Johnson, the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer, is now Bovada’s third betting choice at +750 (bet $100 to win $750). Jordan Spieth is now favored to win the green jacket at odds of +650, followed by Rory McIlroy at +700.
Johnson’s manager, David Winkle, told reporters Johnson hurt his back Wednesday when he took a spill down some stairs at his rental home in Augusta, Ga. Johnson quickly began icing the injury and taking anti-inflammatory medication. Winkle said there was “hope” Johnson would play Round 1 of the tournament Thursday.
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If Johnson does play, he’ll have a little more time off his feet than the rest of the field. He’s slated to tee off last at 2:03 p.m. ET. He’ll be joined by Bubba Watson and Jimmy Walker. You can see the full Masters tee times and pairings here.
Updated 2017 Masters odds
Bovada’s updated odds to win the Masters as of 9 p.m. ET Wednesday:
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