The Tour Championship 2025
Overview
Dates: August 21, 2025 to August 24, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Course: East Lake
Course Par: 70
Course Length: 7440
Prize Purse: $40000000
Scheffler’s Dominance Echoes Tiger’s Prime—But Value Lies Elsewhere
You can’t argue with the form Scottie Scheffler is producing right now. The World No. 1 is playing with a level of consistency and control that borders on the absurd. At 3/1, backing him felt like a gift. This week, he’s hovering around 13/8—a price that evokes memories of Tiger Woods in his most dominant years.
But golf is a fickle game. One poor swing, one misjudged putt, and that short price can unravel in an instant. That’s the risk baked into backing a heavy favorite.
Our mission remains the same: to uncover value. While Scheffler may be the headline act, our picks this week offer far more upside for a place finish than you’d get from a Scottie win. In a field this deep, there’s gold to be found beyond the obvious.
Preview
🏌️♂️ 2025 PGA TOUR Championship Preview — East Lake Awaits the Season’s Final Showdown
The curtain rises on the final act of the PGA TOUR season as the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings descend on East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia from August 21–24 for the TOUR Championship—a four-day battle for the FedExCup and a staggering $10 million winner’s share from a $40 million purse2.
🔥 Headline Storylines
Scottie Scheffler: The Man to Beat
With five wins and 13 straight top-eight finishes, Scheffler enters East Lake as the prohibitive favorite at +175 odds.
He’s fresh off a win at the BMW Championship and looking to cap his season with a second consecutive FedExCup title.
Unlike previous years, no starting strokes will be awarded—everyone begins at even par, making this a true shootout.
Rory McIlroy: Grand Slam Glory
The Masters champion and second in the standings, McIlroy has had a stellar season and thrives under pressure.
He’s chasing his fourth FedExCup title, which would be a record.
Tommy Fleetwood & Robert MacIntyre: Dark Horse Threats
Fleetwood has been knocking on the door all season, with multiple top-five finishes in the playoffs.
MacIntyre nearly toppled Scheffler last week and brings serious momentum to Atlanta.
📍 Course Snapshot: East Lake Golf Club
Attribute Details
Par 70
Yardage 7,440 yards
Surface Zoysia fairways / Bermuda rough
Format 72-hole stroke play
Weather Outlook Hot, humid, with storm chances
East Lake demands precision off the tee and deft touch on fast greens. With no handicaps this year, ball-strikers and clutch putters have a real shot at glory.
This year’s TOUR Championship promises drama, redemption, and a true test of championship mettle. With the FedExCup on the line and no built-in advantage, expect fireworks from the first tee to the final putt.
Outrights
| Player | Points | Type | UK Odds | Places | Outright US Odds |
| Russell Henley | 5 | Each Way | 20/1 | 4 | +2000 |
| Viktor Hovland | 5 | Each Way | 25/1 | 4 | +3000 |
| Justin Rose | 2 | Each Way | 50/1 | 4 | +6000 |
🏌️♂️ Tour Championship Betting Value: Each-Way vs Win-Only
💡 Why Each-Way Bets Make Sense
Each-way bets split your stake: half on the win, half on placing top 4.
If your player wins, you get full odds + 1/5 place odds.
If they finish 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, you still get paid at 1/5 odds.
With Scheffler, it’s win or nothing.
🔥 Form Snapshot (2025 Season)
Justin Rose
🏆 Winner of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in a dramatic playoff
🔥 Birdied 4 straight holes to close regulation, then nailed two clutch putts in the playoff
📈 Also finished T16 at The Open and 6th at the Scottish Open
Viktor Hovland
🏆 Recent winner of the BMW Championship
📊 Multiple top-5 finishes in majors
💪 Trending upward with elite ball-striking
Russell Henley
🎯 Multiple top-10 finishes this season
⛳ Precision iron play and putting—perfect for East Lake
🧠 Consistent and undervalued
💷 Example: £10 Bets Comparison
Let’s compare a £10 win-only bet on Scheffler vs £10 each-way bets (£20 total) on Henley, Hovland, and Rose.
🏆 Scottie Scheffler to Win @ 13/8
Stake: £10
Return if wins: £26.25 (includes stake)
Return if finishes 2nd–4th: £0
🎯 Russell Henley Each-Way @ 20/1
Stake: £10 total EW (£5 win / £5 place)
Return if wins: £260 (£210 win + £50 place)
Return if finishes 2nd–4th: £50
🎯 Viktor Hovland Each-Way @ 25/1
Stake: £10 total EW
Return if wins: £320 (£260 win + £60 place)
Return if finishes 2nd–4th: £60
🎯 Justin Rose Each-Way @ 50/1
Stake: £10 totalEW
Return if wins: £620 (£510 win + £110 place)
Return if finishes 2nd–4th: £110
🎯 Final Take
Scheffler is elite—but at 13/8, the upside is limited and the risk is high. In contrast, Henley, Hovland, and Rose offer:
Multiple paths to profit
Higher payout potential
Strong recent form, especially Rose’s FedEx Cup heroics
In a small, elite field like the Tour Championship, volatility is high—and betting on form-driven contenders with generous odds and each-way coverage is simply smarter.