Get ready for a golf showdown that’s bound to shake things up! The 2026 Farmers Insurance Open is teeing off this Thursday in California, and while Scottie Scheffler is sitting this one out, the field is packed with heavy hitters like Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Si Woo Kim, and Ludvig Aberg. But here’s where it gets controversial: Brooks Koepka is making his PGA Tour comeback after leaving LIV Golf, and the question on everyone’s mind is whether he’ll make a splash or sink under the pressure.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Schauffele leads the pack as the +1300 favorite, followed by Aberg at +1700, Kim at +2500, and Cantlay at +2200. Koepka, meanwhile, is a longshot at +4500—but is that enough to count him out? And this is the part most people miss: before you place your bets, you’ll want to check out the projections from SportsLine’s proven golf model. Built by DFS pro Mike McClure, this model has been on fire since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020, raking in over $8,000 in profits on its best bets.
SportsLine simulated the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open a staggering 10,000 times, and the results are eye-opening. One bold prediction? Si Woo Kim, despite being a favorite, is projected to fall well outside the top 5. Meanwhile, Patrick Cantlay is poised to be a top-two contender—a potential goldmine for bettors. Here’s the real kicker: McClure has his eye on five longshots with odds of +2500 or higher in his initial top 10. Backing these underdogs could pay off in a big way.
But don’t just take our word for it—this is where the debate heats up. Do you trust the model’s surprising picks, or do you think the favorites will hold their ground? We want to hear from you: Who’s your top pick for the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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