The Masters Tournament is golf's most prestigious event, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia each April. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to bet on The Masters:

Key Betting Types:

• Tournament Winner (Green Jacket)

  • Back your favorite to win outright
  • Current favorite: Jon Rahm (+750)

• Prop Bets

  • Hole-in-one occurrences
  • Number of birdies/bogeys/eagles
  • Amen Corner performance (holes 11-13)

• Head-to-Head Matchups

  • Pick one player to outscore another
  • Great for following specific player rivalries

• Live Betting

  • Round leader
  • Individual hole results
  • Score predictions
  • Updated tournament winner odds

Betting Tips:

1. Avoid Par 3 Tournament Winner

• No Par 3 contest winner has ever won the main event

2. Focus on Par 5 Performance

• Scoring opportunities are crucial on Augusta's par 5s

3. Back Experienced Players

• First-time winners are rare (last: Fuzzy Zoeller, 1979)

4. Research Historical Trends

• Favorites rarely win
• Back-to-back winners uncommon
• Course knowledge is vital

The Masters provides unique betting opportunities due to Augusta National's challenging layout and the tournament's prestigious history. Focus on experienced players with strong par 5 scoring and avoid common betting traps like backing first-time players or Par 3 contest winners.

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