The 2018 Masters tournament officially gets underway Thursday, and this year’s week from Augusta National has some extra buzz around it thanks to one man — Tiger Woods.
Here are all the ways you can bet on Tiger Woods during the 2018 Masters tournament
He’s back!
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Yes the Big Cat is back, and he’s making his first Masters appearance since 2015. After his impressive outings in both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Valspar Championship, all eyes will be on his attempt to win the green jacket.
Las Vegas understands this well, and there are so many ways you can bet on Woods this week in Augusta.
He’s behind some of the obvious favorites in the field to win it all.
Here’s a snapshot of some of them, via Jeff Sherman of Golfodds and the Las Vegas SuperBook. Here are your odds to win the Masters at the top of the week:
- Dustin Johnson 10/1
- Rory McIlroy 10/1
- Justin Thomas 10/1
- Tiger Woods 10/1
- Jordan Spieth 12/1
- Justin Rose 12/1
- Bubba Watson 14/1
- Jason Day 16/1
- Phil Mickelson 16/1
- Rickie Fowler 18/1
- Jon Rahm 18/1
- Sergio Garcia 25/1
- Paul Casey 25/1
You can see the full listed odds here. But if you’re thinking about putting all your money on Woods to win it, you may want to hesitate a bit there:
“I have not found one touring pro that thinks [Woods] is going to win Augusta,” Woods’ former coach, Hank Haney, said recently on his SiriusXM PGA Tour radio program. “Matter of fact, they think it’s a joke that he’s the favorite.”
The many pros Haney has spoken with don’t share gamblers’ optimism about Woods’ ability to capture that elusive 15th major at the men’s first grand slam event of the 2018 season.
The reason for their naysaying, in addition to the obvious (he hasn’t won anywhere since 2013, he’s only five official tourneys into his recent return from a fourth back surgery)? Woods’ shaky driving.
“Why [do his peers scoff at Woods’ chance this week]?” Haney asked rhetorically. “Because you can’t hit irons at Augusta.”
You can bet on where he’ll finish, too.
Will Tiger Woods make the 2018 Masters cut?
Yes -170
No +140
Will Tiger Woods withdraw during the 2018 Masters?
Yes +250
No -365
Will Tiger Woods win the 2018 Masters?
Yes +1245
No -2500
Will Tiger Woods finish in the top 10 at 2018 Masters?
Yes +515
No -985
Will Tiger Woods finish in the top 20 at 2018 Masters?
Yes +260
No -350
He’s listed next to some of the other favorites for best finish, too.
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods -170
Sergio Garcia +130
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods +100
Rory McIlroy -130
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods -135
Phil Mickelson +105
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods -105
Dustin Johnson -125
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods -105
Jordan Spieth -125
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods -125
Rickie Fowler -105
Best finish in 2018 Masters
Tiger Woods -135
Bubba Watson +105
And lastly, some random fun!
Will Tiger Woods hit ball into water on No. 12 during 2018 Masters?
Yes +150
No -200
This is actually pretty likely, since No. 12 is one of the course’s toughest holes, commonly referred to as “Amen Corner.”
Whether you like him as a legitimate favorite or not, you can still have some fun winning some money with him in the field this year.
See More:
