Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Dominate Masters 2024: Early Lead at Augusta Unrivaled
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, both legendary figures in the world of golf, are facing long odds at this year’s Masters tournament despite their combined eight green jackets. However, an intriguing matchup between the two is capturing significant attention at Augusta National, even before the tournament has begun.
Woods and Mickelson are currently listed at 140-to-1 and 200-to-1 odds, respectively, to win the tournament outright. Yet, it’s their head-to-head matchup bet that is generating the most buzz among bettors.
According to SportsBetting.ag, out of over 50 matchup bets being offered, the duel between these two Hall-of-Famers is attracting the lion’s share of wagers. In fact, there have been six times as many bets on Tiger vs. Phil compared to any other matchup.
In this particular bet, Woods is slightly considered the underdog (+108) against Mickelson (-129). Interestingly, this comes despite Woods having shorter odds to win the tournament overall. Both players are also facing odds to even make the cut and continue into the weekend.
It’s important to note that this matchup is purely theoretical, as Woods will be teeing off with Jason Day and Max Homa for the first two rounds, while Mickelson is paired with Tony Finau and Sepp Straka.
The rivalry between Woods and Mickelson has been well-documented over the years, including a memorable practice round together before the 2018 Masters. This round ultimately led to their highly-publicized showdown in the first edition of Capital One’s The Match later that year, which saw Mickelson walk away with a $9 million prize.
While Woods last secured a green jacket in 2019, Mickelson’s last Masters victory dates back to 2010. However, the 52-year-old Mickelson demonstrated his enduring skill by finishing tied for second place in last year’s tournament.
As the anticipation builds for another thrilling Masters, all eyes will be on Augusta to see if either Woods or Mickelson can defy the odds once again and add another chapter to their storied legacies on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National.
