2026 Masters updated odds for betting Round 2: McIlroy and Scheffler favored but NEITHER is the pick
Published on April 10, 2026.
Rory McIlroy, the current holder of the 2026 Masters, is tied with Sam Burns in the leaderboard after the first round. McIlory had not played in the US since finishing T46 at The Players due to a back injury. He is only the seventh defending champion to lead after Round 1 in the history of the Masters. Other notable competitors include World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and last year's runner-up Justin Rose. However, neither Mcilroy nor Scheffled are the favorites for the title. Since 2005, only two golfers from outside the Top 10 after the Round 1 to win were Tiger and Rory.
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