The article previews the 2026 TOUR Championship at East Lake, where all 30 players will begin level par for the second consecutive year after the unpopular starting-strokes system was dropped. It argues that Chris Gotterup, Hideki Matsuyama and Russell Henley offer attractive betting value, particularly because East Lake’s long, driver-heavy layout should reward strong tee-to-green play and birdie creation.

Gotterup is backed at +2654 to win and +124 for a top-10 finish, supported by his recent form, driving distance and Bermuda putting. Matsuyama is priced at +3200 to win and +146 for a top 10, with the writer highlighting his recent ball-striking despite a disappointing tie for 28th at the BMW Championship; Henley is listed at +3500 to win and +167 for a top 10. The article also notes that the PGA Tour plans a new 2028 play-off format, featuring a 90-player stroke-play event followed by a 32-player match-play championship.