The Masters Betting
The Masters is the first major of the golfing year, played every April at Augusta National in Georgia. It is the only major staged at the same course every year, which makes course history a real factor when you bet. The field is small and invitational, and a 36-hole cut trims it further for the weekend. The guides below cover the odds and markets, how to approach betting the event, the history of past winners including a strong South African record, and a sensible way to think about predictions. All fixed-odds prices are in rand, and a winning bet settles once the result is official.
The Masters guides
- OddsA guide to Masters betting markets, outright winner, each-way and place terms, top-5, top-10, head-to-head match-ups and first-round leader. In rand.
- How to BetHow to bet the Masters, why the small field and the cut matter, why each-way is popular, and how Augusta course form should shape picks. Prices in rand.
- Past WinnersA history of Masters past winners and the strong South African record at Augusta, from Gary Player's three green jackets to Immelman and Schwartzel.
- PredictionsA sensible guide to Masters predictions, what kind of player suits Augusta, how the course tends to play, and why a prediction is a read on probabilities.
Odds and markets
Outright winner prices are long because the field is large at the start, and each-way betting is popular given the small list of likely contenders. Top-5, top-10, head-to-head match-ups and first-round leader markets are all available, alongside live in-play once play begins. Our Masters odds and markets guide explains how each market works and where place terms apply. Live prices and the current field sit in the sportsbook.
How to bet the Masters
The small, select field, the cut and the heavy weight of Augusta course form all shape how you stake. Each-way is a common play here because a short list of genuine contenders makes the place portion realistic. Our how to bet the Masters guide walks through the angle, and you can read the wider golf betting guide for the basics that apply across every tournament.
Past winners
Augusta has a relatively short roll of champions, and the South African record is notable: Gary Player won three green jackets, Trevor Immelman won in 2008 and Charl Schwartzel won in 2011. Our Masters past winners guide sets out the history and what it tells you, without pretending any one result is bound to repeat.
Predictions
Augusta rewards a particular kind of player, and reading the event is about probabilities rather than certainties. Our Masters predictions guide explains what tends to suit the course and how to frame a sensible bet. For the other three majors see The Open, the US Open and the PGA Championship.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Masters played?
The Masters is played every April at Augusta National in Georgia, USA. It is the only one of the four majors held at the same course each year, which is why a strong Augusta record carries real weight when you bet.
Why is each-way betting popular on the Masters?
The field is small and invitational, and the list of realistic contenders is short, so the place portion of an each-way bet is a sensible target. Place terms vary with field size, so check the terms in the sportsbook before you stake.
When does a Masters bet settle?
A fixed-odds bet settles once the result is official. Prices are shown and paid in rand.