Masters Field Breakdown

The road to Augusta has been full of twists, comebacks, and breakout moments, and the 2025 Masters is shaping up to be one of the most wide-open tournaments in recent memory. Whether you’re playing Splash Sports’ Tiers or One & Done contests, getting familiar with the top names in the field can give you a major edge. We’ve broken down the first 20 players from this year’s odds board, looking at their 2025 season form, their Masters history, and their major championship resumes to help you build smarter entries. Here’s your deep dive into the contenders aiming for the Green Jacket this week.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler enters the Masters as the defending champion, having won the Green Jacket by four strokes in 2024 (and previously in 2022)​. In the 2025 season he hasn’t added a win yet, but he’s been extremely consistent – posting multiple top‑10 finishes including a tie for 3rd at the Genesis Invitational and a runner-up finish at the Houston Open. Scheffler has never missed a cut at Augusta and even tied for 10th in 2023 between his two victories​, underlining his comfort with the course. A proven major performer (he was also runner-up at the 2022 U.S. Open), Scheffler is the tournament favorite with odds around +475 and is looking to continue his stellar Masters record.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy comes into Masters week in excellent form, with two PGA Tour wins already in 2025. He won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro‑Am in February and triumphed at THE PLAYERS Championship in March (via playoff)​, part of a run that McIlroy himself calls the best form of his career heading into Augusta. Historically, the Masters is the one major that has eluded McIlroy – he has four major titles (including the U.S. Open and Open Championship)​ but still seeks the green jacket to complete the career Grand Slam. He has had multiple close calls at Augusta, notably a solo 2nd place in 2022 after a final-round 64​, and a total of seven top‑10 finishes over the years, so his track record at the Masters is strong even if that coveted win remains elusive.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm is looking to bounce back at Augusta after a relatively quiet start to 2025. He has not recorded a win on LIV Golf yet this season and even admitted that 2024’s majors were a disappointment, with his best major finish last year only a tie for 7th at the Open​. That said, Rahm’s pedigree is unquestioned – he is the 2023 Masters champion, having won at Augusta by four shots for his second career major (he also won the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines)​. Prior to his win, Rahm had four straight top‑10s at the Masters between 2018 and 2021, highlighting his consistency at Augusta. Currently around 14‑1 odds, the Spanish star will aim to “hit reset” and draw on his proven major championship mettle to contend again​.

Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa has been knocking on the door in early 2025 and appears due for a victory. He’s recorded multiple close calls this season – notably a runner-up finish at the Sentry Tournament of Champions (-32) and another solo 2nd at the Arnold Palmer Invitational - and he added a solid T-10 at THE PLAYERS Championship as well​. Morikawa seems to be figuring out Augusta National, with top‑10 finishes in each of the past three Masters. His best Masters result was a tie for 3rd last year in 2024​, and he’s never missed the cut at Augusta. A two-time major champion already (he won the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship in his first attempts)​, Morikawa comes in around 14‑1 odds and could be a factor on Sunday given his strong current form and improving Masters resume.

Ludvig Åberg

Ludvig Åberg, the young Swedish phenom, has quickly justified the hype in his first full pro season. Åberg earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 Genesis Invitational, coming from behind with a birdie blitz on the back nine to win Tiger Woods’ event in style​. He also began the year with a T-5 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, showcasing his talent against elite fields​. Remarkably, this will be only Åberg’s second Masters – he made his Augusta debut in 2024 and stunned everyone by finishing solo second as a rookie​. That runner-up Masters finish in his debut underlines his quick learning curve on tough courses. Though inexperienced in majors (he turned pro in 2023), Åberg’s combination of recent win and proven Augusta success makes him a fascinating 18‑1 dark horse this week.

Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele is hoping to peak at Augusta after a slow start to his 2025 campaign. He dealt with a minor injury setback earlier in the year, and his results have been modest so far – his best finish is a T-12 at the Valspar Championship in late March​espn.com. Despite the lack of podium finishes this season, Schauffele’s record in majors (and at the Masters in particular) demands respect. He nearly won the Masters in 2019, finishing tied for 2nd behind Tiger Woods​, and just last year he logged a solo 8th place at Augusta​. In fact, Xander has an active streak of 11 consecutive top‑20 finishes in majors, one of the longest such streaks since Tiger’s prime​. Still seeking his first major title, Schauffele (around 22‑1 odds) brings a steady all-around game and a history of contending on golf’s biggest stages.

