Cadillac Championship 2026

Cadillac Championship 2026 – a classic is back

A familiar stop on the PGA Tour makes a comeback this week after a decade away from the calendar. The Cadillac Championship returns to the iconic Trump National Doral (Blue Monster), bringing us a tournament with both history, prestige and a course profile that truly stands out. The odds seem exciting, and we've found some clear candidates this week as well.

This is also one of the tour's new signature events, with high prize money and a strong – but not complete – field. Several of the biggest names are listed, which opens up the tournament from a betting perspective.

As usual, we will be hunting for value towards the weekend.

A classic returns

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The Cadillac Championship was a central part of the WGC series for many years, and Doral was the permanent host until 2016. Now the tournament is back – in a new guise, but with much of the same identity.

This is a tournament that has historically attracted the world's elite, and although some profiles are over this week, the level is still high.

Among the biggest names in the field is Scottie Scheffler, who comes into the tournament in strong form after several top finishes, and who once again emerges as the man to beat.

At the same time, the absence of players like Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele a slightly different dynamic – and potentially more value further down the charts.

Blue Monster – a brutal test

The course this week is anything but easy.

Blue Monster is a par 72 course that stretches to nearly 7,800 yards, and is one of the longest tests players face throughout the season.

Characteristics of the track:

• Extreme length – favors power off the tee
• Narrow landing areas combined with a lot of water in play
• Long and demanding par 4 holes
• Par 5 holes that must be exploited
• Wind that often plays a role in Miami

This is not a course where you can “fake” your way into a good position. You have to hit good shots here – especially from the tee and with long irons.

Historically, this has been a course that rewards complete players, and often clearly separates the best from the rest of the field.

History – big names at the top

The Cadillac Championship at Doral has a clear trend: the best players win.

Previous winners include names such as:

• Tiger Woods
• Dustin Johnson
• Adam Scott
• Patrick Reed

The common denominator is clear – these are players with:

• high peak capacity
• ability to handle tough courses
• experience in winning major tournaments

Interestingly, several of these are also winners at Augusta National Golf Club, which says a lot about the type of play required here.

The field – strong, but different

Although this is a signature event, the field is not completely complete.

Several players have chosen to sit out to focus on upcoming tournaments, including the run-up to the PGA Championship. This gives us:

• Fewer “super favorites”
• More players with a real chance of winning
• Increased value in the middle class

Players like Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama and Sam Burns are all interesting names in a field that feels more open than usual.

At the same time, it will also be exciting to follow our Norwegian player Viktor Hovland, who has the game to handle such a test when it suits him.

Game profile – what is required this week?

The Cadillac Championship is clearly different from many of the recent weeks on the tour.

This is not just a birdie party – this is a test.

Typical success factors:

• Length from the tee (but control is just as important)
• Strong play with long irons
• Ability to handle wind
• Solid play around the greens
• Patience – this is not a course where you rush

This is a week where ball striking becomes crucial, and where players who are comfortable on long and demanding courses gain a clear advantage.

Ready for the games

With an iconic course back on the calendar, a strong – but open – field and a profile that really tests the players, everything is set for an exciting week in Miami.

This is a tournament where the best often win – but where the road there can be brutal.

Now it's about finding the right players.

Our recommended games are as follows

Cameron Young - Top 10 (2.20)

Cameron Young comes into the week in solid form, and this is a player that is hard to overlook on a court like this.

He was all up and fighting at the top during The Masters, where he went in the last group, and followed it up with a T25 at Harbour Town Golf Links – a course that initially doesn't play to his greatest strengths.

That makes this week far more interesting.

At Blue Monster he gets a completely different kind of test, and not least a course that lets him play what he does best. With significantly more room off the tee and a layout that rewards length, everything is in place for Young to be aggressive with the driver – which is often the key to his best results.

This is a player who thrives when he can dictate the game from the tee, and when he can use his power to create short approaches to the green. On a course that stretches up to 7,800 yards, this is a clear advantage.

At the same time, we know that the top level is more than high enough. When the game is right, he is fully capable of matching the very best in the field – and he showed that in Augusta.

From a game perspective, top 10 like a natural choice. The form is there, the track is a great fit, and his profile matches what has historically worked in this type of test.

This is a player who has all the prerequisites to be at the top throughout the week.

Collin Morikawa - Top 10 (2.50)

Collin Morikawa is another player who stands out as a very strong candidate for the top 10 this week.

He delivered top 10 finishes at both The Masters and Harbour Town Golf Links, despite clearly struggling with his back throughout both tournaments. Here he still delivered at a high level – which says a lot about both the quality and consistency of his game.

He was sidelined last week, and thus comes into this tournament with a long-awaited rest.

That makes this game extra interesting.

Morikawa is one of the best iron players in the world, and on a course like Blue Monster – where long drives and precision into the greens are crucial – that suits his game very well. Although he is not among the longest from the tee, he compensates with extreme control and the ability to give himself good birdie opportunities.

This is also a type of course where ball striking is really put to the test, and this is where Morikawa stands out.

The question heading into the week has primarily been his physique, but with a week of rest he should be far better equipped than what we saw in the previous two starts.

From a game perspective, top 10 seems like a solid choice. With the form he has shown, combined with a playing style that suits the pitch, this is a player you could easily see stalking the leaderboard all weekend long.

When Morikawa is near his peak level, he can almost always be found up there.

Akshay Bhatia – Top 20 (2.30)

Akshay Bhatia is a more exciting name a little further down the list – and a player who could quickly provide good value this week.

