Masters 2016: Latest Odds and Betting Tips for Golf’s Top Contenders

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Published: April 6, 2016

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There are more than three golfers in the world at the moment, though you'd hardly know it.

Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy are dominating the headlines—and for good reasons. The trio represents the future of golf and are the players to watch at this year's Masters. Not surprisingly, they are the three favorites, too.

Before we break that down, however,  let's take a look at the top contenders at this year's Masters and their odds to win:



Jason Day is the clear favorite, and it's hardly surprising. He's won six PGA Tour events dating back to last July 29, including the PGA Championship, while no other player has more than two titles in that span, per ESPN Stats & Information. 

There's being hot and then there's being Day right now. It's the difference between spending the day outside during the summer and spending a day on the surface of the sun. 

And it's why he's such a popular pick to win the green jacket. Picking Day is picking the hot hand, and frankly, that's never a bad idea.

Of course, Day isn't ready to call himself the favorite, as he told Steve DiMeglio of USA Today:

It's a good feeling to be here, No. 1 in the world and coming off the back of how I've been playing has been fantastic. But to be honest, I don't think I'm the favorite this week.

There are so many players that can win around here, and there's not just one heavy favorite this week, which is fantastic. I think it's good for the game of golf and I think it's good for this tournament, as well… It's such a competitive sport now and so many guys can win, and it's so tough to win. But I do feel good with how I'm playing right now and where I'm at mentally and physically.

And there's something to be said for going with players who have won the tournament, however, which brings us to Jordan Spieth. He's behind Day in the odds, but there are a few r...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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