Favourites to win The Masters in 2018

ByMark Zecchino

Six weeks ago, picking the favourite to win The Masters in 2018 was a pretty clear cut choice.

Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas would’ve been at the top of everyone’s list to win.

However, the Tiger Woods effect has shifted the axis of the universe which has led to Woods being picked as the odds on favourite to win at Augusta. Woods has two Top 5 finishes already in 2018 and his game looks to be peaking in time to create some magic at Augusta.

Rory McIlroy has since eclipsed Woods after his win last week at Bay Hill and the Irishman is now listed as the favourite to win.

This week on Golf Talk Canada, Bob Weeks and Mark Zecchino discussed a few other players to consider at The Masters in 2018:

 

Golf Professional who has worked in the golf industry for over 25 years. Formerly representing Augusta National and The Masters Broadcast in Canada behind the camera lens for 11 years, in 2010 he launched Canada’s only National Golf Talk Program (Golf Talk Canada).

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