He is ranked number 5 in the Power Rankings heading into the tournament, which says a lot about the expectations for what he can achieve here. In a field that lacks some of the biggest names, more opportunities also open up – and it is precisely in weeks like these that players like Bhatia can step up.

This is a player with a high top level, and when the game is right, he is fully capable of being at the forefront.

This is also an interesting match in terms of the course. The Blue Monster demands ball striking and the ability to create chances on the longer holes – and here Bhatia has shown that he can keep up. He is comfortable playing offensively when the opportunity arises, while at the same time he has developed greater stability in his game recently.

It may not be the most obvious “perfect fit” in the field, but the combination of level, form and a slightly more open starting field makes this a very interesting candidate.

From a betting perspective, top 20 seems like a good choice. In a slightly weaker field than usual, and with conditions that suit his game better than many of the previous weeks, he has every chance of being in the upper part of the leaderboard throughout the weekend.

Jacob Bridgeman - Top 20 (2.10)

Jacob Bridgeman is a player who could quickly bounce back this week – and a name that goes a little under the radar in this field.

He gained solid experience in his first appearance at The Masters (T41), before following up with a T33 at Harbour Town Golf Links, where he also had extra pressure as one of the home favorites.

With the two weeks behind him, he now enters a situation where attention is lower – and this is often where such players can deliver their best performances.

It's also worth noting what he's actually delivered earlier in the season. His victory at The Riviera Country Club during The Genesis Invitational came on one of the most demanding courses on tour. He also impressed with a T5 at The Players Championship, a tournament that demands a complete game over four rounds.

His form is also better than his results might suggest. At Harbour Town he delivered rounds of 65 and 66 this weekend – which suggests his game is close to where it should be.

Statistically, there is a lot to like:

• One of the best putters on tour
• No. 2 in par 4 cut
• Top 15 in par 5 average

On a course like Blue Monster, where it's about taking advantage of opportunities and delivering stable scoring on the long holes, this fits very well.

From a gaming perspective, the top 20 appears to be an interesting choice. With a proven ability to deliver on demanding courses, combined with strong statistics and lower expectations, this is a player who could easily sneak into the upper reaches of the leaderboard this week.

Adam Scott – Top 20 (2.00)

Adam Scott is another very interesting candidate for the top 20 – and a player with a clear historical advantage this week.

He was the last to win at this course in a PGA context, when he took victory in 2016 at Trump National Doral (Blue Monster). At that time, he delivered three rounds in the 60s and finished at -12 in a strong field.

That experience should not be underestimated.

Blue Monster is a course where strategy, patience and decision-making are essential – and these are qualities Scott has in abundance. Knowing how the course plays under pressure also gives you an extra level of confidence compared to many of the others in the field.

If we look at his statistics, there is also a lot that points in the right direction:

• Top 3 in SG: Tee to Green
• Top 10 in par 5 average
• Top 20 in bogey avoidance

In other words, this is a player who does a lot right throughout the round, and who has a playing style that fits well on a course where mistakes are quickly punished severely.

Results-wise, it has been a bit up and down in 2026, with one top 10 in eight starts, but the level of play is still high – and this is the type of week where experience and track knowledge can make a difference.

From a betting perspective, the top 20 appears to be a solid choice. The combination of on-field history, strong key figures and a playing style that fits the profile makes this a safe and sensible bet.

For those who want slightly higher odds, the top 10 is also an option – but the top 20 offers the best balance of risk and value this week.

Outsiders

We also bring in two outsiders this week with slightly higher odds. These bets could be for those looking for a bit of excitement in that category. The following players could be worth a look.

Sungjae Im – Top 20 (3.10)

Sungjae Im is one of the outsiders this week – but at the same time a player with a level that makes him very interesting in the top 20 market.

He has shown several glimpses of his best play throughout the season, with strong single rounds and periods where he really looks sharp. What has been missing so far is putting together four solid rounds and getting the most out of the tournaments.

That's exactly why this is going to be an exciting spot.

Blue Monster is a course that rewards structured play and discipline, and those are qualities that normally suit Im well. When he is at his best, he is one of the more consistent players on the tour – with few mistakes and good control throughout the round.

At the same time, this is a week where the field is a little more open than usual, and where his level is certainly good enough to assert himself.

This isn't necessarily the "safest" play on the card, but it's a classic outsider case: a player with a high top level, who just needs to hit the right week.

From a gaming perspective, top 20 appears to be an interesting choice. If he can put his game together over four rounds, this is a player who can quickly climb the leaderboard and deliver a solid placement.

This could easily be the week where things loosen up a bit again.

Jhonattan Vegas - Top 20 (6.00)

Jhonattan Vegas is the other outsider on the card - and a player who can quickly surprise on a course like this.

He has already delivered two top 20 finishes this season, in both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Texas Children's Houston Open, showing that the level is certainly there when he hits his week.

What makes Vegas extra interesting this week is the track fight.

He is known for hitting long shots off the tee, and on a course like Blue Monster – where length is a clear advantage – it gives him a clear starting point for creating birdie opportunities. When he also gets to use his driver offensively, this is a type of setup that often suits him well.

This isn't necessarily the most stable player in the field, but the top level is high enough to be in the upper part of the leaderboard when things go well.

From a betting perspective, the top 20 appears to be an intriguing choice. With a proven track record this season and a course that plays to his strengths, this is a classic outsider with the potential to deliver solid value.

Otherwise, we will of course have more exciting bets throughout the weekend. You can find them on our odds list!