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2026 Masters Power Rankings: Magnolia Lane Showdown

Who’s Winning the Green Jacket and Who’s Heading Home Early?

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April 7, 2026

PGW-2026 Masters Power Rankings Scheffler Schauffele — Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns practice bunker shots on the fifth hole during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer via Getty Images)

Azaleas exploding, pimento cheese stocked, and Augusta National ready to chew up dreams by Friday.

Rory McIlroy finally grabbed the green jacket in 2025 to complete the Slam, but repeating here is tougher than holing out from the 12th tee.

Scottie Scheffler arrives as World No. 1 and betting favorite, driver hiccups and new-dad fog be damned — he’s still the guy who dominates when it counts.

These rankings cut straight through 2026 form, Augusta history, performance data, and that special “Amen Corner panic” factor. March Madness energy, zero filler.

Here’s the top 20, ranked with no mercy.

20. Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland Leads World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba — Viktor Hovland plays his shot from the 7th tee of the El Camaleon golf course during the third round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba on Nov 6, 2021 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann via Getty Images)

Swing still under construction. Elite pedigree gives him a puncher’s chance if the putter wakes up.

Age: 28
Nationality: Norway
Odds: 65-1
World Rank: 22
Best Masters Finish: T7 (2023)
Recent Masters: T7, MC, T12
The Carrot: A first major.

19. Min Woo Lee

2025 Masters Preview Primer Min Woo Lee — Min Woo Lee catches a ball on the tournament practice area ahead of a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington via Getty Images)

Bombs drives like they’re free, but the flat stick keeps breaking his heart. Recent cuts keep him alive — until the greens turn mean.

Age: 27
Nationality: Australia
Odds: 35-1
World Rank: 25
Best Masters Finish: T14 (2022)
Recent Masters: MC, T22, 49th
The Carrot: A first major.

18. Akshay Bhatia

Young lefty stole the Arnold Palmer with zero fear. Two cuts made here already; confidence high before Augusta teaches him humility.

Age: 24
Nationality: USA
Odds: 50-1
World Rank: 21
Best Masters Finish: T35 (2024)
Recent Masters: T35 (Debut), T42
The Carrot: A first major.

17. Robert MacIntyre

2025 BMW Championship Robert MacIntyre — Robert MacIntyre of Scotland reacts to a fan after his putt on the 14th green during the third round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 16, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)

Tee-to-green game rolling, recent big finishes sharp. Windy days favor his accuracy — he could sneak into the hunt.

Age: 29
Nationality: Scotland
Odds: 30-1
World Rank: 8
Best Masters Finish: T12 (2021)
Recent Masters: T12, T23, MC
The Carrot: A first major.

16. Russell Henley

Russell Henley Leads 2022 Sony Open — Russell Henley waves on the 18th hole during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae CC on Jan 15, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Gregory Shamus via Getty Images)

Hometown Georgia energy plus elite putting. Makes the tough ones routine. One hot week ends the “almost” label.

Age: 36
Nationality: USA
Odds: 55-1
World Rank: 12
Best Masters Finish: T4 (2023)
Recent Masters: T4, T38, MC
The Carrot: A first major.

15. Hideki Matsuyama

Hideki Matsuyama Wins the 2021 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club — Hideki Matsuyama talks with his caddie Shota Hayafuji on the second tee during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

2021 champ still fighting the driver. Irons and short game stay elite — one clean round and he reminds everyone he owns a jacket.

Age: 34
Nationality: Japan
Odds: 30-1
World Rank: 14
Best Masters Finish: Win (2021)
Recent Masters: T16, T38, T21
The Carrot: A second Masters title; two-time major winner.

14. Jordan Spieth

Best career Augusta scoring average among vets. Short game performs miracles. Half his starts here end top-5 — pure chaos converter.

Age: 32
Nationality: USA
Odds: 45-1
World Rank: 61
Best Masters Finish: Win (2015)
Recent Masters: T4, MC, T14
The Carrot: Career redemption; a second Masters title; four-time major winner.

13. Brooks Koepka

2025 Masters Preview Tee Times Brooks Koepka — Brooks Koepka smiles as he walks the 9th hole during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How via Getty Images)

Shows up for majors like it’s his job. Historic player. Runner-ups here, elite approaches. Putters cooperate? He’s hoisting silverware.

Age: 35
Nationality: USA
Odds: 45-1
World Rank: 169
Best Masters Finish: T2 (2019, 2023)
Recent Masters: T2, T45, MC
The Carrot: First Masters title, sixth career major (T12th all time – joining Trevino, Faldo Mickelson), 3rd leg of Grand Slam.

12. Collin Morikawa

2022 Masters Power Rankings Collin Morikawa — Collin Morikawa on the range during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2022 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by Andrew Redington via Getty Images)

Hits more fairways and greens than almost anyone. Iron play feels surgical. Back drama aside, he grinds out results. Questions about back keep him from top 10 rank.

Age: 29
Nationality: USA
Odds: 40-1
World Rank: 7
Best Masters Finish: T3 (2024)
Recent Masters: T10, T3, T14
The Carrot: First Masters title, third career major, 3rd leg of Grand Slam.

11. Justin Rose

2025 Masters Round 2 Justin Rose Leads — Justin Rose leaves the 18th hole during the second round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How via Getty Images)

Three runner-ups, including that brutal 2025 playoff. At 45, the veteran knows every sneaky line — experience is his superpower.

