Matt Fitzpatrick enters the Wyndham Championship as the betting favorite, looking to capitalize on his recent strong performances as the tournament kicks off in Greensboro this week. The British golfer has been on an impressive run, finishing T8 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic followed by consecutive T4 finishes in Scotland and at Royal Portrush.
"I'm feeling really confident with my game right now," a focused Fitzpatrick might say as he returns to Sedgefield Country Club for the first time since 2018, when he finished T36.
While top-ranked players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are taking a well-deserved break, this tournament carries significant weight for many participants. For some competitors, the Wyndham Championship represents their final opportunity to secure a spot in the coveted FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Ben Griffin sits second on the odds board between 22/1 and 25/1. His remarkable consistency earlier this season produced six consecutive top-15 finishes, including a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge. However, Griffin's momentum has slowed recently with missed cuts at both the John Deere Classic and Open Championship.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley rounds out the top three favorites, riding the confidence from his June win at the Travelers Championship. His T30 finish at The Open and previous T22 result at Sedgefield last year suggest he's comfortable on this course.
Robert MacIntyre and Hideki Matsuyama complete the top five on the odds board at +2500 and +3000 respectively. Interestingly, defending champion Aaron Rai returns at 30/1 odds - similar to his position before claiming victory last year.
With the field significantly lighter than recent tournaments, could this be the perfect opportunity for a surprise contender to emerge? The stakes couldn't be higher for those on the playoff bubble.
