After a brief hiatus in Hawaii, the 2026 PGA Tour kicks off on the West Coast with The American Express 2026 starting Thursday at the Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, California. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is making his season debut here, despite not having performed particularly well in this tournament, with just one top-10 finish in five attempts.
Betting Odds
Despite mixed results, Scheffler is ranked as the favorite at +300 (bet $100 to win $300). Following him, Ben Griffin sits at +2000, while Robert MacIntyre and Russell Henley are both at +2200. Ludvig Aberg is listed at +2500, with Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns at +2700.
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Key Predictions
- Sam Burns: A top contender expected to struggle and barely make the top 10, with recent performances showing limitations.
- Matt Fitzpatrick: A dark horse with a potential top-four finish despite being a +3500 outsider, having finished strong last season.
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Current Odds for Top Players
- Scottie Scheffler +300
- Ben Griffin +2000
- Robert MacIntyre +2200
- Russell Henley +2200
- Ludvig Åberg +2500
- Sam Burns +2700
- Patrick Cantlay +2700
- Matt Fitzpatrick +3500
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