#111 AT&T Pebble Beech Pro-AM 

#111 AT&T Pebble Beech Pro-AM 

Pebble Beach & Spyglass PAR 72

Feb 1-4, 2024

Purse $20M up $11M+55%

HISTORY This tournament was started by Bing Crosby in 1937 as the Crosby Clambake.  He was a golf enthusiast and felt bringing celebrities into a tournament would increase interest in professional golf.  In 1977 Crosby died at 73 from a massive heart attack after completing a round of golf in Madrid.  It is said his last words were;  “That was a great game of golf fellas.  Lets go have a Coca-Cola”. Even though Pebble Beach is the most famous course, Spyglass is the most difficult. Some changes have been made due to disinterest by many top players.  It’s now a signature event.  Only 2 courses will be used and amateurs will in only the first 2 rounds. Last year’s winner Justin Rose had a much weaker field.

FAVORITES Top 10.  One of these 10 should win, but in the first 4 tournaments of 2024 the favorites have not won, or come close to winning.

Rory McIlroy 7.5/1 Comes off a big win at the Dubai Desert Classic, first PGA event this year.

Scottie Scheffler 8/1If his putting is still inconstant, he may not even be in the top 10.

Viktor Hovland 12/1 If he is on his game, he wins.  He is my pick.

Xander Schauffele 14/1 Has played well this year, but must play better to win.

Patrick Cantlay 16/1 His iron play has been below his best since the Ryder Cup.

Jordan Spieth 18/1 Finished 3rd at the Sentry, if he can limit the bogies he may win.

Colin Morikawa 20/1 Was 5 under through the first 8 holes, then missed the cut at Farmers?

Max Homa 20/1 He is my real sleeper, made an early charge at the Farmers but faded.

Justin Thomas 22/1 Had a great 3rd RD at the American Express where he finished 3rd.

Tony Finau 25/1 Strong final Rd at Farmers except for 2 bogies on back 9, may be ready to win

LONGSHOTS

Ludvig Aberg 28/1 After a strong Fall season in 2023, has not played that well this year.

Tommy Fleetwood 35/1 He birdied the last 2 holes to win the Dubai Invitational. 

Nicolai Hojgaard 24/1 Another good young player, could have won the Farmers.

Chris Kirk 66/1 He had the best January of any player. 

Stephen Jeager 66/1 Three bogies on the last 7 holes cost him his first win at the Farmers.

Nick Dunlap 80/1 First tournament since winning the American Express, then turning pro.

Grayson Murray 225/1 Super longshot, but the the 2 putts of 39’ to win the Sony, incredible. 

SPECIAL INFORMATION LIV first tournament at Mayakoba MX 2/2 to 2/4.

Pictured below is the famous Par 3 7th. But #8,9&10 are the most difficult, and golf architect Tom Doak wrote “If 8,9&10 were the closing holes, it would be the most famous finish in golf. 

Seventh hole 106 yard par 3 is one of the top par 3’s in the world.