The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will kick off on Thursday, marking the first significant event of the 2026 PGA Tour season and the season opener for star golfer Rory McIlroy. Recently, McIlroy concluded a stellar 2025 season with three victories, indicating a strong start is expected from him at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Northern California. Despite having the second-shortest odds to win at +1300, the model predicts a top five finish for McIlroy at +290 odds as one of the leading prop bets for this event.

The event features a competitive field, including golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Tommy Fleetwood, enhancing the betting prospects at nearly 3-1 odds for McIlroy. McIlroy will be paired with Ryan Fox on Thursday, teeing off at 12:24 p.m. ET.

In addition to betting on McIlroy, the model suggests prospects like Hideki Matsuyama for a top 10 finish (+300) and Matt Fitzpatrick as a Group D winner (+305). Matsuyama, who recently performed strongly at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, is noted for being in contention for a top finish this weekend.

Several top picks include:

• Rory McIlroy to finish top 5 (+290)
• Hideki Matsuyama to finish top 10 (+300)
• Matt Fitzpatrick Group D winner (+305)

For those considering these plays, exploring sportsbooks like FanDuel or DraftKings is encouraged for optimal betting opportunities.