US EditionScottie Scheffler Makes His 2026 Debut Amid Palm Trees and Desert at The American Express
Scottie Scheffler leads as the favorite with a 34.5% win probability in a three-course desert event favoring sharp iron play and putting, offering $9.2 million purse.
- On January 22 the PGA Tour opens The American Express in La Quinta, California, with Scottie Scheffler making his season debut as the +300 favorite by FanDuel.
- The event uses a three-course rotation and pro‑am format that compresses the leaderboard, while calm desert conditions and receptive greens reward approach play and putting.
- Using large-sample simulations, 10,000 data-driven simulations model the field of 156 players, with Scottie Scheffler holding a 3.4% win probability, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
- Bettors may lean toward placement markets rather than chasing longshot outrights, as sportsbooks like FanDuel and BetMGM published updated Win and Top Finish odds with Tuesday updates.
- A strong field and low scoring mean outcomes will shape early FedExCup momentum, with Sepp Straka defending champion who won last year at 25-under and 13 of the top 30 competing.
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