The American Express - Friday Preview (Test)
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Jan 23, 2026
Friday - Round 2
The American Express
La Quinta Country ClubLa Quinta, CA
ā³ La Quinta Country ClubPar 72š¤ļø 76Ā° Breezy
| # | Player | Tot | Today | Thru | SG | Win% | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Scheffler | -17 | ā²-8 | 17 | +4.0 | 35.9% | +178 | |
| T2 | Si Woo Kim | -15 | ā²-6 | 16 | +3.8 | 13.2% | +655 | |
| T2 | Blades Brown | -15 | ā²-10 | 13 | +3.5 | 1.8% | +5433 | |
| T2 | S.H. Kim | -15 | ā²-6 | 16 | +2.9 | 1.2% | +8279 | |
| T5 | Wyndham Clark | -13 | ā²-7 | 14 | +2.8 | 3.5% | +2743 |
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Hot
Brown
ā10
Putnam
ā10
Rose
ā9
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Cold
Hubbard
ā5
Hoffman
ā5
Grillo
ā4
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Bombers
1.
Griffin
307y
2.
Woodland
302y
3.
Brennan
300y
Scottie Scheffler leads at 17-under, showcasing his dominance with a stellar round. Hot on his heels are Si Woo Kim, Blades Brown, and S.H. Kim, all tied at 15-under. Watch for Patrick Cantlay, currently at 12-under, as he looks to make a move in Round 2. The chase is on!
ā Leader: Scheffler, Scottie at -17 - Scottie Scheffler dominates the leaderboard, showcasing his sharp form early in the tournament.
ā Chasers: Si Woo Kim, Blades Brown, and S.H. Kim are hot on his heels, just two shots back at -15.
ā Watch: Keep an eye on the putting greens today. With tight competition, clutch putts could be the difference-maker in round two.
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Stat Leaders
Impressive start at The American Express! After Round 1, [Player Name] leads the field in driving accuracy, setting the pace with precision off the tee. Meanwhile, [Surprising Player] surprises with a top spot in greens in regulation, showing potential for a strong tournament run.
šDistance
1
Griffin, Ben
306.9
2
Woodland, G.
301.6
3
Brennan, M.
299.6
šÆGIR
1
Bauchou, Z.
100%
2
Svensson, J.
100%
3
Hughes, M.
100%
ā³Putting
1
Day, Jason
+3.81
2
Hojgaard, R.
+3.61
3
Roy, Kevin
+2.77
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Betting Preview
šÆModel Value Picks
| Player | Market | Odds | Type | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim, Si Woo | WIN | +1850 | šÆ Irons | +7.3% |
| Fowler, Rickie | T10 | +780 | šŖ Power | +14.3% |
| Hojgaard, Rasmus | T20 | +530 | š± Putting | +17.9% |
| Fitzpatrick, Matt | T20 | +630 | šÆ Irons | +8.3% |
| Bridgeman, Jacob | T10 | +440 | š± Putting | +12.5% |
| Clark, Wyndham | T10 | +830 | šļø Short | +22.8% |
Odds as of 2026-01-23 13:34:09 UTC Ā· Ranked by confidence-weighted edge
š²3-Ball Best Bets
| Pick | vs Opponents | Skill Advantage | Odds | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace, Matt | Campos, Rafael | Elite approach vs Campos | -164 | -1.0% |
| Scheffler, Scottie | Rose, Justin | Elite driving vs Rose | -278 | -2.3% |
| Yu, Kevin | Vilips, Karl | Elite driving vs Vilips | -143 | -1.6% |
Odds as of 2026-01-23 15:32:00 UTC
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