2017 Masters Odds: Who's Drawing The Money At Augusta

The Masters kicks off the grand slam season on Thursday in what will be the most wagered golf tournament of the season.

Bettors have been wagering on it since August at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and there's a few golfers they're loving.

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"We've had the most tickets written on Dustin Johnson (5/1), Phil Mickelson (20/1), Jordan Spieth (7/1) and also quite a lot on Vijay Singh (500/1), but the most cash wagered has been on Dustin, Spieth and (Rory) McIlroy (8/1)," said SuperBook assistant manager Jeff Sherman, the foremost authority on golf odds in Las Vegas.

Mickelson is a three-time Masters winner and Spieth tied a record 18 under par in his 2015 win, but both Johnson and McIlroy are looking for their first green jacket.

"The most consistent golfer so far this season has been Dustin Johnson," said Sherman. "He's won his past three events has been sixth or better in six of seven this year."

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Sherman also says to watch out of Jon Rahm, who he's dropped from 80-to-1 all the way to 20-to-1.

"He's been consistent throughout and has a Top-5 finish in four of his past five, including a Farmer's Open win," Sherman said. "He's really been on a roll. However, this course can be real tough for first timers. Last year at this time he was playing for Arizona State."

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While respecting current form, Sherman says it's critical to know who has the best current course form.

"Spieth really has Augusta figured out,' he said. "In his first three starts he's finished second, first and second."

Spieth has finished 12th or worse in three tournaments since winning at Pebble Beach and is the second choice to win (7/1) just because of his course strength.

DAY GIVES UP FAVORITE STATUS

The favorite when Westgate's Masters odds were first posted was Jason Day (7/1), who ended 2016 ranked No. 1 in the world, but his odds have jumped up to 15-to-1 with few takers.

"Day pulled out of Match Play to take care of his mother, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer," Sherman said before Day announced he'll play the Masters. "He's had a subpar season so far with only one top-10 finish."

Sherman identified a couple long-shot golfers who could do much better than expected.

"Some guys have long odds not because they're not good, but because they just don't get bet a lot," he explained. "But one of those guys who did get bet a lot was Tyrelle Hatton, who's been adjusted down from 150-to-1 to 60-to-1.

"Another guy getting some attention has been Adam Hadwin, who won a tournament a few weeks ago to qualify."

Hadwin was first posted at 100-to-1 and is now 80-to-1.

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One of those golfers not getting action has been defending Masters champion Danny Willett, who opened at 50-to-1 and is now 125-to-1.

"Willett just is not getting any support and that's because he's not in very good form right now," Sherman said. "He's missed the cut twice already this season, was 39th in Match Play and 69th in Mexico. His odds are the highest for a defending champ I can remember. Trevor Immelman was close in 2009 at around 85-to-1."

Sherman says the wagering volume has been outstanding, but not having Tiger Woods playing has an effect on handle.

"We'd certainly have more action if Tiger was playing, but I like the state of golf now," he said.

"The game is so young now, so competitive compared to the days when Tiger was at his best. I think what we're seeing now is the best I've ever seen the game."