Age: 45
Nationality: England
Odds: 30-1
World Rank: 9
Best Masters Finish: 2nd-playoff loss (2017, 2025)
Recent Masters: T16, MC, 2nd
The Carrot: First Masters title, second career major, Hall of Fame clincher.

10. Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed walks on the 1st hole during the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington via Getty Images)

2018 champ owns Augusta like a cheat code. 39-under since the win, recent victories sharp. Quiet assassin mode engaged.

Age: 35
Nationality: USA
Odds: 40-1
World Rank: 23
Best Masters Finish: Win (2018)
Recent Masters: T4, T12, 3rd
The Carrot: Second Masters title, second career major, expedited PGA Tour card.

9. Matt Fitzpatrick

Matthew Fitzpatrick Wins Andalucía Masters — Matthew Fitzpatrick celebrates after winning the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters at Real Club Valderrama on Oct 17, 2021 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba / Quality Sport Images via Getty Images)

Tee-to-green beast fresh off Valspar. Precision without flash. Irons firing — history finally matching the talent.

Age: 31
Nationality: England
Odds: 18-1
World Rank: 6
Best Masters Finish: T7 (2016)
Recent Masters: T10, T22, T40
The Carrot: First Masters title, second career major.

8. Tommy Fleetwood

2025 Masters Preview Power Rankings Tommy Fleetwood — Tommy Fleetwood and his caddie, Ian Finnis, look on from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire via Getty Images)

FedEx Cup champ, eight straight cuts, recent T3. Short-game grinder due for a Sunday charge.

Age: 35
Nationality: England
Odds: 25-1
World Rank: 4
Best Masters Finish: T3 (2024)
Recent Masters: 33, T3, T21
The Carrot: First Masters title, first career major.

7. Cameron Young

2026-Players Championship Cameron Young Wins 16th Sand Shot Fried Egg — Cameron Young plays a shot from a bunker on the 16th hole during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on March 15, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert via Getty Images)

Rising fast with Players hardware and prior top-10s. Bombs plus reliable putting equal serious firepower.

Age: 28
Nationality: USA
Odds: 18-1
World Rank: 3
Best Masters Finish: T7 (2023)
Recent Masters: T7, T9, MC
The Carrot: First Masters title, first career major.

6. Ludvig Åberg

2024 Masters Ludvig Aberg — Ludvig Aberg looks on with his caddie, Joe Skovron, on the second green during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National GC on April 10, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington via Getty Images)

Runner-up on debut, strong follow-up. Zero fear, ridiculous speed off the tee. Next star gaining momentum.

Age: 26
Nationality: Sweden
Odds: 16-1
World Rank: 17
Best Masters Finish: 2nd (2024)
Recent Masters: 2nd (Debut), 7th
The Carrot: First Masters title, first career major.

5. Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele 2021 Masters Tournament Augusta National Golf Club — Xander Schauffele plays a shot on the first hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Strokes-gained machine, five top-10s in eight tries. Does everything well, still underrated. Form says he’s ready.

Age: 32
Nationality: USA
Odds: 14-1
World Rank: 10
Best Masters Finish: T2 (2019)
Recent Masters: T10, 8th, T8
The Carrot: First Masters title, third career major, 3rd leg of Grand Slam.

4. Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau leads 2024 Masters Rd 1 — Bryson DeChambeau hands his club to his caddie on the first green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer via Getty Images)

Back-to-back LIV wins, Augusta finally solved. Long bombs and hot putter turn the course into target practice.

Age: 32
Nationality: USA
Odds: 11-1
World Rank: 24
Best Masters Finish: T5 (2025)
Recent Masters: MC, T6,T5
The Carrot: First Masters title, third career major.

3. Rory McIlroy

2025 Masters Rory McIlroy Wins Playoff Thriller — Rory McIlroy hugs his caddie, Harry Diamond, while holding the trophy after the final round of Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Jared for PGA TOUR via Getty Images)

Defending champ with the Slam done. Ball-striking elite despite back issues. Putters cooperate? Back-to-back history incoming.

Age: 36
Nationality: Northern Ireland
Odds: 14-1
World Rank: 2
Best Masters Finish: Win (2025)
Recent Masters: MC, T22, 1st
The Carrot: Second Masters title, sixth career major, halfway to double Slam.

2. Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm Wins 2023 Masters Tournament — Jon Rahm and his caddie Adam Hayes celebrate as they approach the 18th green at Augusta National on Apr 09, 2023 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by Andrew Redington via Getty Images)

2023 champ, irons razor-sharp. Never missed a cut in nine tries. LIV form rolling—built for this stage.

Age: 31
Nationality: Spain
Odds: 12-1
World Rank: 30
Best Masters Finish: Win (2023)
Recent Masters: 1st, T45, T14
The Carrot: Second Masters title, third career major.

1. Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler Wins 2024 Masters — Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little via Getty Images)

World No. 1, two jackets, absurd major dominance. Driver wobbles and fatherhood? Minor details. Complete player Augusta rewards most — he’s the man to beat.

Age: 29
Nationality: USA
Odds: 5-1
World Rank: 1
Best Masters Finish: Win (2022, 2024)
Recent Masters: T10, 1st, 4th
The Carrot: Third Masters title, fifth career major, joins McIlroy and Koepka as current players with five majors.

Final Take: Scheffler leads the chalk, but Rahm’s irons, DeChambeau’s power, and Rory’s defending fire keep it wide open. Someone struts up those Butler Cabin stairs Sunday with the jacket — while the rest wonder what hit them. Play well, gentlemen.