2021 Masters odds, favorites: Why you should root for these nine golfers to win at Augusta National

Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy are all worth pulling for throughout the week

It's Masters week, which means everybody needs a horse to back at Augusta National Golf Club for the first major championship of 2021. For many, the choices are easy. Maybe you're a diehard and have been following since shots were in the air at the Safeway Open last fall. You're on Daniel Berger because of how he played at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am or Abraham Ancer because you have him in your one-and-done league (not sure why you would have Ancer in a one-and-done league this week, but to each their own). For many others, however, this is the start to the golf year. A lot has changed since golf last operated on its normal schedule, and some of this may be unfamiliar.  Two years ago, Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff were still amateurs and Tiger Woods was among the favorites for this tournament (which he won). Tiger won't be there this time around, but the other three could all win it. Some even made this list, which includes several stars who have unique angles to their stories in this specific week. Here's a look at nine golfers that are worth cheering for when the golf gets underway early on Thursday at the 85th edition of the Masters. Odds via William Hill Sportsbook.