Bo McBrayer said Tom Hoge is an appealing 110 to 1 long shot because of his elite iron play, which is especially important on PGA National’s demanding approach shots. While acknowledging Hoge’s short-game struggles, McBrayer believes Hoge can contend if his second-shot accuracy remains sharp. McBrayer views him as an excellent risk-reward pick to outperform his odds in a volatile field.

Brian Kirschner advised against betting on Tom Hoge for an outright win at the Sony Open. He acknowledged Hoge is an elite mid-iron player and that the course suits him, but noted he has only one PGA Tour win despite being on tour for a long time. Brian suggests Hoge is more suitable for a first-round leader bet rather than an outright win.