Casey was 55/1 for first-round leader...
- Paul Casey odds have been cut by over half
- The Englishman is now the sixth favourite to win The Masters
Bookmakers have decisively cut odds on Paul Casey winning The Masters, with the Englishman seven under and sitting top of the leader board.
Pre-tournament, Casey was 66/1 to win his first-ever major. Following his scintillating start, the Cheltenham golfer is now just 20/1.
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That puts him in sixth favourite within the market, behind the who’s who of the golfing world.
Dustin Johnson is the current 5/1 favourite, closely followed by Justin Thomas (6/1) and Xander Schauffele (12/1).
Jon Rahm (14/1) and pre-tournament favourite Bryson DeChambeau (16/1) are the only other contenders ahead of Casey in the betting.
Defending champion Tiger Woods has also been cut from 45/1 into 20/1 following his slick opening round.
Casey was 55/1 to end up as leader after the first round. Now, bookies are offering just 13/8.
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson: “Paul Casey has been extremely popular with punters following his fast start, attracting 7% of all bets since he finished yesterday.
“Only the five biggest names in golf are now ahead of him in the betting, in what would be a miraculous 66/1 Masters win for a number of punters.”
- Dustin Johnson – 5/1
- Justin Thomas – 6/1
- Xander Schauffele – 12/1
- Jon Rahm – 14/1
- Bryson DeChambeau – 16/1
- Paul Casey – 20/1
