PGA: 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic Preview, Odds and Predictions

Brooks Koepka favored to win at +1400.

For those not in the field at the Truist Championship, the PGA Tour’s latest Signature Event, there’s still plenty to play for at the Myrtle Beach Classic. Brooks Koepka is among the players in the field at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club as he continues his return to the PGA Tour.

Tournament Info

-Dates: May 7-10
-Venue: Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
-Course: Par-71; 7,347 yards.
-Format: 72-hole stroke play with a halfway cut.
-Purse and FedEx Cup: Purse: $4,000,000. FedEx Cup: 300 points.

Tournament Odds Favorites

Brooks Koepka is the star name in the field and that’s reflected in the odds, with the five-time major champ available at +1400. The next favorites are Davis Thompson and Marco Penge, both at +2000, while Rasmus Hojgaard is slightly longer at +2200. The 2025 champion was Ryan Fox (-15). The winner takes the PGA Tour-standard 18% share.

2026 Myrtle Beach Classic Expert Picks

The 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic is poised to tee off Thursday at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, functioning as a 120-player opposite-field event alongside this week’s Signature Event. Opposite-field tournaments rarely showcase big-name stars, but this edition carries a bit more intrigue with Brooks Koepka in the field as he continues his return to the PGA Tour after his stint with LIV Golf.

FanDuel’s latest numbers have Koepka as a slim favorite at +1500, followed by Davis Thompson at +1600, with Marco Penge (+2000) and Rasmus Hojgaard (+2200) not far behind.

Model-driven Predictions and Picks

Before locking in any 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic selections, check SportsLine’s predictions and projected leaderboard from its proven computer model. SportsLine’s proprietary system, created by DFS veteran Mike McClure, simulates every PGA Tour event 10,000 times and has a history of delivering profitable golf betting insights. The model has accurately forecasted 17 majors entering the weekend, including the 2026 Masters — its fifth consecutive Masters prediction correct — along with last year’s PGA Championship and Open Championship. Those who have followed its picks could have seen substantial returns on betting markets. Explore our DraftKings promo code review to learn about current offers and get started.

Now that the 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic field is set, the model has run the tournament 10,000 times, and the implications are notable. Head to SportsLine to view the projected leaderboard.

One major surprise the model foresees for the Myrtle Beach Classic 2026: Thompson, the second favorite, just misses the top five. He’s a player to avoid this week. The 26-year-old Georgia native finished runner-up here last year, which helps explain the odds, but he has just one top-10 in a solo event this year and sits 86th in total strokes gained on the PGA Tour. His putting has also been a weakness, ranking 157th in strokes gained there, so the model assigns better values elsewhere this week.

Another surprise: The model leans heavily toward Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at +2500, projecting him as a top-3 contender and a solid option for outright or top-5 bets. The Danish player has made six of eight cuts on the PGA Tour this year and is among the top 100 on the tour in strokes gained overall, off the tee, and approaching the green.