2026 Wyndham Championship: Players to Watch and Betting Insights

As the PGA Tour regular season comes to a close, golfers head to Greensboro, North Carolina, for the 2026 Wyndham Championship. Founded in 1938, the Wyndham serves as the last chance for players to secure a top 70 position in the FedExCup standings and move on to the playoffs.

The Sedgefield Country Club, a par-70 Donald Ross course under 7,100 yards, awaits the competitors. This venue emphasizes strategic play over sheer strength. Drivers can be less important, while iron precision, strategic placement, and effective putting on fast Bermuda greens become essential.

Betting Analysis for the Wyndham Championship 2026

While this has been a challenging year for golf betting, I’ve managed to profit from two consecutive PGA Tour events, including last week’s Rocket Classic. I aim to recover from a deficit of -49.79 units this season. For the Wyndham, I am wagering 2.06 units on outrights and 3 units on placements.

Players and Bets

• Tom Kim: +3600 at DraftKings (0.56 units) and Top-20 with ties +152 at Kalshi (0.75 units)
• Sungjae Im: +5100 at DraftKings (0.39 units) and Top-20 with ties +165 at Kalshi (0.75 units)
• Davis Thompson: +5800 at DraftKings (0.34 units) and Top-10 with ties +398 at Kalshi (0.25 units)
• Ben Kohles: +5800 at DraftKings (0.34 units) and Top-20 with ties +207 at Kalshi (0.5 units)
• Blades Brown: +7694 (0.26 units) and Top-20 with ties +252 (0.5 units), both at Kalshi
• Billy Horschel: +11500 at DraftKings (0.17 units) and Top-20 with ties +398 at Kalshi (0.25 units)

Player Insights

Tom Kim stands out with longer odds compared to peers, despite outperforming them. His recent form includes a third-place finish at the U.S. Open and a win at the Genesis Scottish Open. Kim excels on Bermuda greens, leading this field in approach strokes gained (SG) over the last 36 rounds.

Sungjae Im has faced challenges this year, particularly with his irons, ranking 149th in SG: Approach. Yet, he consistently gains strokes on approach at Sedgefield. Im has several strong finishes this season, including T4 at the Valspar Championship and T14 at the British Open.

Davis Thompson showcases improvement each year at Sedgefield, with finishes improving from a missed cut in 2021 to T11 last year. Thompson has excelled off-the-tee and in driving accuracy, despite chipping struggles. His recent form includes a T8 at the Rocket Classic.

Ben Kohles leads in driving accuracy over the last 36 rounds and ranks high in SG: Approach. Recent performances include a T23 at the U.S. Open and T3 at the John Deere Classic. Kohles is enhancing his putting game and is a strong contender this week.

Blades Brown is a promising young player who gained a special temporary membership on June 2. He has finished T18-or-better in six of his eight PGA Tour starts this year. His skills across driving, iron play, and putting have improved in recent tournaments.

Billy Horschel boasts excellent course history at Sedgefield, with six T11-or-better finishes in his last seven Wyndham appearances. Despite recent struggles, Horschel’s previous success at Sedgefield suggests strong win equity.

One-and-Done Pick

For the 2026 Wyndham Championship, my ‘One-and-Done’ pick is Tom Kim, due to his favorable odds and strong recent performance.