Bryson DeChambeau

Now competing on the LIV Golf circuit, Bryson DeChambeau has shown flashes of his brute-force game in 2025. In the LIV events this year he has several solid finishes – including a top‑10 in Singapore and a 5th place at LIV Golf Miami in early April​ - though he hasn’t yet found a victory. At Augusta National, DeChambeau’s power hasn’t translated to great results so far. His best Masters finish remains a tie for 21st way back in 2016​, and he’s famously struggled to “solve” Augusta despite once declaring the course a par 67 for him. On the major stage, however, Bryson is a proven threat – he is a former U.S. Open champion (2020 and 2024) and managed a T-4 at the PGA Championship last year.  If he can marry his power with some course management, the 16‑1 shot has the talent to improve on his past Masters showings, but history shows Augusta has been his kryptonite.

Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas seems to have regained his form in 2025, rebounding from a subpar 2024 season. He’s already notched four top‑10 finishes this calendar year, highlighted by runner-up results at The American Express in La Quinta and the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook. Those close calls, along with a T-6 at the Phoenix Open and T-9 at Riviera​, indicate Thomas is contending frequently again. At the Masters, JT has been a consistent presence without yet contending on Sunday – he has only finished outside the top 25 once in six Augusta appearances, and his best result was a 4th place in the November 2020 Masters​. A two-time PGA Championship winner (2017 and 2022), Thomas knows how to win majors and is roughly a 22‑1 betting choice. If his putter cooperates (which has been hit-or-miss this year), his strong iron play could finally bring him into the mix for a Green Jacket.

Joaquín Niemann

Joaquín Niemann enters the 2025 Masters riding a wave of momentum, with two LIV Golf wins already this year, including commanding victories in both Mayakoba and Jeddah. His ball-striking has been exceptional, and he also contended at the International Series Oman, proving his game is sharp heading into Augusta. At the Masters, Niemann has been steadily improving: he finished T-16 in 2024, building on a solid T-23 in 2022, and a T-35 in 2021. While he has yet to seriously contend for a Green Jacket, his progression is encouraging, and his ability to handle firm, fast conditions could make him a sneaky play in 2025. With odds around 28-1, Niemann’s recent form and growing Augusta experience make him a dangerous pick for both Tiers and One & Done formats.

Hideki Matsuyama

Hideki Matsuyama started 2025 with a bang, reminding everyone of his elite talent. He won the season-opening Sentry Tournament of Champions in record-setting fashion, shooting an astonishing 35-under par to set a new PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record​. That win was Hideki’s 11th Tour title and signals that, when healthy, his game is still world-class. As the 2021 Masters champion, Matsuyama has already cemented his Augusta legacy​ - that victory made him the first Japanese player to don the Green Jacket. Beyond his win, he has a solid Masters track record (four top-20s in the last five years) thanks to his superb iron play. Matsuyama has been battling some nagging injuries (he withdrew from a couple of events leading up to the Masters), but if he’s close to full strength, the 33‑1 odds veteran could contend. Augusta’s slick greens can test his sometimes-streaky putter, but experience and ball-striking are firmly on Hideki’s side.

Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka always seems to rise to the occasion in majors, and the Masters is no exception. Now a LIV Golf member, Koepka has had an up-and-down 2025 season on that tour – he hasn’t won a LIV event yet this year, though he did record a runner-up finish at LIV Singapore (five shots behind Niemann)​. When it comes to Augusta, Koepka’s record shows near-misses: he has twice finished as a Masters runner-up, in 2019 (tied 2nd behind Tiger) and again just last year in 2023 (tied 2nd behind Rahm)​. He also had a T-7 in 2020, demonstrating that when healthy he can handle Augusta’s challenges. A four-time major champion and the reigning PGA Championship winner from 2023, Koepka has a proven ability to peak at the majors. His odds are around 30‑1 due to questions about his consistency, but if he finds his groove, few would be surprised to see Koepka in contention yet again at a major – even one that has narrowly eluded him thus far, making him an intriguing prospect for One & Done and Tiers selections. 

Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth’s history at Augusta National is among the most impressive in the field. The 2015 Masters champion also finished runner-up in both 2014 and 2016, and has an astounding six career top-three finishes at Augusta, most recently finishing T-4 in 2021. Spieth’s familiarity with the course is clear—he has 10 made cuts in 10 Masters appearances, consistently contending whenever his game is in form. In 2025, Spieth’s season has been solid if unspectacular, with a few top-20s on the PGA Tour but no wins yet. Still, given his history at Augusta and his knack for rising to the occasion, Spieth (around 33-1 odds) remains one of the most dangerous players in the field. Fantasy players know that no one feeds off the Augusta energy quite like Spieth when he’s in contention.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood continues to search for his first major championship, and the 2025 Masters offers another golden opportunity. His early-season form has been strong, highlighted by a victory at the Dubai Invitational and a top-5 finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, showcasing his consistency across tours. At Augusta, Fleetwood has made the cut in five of six appearances, with his best finish being T-14 in 2022. While he has yet to seriously threaten the top of the leaderboard at the Masters, Fleetwood’s excellent iron play and touch around the greens make him a sleeper candidate to finally crack the top 10. With odds around 35-1, he’s a player who could reward fantasy managers looking for steady production and upside in the middle tiers.

Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry is a savvy veteran who tends to raise his game on the big stage. His 2025 season has had flashes of strong play – for instance, he held the 36-hole lead at Bay Hill in March before a rough Saturday derailed his chances​ - but he’s still searching for a high finish this year. Lowry’s record at Augusta has steadily improved, highlighted by a 3rd-place finish in the 2022 Masters, which is his best result here. The 2019 Open Champion has openly said how much he’s grown to love Augusta National, and he’s made the cut in each of the last four Masters. Lowry’s typically superb short game and touch in the wind serve him well on a course that demands creativity. Though he’s around 35‑1 odds, he’s considered a solid fantasy pick for his consistency in majors; beyond the Masters, he has several other top‑10s in majors on his résumé. If the Irishman can string together four solid rounds (and avoid the one big number that has bitten him in past Masters), he could very well be in the mix come Sunday.

Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland has been steadily climbing the ranks in major championships, and he’ll look to continue that trend at Augusta. In 2025, Hovland has been performing well on Tour, with a handful of top‑20 finishes and no major hiccups – he’s been a fixture on leaderboards without yet contending for a win this year. The Norwegian earned his first Masters top‑10 in 2023 with a tie for 7th, after grabbing the first-round lead that year with a sparkling 65. Hovland also had a breakthrough in majors last season, holding the 54-hole co-lead at the 2023 PGA Championship and ultimately finishing runner-up (T-2) to Koepka​. That big-stage experience, plus a tie for 4th at the 2022 Open, signals that Hovland is learning how to compete on Sunday at majors. His previously thin short-game has improved, and his ball striking is among the best in the world. At 40‑1 odds, Hovland could be a great fantasy play – he’s trending in the right direction and would love to follow the footsteps of fellow Oklahoma State alum Rickie Fowler in earning a Green Jacket contention, if not a win, in his mid-20s.

Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay brings a reputation as a FedExCup stalwart and world top-5 player who is still seeking his first major championship. In the early part of 2025, Cantlay has shown some good form – he notched a few top‑10s in January (continuing a hot streak from late 2024) – though he cooled off a bit with an MC at TPC Sawgrass. Augusta National has yielded some decent finishes for Cantlay, but also frustration. His best Masters result was a tie for 9th in 2019​, where for a moment on Sunday he actually held the lead before fading. Overall he has three top‑20s at Augusta, demonstrating consistent if not spectacular play. Cantlay’s majors record includes several close calls (e.g. T-3 at the 2019 PGA and multiple top‑10s at the U.S. Open), and he’s riding an active streak of major cuts made. Odds makers peg him around 35‑1. Fantasy-wise, Cantlay offers a very balanced game (excellent tee-to-green and putting stats) which should suit Augusta; the question is whether he can finally unlock a back-nine charge on Sunday in a major. If so, he has the talent to win a Green Jacket.

