Hero World Challenge Odds: Scheffler Eyeing Albany Three-Peat
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It's been more than two months since Scottie Scheffler last teed it up. He's back in action this week for the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course, an event he's won in back-to-back years.
We break down his chances and more in our full Hero World Challenge odds below.
Hero World Challenge odds
| Player |  |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | <<+160>> |
| Robert MacIntyre | <<+1000>> |
| Cameron Young | <<+1200>> |
| J.J. Spaun | <<+1600>> |
| Keegan Bradley | <<+1600>> |
| Sam Burns | <<+1600>> |
| Aaron Rai | <<+1800>> |
| Hideki Matsuyama | <<+1800>> |
| Alex Noren | <<+2000>> |
| Justin Rose | <<+2000>> |
| Akshay Bhatia | <<+2200>> |
| Harris English | <<+2200>> |
| Jordan Spieth | <<+2200>> |
| Sepp Straka | <<+2200>> |
Odds as of 12/1.
Hero World Challenge field
Stop me if you've heard this before: Scottie Scheffler is a very short betting favorite this week.
The World No. 1 finished runner-up at Albany Golf Course in 2021 and 2022 before snagging back-to-back trophies in 2023 and 2024, winning by three shots and six shots, respectively. He hasn't shot a round of 70 or higher since his opening round in 2022.
Then there's his form: six victories, including two major championships, in his last 12 starts, and he won at the Procore Championship last time out. His +160 odds certainly reflect all of those good things.
Robert MacIntyre (+1000) is next on the board after a successful four-event stint on the DP World Tour that included a win at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. He also finished T9 in Abu Dhabi and T8 at the DP World Tour Championship.
Cam Young rounds out the Top 3 at 12/1 after winning the Wyndham Championship back in August. He's made four starts since then and hasn't finished worse than 11th at the BMW Championship. He's in form.
There's a larger group of guys in the 16/1 to 18/1 range below the Top 3, including J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, and more.
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Hero World Challenge recent winners and odds history
Let's take a look at some recent Hero World Challenge winners and their closing odds to win:
| Year | Golfer | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | +225 |
| 2023 | Scottie Scheffler | +425 |
| 2022 | Viktor Hovland | +1,600 |
| 2021 | Viktor Hovland | +1,000 |
| 2020 | No event: COVID-19 related. | |
| 2019 | Henrik Stenson | +3,000 |
| 2018 | Jon Rahm | +1,200 |
| 2017 | Rickie Fowler | +800 |
| 2016 | Hideki Matsuyama | +650 |
| 2015 | Bubba Watson | +1,000 |
Odds courtesy of GolfOdds.
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