The opening round of the 2024 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club is two days away, and players have made their way down Magnolia Lane to continue their preparation for the year’s first major championship.
Defending champion Jon Rahm, who will make his first major start since joining LIV Golf, is hoping to go back-to-back, but he’ll have to fend off a loaded field that includes world No. 1 and 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler, who has won twice on the PGA Tour already this season (Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship).
Rory McIlroy, coming off a solo third finish at last week’s Valero Texas Open, is hoping this is the year he completes the career grand slam and slips on the green jacket Sunday afternoon with a little help from his good buddy Rahm.
When predicting a winner for the Masters, course history matters just as much if not more than every other week on Tour.
Masters: Tournament hub
Here’s a look at 10 of the best players at the Masters over the last five seasons. (Note: the 2020 edition was played in November due to COVID-19.)
Jon Rahm is presented with the green jacket after winning the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network)
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): 1st (2023), T-27 (2022), T-5 (2021), T-7 (2020) and T-9 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 11/1
Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning the 2021 Masters Tournament. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-16 (2023), T-14 (2022), 1st (2021), T-13 (2020) and T-32 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 20/1
Scottie Scheffler talks to the crowd while wearing his green jacket during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
Finishes over the past five seasons (four starts): T-10 (2023), 1st (2022), T-18 (2021) and T-19 (2020)
Odds to win in 2024: 9/2
Cameron Smith walks on the 17th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-34 (2023), T-3 (2022), T-10 (2021), T-2 (2020) and T-51 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 45/1
Patrick Reed speaks after receiving his green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-4 (2023), T-35 (2022), T-8 (2021), T-10 (2020) and T-36 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 70/1
Justin Thomas gestures to the patrons after making his putt on the second green during the first round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/USA TODAY)
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): MC (2023), T-8 (2022), T-21 (2021), 4th (2020) and T-12 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 45/1
Xander Schauffele putts on the 18th green during the second round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-10 (2023), MC (2022), T-3 (2021), T-17 (2020) and T-2 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 14/1
Collin Morikawa walks the no. 2 green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
Finishes over the past five seasons (four starts): T-10 (2023), 5th (2022), T-18 (2021) and T-44 (2020)
Odds to win in 2024: 50/1
Corey Conners tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): MC (2023), T-6 (2022), T-8 (2021), T-10 (2020) and T-46 (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 65/1
Shane Lowry chips onto the second green during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
Finishes over the past five seasons (five starts): T-16 (2023), T-3 (2022), T-21 (2021), T-25 (2020) and MC (2019)
Odds to win in 2024: 60/1
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