It’s a debut event this week on the PGA Tour as the Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah plays host to the very first Black Desert Championship. One of our longshot picks Adam Svensson is listed as the new favorite in the Black Desert Championship odds, but several longshots are nipping at his heels, which is a good reason to keep an eye on the Black Desert Championship sleeper picks. And like most tournaments, players aren’t guaranteed a spot on the weekend, as golfers will need to be weary of the Black Desert Championship projected cut line.
Current Favorites to win the Black Desert Championship 2024
Player
Odds
Adam Svensson
+330
Matt McCarty
+700
Henrik Norlander
+1200
Kurt Kitayama
+1800
Chan Kim
+2200
Stephan Jaeger
+2200
Ryan Fox
+2200
Doug Ghim
+2500
Beau Hossler
+3000
Harry Hall
+3000
Odds provided by FanDuel – accurate as of October 11
Keith Mitchell (+10000 at FanDuel sportsbook)
*Odds were +2000
It’s back-to-back weeks for Keith Mitchell as the favorite in the Black Desert Championship odds as the veteran looks to hold on to the lead this week to close the deal on another PGA Tour victory. A current run of tied for 12th, a solo 12th, and a tie for third place in his last three events, Mitchell is in excellent form heading into this week. Sitting 66th in the FedExCup Fall standings, Mitchell continues to search for that elusive second career win on the PGA Tour.
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Seamus Power (+100000 at FanDuel sportsbook)
*Odds were +2500
If you are looking for another player in good form for this week’s Black Desert Championship, then look no further than Ireland’s Seamus Power. One of the top favorites heading into last week’s Sanderson Farms Championship, Power strung together four rounds in the 60’s to finish the weekend tied for 11th. That finish continues the run of seven straight made cuts for Power and he is currently on a heater that has seen him post 16 rounds of 70 or better in the last 17 times he has teed it up.
American Kurt Kitayama gets set to tee it up this week for the first time since the Wyndham Championship back in early August. Sitting 82nd in the FedExCup fall standings and 69th in the official world golf rankings, Kitayama is one of the higher ranked players teeing it up at the Black Desert Championship this week. In search of his second career victory on the PGA Tour, Kitayama needs to be seriously considered this week as the weaker field could be exactly what the 31-year-old needs to breakthrough again.
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Patrick Fishburn (+11000 at FanDuel sportsbook)
*Odds were +3300
Utah native Patrick Fishburn is hoping a little home cooking this week is exactly what he needs to claim his first ever victory on the PGA Tour. Fishburn has been on an impressive run since mid-July with a stretch of events seeing his post finishes of 15th, 3rd, tied for 6th, missed cut, 3rd and tied for 48th. Now Fishburn looks to do a little better and claim that elusive first PGA Tour victory. Black Desert Championship odds list Fishburn as one of the top favorites for this week in his home state, and while all eyes will be on the BYU product, he has the game to achieve those demands.
The final favorite when looking at the odds for the Black Desert Championship is Beau Hossler who is coming off a fantastic showing at the Sanderson Farms Championship where he lost in a playoff. Still in search of his first career victory on the PGA Tour, Hossler is hoping to ride his current form to the winner’s circle. Sitting 68th in the FedExCup Fall standings, Hossler is hoping to improve on his official golf ranking of 79th.
When looking at longshots for the Black Desert Championship, look no further than American Jacob Bridgeman. Sitting 112th in the FedExCup Fall standings and 182nd in the official world golf rankings, Bridgeman is a longshot with plenty of upside. It’s been hit or miss all season long for the 24-year-old who only turned professional in 2022. A tie for 11th at the Sanderson Farms Championship this past week was preceded by a missed cut, however the two events prior to that saw him finish tied for 12th and tied for 19th.
Black Desert Championship betting trends
Well, it’s easy to say there just aren’t any trends to go by when it comes to this week’s Black Desert Championship. The PGA Tour tees it up for the first time in Utah in 60 years on the Black Desert Resort Golf Course. The inaugural event is sure to shatter any previous course records as the pros take aim at the new design.
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Black Desert Championship debutants
Ryan Fox (+2200 at FanDuel sportsbook)
*Odds were +3500
In a field where every single golfer is making their Black Desert Championship debut, one player that certainly stood out in this category was Ryan Fox. Fox is certainly one that needs to catch your attention this week as the New Zealander looks for his first career win on the PGA Tour. Just one missed cut in his last 11 events heading into this one show that Fox can get the job done on several different courses. A tie for 11th last week at the Sanderson Farms Championship has Fox entering this week on a bit of a high.
How to read Black Desert Championship betting odds
Reading the Black Desert Championship betting odds is just as easy as reading the odds for any other sporting event. One bet that stands out to me this week is a four-player bet that Harris English, Adam Svensson, Daniel Berger, and Mac Meissner will all make the cut. A $10 bet at +280 will pay $28 if they all make the cut this week at the Black Desert Championship.
How to bet on the Black Desert Championship
There are several ways to bet on the Black Desert Championship this week. From whom will win, to whether anyone will get a hole-in-one, the options are somewhat limitless. Head-to-head matchup betting and individual round betting are also a fun way of betting on golf.
Black Desert Championship Info
When
Where
Defending champion
How to watch
October 3 – October 6
The Country Club of Jackson
Luke List
Golf Channel
Black Desert Championship odds FAQs
What is the PGA Tour’s history in Utah?
The PGA Tour has not played an official sanctioned event in Utah in over 60 years. The last time an event occurred in the state was in 1963 at the Utah Open. The winner of the event that year was Tommy Jacobs who took home a first-place prize of $6,400.
What is the Utah Open?
The Utah Open is the state open golf tournament for Utah. It was first played in 1926 and has moved around from course to course throughout the state. It was also a PGA Tour event in the 1940’s, 1960 and 1963.
Who has won the most Utah Open’s?
Emery Zimmerman won an amazing four Utah Open’s in his life. Zimmerman won the event in 1939 and 1940 going back-to-back. Zimmerman then won the event two more times, again going back-to-back in 1945 and 1946.
Who are the most famous golfers from Utah?
Tony Finau is currently the most famous golfer from Utah on the PGA Tour. Other famous golfers from Utah include Mike Reid, who won two career PGA Tour events and Zac Blair who currently plays on the tour. Daniel Summerhays and his uncle Bruce Summerhays were both members of the PGA Tour as well.
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