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There’s a new number one in the world of golf and his name is Scottie Scheffler. The University of Texas product was once thought of as the best player without a win on the PGA Tour. He’s now the new world No. 1 after winning the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play, which was his third win in the last month and half.
This week the tour stops at TPC San Antonio for the 100th anniversary of the Valero Texas Open. The 7,438-yard par-72 Oaks course plays host to a field with multiple major champions and past Texas Open winners. The field is highlighted by odds-on favorite Rory McIlroy (+750) and defending champion Jordan Spieth (+1200).
With just one week before the Masters, golfers who have yet to qualify for this year’s tournament have an opportunity to do so by winning the Texas Open. Two years ago, we saw Monday qualifier Corey Conners outlast Charley Hoffman to win the 2019 event. Qualifying for the 2019 Masters, where he went on to finish T46.
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For many, this is the last tune up before they head to Augusta next week. Looking at the field there are a few golfers who could use the tune up. First that comes to mind is Hideki Matsuyama (+1600) who was forced to from the Players Championship due to a back injury. The other, Bryson DeChambeau (+2200). DeChambeau is playing here for the first time since 2017 where he missed the cut. A tune up for him is wise. Last week was his competitive round of golf since the end of January.
If I were to consider any first looks for this event, it’s hard to ignore Charley Hoffman at +60000. The 2016 champion finished second here in back-to-back starts in 2019 and 2021. Another name who has an interesting price is Rickie Fowler (+70000). Flower has yet to qualify for the Masters and he knows the only way he will ward off back-to-back missed trips to Augusta is to win this weekend. The last opening price I have my eyes on is Jhonattan Vegas at +5000. Vegas finished T4 last week at the Corales Puntacana Championship. Falling just two strokes short of first place should provide Vegas with momentum heading into the Texas Open.
Here’s a look at other notable odds via PointsBet Sportsbook:
+750: Rory McIlroy
+1200: Jordan Spieth
+1600: Hideki Matsuyama
+1800: Corey Conners
+2000: Abraham Ancer
+2200: Bryson DeChambeau
+3300: Adam Hadwin, Gary Woodland, Maverick McNealy, Si Woo Kim
+4000: Keegan Bradley, Tony Finau
+5000: Chris Kirk, Jason Day, Jhonattan Vegas, Kevin Streelman, Russell Knox
+6000: Charley Hoffman, Davis Riley, Luke List, Patton Kizzire, Ryan Palmer
+6600: Matt Kuchar, Mito Pereira, Sahith Theegala
+7000: Brendan Steele, Rickie Fowler, Robert MacIntyre
+8000: Denny McCarthy, Ian Poulter, Lanto Griffin, Martin Laird, Scott Stallings
+9000: Alex Smalley, Chad Ramey, Charles Howell III, Doug Ghim, K.H. Lee, Lucas Glover
+10000: Brian Stuard, C.T. Pan, Dylan Frittelli, Kramer Hickok, Matthew NeSmith, Min Woo Lee, Pat Perez, Takumi Kanaya, Taylor Moore, Troy Merritt
+12500: Adam Svensson, Anirban Lahiri, Beau Hossler, Branden Grace, Brendon Todd, Cameron Champ, David Lipsky, Doc Redman, Lee Westwood, Matt Jones, Matthias Schwab, Nate Lashley, Nick Taylor
+15000: Aaron Rai, Adam Long, Adam Schenk, Brice Garnett, Cameron Percy, Chez Reavie, Danny Lee, Garrick Higgo, Greyson Sigg, Hank Lebioda, Harry Higgs, Hayden Buckley, J.J. Spaun, Joseph Bramlett, Lee Hodges, Nick Hardy, Patrick Rodgers, Sam Ryder, Tyler Duncan, Wyndham Clark, Zach Johnson
+20000: Andrew Putnam, Andrew Novak, Austin Smotherman, Ben Kohles, Ben Martin, Brandon Hagy, Brandt Snedeker, Graeme McDowell, Henrik Stenson, Hudson Swafford, John Huh, J.T. Poston, Justin Lower, Kevin Chappell, Kyle Stanley, Luke Donald, Matt Wallace, Richard Bland, Robert Streb, Ryan Brehm, Stephan Jaeger, Vincent Whaley
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