Tiger Woods favourite for Masters

Bookies have been quick this morning to place Tiger Woods at the top of their lines for the Masters. They would have lost a heap to those willing to back that Woods would return for the event. Now, it seems, they'll be willing to take him on against a strong field.

Woods will no doubt be keen to get back on the golf course, and if he can make the cut, he's as good a chance as any to take out the tournament. Anybody who's played much sport will dismiss any theory that he might be a bit rusty. All the psychology will be firmly in his favour.

Here's the latest from Sportingbet:

GOLF: TIGER INSTALLED FAVOURITE FOR US MASTERS

Tiger Woods has been instantly installed as favourite for the US Masters after announcing he would return to golf at Augusta in April.

Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan said Woods’ dominance over the past decade meant he had to be favourite despite being out of the game for months.

“We are posting Tiger as a $4.50 favourite for the Masters and I am sure punters will be keen to back him,” Sullivan said.

“Woods was a $3.00 favourite for last year’s Masters so the time out has had an effect on his price.

“Tiger has the biggest following of any sportsmen among punters because he has looked after them so many times in the past and I am sure they will back him here.

“There is no doubt he will start the tournament as favourite and it would be a brave man to say he couldn’t win.”