Scottie Scheffler remains the favorite despite a slow start to the season, but injuries to Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa have created a rare wide-open field at Augusta National. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach and Paolo Uggetti note Scheffler’s struggles outside his trademark putting prowess, while LIV Golf defectors like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau aim to capitalize on the void. With 10-12 players potentially contending for the green jacket, the race hinges on form, course conditions, and the return of veteran contenders.