EVENT: The American Express (Thurs-Sun)
WHY WE’LL WATCH: Five of the world’s top 10 are in Cali including Xander Schauffele, who withdrew from the Sentry two weeks ago with a back injury. Hot putters and longshots thrive in this event — five of the last six champions were 50/1 or higher.
COURSE INFO: Golfers play two rounds at the PGA West Stadium Course (7,187 yards with water on seven holes), one round at the Nicklaus Course (7,147 yards with longer par-4s) and another at La Quinta (7,060 yards with 82 bunkers).
THE FAVS: Jon Rahm (+650), Scottie Scheffler (+1000) and Patrick Cantlay (+1200). Defending champ Hudson Swafford signed with LIV.
BET TO CONSIDER: Taylor Montgomery Top 20 (+150): The 27-year-old makes his AmEx debut. He has displayed remarkable consistency with seven top 15s in his last eight PGA Tour events.
