Masters Field 2015: Best Odds, Picks for Augusta Sleepers and Favorites

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Published: April 7, 2015

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When it comes to picking a winner, golf's majors are as hard as they come, and the 2015 Masters is no exception.

In the early 2000s, Tiger Woods was as close as you could come to a sure thing, but in recent times, things have changed.

Rory McIlroy is attempting to dominate his sport as Tiger did in his pomp, and his two major victories in 2014 were very impressive. 

Victory at Augusta this week would see the Northern Irishman complete a career Grand Slam, but such is the strength of the field, it remains incredibly tricky to pick a winner.

Here are the odds for the 2015 Masters, with McIlroy the man to beat as far as the bookies are concerned:



 

Johnson Can Emerge from Leading Pack

While McIlroy sits at world No. 1 and is the favourite at 11-2 for the green jacket, his history at the Masters—including his 2011 final-round meltdown from the lead—counts against him.

Similarly, his recent form is not as he would wish—he has no top-five finishes yet this year on the PGA Tour—but after winning the final two majors of last season, a third in a row could well be on.

However, the chasing favourites have some serious pedigree, Bubba Watson and Adam Scott having collectively claimed the last three wins at Augusta.

Equally, Jordan Spieth is in immense form, per the Golf Channel, and tied for second last year at Augusta:



Jason Day has finished in the top three twice in the last four Masters, but it is Dustin Johnson who could be the man to emerge as the main contender to McIlroy.

At 16-1 he is well priced, and he has returned after a self-imposed six-month absence in flying form, picking up four top-10 finishes in six events in 2015, including victory at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Florida last month.

His length off the tee is phenomenal, per go...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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