Scottie Scheffler wasn't in the lead following the first round of the 2025 Masters, but he's still favored to win the tournament for a second consecutive year.

The setup for the 2025 Masters makes it appear as if the first major championship of the season will deliver one of the best such tournaments in recent memory. The two most outstanding players in the world arrive at Augusta National Golf Club showcasing incredible form,

Masters is here, and Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy enter the first round as the early favorites to win. Here are the current odds.

Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer Here are the four designated featured groups for tomorrow’s second-round action at Augusta National, just announced by The Masters. You’ll be able to watch all 18 holes from these groups streaming live on masters.

Conners (70), Scheffler (15); -5 McCarty (68), Lowry (68), Day (15) -4 R Hojgaard (67), Hovland (69); -3 Aberg (73), Matsuyama (68); -2 Fleetwood (69); Level Rai (74); +3 Langer (73) Top 50 and ties make the cut - forecast to be +2 Masters leaderboard Live coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds from 19:00,

Round one of the Masters heavyweight battle between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy went to the tournament's defending champion, who managed to avoid any major damage, while the Northern Irishman took some heavy blows late on Thursday.

Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler features in the best shots from day one at the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: McIlroy finds water to derail opening Masters round. Listen to l

An exciting Round 1 at Augusta National saw many of the game’s biggest stars put themselves in ideal positions heading into Friday. Here are the top numbers and notes from Day 1 of the 89th Masters. 1.

Part of what makes Augusta National and the Masters tournament special every year is the familiarity. But things look a little different this year after the course felt the impact of Hurricane Helene last autumn.