{"id":33561,"date":"2024-03-20T13:56:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/?p=33561"},"modified":"2024-03-20T14:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T13:00:25","slug":"scheffler-favourite-for-masters-after-players-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/news\/scheffler-favourite-for-masters-after-players-win","title":{"rendered":"Scheffler favourite for Masters after Players win"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scheffler overcomes neck issue to win Players Championship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

World number one Scottie Scheffler is the favourite to take the first Major of the season at the US Masters after making a superb late charge to win the Players Championship at Sawgrass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheffler’s triumph was a testament to his remarkable resilience and undeniable talent. Overcoming both a nagging neck injury and a daunting five-shot deficit in the final round, Scheffler etched his name in the annals of golf history as he became the first man ever to successfully defend the prestigious Players Championship title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world number one’s path to victory was anything but smooth. Battling through discomfort from a neck injury that necessitated treatment during the second round, Scheffler’s determination never wavered. His ability to maintain focus and deliver stellar performances despite physical adversity underscored his mental toughness and competitive spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the climactic final round, Scheffler delivered a masterclass in precision and composure. A scintillating eight-under 64, devoid of any bogeys, showcased his unrivalled skill under pressure. Matching the record for the largest comeback in Players Championship history, Scheffler’s performance was nothing short of awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the fierce competition from seasoned contenders like Brian Harman, Wyndham Clark, and overnight leader Xander Schauffele, Scheffler held his nerve when it mattered most. As his rivals faltered in the closing stages, Scheffler seized control and emerged victorious, clinching the title by a single shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Scheffler, this monumental win marked his second consecutive Players Championship triumph and his eighth PGA Tour victory overall. At just 27 years old, he has already cemented his status as one of the game’s brightest stars, joining an elite group of players who have achieved such remarkable feats at a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Scheffler’s heroics rightfully dominated the headlines, other players also left their mark on the tournament. Despite a valiant effort, Matt Fitzpatrick’s title charge fell short, while Rory McIlroy showed glimpses of his trademark brilliance, indicating a promising trajectory for his future performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US Masters Odds: Scheffler favourite ahead of McIlroy and Rahm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scheffler is favourite for the first major of the season, the Masters. With the LIV Tour form is a little harder to predict, however, most of the leading betting sites have Scheffler as favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n

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US Masters Latest Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are the latest odds from BetVictor, correct at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scottie Scheffler<\/td>4\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Rory McIlroy<\/td>10\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jon Rahm<\/td>10\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Viktor Hovland<\/td>18\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Jordan Speith<\/td>20\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Brooks Koepka<\/td>20\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Xander Schauffele<\/td>20\/1<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Odds correct as of 11:00 on 20.03.24. Odds subject to change.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Scheffler overcomes neck issue to win Players Championship World number one Scottie Scheffler is the favourite to take the first Major of the season at the US Masters after making a superb late charge to win the Players Championship at Sawgrass. Scheffler’s triumph was a testament to his remarkable resilience and undeniable talent. Overcoming both…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":26098,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[590],"tags":[645],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33561"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33561"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33566,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33561\/revisions\/33566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betting.com\/gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}