Overview

• Rory McIlroy enters the 2025 Masters with strong recent form, including wins at the AT&T and PLAYERS Championship, but continues to face immense pressure and technical hurdles at Augusta National.
• Scottie Scheffler is widely regarded as the favorite to win, with analysts citing his consistent ball-striking and superior iron play as key advantages on Augusta's demanding course.
• Jordan Spieth's diminished form and recovery from a 2024 wrist surgery have lowered expectations for his performance, though he remains optimistic about his comfort level at Augusta.
• Analyst Brandel Chamblee highlights McIlroy's historical struggles at the Masters, including slow starts and technical swing challenges, which make Augusta particularly difficult for him.
• Paul McGinley suggests McIlroy may need to win another major before completing the career Grand Slam, given the psychological and technical challenges he faces at the Masters.