Overview

• Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as the favorite, aiming to become only the second player in history to win three Masters titles in four years, joining Jack Nicklaus.
• Rory McIlroy, in strong form with two wins this season, seeks his first Masters victory to complete the career Grand Slam, a feat only five players have achieved in the tournament's history.
• The 2025 Masters marks the first major in eight months where PGA Tour and LIV Golf players compete together, intensifying the rivalry between the leagues.
• Tiger Woods is absent from the tournament due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, while Angel Cabrera returns under scrutiny following his prison sentence for domestic abuse.
• Jon Rahm, a LIV Golf standout, is among the top contenders, boasting consistent top-10 finishes and two wins since 2024.