Who Will Win the 2025 Masters? Top 5 Contenders for the Masters 2025

The Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf, attracting the best players from around the world. 2025 Masters will kick off at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 10. With the 2025 Masters approaching, golf fans and analysts are eagerly discussing who will claim victory. 

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Top 5 Contenders for the 2025 Masters

We break down the five strongest contenders: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jordan Spieth. Just keep reading!

1. Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler has been one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour in recent years. His remarkable ball-striking ability, steady mental game, and strong performances in major tournaments make him a favorite to win in 2025. His 2022 and 2024 Masters victories prove he thrives at Augusta.

• Birth Date: 6/21/1996
• Birth Place: Dallas, Texas
• Turned Pro: 2018
• Current OWGR Rank: 1st

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Achievements

2024 Masters Champion: Won his second Green Jacket with a score of 277 (-10), solidifying his World No. 1 ranking.

2024 Olympic Gold Medalist: Dominated with a record-breaking 265 (-19) to become the first American golfer to win Olympic gold.

2022 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Champion: Defeated Jon Rahm and others to claim the title and ascend to World No. 1.

2. Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has long been chasing a Masters victory to complete his career Grand Slam. He has come close multiple times but has yet to secure the Green Jacket.

• Birth Date: 5/4/1989
• Birth Place: Holywood, Northern Ireland
• Turned Pro: 2007
• Current OWGR Rank: 2nd

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Achievements

2024 DP World Tour Championship Winner: Captured his third title and sixth Race to Dubai crown, setting a European Tour record.

2022 Masters Runner-Up: Fired a historic final-round 64 (-8) but fell three strokes short of Scheffler.

Career Grand Slam Quest: Needs only a Masters victory to complete the feat, with seven top-10 finishes at Augusta.

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3. Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau’s approach to golf is unique—his focus on science, power, and distance has made him one of the most talked-about players in the game.

• Birth Date: 9/16/1993
• Birth Place: Clovis, California
• Turned Pro: 2016
• Current OWGR Rank: 16th

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Achievements

2024 U.S. Open Runner-Up: Revived his career with a refined swing, still ranking No. 1 in driving distance.

Both the NCAA Division I championship and the U.S. Amateur: DeChambeau became the fifth player in history to win both the NCAA Division I Championship and the U.S. Amateur in the same year.

Major Championship Performance: DeChambeau has consistently performed well in major tournaments, including top-10 finishes at the Masters and PGA Championship.

4. Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm is another top contender, having won the Masters in 2023. The Spanish star has the game to excel at Augusta, with his powerful drives and strong short game.

• Birth Date: 11/10/1994
• Birth Place: Barrika, Spain
• Turned Pro: 2016
• Current OWGR Rank: 59th

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Achievements

2023 Masters Champion: Secured his first Green Jacket with a steady performance, becoming Spain’s second Masters winner after José María Olazábal.

2024 LIV Golf Standout: Leads LIV Golf in birdie average post-switch, proving his elite scoring ability remains intact.

Ryder Cup Legacy: Key European team member with a 6-3-2 career record, though fell to Scheffler in their 2021 singles clash.

5. Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth has always been a threat at Augusta, with his incredible course knowledge and elite putting skills. As a former Masters champion, he knows what it takes to win.

• Birth Date: 7/27/1993
• Birth Place: Dallas, Texas
• Turned Pro: 2012
• Current OWGR Rank: 65th

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Achievements

Three-time major winner and the 2015 FedEx Cup champion: He became the youngest player to win two majors in a season since 1922.

2024 Houston Open Runner-Up: Climbed back into the top 20 after swing adjustments, highlighted by a 2024 Houston Open runner-up finish.

Masters Legacy: 2015 champion with six top-3 finishes, averaging 68.3 in final rounds at Augusta since 2021.

Final Prediction

Scottie Scheffler’s all-around mastery gives him a slight edge, but McIlroy’s hunger for the Grand Slam and Rahm’s power surge create a three-way thriller.

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