Dates and Location
- Dates: April 11 – April 14, 2024
- Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia
- Course Par/Yardage: Par 72, 7,475 yards
Tournament Highlights
- The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf and the first major of the season.
- Augusta National Golf Club, known for its pristine beauty and challenging layout, features iconic holes like Amen Corner (holes 11-13) and the closing stretch.
- The Green Jacket is awarded to the winner, a tradition dating back to 1949. The jacket is a symbol of membership at Augusta National and victory at the Masters.
- Champions Dinner: Held on the Tuesday before the tournament, the previous year’s winner hosts a dinner and selects the menu for past champions.
Favorites and Odds
- Scottie Scheffler: +430 (Last year’s winner, strong form)
- Rory McIlroy: +1100 (Seeking to complete the career Grand Slam)
- Jon Rahm: +1300 (Defending champion, solid form coming into the tournament)
- Brooks Koepka: +1900 (Previous major winner with potential for a strong showing)
- Jordan Spieth: +2100 (Excellent course history, strong short game)
Sleepers and Longshots
- Cameron Smith: +3500 (Strong Masters record, suited for Augusta)
- Will Zalatoris: +4500 (Elite ball-striker, good track record at Augusta)
- Corey Conners: +5000 (Consistent top 10 finishes in past Masters)
- Patrick Reed: +8000 (2018 Masters champion, recent good form)
- Si Woo Kim: +9000 (Good performances at Augusta, potential dark horse)
Key Insights
- Driving Distance and Short Game: These are crucial skills for success at Augusta.
- Course History: Past performance at the Masters is often a strong indicator of future success.
- Weather Conditions: Rain showers could add an element of unpredictability to the tournament.
Notable Predictions
- Rory McIlroy is projected to struggle to complete the career Grand Slam.
- Xander Schauffele, a 24-1 longshot, is predicted to make a strong run at the title.
How to Watch
- Broadcast: CBS and ESPN
Stay tuned.
