Sony Open 2026: Russell Henley Tops Field as Expert Bets Signal Surprises

Brady Kannon breaks down the 2026 Sony Open field, naming Russell Henley as the +1100 favorite at DraftKings and listing other top contenders such as Hideki Matsuyama, Ben Griffin, J.J. Spaun, Si Woo Kim, Robert MacIntyre and Collin Morikawa. The piece highlights Henley’s recent form (last win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational) and notes Kannon’s extensive track record, including past outright winners. Kannon reportedly fades Tom Hoge and Tony Finau in outright bets and props, and his best bet is a surprise golfer with elite metrics in Strokes Gained: Approach and Scrambling. For the full picks and analysis, readers are invited to join SportsLine.