The Masters is the first men’s major of the golf year and one of the most-backed golf events among Irish punters, thanks largely to Rory McIlroy. The 2027 tournament at Augusta National runs from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 April. This guide explains how Masters odds work, the main markets, the Irish interest and what to check before you bet. It is not a tipping service, and no golfer is a sure thing.
- The 2027 Masters runs from Thursday 8 April to Sunday 11 April at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA.
- Rory McIlroy won the 2025 and 2026 Masters back to back, beating Scottie Scheffler by a single shot in 2026 to become only the fourth player ever to defend the title successfully and take his major tally to six.
- Early markets (quoted in the US, so expect different prices with Irish-facing bookmakers, and remember these will move a great deal before April) have Scottie Scheffler as favourite, with Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau next in the betting.
When is the Masters 2027?
The 2027 Masters runs from Thursday 8 April to Sunday 11 April at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. As with every major, exact tee times are confirmed closer to the week itself, and the final round in Ireland is usually a Sunday evening watch due to the US time difference.
What’s the Irish interest in the 2027 Masters?
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 and 2026 Masters back to back, beating Scottie Scheffler by a single shot in 2026 to become only the fourth player ever to defend the title successfully and take his major tally to six. No two-time defending champion has ever won a third Masters in a row, which makes McIlroy’s bid for a historic three-peat the biggest Irish story of the week. Shane Lowry has also qualified for the 2027 field through the world ranking exemption, and the Irish contingent typically grows before April as more players secure spots through tour wins or ranking movement.
Who are the early favourites for the 2027 Masters?
Early markets (quoted in the US, so expect different prices with Irish-facing bookmakers, and remember these will move a great deal before April) have Scottie Scheffler as favourite, with Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau next in the betting. Despite finishing runner-up to McIlroy in 2026, Scheffler is favoured on the strength of his consistency across the majors. Treat any outright price checked months out as a snapshot, not a final line — use our how betting odds work guide if you need a refresher on reading prices in different formats.
What are the main Masters betting markets?
- Outright winner: backing a player to win the Green Jacket outright.
- Each-way: a win bet plus a place bet; Masters each-way terms are usually a fraction of the odds for the first six to eight places, but this varies by bookmaker, so check the terms before you bet.
- Top 5, top 10 and top 20: placed markets that don’t need an outright win.
- Top Irish/British player: a head-to-head style market among the Irish and British entries, when offered.
- First-round leader: who tops the leaderboard after round one.
- Make the cut: whether a player plays the weekend (only the top 50 and ties, plus anyone within 10 shots of the lead, make the cut at Augusta).
- 3-balls and head-to-heads: which of two or three named players scores best in a round.
What makes Augusta National hard to predict?
Augusta’s fast, sloped greens and tight pin positions punish small errors, and the course rewards players who’ve built up course knowledge over repeated visits, which is why past form at Augusta specifically matters more than at most other events. Weather in Georgia in early April (wind especially) can also swing scoring averages sharply between rounds.
What are the risks with ante-post Masters bets?
Ante-post prices taken well before April are usually bigger than the prices closer to the week, but in most ante-post markets you lose your stake if a player withdraws through injury or fails to qualify. Some bookmakers offer non-runner no bet on golf outrights closer to the event, so check the terms before backing early. Our golf betting guide covers each-way terms and settlement rules in more depth.
Where can you bet on the Masters in Ireland?
Bet only with a bookmaker licensed for Irish customers: see our betting sites in Ireland and how to check a bookmaker is licensed. New to golf each-way betting? Read bet types explained and use the bet calculator to work out returns before you place anything.
Keep it in perspective
Major weeks can encourage bigger stakes than usual, especially with an Irish player in contention. Set a budget first, only bet what you can afford to lose, and see our responsible gambling page for help.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Masters?
Thursday 8 April to Sunday 11 April 2027, at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
Has anyone ever won three Masters in a row?
No player has ever won the Masters three years running. Rory McIlroy, chasing a third after winning in 2025 and 2026, would be the first.
Which Irish players are in the 2027 Masters field?
Rory McIlroy (as a multiple past champion) and Shane Lowry (via the world ranking exemption) are confirmed so far; more Irish players could still qualify before April through a tour win or ranking movement.
What is each-way betting in golf?
Two equal bets, one on the golfer to win and one to place, with the place part paid at a fraction of the odds for a set number of finishing positions.
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