Rory McIlroy Masters odds boost: get McIlroy to make a first-round birdie at 50-1 with Sky Bet

The first golf Major of the year starts this afternoon as the Masters returns to Augusta National Golf Club and Sky Bet are offering Racing Post readers an enhanced Rory McIlroy offer for the first round.

New Sky Bet customers can back McIlroy to make a birdie in the first round at 50-1. Click here to find out more.

Sky Bet Rory McIlroy betting offer: Get 50-1 on McIlroy to make a first-round birdie

A year on from his career-defining Masters victory, Rory McIlroy returns to Augusta National for the 90th edition of the first Major of the year, which begins this afternoon.

McIlroy, who saw off Justin Rose at the first playoff hole 12 months ago to complete the career Slam, tees off for his title defence at 3.31pm BST alongside Players Championship hero Cameron Young and amateur star Mason Howell.

The Northern Irishman carded four first-round birdies on the way to winning the Green Jacket last year, and his firepower enables him to attack Augusta's four par-five holes at will, particularly given the firm, fast conditions that await the Masters field this year.

Sky Bet rate McIlroy a 1-200 chance to card a birdie in the first 18 holes, so punters should waste no time in snapping up the 50-1 on offer if they are eligible.

Click here to back Rory McIlroy at 50-1 to make one or more birdies in the first round of the Masters.

How to claim your Masters Rory McIlroy betting offer

Opening an account with Sky Bet is hassle-free. You can create an account now using your mobile or laptop.

Following the steps below, you can create an account with Sky Bet in plenty of time for the Masters:

Here’s how to join: Sign up with Sky Bet here

1. Sign up with Sky Bet here.
2. Deposit a minimum of £5 by cards or Apple Pay.
3. Place a max £1 bet on 'McIlroy 1+ Birdies in Round 1' in the Masters 2026 at the normal odds.
4. Cashed Out, Partially Cashed Out and Power Price bets will not count towards the promotion.
5. Where the bet wins, the winnings from enhanced odds will be credited as five £10 bet tokens, (the "Free Bets"). If the bet loses (McIlroy does not make a birdie in Round 1) customers will receive £10 in free bet credits as one £10 bet token.
7. Customers will receive their £10 Football free bet in 24 hours after the Staking Requirements are met and the Qualifying Bet is settled.
8. Visit Sky Bet for more information and T&Cs.

Offer expires at 1pm BST on Thursday, April 9.

Sky Bet McIlroy betting offer terms & conditions

New customers only. £5 minimum deposit. Qualifying £1 bet on 'McIlroy 1+ Birdies in Round 1' market only. First £1 single bet only. 5 x £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets are non-withdrawable. 14 Day free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.

When does the Masters start?

The Masters starts at 12.40pm BST on Thursday, April 9. The final round will commence on Sunday with the final group sent off around 7.30pm BST.

Where does the Masters take place?

The Masters is always staged at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It is the only one of the four Majors which takes place at the same venue each year.

Where can I watch the Masters in the UK and Ireland?

All found rounds of the Masters will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Golf.

What are Rory McIlroy's odds for the Masters?

Here are Sky Bet's latest Rory McIlroy Masters odds:

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