Ben Griffin emerges as the top sleeper pick heading into the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs featuring the tour's top 50 players.
Griffin stands out at +4000 odds after establishing himself as one of this season's breakout performers with an impressive 13 Top 20 finishes. His recent form speaks volumes – consecutive T11 and T9 results that showcase his consistent all-around game.
What makes Griffin particularly dangerous this week? His putting ranks third in the field, while he's gained strokes on approaches in ten consecutive tournaments, placing him 10th in that critical metric.
Hideki Matsuyama offers intriguing value at +5000 despite flying somewhat under the radar recently. The Japanese star has quietly strung together four straight Top 20 finishes while gaining strokes on approaches in six consecutive events.
Interestingly, Matsuyama also brings course experience to the table, having gained strokes off-the-tee at Caves Valley during the 2021 BMW Championship – a significant advantage for those seeking value beyond betting favorites like World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Masters champion Rory McIlroy.
Rounding out the sleeper selections is Taylor Pendrith at +7500, who nearly contended at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship before a difficult Sunday dropped him to T28. The Canadian bomber ranks 11th off-the-tee and 24th in putting since his impressive T5 at the PGA Championship.
Pendrith's game should fit Caves Valley perfectly. Remember his lone PGA Tour victory earlier this year? It came at TPC Craig Ranch during the Byron Nelson – a similar layout that rewards the distance he brings off the tee.
Could one of these longshots upend favorites like Scheffler and McIlroy? The second playoff event often produces surprising results as players navigate the pressure of advancing to the Tour Championship.
