Expert Analysis of 2026 American Express Highlights Scottie Scheffler as the Favorite
PGA expert Brady Kannon shares insights and predictions for the upcoming American Express tournament, with a focus on notable players and betting tips.
Scottie Scheffler is making his debut this season as the top contender at the 2026 PGA American Express Tournament. Ranked first globally, he aims for his 20th PGA title since turning pro in 2018. The last tournament he won was the Procore Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona, last September, where he triumphed by one stroke against Ben Griffin. The event is set to kick off on Thursday at 11:30 am ET at La Quinta Country Club in California.
The course is a par-72, spanning 7,210 yards. Scheffler’s odds are favored at +280 (bet $100 to gain $280) through DraftKings Sportsbook. Other notable players in contention include:
- Ben Griffin: +2000
- Sam Burns: +2500
- Robert McIntyre: +2500
- Ludvig Aberg: +2500
- Russell Henley: +2800
- Patrick Cantlay: +2800
Expert Insights: Before placing bets on the 2026 American Express, take a look at the predictions and best bets from golf expert Brady Kannon.
Brady Kannon, a seasoned golf handicapper with over 30 years of expertise, has accurately predicted eight major outright winners since 2013. Notable past winners include Russell Henley (40-1), Tony Finau (18-1), and Adam Svensson (150-1) within just three consecutive weeks in fall 2022. Last season alone featured predictions for Hideki Matsuyama (22-1), Harris English (110-1), Ludvig Aberg (25-1), and Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak (25-1).
Kannon is particularly cautious of Wyndham Clark in this tournament, who is priced at 80-1, advising against betting on him outright and suggesting to avoid him in head-to-head matchups. As Kannon observes, “Clark has not played in Hawaii and struggled in his last regular Tour appearance in November, missing the cut. Although he placed 13th here last year, his performance has declined since. He ranked 154th in Strokes Gained: Approach and 160th in Driving Accuracy last season.”
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Kannon’s Best Bet: He has highlighted an unexpected golfer with odds nearing 100-1, likely to be a game-changer. His complete insights can only be found at SportsLine.
The current betting odds for the American Express are:
- Scottie Scheffler: +280
- Ben Griffin: +2000
- Other details in the full betting list.
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