Odds to Win The Players Championship
The Players Championship is widely regarded as the top non-major golf tournament on the PGA Tour, and the 2020 edition of the tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is shaping up to be a classic. When it comes to odds lists, Rory McIlroy is the man to beat.
Who is Going to Win the Players?
McIlroy is the +750 favorite to win the Players Championship for the second year in a row. Those odds mean a $100 wager on him to win this year would net you $750 along with your $100 back. Here’s a look at the golfers who have the likeliest chances of emerging triumphant in the Sunshine State:
- Rory McIlroy +750
- Jon Rahm +1200
- Justin Thomas +1400
- Bryson DeChambeau +2000
- Tommy Fleetwood +2200
- Dustin Johnson +2500
- Patrick Cantlay +2500
- Sungjae Im +2500
- Hideki Matsuyama +2800
- Webb Simpson +2800
- Xander Schauffele +2800
- Adam Scott +3300
- Brooks Koepka +3300
- Patrick Reed +3300
- Rickie Fowler +3300
For a full list of Players Championship betting props, we have you covered. To find out which three golfers I’m picking to win this week, visit my expert picks article.
The Players is Back in March
As a result of the major format shakeup in the 2018-19 season, The Players will be returning for the second year in a row to its March roots, when it was held for its first 33 editions. That means weather is expected to be more of a factor than in its previous May setup, so be careful about backing golfers who’ve notoriously struggled in rough conditions.
Dustin Johnson is returning to action for the first time since playing at the WGC-Mexico Championship. The American posted a T-5 here a year ago – his best finish at the tournament. Each of the top 10 players in the world rankings will be teeing it up at Sawgrass.
Good Luck Going Back to Back at the Players
McIlroy kick-started his FedExCup-winning campaign with a win at the Players last season, going on to win the RBC Canadian Open and the Tour Championship along with the WGC-HSBC Champions in the 2019 calendar year. Last year, the final round was marred by rain and strong winds.
The Players has become an event full of international success, as the tournament has been won by golfers from six different countries in the last 10 years. In its history, no one has won the Players in back-to-back editions.
The course, a 7,189-yard par 72, is one of the most recognizable venues on the tour. The hole that gets the most attention is its shortest – the 137-yard par-3 17th water hole.
To find out the book’s full odds list, head over to their golf page.
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How to Bet on the Players Championship
When and where is the 2021 Players Championship?
The 2021 Players Championship will be held from March 11-14, 2021 at TPC at Sawgrass in Pontre Vedra Beach, Florida. The 2020 Players Championship was cancelled after one round due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To stay up-to-date on the latest golf news, check out our PGA Tour page.
What kind of golf bets can I make?
There are plenty of ways to wager on golf. Whether you're looking for long-term futures value or to get some action on an upcoming tournament, golf is an exhilarating sport to bet on. For a full list of opportunities to bet on the links, check out our How to Bet on Golf page.
Is the Players Championship always held at TPC Sawgrass?
Yes, the Players Championship has been held solely at TPC Sawgrass since 1982. At $12.5 million, the Players Championship currently offers the highest prize fund of any tournament in golf. The Players Championship is not a major, but it's known as the most prestigious non-major tournament. For more golf futures betting info, head over to our Golf Futures page.
