Rory McIlroy has been hammered in the odds to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award this year following his iconic Masters victory.The Northern Irish golfer secured his second successive green jacket at the weekend in Augusta and the betting market for him to win the SPOTY award has been smashed into 5/2 from a gigantic 18/1 pre-tournament.Rory McIlroy to win the 2026 SPOTY Award – was 18/1 NOW 5/2Could Rory McIlroy win the SPOTY Award 2026?talkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets when you place £10+ – CLAIM HERE*McIlroy first got his Masters in 2025 in dramatic fashion ending over a decade wait to finally secure the modern day golf grand slam.This is a PGA Tournament that alluded him for years so it’s even more impressive he was able to retain the title by winning it a second successive time.So much so that he’s the first golfer in 24 years to land the Masters double.McIlroy needed to hit a bogey on the final hole to win and his drive that skewed right made it a harder challenge than it could have been.But he managed to reach the green and have room to putt twice to bag the bogey needed to win and end on -12 ahead of Scottie Scheffler on -11.However, there are still a few months to go and has a few in the list that could also take the favourite spot in their respective tournaments and sporting achievements.George Russell could have a huge year for Mercedes in Formula 1 and is next in line to win.The British motor sports driver has gained two podium finishes and one Grand Prix win already and looks set early on to battle with Mercedes teammate AK Antonelli for the Drivers’ Championship title.Harry Kane and other English players are on the list ahead of the 2026 World Cup.And it’s not just his World Cup performance that could decide his SPOTY achievement as the Bayern Munich player is breaking records consistently for the German outfit, continually scoring goals.If he helps them lift the Bundesliga, Champions League and other titles he could also be shortened in the odds even before the World Cup starts.The English footballer also leads the nation for goals, has already got a Golden Boot from the World Cup so is a leading contender to land another.BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2026 oddsRory McIlroy 5/2 (was 18/1 before Masters)George Russell 6/1Matt Weston 6/1Harry Kane 8/1Keely Hodgkinson 12/1Luke Littler 14/1Declan Rice 16/120/1 BARView full list of SPOTY award winner odds HEREtalkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets when you place £10+ – CLAIM HERE*Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New customers only. Opt in deposit and bet min £10 (max £30) on any sports (odds 2.00+) within 7 days. Get your initial stake (up to £30) credited in Free Bets. Free Bets to be used on selected markets and expire in 7 days. Scroll Down for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly