Can Anyone Halt Rory and Scottie's Dominance? Sky Sports Experts Weigh in on Masters Favorites

As the world's top golfers converge on Augusta National, attention turns to Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who have shared three of the last four Masters titles between them. Scheffler, the current world No 1, is bidding for a third Masters victory in three years, while McIlroy seeks to become the first player since Tiger Woods to successfully defend his title. Despite Scheffler's recent slump, with three consecutive finishes outside the top 10 on the PGA Tour, he remains the pre-tournament favorite. McIlroy, meanwhile, is looking to build on his dramatic playoff win over Justin Rose last year, which saw him complete the career Grand Slam. But who can challenge the world's top two for major glory? Sky Sports golf pundits have shared their predictions, with some tipping Justin Rose as a dark horse contender. Rose, a former US Open champion, has already secured a win on the PGA Tour this season and boasts a wealth of experience at Augusta National, having finished runner-up three times. 'He's never been longer, and at 45 years of age, that's quite something,' said Sky Sports' Nick Dougherty. 'He works tirelessly towards his recovery and fitness, and his longevity is one of his shining assets.' Other contenders include Matt Fitzpatrick, who won his last outing and has a strong record at Augusta, and Cameron Young, who is looking to follow up his victory at The Players with a maiden major win. The stage is set for an thrilling Masters tournament, with wall-to-wall coverage available on Sky Sports from Thursday.