ISCO Championship Odds 2024: Hall Wins in a 5-Way Playoff

The PGA Tour had a twist this past weekend, as the usual favorites took their talents across the pond for bettors to wager on the Genesis Scottish Open odds. Without some of the world’s best partaking in the event, it caused massive movements within the ISCO Championship odds, which created more intrigue for our ISCO Championship sleeper picks. But in the end, 72-holes still wasn’t enough, as it took a 5-way playoff hole to determine the winner.

The group consisted of Matt NeSmith, Pierceson Coody, Harry Hall, Rico Hoey, and Zac Blair. All five were able to avoid the ISCO Championship projected cut line but Hoey and Blair couldn’t survive the first playoff hole. With an incredible chip in for birdie on the third playoff hole, Hall claimed victory, as it was his first win of the PGA Tour.

Current Favorites to win the ISCO Championship

Odds provided by FanDuel – accurate as of July 14

Luke Clanton (+75000 at FanDuel sportsbook)

20-year-old amateur Clanton opens as the clear favorite in the ISCO Championship odds. It’s surprising to see someone this young listed as a favorite, but with such a thin field, there’s certainly a big opportunity for Clanton to break through. A tie for second at the John Deere Classic has fans talking about Clanton and his potential for the future. A tie for tenth the previous week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic has people wondering if Clanton will continue his hot play and grab a big win.

Michael Thorbjornsen (+40000 at DraftKings sportsbook)

*Missed cut

Another player looking to break through and grab his first PGA Tour victory is Thorbjornsen. After graduating from the PGA Tour University, he’s made an immediate splash on the PGA Tour. A tie for second place at last week’s John Deere Classic in just his third event as a full-time PGA Tour member, Thorbjornsen has fans wondering just how good he can be. Like Ludvig Aberg the year before him, the PGA Tour University has seen its graduates make immediate strides on the big tour. A quick gander at the ISCO Championship odds highlights that bettors believe Thorbjornsen will be a contender to win the tournament.

Neal Shipley (+900 at bet365 sportsbook)

*Odd were +7000

After Clanton and Thorbjornsen, there’s a large gap in the ISCO Championship odds, as Neal Shipley joins a group of players with lengthy odds to win the event. By being the runner-up at the 2023 U.S. Amateur, Shipley qualified for this year’s Masters and U.S. Open, where he finished as the low amateur in both tournaments, an incredibly impressive feat. Now playing his first non-major on the PGA Tour, the lights shouldn’t be too bright for the Pittsburgh native, as he looks to improve on what should no doubt be a promising career on the PGA Tour.

Daniel Berger (+20000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

*Missed cut

Another player with longer odds is Daniel Berger, who is looking to regain his winning ways, after slipping down to 294^th in the official world golf rankings. The four-time PGA Tour winner is looking for his first win since the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Having missed the cut in three of his last four events, Berger isn’t playing to the best of his abilities. A tie for 13^th at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, and a tie for 21^st at the U.S. Open, were his best two performances of the season. Berger hopes that his experience over these youngsters will help elevate his game back to his winning ways of a few years back and could make for a contender/sleeper pick in the ISCO Championship odds.

Michael Kim (+40000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

*Missed cut

Lastly, Michael Kim is another golfer receiving longshot pick odds, though he’s also considered a favorite in the ISCO Championship odds. 2024 has been a bit of a disappointment for Kim, as it’s been an up and down season for him. With eight missed cuts in 19 events, Kim needs to find more consistency in his game. With one top-10 finish and six top-25’s to his credit this year, it has been a real roller coaster ride for Kim. Looking to continue the recent momentum of four top 20 finishes in his last eight events, though Kim usually finds himself missing the cut these days,  is looking to find a way to avoid the ISCO Championship projected cut line.

ISCO Championship Longshot

Nick Hardy (+40000 at Caesars Sportsbook)

With one victory already under his belt on the PGA Tour, Nick Hardy is a nice longshot to keep an eye on this week in Kentucky. 2024 has been a bit of a struggle for Hardy as he looks to regain the form that saw him win the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans with partner Davis Riley. Seven missed cuts in 18 events with one top-25 on the season doesn’t scream winning pick, however, Sunday finishes have been costly for Hardy during three of his last four tournaments, as high scores have sent him tumbling down leaderboards.

ISCO Championship recent winners

ISCO Championship betting trends

Since its move to Keene Trace Golf Club in 2018, there have been a few trends that stand out. One thing to pay attention to is how every year since the move, the winner has either won by one stroke or in a playoff. Expect a tight race atop the leaderboard this week and see if you can get a wager down on a playoff or one stroke victory.

ISCO Championship debutants

Wilson Furr (+250000 at DraftKings sportsbook)

*Missed cut

After making the cut at the John Deere Classic, things are starting to look up for Wilson Furr this season. It’s been a struggle for the 26-year-old Mississippi native who ranks 330^th on the official world golf rankings. With just five cuts made all season, it’s hard to find much to Furr’s resume that would make you want to hop on him this week. His best finish was a tie for 36^th at the Texas Children’s Houston Open at the end of March. Tread carefully if you are looking to back Furr this week.

How to read ISCO Championship betting odds

Reading golf betting odds is just as easy as reading betting odds on any other sport. You could bet on Thorbjornsen not to win the ISCO Championship but to come in the top-20. Let’s say the odds were +125 for yes and -105 for no. If you bet $10 on yes then you would win $12.50 and if you bet no, you would have to risk $10.50 to win $10.

How to bet on the ISCO Championship

There are several ways to bet on the ISCO Championship this week. One bet that we like is that Thorbjornsen will play in the final group on Sunday. I am big on Thorbjornsen this week and think at +1200 this could come through. So, if you bet $10 and he plays in the final group on Sunday you win $120.

ISCO Championship Info

ISCO Championship odds FAQ’s

When did it become the ISCO Championship?

Starting this season this will be the first played ISCO Championship. Prior to being the ISCO Championship the tournament was known as the Barbasol Championship, which began in 2015. The first three editions were played at the Grand National course in Alabama.

When did the ISCO Championship move to Keene Trace Golf Club?

In 2018 the tournament moved to Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky, which is South of Lexington. It was the first PGA Tour event (not including majors) to be played in the state in 59 years. Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky has played host to several PGA Championships.

What does it mean that the ISCO Championship is an alternate event?

Since the PGA Tour is also playing a more prestigious event this week, the ISCO Championship is considered an alternate event to give those not travelling to Scotland a chance to compete. However, the tournament winner does not win an invitation to the Masters. They do, however, receive a two-year PGA Tour exemption and an invitation to the PGA Championship.

Who won the first ever ISCO Championship?

When it was still known as the Barbasol Championship, the winner of the very first event was Scott Piercy who shot 19 under par. Piercy outlasted Will Wilcox that week en route to his three-stroke victory. That win was the last solo win that Piercy has recorded on the PGA Tour.

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