Here's how Tiger Woods' odds to win the Masters changed after Genesis Invitational
After making it through all four rounds at the Genesis Invitational this past weekend, golf fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for when Tiger Woods will play next. But some already have their sights set on him competing at the Masters -- and that includes major sportsbooks, where Woods' odds to win at Augusta have shifted.
Prior to last weekend's event at Riviera Country Club, many major sportsbooks had Woods listed around a 62-1 long shot to win another Masters in April. But all that has changed as of Monday, as DraftKings now has Woods listed at 50-1 odds to rock another green jacket this spring after he finished the Genesis Invitational T-45 and one stroke under par.
While those odds are still pretty long, Woods is actually listed better than some golfers who have been playing more regularly than he has. Rickie Fowler, who finished T-20 at the Genesis Invitational, is an 80-1 long shot to win the Masters, as is 2017 Masters winner Sergio Garcia. Three-time Masters winner Phil Mickelson is a whopping 180-1 long shot at DraftKings.
With his odds improving, parallels are already being drawn to when Woods was an underdog at the 2019 Masters and pulled off an unprecedented victory.
While Woods narrowly made the cut after Friday's round at Riviera Country Club, he proved that he can still compete at a high level. The biggest hurdle he has to overcome is how he feels making it around the course, as major injuries and surgeries have impacted how well he can walk around the links.
"He’s got enough speed, he’s hitting it far, he’s doing everything he needs to do," Rory McIlroy told Golfweek. "It’s just a matter of making sure he can get around the golf course. That’s the most important thing. As far as the aspects you need to play golf, it was all there. When you haven’t played a competitive round in six to seven months, whatever it is – you’re going to be a little rusty."
There is still no word yet as to whether Woods will play another event before the Masters. One thing is for sure though: The anticipation to watch him compete for a sixth green jacket is higher than ever.
More must-reads: