Bubba Watson is the reigning champion at Augusta National. (Getty)
Early April in the golf season means one thing: It’s time for the Masters.
The top players in the world will be at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, for the 79th edition of the golf season’s first major championship from April 9-12.
Bubba Watson is the reigning championship and also took the green jacket in 2012.
What isn’t known at the moment is if Tiger Woods will be playing. The 4-time Masters winner has been on a leave of absence from the PGA Tour, last playing in the Farmers Insurance Open in early February, though he withdrew from that tournament after 11 holes.
Tournament favorite and world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, 3-time champion Phil Mickelson (2004, 2006, 2010) and 2013 winner Adam Scott highlight the field, which has not been completely set.
Here is what you need to know about the Masters Tournament:
The Basics
What:
The Masters
When:
Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12
Where:
Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia
TV Times & Channel:
First Round: Thursday, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, ESPN
Second Round: Friday, 3 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, ESPN
Third Round: Saturday 3 to 7 p.m. Eastern, CBS
Final Round: Sunday 2 to 7 p.m. Eastern, CBS
Purse:
$9 million
FedExCup Points For the Winner:
600
Last Year’s Winner:
Bubba Watson
Masters Odds
World’s No. 1 Rory McIlroy is the favorite to win the 2015 Masters Tournament, which will be held April 9-12. (Getty)
The below odds were provided by sportsbooks monitored by OddsSharks and are subject to change. The complete field for the tournament has not yet been set.
Rory McIlroy … 11/2
Jordan Spieth … 10/1
Bubba Watson … 11/1
Jason Day … 12/1
Dustin Johnson … 14/1
Henrik Stenson … 14/1
Adam Scott … 20/1
Patrick Reed … 25/1
Phil Mickelson … 25/1
Rickie Fowler … 25/1
Justin Rose … 28/1
Matt Kuchar … 28/1
Brandt Snedeker … 33/1
Jimmy Walker … 33/1
Sergio Garcia … 40/1
Tiger Woods … 40/1
Lee Westwood … 50/1
Louis Oosthuizen … 50/1
Martin Kaymer … 50/1
Angel Cabrera … 66/1
Billy Horschel … 66/1
Brooks Koepka … 66/1
Harris English … 66/1
Hideki Matsuyama … 66/1
Ian Poulter … 66/1
Jim Furyk … 66/1
Keegan Bradley … 66/1
Ryan Moore … 66/1
Zach Johnson … 66/1
Bill Haas … 80/1
Charl Schwartzel … 80/1
Gary Woodland … 80/1
Graham DeLaet … 80/1
Jason Dufner … 80/1
Victor Dubuisson … 80/1
Graeme McDowell … 100/1
Hunter Mahan … 100/1
Jamie Donaldson … 100/1
Luke Donald … 100/1
Marc Leishman … 100/1
Morgan Hoffmann … 100/1
Nick Watney … 100/1
Padraig Harrington … 100/1
Paul Casey … 100/1
Webb Simpson … 100/1
Branden Grace … 125/1
Chris Kirk … 125/1
Jonas Blixt … 125/1
Russell Henley … 125/1
Ernie Els … 150/1
Francesco Molinari … 150/1
Fred Couples … 150/1
John Senden … 150/1
K.J. Choi … 150/1
Matt Every .. 150/1
Miguel Angel Jimenez … 150/1
Peter Hanson … 150/1
Steve Stricker … 150/1
Thomas Bjorn … 150/1
Thorbjørn Olesen … 150/1
Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano … 200/1
Kevin Stadler … 200/1
Matteo Manassero … 250/1
Stephen Gallacher … 250/1
Trevor Immelman … 250/1
Vijay Singh … 250/1
Mikko Ilonen … 300/1
Scott Harvey … 1000/1
Tom Watson … 1000/1
