Who’s going to don the Green Jacket? The highly anticipated 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National includes a strong field of 95 competitors, including Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, and reigning champion Scottie Scheffler. Both established winners and up-and-coming talent are competing for the coveted green jacket in this year’s field.
The Masters, which represents the height of golf performance, has a particular place in the hearts of both golfers and the patrons. Fans are excitedly awaiting the winner of the tournament, and the excitement is evident as it progresses. Amid this electrifying build-up, the LPGA Tour added fuel to the fire with a surprising social media prediction reel.
LPGA players indicate their Masters preferences
Recent LPGA Tour Instagram posts featuring female players’ predictions for the Masters champion sparked discussions and raised eyebrows among golfers. With the caption, “Our players have their picks for @themasters, who do you got putting on the green jacket? ,” several LPGA celebrities listed their favorites. Interestingly, Minjee Lee backed her brother, Min Woo Lee, Lydia Ko selected Ben to win, and Jeeno Thitikul selected Ludvig Aberg. Other choices were Megan Khang supporting Rory McIlroy, Hannah Green selecting Jason Day, Patty Tavatanakit selecting Bryson DeChambeau, and Ayaka Furue selecting Hideki Matsuyama.
Notably, Lydia Ko’s choice stood out as she selected “Ben” to win, a vote that generated interest among fans. The ambiguity of “Ben” raised questions about who she was referring to, which made the forecasts more mysterious. She is most probably referring to South Korean golfer, Byeong Hun An.
However, the most obvious exclusion from the list, though, was world number one and reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler has a stellar record, but only Lauren Coughlin recognized him as her choice.
The relationships among the golfing community and the variables affecting these decisions are called into question by this oversight. Given his recent accomplishments and steady play, Scheffler’s exclusion from most picks is unexpected. It draws attention to how unpredictable the sport is and maybe emphasizes how friendships and personal prejudices affect these forecasts. Scheffler is still a strong opponent, though, and this alleged snub can push him even harder to win the title again. As LPGA players revealed their audacious selections, the real battle at Augusta started, and the leaderboard did not let down.
Masters leaderboard real-time updates: Rory McIlroy charges, Rose leads
The 2025 Masters leaderboard is already seeing major changes as the first round progresses. With a lead of six under after thirteen holes, Justin Rose has risen to the top. Rose’s outstanding showing is reminiscent of his other good beginnings at Augusta, where he has led or co-led several times following the opening round.
A noteworthy start has also been achieved by Rory McIlroy, who is trying to complete his career Grand Slam. He dropped to two under after making a birdie on the eighth hole, which put him within a shot of the leaders. One of the tournament’s most anticipated plotlines is McIlroy’s pursuit of the green jacket, and his two wins in 2025 indicate he is up to the task. Despite a recent setback due to injury, defending champion Scottie Scheffler is still a compelling candidate. His consistent play has him in the running to become the first person to win the Masters twice in a row since Tiger Woods in 2002.
With seasoned pros and up-and-coming players fighting for supremacy at Augusta National, spectators can anticipate more changes on the leaderboard as the tournament goes on. With stories emerging that will enthrall the golfing community, the scene is set for an exciting Masters.
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