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Three rounds are in the book at the 2024 Players Championship and just 6 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at the 2024 Players Championship odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.
Xander Schauffele, who opened at +2000 to win, is at 17-under-par 199 and will take a 1-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at TPC Sawgrass (7,257 yards, par 72). Schauffele is the No. 2 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings.
Pre-tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler (+550 to start the week) is tied for 6th place at 12-under after rounds of 67-69-68. Scheffler is the defending champion, winning at 17-under 271 last year. He’s +1100 to rally from 5 strokes back to repeat.
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2024 Players Championship – Final pairing
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:41 p.m. ET.
Xander Schauffele (+120)
The 30-year-old pro shot a 7-under 65 to go with a 65-69 and takes a 1-stroke lead in his bid for his 8th career title. Schauffele, who has 17 birdies, 1 eagle and 1 bogey in 3 rounds, has 4 top-10 finishes this season.
Wyndham Clark (+275)
The 30-year-old pro, who opened at +3300 to win, shot a 2-under 70 after a pair of 65s and starts 1 shot back in his bid for his 3rd PGA title and 2nd this season (he won at Pebble Beach). He’ s the No. 9 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
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2024 Players Championship – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 1:40 p.m. ET, here are 3 other players to watch (1-6 p.m. ET, NBC) as they try to chase down the leader.
Brian Harman (+550): Golfweek’s No. 22 player starts in 3rd place, 2 shots back at 15-under after rounds of 72-65-64. He opened at +6600.
Matt Fitzpatrick (+1400): He starts tied for 4th place, 4 shots back at 13-under after rounds of 66-69-68. Golfweek’s No. 34 opened at +6000.
Maverick McNealy (+2800): He is also tied for 4th place, 4 shots back at 13-under after rounds of 67-68-68. Golfweek’s No. 113 player opened at +20000.
2024 Players Championship – Props update
Before the tournament started, we mentioned a few prop bets worth considering a play on. Let’s take a look at 3 of them.
Shane Lowry (+650 to make top 5): Starts final round tied for 51st place at 3-under with rounds of 71-70-72.
Max Homa (+250 to make top 10): Starts final round tied for 68th place at 1-over with rounds of 68-75-74.
Brian Harman (+240 to make top 20): Start figuring how to spend your winnings (if you bet it) as he starts the final round in 3rd place.
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