Tyrrell Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton is known for his fiery on-course demeanor, but he’ll need patience to conquer Augusta – a course that’s given him fits in the past. The Englishman has had a solid start to 2025, including a couple of top‑15 finishes and characteristically strong putting performances (he currently ranks near the top in Strokes Gained: Putting on Tour). However, Hatton’s track record at the Masters is underwhelming so far: in five previous Masters starts, he has never finished better than a tie for 18th (2021)​. He’s also missed a couple of cuts at Augusta, often letting frustration get the better of him on the greens. On the brighter side, Hatton has contended in other big events – he’s a past winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and a Rolex Series champion in Europe – and he owns a top‑6 finish in The Open. At 55‑1 odds, he’s more of a long shot, but if he can channel his passion positively, Hatton has the all-around game to at least improve on his Masters best finish. A realistic goal would be a top‑10 this week, which would mark a big step forward for him at Augusta.

Robert MacIntyre

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre has quietly proven he can handle Augusta National, and he’ll be eager to do so again in 2025. MacIntyre earned low rookie honors at the 2021 Masters with a tie for 12th, impressing everyone with his left-handed shot-shaping and calm temperament under pressure. That top‑12 finish secured him a return invite, and in his second Masters start (2022) he made the cut again, finishing T-23. After missing the 2023 tournament, MacIntyre returns this year thanks to climbing back into the world top 50. On the 2025 season, he’s been performing decently on the DP World Tour, including a handful of top‑20s as he builds form. MacIntyre’s major championship resume beyond the Masters includes a clutch T-6 at the 2023 Open at Hoylake, showing his knack for rising to big occasions. With odds in the 50- to 60-1 range, he’s an under-the-radar fantasy pick with upside. If he can rediscover the Augusta magic from his debut (when he confidently notched that T-12), MacIntyre could surprise with another solid finish, even though winning might be a stretch.

Russell Henley

Russell Henley comes into Masters week with some wind in his sails after a victory this season. The Georgia native (and former UGA Bulldog) broke through in early March by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, where he edged Collin Morikawa by one shot thanks to a clutch chip-in eagle on Sunday​. That win – on a tough, fast setup – bodes well for his confidence. Henley has plenty of Augusta experience with eight Masters starts, and while he’s often played well in spurts, his results have been modest (no top‑10s to date). His best Masters finish was a tie for 11th in 2017, and more recently he’s been in the top 20 mix through 36 holes before fading on the weekend. Henley’s strength is his iron play and accuracy, which help on Augusta’s demanding approaches. At around 40‑1 odds, he’s a sleeper who could crack the top 10 if he maintains the form he showed at Bay Hill. For fantasy purposes, note that Henley tends to putt well on Bermuda greens and has said he’s comfortable on Augusta’s surfaces from his college days – that local knowledge could finally translate into his first Masters top‑15 or better this year.

Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee is an emerging talent who has already shown he can handle the pressure of Augusta National. The Australian made his Masters debut in 2022 and put on a show – he opened the final round with a front-nine 30 that briefly had him up near the leaders, ultimately finishing a very respectable T-14​. After missing out in 2023, Lee is back in the Masters field. So far in 2025, Lee has posted a couple of top‑25 finishes internationally and broke through for his first PGA Tour win last week at the Houston Open. Known for his flashy shot-making and prodigious length, the 24-year-old could be a factor if he keeps the ball in play. Augusta tends to reward experience, and Min Woo now has that one Masters under his belt where he contended for a time. At 45‑1 odds, he represents a risk-reward fantasy pick – capable of explosive runs (as we’ve seen) but also still a bit raw. A logical expectation is that he’ll entertain fans with an eagle or two and could sneak into another top‑15, as he continues to gain experience in major championships.

The 2025 Masters field is a perfect blend of familiar Augusta legends, red-hot young guns, and major championship veterans who know how to handle pressure. As you lock in your picks for Splash Sports contests, keep in mind that recent form is important, but Augusta history and course fit often shine brightest when the stakes are this high. Use this breakdown to spot the reliable scorers, the high-upside sleepers, and the players whose odds might not reflect their true potential in fantasy formats. Masters week is here – build your lineups wisely, and enjoy every shot of what promises to be an unforgettable tournament.