Desert Putting Showdown: Cantlay Headlines 2026 American Express Bets
Preview of the 2026 American Express at PGA West highlights a short, high-variance setup where three-course rotation and water hazards favor precise putting. The piece lays out a diversified betting card: 3.5 units on outrights at roughly 25-1 odds across a mix of veterans and up-and-coming players (including Patrick Cantlay, Min Woo Lee, Justin Rose, Ryan Gerard, Nick Taylor, Max Homa, Sami Valimaki, and others) and 1.5 units on placements, plus select top-20 props and an OAD pick (Cantlay). It notes the event’s propensity for longshots and the strategy of avoiding first-round leaders/matchups due to course rotation, making this a potentially rewarding but high-variance week.