Masters Favorites 2014: Updated Vegas Odds for Golf’s Elite Talent

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Published: April 8, 2014

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The PGA's top golfers will look to steal the show at this year's Masters tournament.

While Tiger Woods won't eat up all the spotlight due to a pinched nerve forcing the four-time champion to sit the tournament out, plenty of big names will still tee off at Augusta National.

There's always room for one of golf's many young talents to make a name for himself during the major event, but several stars will do everything in their power to curtail any underdog story this weekend.

Last year's champion will swing for a repeat, while two of golf's most popular competitors will try to add another trophy to the mantle. Let's take a look at the odds-on favorites to secure the green jacket.



 

Note: Odds, updated as of Tuesday, April 8, are courtesy of OddsShark.com

 

Adam Scott



Adam Scott isn't ready to take off his green jacket.



While donning the colorful coat, the reigning Masters champion discussed the desire to maintain possession of the prized clothing, per the Boston Globe's Michael Whitmer.

“I’ve really got this thing in my head that I’m quite determined to not leave it here," Scott said. "I am very determined to take it with me again next Sunday.”

The Australian has worked his way up to No. 2 in the Official World Golf Rankings behind Woods. Yet, the 33-year-old is still searching for his second major victory.

He could have climbed to No. 1 by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, but he squandered a lead with a 4-over-par 76 on the closing round. He'll have to dust off that missed opportunity while proving last year's playoff victory over Angel Cabrera was no fluke.



While Scott has played well throughout the year, he's only the favorite due to last year's victory. Only Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90), a...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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