LIV Golf returns to action this week with its Mexico City tournament following the conclusion of the Masters, and despite a less-than-stellar showing at Augusta National, Jon Rahm continues to dominate the betting markets as the clear favorite.
Rahm, who struggled with an opening-round 75 at the Masters before recovering to finish tied for 14th place, still commands respect from oddsmakers with a +600 price tag for the Mexico City event.
Close behind in the betting hierarchy are Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann. DeChambeau, fresh off an impressive showing at the Masters where he briefly held the lead in Sunday's final round before finishing tied for fifth, sits at 9/1 in some markets. Niemann, who has already claimed two LIV victories this season, shares similar odds despite recent mediocre performances (T29 at Augusta and T44 in Miami).
According to analysts at Statbet, these golf tournaments often see significant betting movement in the 48 hours before tee-off as final preparations are assessed.
The betting markets round out their top contenders with Tyrrell Hatton at +1000 and both Sergio Garcia and Patrick Reed at +1600. Reed's odds are particularly noteworthy given his impressive third-place finish at the Masters - the best result among all LIV Golf competitors at Augusta.
With the field set and odds established, LIV Golf Mexico City promises competitive action as the tour continues its 2024 schedule after the year's first major championship.
