The 15th edition of this event brings a catchy new name thanks to a new title sponsor. But what might be the best field in the history of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba will navigate the same course it has from the beginning. With only three tournaments remaining until the PGA Tour breaks for the Holidays, we see several big names teeing it up hoping to score valuable FedExCup points. Former world No. 1s Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka are headed to Mexico looking to dethrone defending champ Viktor Hovland. JT opened as the betting favorite with Hovland and Abraham Ancer close behind. The tournament made history when it debuted in 2007 becoming the first to be played outside the U.S. or Canada, and it’s grown in status and prestige over the years. Be sure to visit BookMaker.eu for a complete list of matchup betting odds when you’re ready to place a wager.
World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba Matchup Odds
Justin Thomas -120 vs. Viktor Hovland -110
Justin Thomas -110 vs. Abraham Ancer -120
Justin Thomas -155 vs. Tony Finau +125
Viktor Hovland -115 vs. Abraham Ancer -115
Viktor Hovland -145 vs. Tony Finau +115
Abraham Ancer -160 vs. Tony Finau +130
Tyrrell Hatton -105 vs. Billy Horschel -125
Tyrrell Hatton -135 vs. Shane Lowry +105
Billy Horschel -140 vs. Shane Lowry +110
Brooks Koepka +105 vs. Scottie Scheffler -135
Brooks Koepka -110 vs. Patrick Reed -120
Scottie Scheffler -130 vs. Patrick Reed +100
Aaron Wise -140 vs. Will Zalatoris +110
Aaron Wise -120 vs. Cameron Tringale -110
Will Zalatoris +100 vs. Cameron Tringale -130
Matthew Fitzpatrick -130 vs. Sergio Garcia +100
Matthew Fitzpatrick -150 vs. Alex Noren +120
Sergio Garcia -135 vs. Alex Noren +105
Matthew Wolff +115 vs. Rickie Fowler -145
Talor Gooch -115 vs. Maverick McNealy -115
Mito Pereira -115 vs. Joaquin Niemann -115
Justin Rose -125 vs. Gary Woodland -105
Christiaan Bezuidenhout -125 vs. Charley Hoffman -105
Seamus Power -110 vs. Ian Poulter -120
Jhonattan Vegas +100 vs. Carlos Ortiz -130
Patrick Reed +105 vs. Harold Varner III -135
Emiliano Grillo -115 vs. Brian Harman -115
Russell Knox -135 vs. C.T. Pan +105
Matt Kuchar -110 vs. Pat Perez -120
Brendon Todd -105 vs. Kevin Streelman -125
Lucas Herbert -115 vs. Taylor Pendrith -115
Joel Dahmen -140 vs. Brendan Steele +110
Need to Know
There are a few things of note right off the top. First, there’s never been a native win this tournament, though Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz are among those who are more than capable. Also, just once in the previous 14 editions has the winning margin been more than 2-shots. That came in 2013 when Harris English posted a four-swing victory, and four times we’ve played extra holes. El Camaleon Golf Club opened in 2004 and has hosted every Mayakoba tournament since the event’s inception in 2007. The course was lengthened to 7,017 yards a few years ago, still short by Tour standards. It is a resort course, so there shouldn’t be too many problems for the pros, but stray too far off the fairways and trouble looms with water, forest and swampland that could impact scores.
World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba Matchup Picks
Tony Finau +125 vs. Justin Thomas
I don’t think you’ll find Finau at this price in many matchups. Going head to head with the tournament favorite is a tough call, but Finau is no slouch himself and he’s adapted to the El Camaleon course quite well with two top-10s and a T16 in his five visits. And he recently got the monkey off his back with a win at Liberty National. Backing Finau is a risk, but it’s a good one considering how well he’s played and his history in this event. And did I mention the price?
Will Zalatoris +100 vs. Cameron Tringale
There are other golfers I could pursue, but since I’m always looking for value picks in matchups I have to avoid most of them. That brings me to this matchup where I’m backing Zalatoris at even-money. The Z-man has cooled off considerably since his torrid start, but the resort layout is perfect for his stylish all-around game. Zalatoris hasn’t played poorly this season with a pair of top-15s, but when you start your career with a runner-up in the Masters you can’t go much higher.
Patrick Reed +105 vs. Harold Varner III
Reed had a major breakthrough last week with a T2 in Bermuda ending months of frustrating finishes. He expertly navigated the short coastal course closing with a 65. And guess what? His outstanding short game will be on display on another short coastal course this week. Reed should be feeling good after last week’s result and at plus-odds I like his chances.
Matthew Wolff +115 vs. Rickie Fowler
With his struggles both on and off the course seemingly behind him Wolff can get back to playing golf, and he’s done just that at the start of the season. He is coming off a solo second last month in the Shriners with all four rounds of 68 or lower. He dominated a course that yields low scores and faces the same setup this week, though he’s playing El Camaleon for the first time. Still, at plus odds against an erratic matchup partner I’ll take the risk.
Brooks Koepka +105 vs. Scottie Scheffler
I’m not sure what to expect from Koepka, but it is Brooks freakin Koepka. There isn’t much that leads me to believe he has a shot in this matchup, but the guy can golf and I’m sure he would like to find a groove entering the Holiday break. He was part of the winning Ryder Cup team but limped to pair of lofty finishes. It’s been a few weeks since this T38 in the CJ CUP, but he scored well at 15-under. Dial in the flat stick and he wins this matchup and could contend for the outright.
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