Scotty Scheffler’s Return to the PGA Tour
There’s chatter about Scotty Scheffler coming back strong in 2026.
Currently ranked No. 1 globally, Scheffler has only snagged one victory out of ten matches on the PGA Tour this season, with six top-five finishes to his name. His year started off brilliantly, winning six trophies and finishing in the top 10 for 17 of his 24 starts. Interestingly, his first win of 2025 came surprisingly late, on May 1, during the CJ Cup Byron Nelson Tournament at TPC Craig Ranch, back home in Texas.
As he heads to this week’s tournament, Scheffler is a heavy favorite, sitting at +170 odds to defend his title, even though his gameplay has been, well, a bit erratic lately.
The competition seems thin. With Si Woo Kim and Jordan Spieth being the only other players with odds under 20/1, it’s definitely an interesting field. Scheffler shot an impressive 31 under last year, hinting there might be some hidden value if the favorites are priced below +200.
2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Brooks Koepka (January 25th, FanDuel)
Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour hasn’t exactly met expectations, though overall, it’s not entirely bad.
Despite missing some events, he has managed to finish in the top 20 during half of his ten outings this season. Like many, he often talks about his past glory at the PGA Championship. Yet, this week’s course is a different challenge compared to the strenuous Aronimink from last week.
This is precisely the type of event where Koepka should focus, aiming to make a comeback and reclaim his spot in the winner’s circle.
Ryo Hisatsune (47/1, DraftKings)
It really seems like Hisatsune is on the cusp of his first PGA Tour win.
At just 23, he’s starting to make his mark, achieving 13 cuts out of 14 attempts this season, plus four top-10 finishes and one second place. Although his recent form might not shout confidence, he’s been up against some top-tier fields on tough courses.
This week could be a bit of a breather for him in both aspects, which is promising.
Davis Riley (625/1, DraftKings)
I think a long shot is always a fascinating choice and I’ve picked Riley for this one.
Sure, he’s had his struggles recently, but there’s something about him that suggests he could emerge unexpectedly. His sole PGA Tour win, aside from team events, came after a T66 and a missed cut in 2024. Last year, his T2 at the PGA Championship was surrounded by another missed cut.
