2025 Farmers Insurance Open odds, picks, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that’s nailed 13 majors

Last week's Players Championship was exciting until J.J Spaun struggled under pressure and handed the win to Rory. The closing stretch on Sunday was fun at TPC Sawgrass, known for its entertaining risk-reward holes. This week, the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort promises tough but enjoyable gameplay with a strong field. Full Article

The 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club will feature a star-studded field including top players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm vying for the coveted green jacket. As the first major of the year, Scheffler aims to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win consecutively, with McIlroy as one of the favorites. The SportsLine model predicts surprises like McIlroy not cracking the top five and longshot Justin Thomas making...

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will face tough competition from top contenders like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at the 2025 Masters, with Scheffler being the favorite to repeat according to the latest odds. The SportsLine model predicts a surprising outcome, forecasting that McIlroy will not finish in the top five and DeChambeau will make a strong run at the title. With Scheffler's historical success and solid performance at Augusta National, the model suggests he has...

Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun will face off in a three-hole playoff at TPC Sawgrass to decide The Players Championship, after finishing tied at 12-under following a final round battle and a weather delay. Spaun is seeking his second PGA Tour win, while McIlroy aims for his second victory of the season. The playoff format consists of an aggregate of three holes, starting at the 16th, with a potential sudden-death playoff at the iconic 17th...

Justin Thomas made a remarkable 16-shot improvement from the first round to the second at The Players Championship, setting a new record for the event. Despite a late bogey, Thomas carded a 10-under 62, matching the course record and climbing over 100 spots on the leaderboard. With a focus on staying present and keeping his head down, Thomas expressed pride in his ability to rebound and secure a tee time for the weekend despite trailing...