PGA Odds: Patrick Reed is the favorite to win the Humana Challenge which begins on Thursday. Reed is the defending champion and he comes into this event playing well as he won two weeks ago in Hawaii. Reed is listed as the 12-1 favorite with Matt Kuchar the second choice. Other players who should get a look are Keegan Bradley, Phil Mickelson and Ryan Palmer. Let’s look at the event, the odds and PGA picks.
Humana Challenge Odds
- Patrick Reed 12-1
- Matt Kuchar 18-1
- Keegan Bradley 20-1
- Phil Mickelson 20-1
- Ryan Palmer 20-1
- Bill Haas 25-1
- Chris Kirk 25-1
- Harris English 28-1
- Zach Johnson 28-1
- Billy Horschel 30-1
- Ryan Moore 30-1
- Webb Simpson 30-1
- Brendon Todd 35-1
- Jason Dufner 35-1
- Brandt Snedeker 40-1
- Charley Hoffman 40-1
- Tim Clark 45-1
- Justin Thomas 50-1
- Luke Donald 50-1
- Paul Casey 50-1
- Russell Knox 50-1
- Scott Piercy 50-1
- Brendon De Jonge 65-1
- Charles Howell III 65-1
- Graham Delaet 65-1
- Jason Kokrak 65-1
- Kevin Na 65-1
- Kevin Streelman 65-1
- Martin Laird 65-1
- Scott Stallings 65-1
- Shawn Stefani 65-1
- Jonas Blixt 70-1
- Bryce Molder 80-1
- Daniel Summerhays 80-1
- David Toms 80-1
- Francesco Molinari 80-1
- Jason Bohn 80-1
- Jerry Kelly 80-1
- Nick Watney 80-1
- Rory Sabbatani 80-1
- Tony Finau 80-1
- All of the other golfers are listed with odds of 100-1 or more.
Course
The Palmer Private at PGA West is the host course for this event. It is a par 72 that measures 6,950 yards. This course was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 1986. Also used in the first three rounds are the Nicklaus Private course and La Quinta Country Club. All three courses are very easy as they rank among the easiest par 72 courses on the PGA Tour schedule.
Field
Reed is the player who is playing the best having won in Hawaii earlier this season. He is joined by two-time champ Mickelson and reigning FedExCup champion Horschel, as well as Kuchar, who is ranked 11th in the world. Reed dominated this event a year ago as he shot 27-under par through 54 holes to lead by seven entering the final round. He had to hold on as he struggled with a final round 71.
PGA Picks
I think there is value on Reed as he is looking like a golfer who can win on a regular basis so I will take him at odds of 12-1. I will take one longshot and go with Bill Haas at odds of 25-1. He won this event in 2010 and finished second in 2011.
