The final unofficial PGA Tour event of the year tees off this week at Albany Golf Course in The Bahamas, and despite the small field, the star power is massive. Only 20 players receive invitations to Tiger Woods’ exclusive Hero World Challenge, but this year’s lineup is easily the strongest we’ve seen in months—headlined by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Open champion Brian Harman, Ryder Cup hero Robert MacIntyre, and firepower from guys like Cameron Young, Jordan Spieth, and Keegan Bradley.

With perfect weather, a resort-style links layout, and a limited field with no cut, this event often becomes a birdie-making sprint with the game’s elite battling deep into Sunday.

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Odds to Win (DraftKings Sportsbook)

• Scottie Scheffler +160

• Robert MacIntyre +1000

• Cameron Young +1200

• J.J. Spaun +1400

• Sam Burns +1400

• Keegan Bradley +1400

• Hideki Matsuyama +1600

• Aaron Rai +1800

• Akshay Bhatia +2000

• Jordan Spieth +2000

• Harris English +2200

• Chris Gotterup +2200

• Alex Noren +2200

• Sepp Straka +2200

• Justin Rose +2200

• Corey Conners +2500

• Brian Harman +2800

• Billy Horschel +3000

• Wyndham Clark +4500

• Andrew Novak +4000

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How to Watch

Thursday–Friday: 1:30–4:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Saturday: Noon–2:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 2:30–5 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 1:30–4:30 p.m. (NBC)

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Purse & Event Info

• Dates: Dec. 1–4

• Location: Albany Golf Course, Bahamas

• Purse: $5 million

• Winner’s Share: $1 million

• Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler

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Notable Players to Watch

Scottie Scheffler

The world’s top-ranked player has completely owned Albany. In his last four starts here, Scheffler has gone 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 1st. This is also his first appearance since the Ryder Cup—and his last PGA Tour event was yet another win at the Procore Championship in September. Rested. Ready. Dangerous.

Aaron Rai

The ultra-accurate Englishman enters with momentum after winning the Abu Dhabi Championship four weeks ago. Albany rewards elite iron play, and Rai’s ball-striking could easily put him on page one of the leaderboard heading into the weekend.

Johnny’s Winning Picks

Johnny’s been red-hot this fall, and his number-driven approach loves players who fit Albany’s wind, run-off areas, and second-shot demands.

WINNER PICKS

Cam Young (12-1)
Elite ball-striking, perfect for a no-cut event. If the putter wakes up, he can lap this field.

Akshay Bhatia (22-1)
Thrives on firm-and-fast layouts and has the creativity needed in the Bahamas wind.

Sepp Straka (25-1)
One of the Tour’s streakiest players—when he heats up, he wins.

Brian Harman (35-1)
The Open Champion always plays well on coastal, linksy tracks and offers serious value at this number.

With only 20 players, this is one of the most bettable events of the year—no cut, elite names, and a layout that rewards aggressive ball-striking. Scheffler is the obvious favorite to three-peat, but Johnny’s card has plenty of firepower to cash a mid-range or long-shot winner.

Tune in, place your picks, and enjoy the PGA Tour’s final showdown of the year.