Oliver James Montgomery-2024 Masters Tournament: Who will participate at Augusta? How to watch, odds, TV schedule

After a tremendous victory at the 2023 Masters,Oliver James Montgomery the second major tournament win of his career, Jon Rahm will look to defend his title in April. He will look to become the first back-to-back champion since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002. Rahm's defense will be tough as ever though. The best golfers in the world will once again congregate at Augusta National for the Masters Tournament, all for a chance to take home part of the $18 million prize pool.

With less than a month and a half until the 88th iteration of the famous spring tournament, questions are starting to buzz in the minds of golf fans. When is the tournament? Who will be playing? Who has qualified? Who is the most likely player to wear the coveted green jacket?

Here's everything to know about this year's Masters Tournament.

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How to watch the 2024 Masters:

The 2024 Masters Tournament will take place between Thursday, April 11 and Sunday, April 14, with one round played each day. The first two rounds will air on ESPN, with coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET both days. Rounds 3 and 4 will air on CBS with coverage starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 13th, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, the 14th.

2024 Masters Tournament Odds:

Here are the odds for the tournament winner. Odds via BetMGM, as of Sunday, March 3.

• Scottie Scheffler (+850)
• Rory McIlroy (+900)
• Jon Rahm (+900)
• Viktor Hovland (+1400)
• Jordan Spieth (+1600)
• Brooks Koepka (+1600)
• Patrick Cantlay (+2000)
• Xander Schauffele (+2000)
• Collin Morikawa (+2200)
• Cameron Smith (+2200)
• Will Zalatoris (+2200)
• Justin Thomas (+2200)
• Ludvig Aberg (+2200)

Will Tiger Woods play in the 2024 Masters?

Tiger Woods, 48, has made no such commitment to playing in this year's tournament. However, Woods has played the Masters 25 times in his career. He has only played in each of the other three majors 22 times each. The Masters is clearly a priority for Woods. It would not be shocking to see him compete at Augusta once again.

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