Masters turbo boost: Get EVENS on McIlroy to hit par or better in Round 1 with Betfred

The first major of the year is here, with the Masters getting underway on Thursday lunchtime at Augusta National in Georgia.

Betfred have announced their Turbo Boost for Thursday’s opening round of the Masters, which sees the odds for defending champion Rory McIlroy to shoot par or better in the first round at EVENS, which can be added right into your bet slip using the link above.

The Northern Irishman tees off on today’s opening round at 3:31pm UK time.

BETFRED TURBO BOOST – Rory McIlroy to shoot par or better in Round 1 – (was 1/2) NOW EVENS

World number one Scottie Scheffler heads into the week as the man to beat, targeting a third green jacket after wins in 2022 and 2024. The American started the season strongly, finishing in the top five at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Phoenix Open and the American Express, claiming victory in the latter.

However, his form has cooled slightly in recent weeks, with no top-10 finishes in his last three starts and back-to-back results outside the top 20. He does, though, arrive in Georgia well rested, having not played since a tied 22nd finish at The Players Championship.

Jon Rahm sits just behind him in the betting. The Spaniard, a former Masters champion, has been in excellent form on the LIV Golf tour this year, finishing inside the top five in all six events so far. That run includes four runner-up finishes and a win in Hong Kong last month.

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McIlroy then sits as the current joint-third favourite alongside Bryson DeChambeau. The former completed the career Grand Slam with his Augusta win last year on his 17th attempt. He’s made a solid start to this season, with top-three finishes at the Dubai Invitational and Genesis Invitational, but struggled last time out, finishing tied 46th at The Players.

DeChambeau, a two-time US Open winner, is still searching for his first Masters title. His best finish remains a tie for fifth, achieved last year, but he arrives in red-hot form after back-to-back LIV wins in Singapore and South Africa.

Schauffele, who lifted both the PGA Championship and The Open in 2024, is another yet to win at Augusta. The American has been consistent of late, with three top-10 finishes in his last four starts, including third at The Players and tied fourth at the Valspar Championship.

How to watch the Masters Tournament

• Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA
• Date and time: Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th April 2026
• How to watch: Sky Sports Golf

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