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- This weekend the best golfers in the world will meet in New York at Bethpage Black to compete in the PGA Championship.
- Heading into the tournament, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and more are all expected to be present near the top of the leaderboard.
- Looking at the odds in Las Vegas, there’s a compelling mix of veterans, young upstarts, and the usual suspects projected to win the tournament.
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This Thursday, golf fans around the world will turn their attention to Bethpage Black as the best players in the world compete in the PGA Championship.
After a thrilling Masters kicked off the majors of the 2019 season, it’s difficult to imagine there being any more anticipation heading into the second major of the year. Tiger Woods will look to keep his streak going after completing the comeback of his career at Augusta in April, while other younger players such as Xander Schauffele and Tommy Fleetwood are still looking to break through for the first major win of their career.
Take a look below and see who Las Vegas believes has the best chance to win at Bethpage Black this weekend. All lines are courtesy of Jeff Sherman and the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.
Tiger Woods
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Current odds: 8/1
World ranking: No. 6
Best PGA Championship finish: Won — 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007
One thing to know: Tiger Woods knows his way around Bethpage Black, having won the U.S. Open at the course in 2002. He’s the betting favorite heading into the PGA Championship, including one $100,000 bet that Woods will win the three remaining majors on the 2019 schedule.
Dustin Johnson
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Current odds: 10/1
World ranking: No. 1
Best PGA Championship finish: T5 — 2010
One thing to know: Dustin Johnson’s game should play well at Bethpage Black. As one of the longest players on tour, Johnson should be able to manage the treacherous 500-yard par 4s the course presents.
Brooks Koepka
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Current odds: 10/1
World ranking: No. 3
Best PGA Championship finish: Won — 2018
One thing to know: Few players have been as dominant at majors over the past four years as Brooks Koepka, with three wins, and five more top-10 finishes since 2015. As the reigning PGA Champion, and coming off a second place at the 2019 Masters, Koepka will be one of the most popular bets in the field.
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Source: Business Insider – feedback@businessinsider.com (Tyler Lauletta)