One was Scottie Scheffler, a natural choice as the No. 1 player in the world for the last two years with a chance to become the youngest player since Jack Nicklaus with three Masters green jackets.

McIlroy was a unanimous choice among three players who have combined for 11 green jackets. “I think Rory McIlroy will win the Masters this year, and I hope he does because it would give golf a great ...