The betting favorites for this week’s PGA TOUR Valspar Championship, which begins on Thursday at the Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course, are Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, and Xander Schauffele.
These three players are tied as co-favorites with odds commonly listed at +1400 (risk $100 to win $1,400), though some sources show slight variations, such as Schauffele at +1600 or +2000 depending on the sportsbook.
The Copperhead Course, a par 71 layout stretching 7,352 yards, is known for its demanding design, with tight doglegs, challenging par-3s, and the famed “Snake Pit” finish (holes 16-18). This course favors players with strong ball-striking and short-game skills, particularly those adept at navigating Bermuda greens.
These odds reflect their strong recent performances and suitability for the challenging Copperhead Course, with Thomas coming off a standout 62 at the Players Championship, Fleetwood showing consistent form, and Schauffele ranked No. 3 in the world despite a recent injury recovery.
Other notable contenders include Sepp Straka (+1800 to +2200) and two-time winner Sam Burns (+2200 to +2500), but Thomas, Fleetwood, and Schauffele lead the pack across most betting platforms.
Odds can shift as the tournament approaches, so these are based on the latest available data:
Valspar Championship: Top-3 Betting Favorites
- Xander Schauffele: Ranked No. 3 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Schauffele is a eight-time PGA TOUR winner, and two-time major winner in 2024. Despite returning from a two-month injury layoff, his history at Innisbrook (T5 in 2024) and overall consistency make him a strong contender. His odds are listed at +1200 in some sources, but most align at +1400.
- Justin Thomas: A two-time PGA champion, and 15-time TOUR winner, Thomas recently tied the TPC Sawgrass course record with a 62 at the Players Championship, finishing T33. Making his eighth appearance at Innisbrook, he has five paydays of T18 or better, including a T10 in 2023, and solo third in 2022. His odds are consistently +1400, reflecting his form and course history.
- Tommy Fleetwood: Ranked No. 9 in the world, Fleetwood has been regularly contending but has yet to win a PGA TOUR event. His odds are also around +1200 to +1400, supported by his ball-striking prowess, which suits the Copperhead Course. Finished T3 in 2023.
