LONDON — British bookmaker William Hill has cut the odds on Tiger Woods playing at the Masters.

The world’s No. 1 golfer is taking an indefinite break from the game since a November car crash outside his home in Florida and reports of marital infidelity. Shortly after the crash, William Hill was giving 4-6 odds that Woods would be back in time for the Masters in April. On Wednesday, the company cut the odds to 1-4.

“We’ve only taken money on the one side that he will be playing there, so that’s why we shortened it right up,” William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said. “Everybody who’s had a bet seems absolutely certain that he’ll make it to Augusta.”

Hill is also offering 5-2 odds that Woods will win this year’s Masters, making him the favorite. But bettors will get their stake back if the American doesn’t play. Phil Mickelson is the second favorite at 11-2.

— AP