⛳ Truist Championship Picks: Best Bets to Win, Top Finishes & Top in Region

Defending champion Sepp Straka returns to the Truist Championship as a contender to repeat following his win over Justin Thomas last year. While Rory McIlroy remains the betting favorite at +500 on the Truist Championship odds, I'm looking at Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick to have a great week at one of the Tour’s top venues — they’re both featured in my Truist Championship picks.

This signature event features a 72-man field with no cut and a $20-million purse. With Scottie Scheffler resting, the 700 FedEx Cup points are up for grabs.

💰 Truist Championship picks

Here are our top golf picks for Truist Championship.

🏆 Truist Championship pick to win: Ludvig Aberg (+1500)

Ludvig Aberg enters the Truist Championship as one of the hottest players on Tour, and his form suggests a breakthrough win is imminent. He’s recorded four top-five finishes in his last five starts, proving he can consistently contend against elite fields . His all-around game is trending, gaining strokes across the board with elite driving and approach play - two key factors at Quail Hollow .

At roughly +1500 odds, Aberg sits firmly among the top contenders. On a course that rewards length and ball-striking, his skillset fits perfectly.

🎯 Truist Championship sleeper pick: Robert MacIntyre (+4000)

Robert MacIntyre presents strong value to win the Truist Championship, sitting in the +3000 to +3500 range, which puts him just outside the top tier despite elite upside . His well-rounded game is trending, particularly on the greens where he ranks among the better putters in the field - an underrated edge at a demanding course like Quail Hollow .

MacIntyre has also proven he can compete in big events, with consistent performances against strong fields and a reputation for rising on tough setups.

🔥 Best Truist Championship bets

Matt Fitzpatrick (+160)

Matt Fitzpatrick is a strong pick to finish as the top English player at the Truist Championship thanks to his consistency and elite all-around game. He thrives on demanding courses where precision and course management matter, and his ability to gain strokes off the tee and on approach gives him a clear edge over his countrymen.

Fitzpatrick has also shown a reliable putter under pressure, which is crucial in a no-cut, stacked field. With several English contenders lacking recent form, his steady play and big-event experience position him well to come out on top this week.

💵 My betting record for golf picks

All golf picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 7.

⚖️ How I'm handicapping Truist Championship

I’m handicapping the Truist Championship by prioritizing elite ball-striking, especially strokes gained off the tee and on approach, since this course rewards length and precision. With no cut and a stacked field, I’m targeting players who can sustain four rounds of consistency rather than volatile scorers. Recent form and performance in signature events also carry extra weight in my model. I’m factoring in putting splits on fast greens, along with par-4 efficiency from 450+ yards. Finally, I’m looking for value on mid-tier contenders whose odds don’t fully reflect their current form or course fit.

⛳ Truist Championship tournament info 2026

• Where: Quail Hollow Club (Charlotte, NC)
• When: Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 10
• Field: 72
• Favorite: Rory McIlroy (+600 via FanDuel)
• Defending champion: Sepp Straka
• Purse: $20 million
• FedEx Cup points: 700