US Masters 2015 odds: the intelligent punter's guide

Rory McIlroy is the hot favourite to win at Augusta – but who else is worth a flutter?

Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, SUNDAY: Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot during the final round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. McIlroy went on to win the championship, just weeks after winning The Open.
(Image credit: 2014 Getty Images)

The US Masters tees off today. As always, finding the winner - or at least a golfer who will finish in a placed position (top five or six, depending on the bookmaker) – is a daunting proposition. But if we bear in mind certain key factors, we can improve our chances of beating the bookies.

Form: Unlike the three other Majors, the US Masters is always played on the same course, the Augusta National in Georgia, so previous form counts.

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is a writer, broadcaster and blogger who writes The Week’s Intelligent Punter’s Guides. He is co-founder of the Campaign For Public Ownership. He tweets on sport @MightyMagyar and on politics and other subjects @NeilClark66