Forget the casual chatter, because the oddsmakers at DraftKings just dropped the hammer on the 2026 Presidents Cup: Team USA is an absolutely wild -600 favorite to lift that trophy. We’re talking about a level of confidence that screams dominance, and it’s making the International squad look like a serious longshot before a single shot is even hit.
The Numbers Are Getting Hard to Ignore
This isn’t just about winning a match, it’s about lifting the whole damn trophy. Oddsmakers are offering two specific markets, including one where the Americans retaining the cup in a tie is an option. If you’re looking at the three-way odds, Team USA is at -420, the International team is +460, and a tie clocks in at a whopping +1425. That tie price tells you everything you need to know about how unlikely sportsbooks think that outcome is. But when it comes to just lifting the trophy? The Americans become an even steeper favorite at -600, with the Internationals still at +465. It’s a stark forecast of how this competition is projected to shake out at Medinah.
Who’s Really Bringing the Heat for Points?
When we look at who’s expected to score the most points, one name shines brightest: Scottie Scheffler. Fresh off his FedExCup win, Scheffler is the top scorer favorite at +340. Right behind him are captain’s picks Xander Schauffele (+830) and Patrick Cantlay (+1000). On the International side, Si Woo Kim is the favored International at +1475, ahead of Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama. Jackson Koivun sits right in the middle of the pack at +2050, showing the depth of this field. We’re leaning into projections here, staying away from the top three favorites and riding with Sam Burns at +1150. Burns’ resume is as strong as anyone not named Scheffler in 2026, rocking the fourth best putter on Tour and a top 20 driver for distance. We absolutely see a path for him to lead the American charge both off the tee and around the greens.
The 16th Presidents Cup officially gets going Thursday at Medinah Country Club’s No. 3 Course with the opening ceremony and then the fourball matches in the afternoon. You know everyone will be watching to see if the Internationals can upset these crazy projections or if Team USA really does run away with it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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