Masters 2022: How To Watch, Top Groups, Odds

AUGUSTA, GA — In with the new, but not quite out with the old. That's the theme at the 2022 version of the Masters.

Still fresh No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who reached the top on March 27, will look to keep his ranking at Augusta National this weekend. Meanwhile, five others have a mathematical chance to claim the No. 1 spot from him. Youth is being served as the top seven in the world golf rankings are seeking their first Masters title.

Golf isn't letting go of its older and still capable stars, though. Tiger Woods is back from a 17-month hiatus, immediately overshadowing every other storyline of the weekend. Some of the game's biggest names such as Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth are sure to be in the mix by Sunday.

Weather delayed the Par 3 contest Wednesday and could be a factor early in Thursday's round as thunderstorms are expected overnight. Rain chances will extend into the morning as well, according to Accuweather. After early rain, the forecast calls for sunny and clear skies through the weekend.

It all gets started at 8 a.m. ET Thursday when Jose Maria Olazabal and J.J. Spaun tee off.

When And How To Watch 2022 Masters

There are several options to watch the Masters, including both broadcast and streaming. Many of the streaming options will follow featured groups or stay at a range of holes, such as Amen Corner.

• When: Thursday through Sunday
• Where: Augusta National
• TV: ESPN on Thursday/Friday; CBS on Saturday/Sunday
  • Thursday: 3-7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Friday: 3-7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Saturday: 3-7 p.m. ET on CBS
  • Sunday: 2-7 p.m. ET on CBS
• Streaming: Free on Masters official website; ESPN+ and Paramount+ with subscriptions. Coverage begins at 8 a.m. ET Thursday/Friday and 10:15 a.m. ET Saturday/Sunday.

Top Groups To Watch Thursday

• Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith, Paul Casey: 10:23 a.m. ET
• Tiger Woods, Louis Oosthuizen, Joaquin Niemann: 10:34 a.m. ET
• Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, James Piot: 10:45 a.m. ET
• Adam Scott, Scottie Scheffler, Tony Finau: 10:56 a.m. ET
• Bubba Watson, Tom Hoge, Keita Nakajima: 12:35 p.m. ET
• Dustin Johnson, Billy Horschel, Collin Morikawa: 1:30 p.m. ET
• Will Zalatoris, Patrick Cantlay, Jon Rahm: 1:41 p.m. ET
• Jordan Spieth, Viktor Hovland, Xander Schauffele: 1:52 p.m. ET
• Matthew Fitzpatrick, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy: 2:03 p.m. ET

Masters Odds

Jon Rahm is the favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the Spaniard at +1000, meaning bettors would place a $100 bet to win $1,000. Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas are not far off with +1200 odds. Here is the list of the top 20 Masters betting favorites from DraftKings.

• 1. Jon Rahm +1000
• 2t. Scottie Scheffler +1200
• 2t. Justin Thomas +1200
• 4. Cameron Smith +1400
• 5. Dustin Johnson +1600
• 6. Brooks Koepka +1800
• 7t. Xander Schauffele +2000
• 7t. Viktor Hovland +2000
• 7t. Rory McIlroy +2000
• 7t. Collin Morikawa +2000
• 11. Jordan Spieth +2200
• 12. Patrick Cantlay +2500
• 13t. Will Zalatoris +3500
• 13t. Russell Henley +3500
• 13t. Hideki Matsuyama +3500
• 16t. Shane Lowry +4000
• 16t. Tiger Woods +4000
• 16t. Daniel Berger +4000
• 19t. Bryson DeChambeau +4500
• 19t. Louis Oosthuizen +4500

The Associated Press contributed to this report.