook.
Watch all four rounds of the 2023 Masters starting Thursday with Masters Live as we follow the best golfers in the world throughout Augusta National with Featured Groups, check in at the famed Amen Corner and see leaders round the turn on holes 15 & 16. Watch live on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports App and Paramount+.
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