Bob Weeks said Shane Lowry is a strong pick to win, pointing to his excellent history at PGA National. Lowry has posted top-five finishes in each of the last three editions of this tournament. He also has a runner-up finish at Pebble Beach this season and holds a solid 21st ranking in Strokes Gained: Total. Although he missed the cut at the Farmers, Weeks believes Lowry’s precision on a water-laden course will make him a top contender.

Bob Weeks recommended placing a bet on Sepp Straka to win, noting that the Austrian has already chalked up a victory and two additional top-15 finishes this season. Straka is a past champion at PGA National and has a separate top-five finish here. He currently ranks sixth in greens in regulation and fifth in accuracy, both important factors with 11 water-threatened tee shots and eight water-guarded approach shots on this course.

Bob Weeks suggested Sungjae Im as a top-10 finisher, citing his strong results this season, including a third and a fourth place. While Im also has two missed cuts, including his most recent start at the Genesis, he boasts a win and a tie for eighth at this tournament. Weeks emphasized that, despite the variance, Im’s comfort at PGA National makes him a solid bet.

Bob Weeks predicted Min Woo Lee would finish inside the top 10 again, referencing his tie for second at PGA National last year and a tie for 26th in his only other appearance. Lee has made all three cuts this season, including two top-20 finishes, suggesting solid form coming into a demanding Florida course.

Bob Weeks projects Taylor Pendrith to place inside the top 20, highlighting his three top-13 finishes in his first six events this season. Although Pendrith is currently 156th in Strokes Gained: Putting, he ranked fifth in that statistic last year. Weeks believes returning to Florida’s bermudagrass greens will help Pendrith regain his strong putting form.

Bob Weeks forecasted Billy Horschel to record another top-20 result based on his success in 12 prior starts at this event, which includes a tie for ninth in 2024 and five top-20 finishes overall. Weeks emphasized Horschel’s familiarity with the course and his historically solid play on Florida layouts as reasons to back him.

Bob Weeks advised betting against Spieth to make the cut, pointing out that this is Spieth’s first time playing the event. Weeks noted that Spieth’s game has been inconsistent, oscillating between strong showings and disappointing rounds, increasing the risk he may struggle on a course that demands precision.

Bob Weeks recommended Mackenzie Hughes as the top Canadian option, citing how well Hughes putts on Florida greens. He also recalled Hughes’s strong history at PGA National, including a second-place finish in 2020, as evidence he can navigate the challenging water hazards effectively.

Bob Weeks selected Shane Lowry as the top UK&I player, highlighting Lowry’s comfort on this Florida setup and his consistent track record at PGA National. With his strong ball-striking and proven success in high-pressure tournaments, Lowry is well-positioned for another standout performance among the British and Irish contingent.