Masters Odds 2015: Predictions for Top Favorites Heading into Augusta

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Published: April 7, 2015

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The 2015 Masters tournament signals the true beginning of golf season, and while a handful of competitors have been tabbed as the likeliest candidates to don the green jacket, fans have come to expect the unexpected at Augusta National.

Essentially every golfer in the field is capable of getting hot for four rounds and winning it all, but a few of them have much higher expectations than the rest. The Masters can be daunting due to the importance and prestige of the event, so handling the pressure can be equally vital as playing strong golf.

With the highly anticipated Masters right around the corner, here is a look at three golfers who are supposed to contend for the title, along with predictions for how they will ultimately fare.

 

Predictions for Top Contenders

Rory McIlroy

As the world's top player, there is pressure on Rory McIlroy to perform whenever he steps foot on a golf course. That pressure is magnified in major tournaments—especially the Masters, since it is the only one he needs to win in order to complete the career Grand Slam.

The Northern Irish star has had mixed results on Augusta National over the years—his best finish is a tie for eighth—and he is still figuring out how to conquer the course. The biggest obstacle in doing so may be mental, as he admitted that he views Augusta as a daunting challenge, according to Golf.com:



McIlroy has become a much stronger player mentally in recent years, though, especially down the stretch in 2014 when he won both the Open Championship and PGA Championship. McIlroy enters the Masters in search of his third consecutive major title, and he certainly has the goods to make it happen.

One potential stumbling block, though, could be the return of Tiger Woods. Nobody is exactly sure how Tiger will fare after a couple months away from competition, but three-time Masters cham...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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