Early 2019 PGA Tour FedEx Cup Odds Favor Brooks Koepka
- Brooks Koepka is the betting favorite to win the 2019 FedEx Cup
- Where might Tiger Woods land at the end of the season?
- The best value picks to take home golf’s biggest prize
Brooks Koepka enters the 2018-19 PGA Tour season as the favorite to the win FedEx Cup on the heels of his amazing 2018 season that saw him add two more major titles.
Should he be considered the favorite despite barely cracking the top 10 in each of the last two FedEx Cups? And which golfers are poised to add the $10 million prize to their trophy case?
Odds to Win 2019 PGA Tour FedEx Cup
| Golfer | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brooks Koepka | +800 |
| Dustin Johnson | +1000 |
| Justin Thomas | +1000 |
| Justin Rose | +1400 |
| Tiger Woods | +1600 |
| Rory McIlroy | +1600 |
| Bryson DeChambeau | +1600 |
| Jordan Spieth | +2000 |
| Rickie Fowler | +2200 |
| Tony Finau | +2200 |
*Follow the link in the table to see all options; odds taken 12/23
Fade Koepka winning the 2019 PGA Tour FedEx Cup
It’s dangerous to dismiss Koepka as a bona fide candidate to win the FedEx Cup.
He’s like Rodney Dangerfield – he gets no respect despite racking up three majors in the last two years.
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— Golfweek (@golfweek) December 12, 2018
The value simply isn’t there for a guy who only, rightfully so, mostly seems interested in destroying major championships and then treats the other tournaments like a walk in the park.
He has only two non-major titles to his credit, with nothing better than a ninth place showing in the FedEx Cup (this last year).
Tiger Woods Poised to make a run at 3rd FedEx Cup Title
Tiger Woods was just one missed Justin Rose putt away from winning the latest FedEx Cup, after securing his 80th title at the Tour Championship in remarkable fashion – silencing his harshest critics who said he’d never win again.
He did it.
Tiger Woods has won the TOUR Championship. pic.twitter.com/jumM5I7sMl
— Skratch (@Skratch) September 23, 2018
But does this mean he’ll win his third FedEx Cup, and first since 2009?
Why the heck not? He nearly did it during a season of great uncertainty. So if he can stay healthy, Tiger at +1600 to win it all has tremendous value.
Tiger is back! ?
The 42-year-old wins for first time since WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2013.
Tiger Woods wins Tour Championship to return to winner's circle as Justin Rose wins FedExCup: https://t.co/q2cyEIjzyq pic.twitter.com/xcvChXk2Hv
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) September 23, 2018
Keep in mind the playoffs in 2019 will feature one less event (down from four events), so he won’t be as physically taxed as he was this year.
Last 5 FedEx Cup Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Justin Rose |
| 2017 | Justin Thomas |
| 2016 | Rory McIlroy |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth |
| 2014 | Billy Horschel |
Value Picks to win 2019 PGA Tour FedEx Cup
- Rory McIlroy (+1600): He’s committed to playing stateside more than ever this year and the Ulsterman has two FedEx Cup titles already, so he knows how to get it done. Nearly inconceivable he’d have a third straight “down” year on tour.
- Jon Rahm (+2500): Hugely bullish on the insanely talented Spaniard to take that next step to golfs elite this season. Won five times in last two years between the States and Europe. His two PGA Tour wins have come on the west coast early in the season so he can ride early momentum throughout the year.
- Jason Day (+2800): Criminal that Day’s best FedEx Cup finish is third in 2015. Won twice last season and is refocused on becoming the games best again. Great value for a player capable of sustained stretches of pure dominance.
Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 16 years, where he's been featured on Sportscentre, That's Hockey, That's Hockey 2Nite, The Masters preview shows, and several more.
