Barracuda Championship Odds 2024: Dunlap Makes History

With the world’s best across the pond at the British Open, the best of the rest put their skills to the test at the Barracuda Championship, and the scoring system added a bit of spice to the tournament. In the end, it was Nick Dunlap who grabbed the victory, as he finished with a total of +49. With Dunlap’s 2-stroke win, he became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and pro in the same year.

Current Favorites to win the Barracuda Championship

Odds provided by FanDuel – accurate as of July 20

Keith Mitchell (+4500 at FanDuel sportsbook)

Sitting at 84^th in the official world golf rankings, Mitchell arrives in search of his second career win on the PGA Tour. It’s been five years since he lifted a trophy at the 2019 Honda Classic. With 19 events under his belt this season, Mitchell has made the cut 14 times and has three top-10 finishes to go with it. With nine top-25 finishes as well, 2024 has been a competitive year for the 32-year-old. Although he has missed the cut in two of his last four events, they were sandwiched around a tie for 10^th, and a tie for 18^th. In a weaker field this week, Mitchell could certainly be the class of it.

Erik van Rooyen (+2000 at FanDuel sportsbook)

*Withdrew from tournament

Erik van Rooyen is likely feeling a little disappointment in the fact that he isn’t across the pond competing in the British Open. However, if he can turn it into a victory at the Barracuda Championship, then all will be forgotten. The two-time PGA Tour winner won the first event of his career here back in 2021 when he set the course scoring record. With four top-10 finishes this year, van Rooyen has had several close calls, including his second-place finish at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. Now looking to get back to the winner’s circle for the first time since the World Wide Technology Championship last November, you’ll want to keep an eye on von Rooyen’s Barracuda Championship odds.

Michael Thorbjornsen (+5000 at DraftKings sportsbook)

PGA Tour University graduate Michael Thorbjornsen continues to make a splash on the PGA Tour. Trying to follow in the footsteps of previous graduate Ludvig Aberg, Thorbjornsen has shown flashes of brilliance on the tour already. In four events he has two missed cuts, however he did record a tie for second place at the 2024 John Deere Classic. Now poised to record his first PGA Tour victory, Thorbjornsen comes to the Barracuda Championship feeling confident. Having turned professional just back in June, Thorbjornsen has already shown the type of game that has the golf world on the edge of their seats, as they continue to watch this young phenom grow.

Taylor Pendrith (+1800 at Caesars Sportsbook)

*Odds were +5000

Like others on this list, it’s a disappointment for Taylor Pendrith that he’s not playing at the British Open. But on the other hand, it’s a great opportunity for the 33-year-old to record his second victory of the season. A winner earlier this year at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson back in May, Pendrith continues to show promise. 59^th in the official world golf rankings, the young Canadian has recorded four top-10 finishes this year to go along with his win. Currently riding a stretch with five straight made cuts and in nine of his last ten tournaments, Pendrith will be looking to leap to the top of this weaker field.

Sam Stevens (+3000 at FanDuel sportsbook)

*Odds were +4500

Having turned pro in 2018 Sam Stevens is still in search of his first victory on the PGA Tour. The 28-year-old, who sits 99^th in the official world golf rankings, is now looking to break his streak and arrive in the winner’s circle. With 16 cuts made in 20 events, Stevens has shown the consistency required to compete week in and week out on the toughest tour around. Three top-10 finishes, to go along with seven top-25 finishes, means that Stevens has been around the first couple of pages of the leaderboard all season. Now in search of his first win, it will be interesting to see how Stevens performs this week.

Barracuda Championship Longshot

Troy Merritt (+60000 at FanDuel sportsbook)

With four top-25 finishes in 19 events this year, you’ll want to pay attention to Troy Merritt’s Barracuda Championship odds. Having tied for 50^th last season, Merritt with be more familiar this year with the course and the Modified Stableford Scoring System. With two career wins on the PGA Tour, but none since 2018, Merritt will be looking to continue his strong play of late that has seen him finish tied for ninth at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson and tied for 17^th at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Barracuda Championship recent winners

Barracuda Championship betting trends

A lot of first-time winners have graced the grounds of the Barracuda Championship and prior to that the Reno-Tahoe Open. From Morikawa to Bhatia, it seems that year in and year out it’s a first-time winner. When studying the Barracuda Championship odds, pay close attention to those in search of their first PGA Tour victories. With the world’s best playing in Scotland at the British Open, it seems more likely than ever that another first-time winner on the PGA Tour will happen in California.

Barracuda Championship debutants

Jake Knapp (+8000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

In his rookie season, Jake Knapp has done nothing but impress to this point. A win at the Mexico Open early in the season has been followed by strong results for the 70^th ranked golfer in the official world golf rankings. Since missing the cut at the 2024 U.S. Open, Knapp has bounced back with three straight made cuts. Four top-25 finishes to go along with four top-10 finishes has Knapp primed to attack on this field. While course familiarity might be something Knapp has to deal with as a first timer, he seems to be able to handle it well, as all his appearances this year have been first time courses for the rookie.

How to read Barracuda Championship betting odds

Reading golf betting odds is just as easy as reading betting odds on any other sport. For example, say you liked van Rooyen this week but weren’t positive about his lengthy odds. Well, you can bet on him to finish in the top 30 if you like. With the odds at -134 to finish in the top 30, that means you will have to bet $13.40 to win $10 if you think van Rooyen will come in the top 30 this week.

How to bet on the Barracuda Championship

There are several ways to bet on the Barracuda Championship. One bet that stands out is the first-round leader bets. All the golfers are paying more to be the first-round leader than they are to win the tournament. If you like Stevens at +2500 to win the tournament, you can get him at +3000 to be the first-round leader.

Barracuda Championship Info

Barracuda Championship odds FAQ’s

What is the Modified Stableford Scoring System?

The Modified Stableford Scoring System is different than your typical stroke play tournament. Players are awarded points for birdies and eagles etc. and subtract points for bogeys and double bogeys etc. The Reno-Tahoe Open/Barracuda Championship made the change to the scoring system in 2012. The best recorded score was 50 points by Erik van Rooyen in 2021.

How long has Barracuda been the title sponsor?

Barracuda has been the title sponsor of the tournament since 2014 when it went from the Reno-Tahoe Open to the Barracuda Championship. The tournament dates to 1999 when it was also known as the Reno-Tahoe Open. Players at the Montreux Golf and Country Club just outside Reno, Nevada, the tournament moved to Truckee, California in 2020 to the Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood Course.

Who is Yusaku Miyazato?

In the history of the PGA Tour Yusaku Miyazato did something at the Reno-Tahoe Open/Barracuda Championship in 2006 that has only been done three times in the tour’s history. He recorded two hole-in-ones in the same round, joining Bill Whedon and followed by Brian Harman. Miyazato never won an event on the PGA Tour.

Who has won the most Reno-Taho Open’s/Barracuda Championships?

There are two players that have won this event multiple times. The first to do it was Vaughn Taylor who won back-to-back years in 2004 and 2005. Then J.J. Henry became the tournament’s second two-time winner when he won in 2012 and again in 2015.

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