The American Express Golf 2026: Who Are The Leading Betting Odds Contenders?

The 2026 American Express marks the second stop on the PGA Tour calendar and brings a star‑studded field to California’s Coachella Valley from January 22-25.

After opening the year in Hawaii, the 2026 PGA Tour shifts to the desert where The American Express is staged across the PGA West Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club.

This tournament’s unique pro‑am format and multi‑course rotation make it one of the most accessible and entertaining weeks of the year, with birdies flowing freely and winning totals often pushing toward 25‑under par.

Long hitters can score, but accuracy, sharp wedge play and a confident stroke on pure desert greens are just as vital.

A field of 156 players is set to tee it up this week, with Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele among those in action in the California sunshine.

Current 2026 The American Express Betting Odds

Player	Odds
Scottie Scheffler	+700
Patrick Cantlay	+1000
Xander Schauffele	+1100
Sungjae Im	+1600
Tom Kim	+1800
Justin Thomas	+2000
Tony Finau	+2100
Cam Young	+2300
Sam Burns	+2600
Rickie Fowler	+3000

Leading The American Express Golf 2026 Contenders

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler leads the market as the world No.1 and brings immense consistency to PGA West.

His elite ball‑striking, control off the tee, and ability to stay patient on birdie‑fest setups make him the clear benchmark – and he’s finished top‑10 here in his last two starts.

Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay thrives on West Coast venues and has twice been runner‑up in this event with his precise iron play and confidence on fast desert greens key.

Cantlay’s calm style suits the pace of this pro‑am format perfectly and another close call – or his first win of 2026 – looks well within reach.

Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele has all the tools to dominate at PGA West with his blend of control, length and all‑round composure making him a regular threat on low‑scoring setups.

Fresh off a strong showing in Maui, Schauffele will relish the chance to go one better in La Quinta.

Sungjae Im

Sungjae Im owns one of the steadiest desert records on Tour and has posted three top‑10s at The American Express in previous years.

A tidy short game and solid approach metrics underpin his scoring power, and if the putter heats up, he could finally secure his first win since 2022.

Tom Kim

Tom Kim has quickly become a fan favourite and brings sharp iron play that matches perfectly with the target‑golf nature of PGA West.

Kim’s streaky but high ceiling makes him one of the most intriguing young contenders this week, especially after a strong close to 2025.

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