It’s the eve of the 88th edition of the Masters, and it’s about that time to submit your fantasy picks or enter the office pool, is it not? We’re here for you.
We asked the pros who they think is going to win in the latest Golfweek Masters Survey for 2024. Full disclosure: the polling was done over the course of several months, so some of these selections were made when Viktor Hovland looked like he might never lose and before Scottie Scheffler found a putter he liked and his game went next level. But suffice it to say that Justin Thomas, Cameron Young and Will Zalatoris — each of whom confidently picked themselves as the champion — haven’t changed their tune. The question was phrased with the caveat of you can’t pick yourself, but that didn’t stop them. Perhaps one of them will end up being correct.
Or will it be a Rahm repeat? Perhaps Rory completing the career Grand Slam? Scottie asserting himself as the dominant figure of the game? All great potential stories but leave it to Zach Johnson to still be pulling for the Cinderella Story. Enjoy the picks below.
Rory McIlroy signs an autograph for former Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Billy Payne during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
Rory McIlroy. I think he finally gets it done.
Jon Rahm exchanges clubs his caddie Adam Hayes on the no. 10 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Jon Rahm is going to be tough to beat there.
Cameron Young hits from the No. 2 fairway during a practice round for the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network)
CY: That’s a dumb question since I’m going to win it.
GWK: Who’s going to finish second then?
CY: I don’t care.
Collin Morikawa cleans his club in the practice area prior to a practice round ahead of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The three names that jump to mind are Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, who’ve already won, and Brooks Koepka is knocking on the door.
Brooks Koepka seen on the eighth green during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images)
Augusta really suits the games of Rory [McIlroy] and [Brooks] Koepka. I hope to welcome both of them as fellow Masters champions one day.
Rory McIlroy looks on during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Viktor Hovland hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network)
Viktor Hovland. He’s got a good short game now, his little fade would work well at Augusta and slow the ball down.
Justin Thomas hits out of a bunker on No. 2 during a practice round for the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Then nobody if I can’t say me.
Rory McIlroy walks across the 13th green during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory. I think the course suits him so well that it’s just a matter of time before he wins there.
Jon Rahm walks on the 13th hole during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Matthew Fitzpatrick looks on in the practice area prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Rory will be first loser… second behind me.
Dustin Johnson walks to the 11th tee during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
I never bet against Bubba Watson at Augusta but I don’t even know if he’s playing golf anymore. I’m going to go with Dustin Johnson.
Justin Thomas tees off on the fourth hole during a practice round for the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Justin Thomas. I think he’s on his way back and that place sets up well for him.
Ludvig Aberg and Rory McIlroy putt on no. 13 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
If you ask me two weeks before, I’ll be able to give you a good idea. I’m a big form guy. I look at the guys who are making a lot of good finishes, but that Ludvig Aberg, woo, he’s got so much game, that guy. He’s going to win the Masters. He hits it so high, has a good short game. Rory’s due but he has to be more patient on the golf course.
Jordan Spieth putts on no. 12 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
Jordan Spieth. I feel like he’s got a funny thing there at Augusta.
Scottie Scheffler hits out of a bunker on no. 2 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
How can you go against Scottie Scheffler given how well he’s been playing?
Jon Rahm putts on no. 10 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
If I can’t pick myself, Jon Rahm.
Rory McIlroy hits from the fairway on no. 13 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Maybe it’s Rory’s year. We’ll see.
Will Zalatoris putts on the 10th green during a practice round for the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network)
Scottie Scheffler hits out of a bunker on no. 18 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
It’s hard to choose against Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm.
Tiger Woods throws a ball to a patron from the No. 9 green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network
Tiger Woods, baby, c’mon.