The field at the CJ Cup in South Carolina is absolutely stacked. Some names in the field include Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth.
With a field this deep, it can be difficult to predict a winner. However, there is value to be found when so many of the top 50 players in the world come together. Online bookmaker bet365 has the odds.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: October 19th, 9:00 A.M. (EST)
Rory McIlroy is, as expected, the favourite this week at 8.00. When Rory is in form, he is undoubtably the best golfer on the planet. This was evidenced by his performance at the Tour Championship where he hunted down world number one Scottie Scheffler and took the season finale win.
Though Rory is most likely to win, with a tournament this deep, there are better odds elsewhere.
Online bookmaker bet365 has Max Homa at 29.00 to win. Homa has shown excellent form recently going 4-0 at the Presidents cup and winning the Fortinet Championship.
Since Max Homa is an elite iron player, this will fare well at the Congaree Golf Club where ball striking from the fairway is rewarded.
Another player to watch out for this weekend is US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick. The Englishman is set at 23.00 to win. He has played some great golf as of late, losing in a playoff at the Italian Open. Fitzpatrick also strikes his irons well and is clutch down the stretch.
This Weeks Long-shots:
- Aaron Wise to Win Outright at 46.00
- Rory McIlroy to Lead After the First Round and Win at 31.00
- Shane Lowry First Round Leader at 36.00
Aaron Wise is a sleeper pick this week. Wise is a steady, well rounded player who can compete at the highest level. Though without a win last season, he placed within the top ten five times. He is due for a win and this could be the weekend.
Rory McIlroy is a birdie machine. If his putter is hot this weekend, he could easily take the lead on Thursday and ride it all the way home.
Shane Lowry is one of the best short game artists of our generation. He is an underrated ball striker as well. If Shane can keep in play off the tee and make some putts, he can god extremely low and take the Thursday lead.
