AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 expert picks: Strategy, form and more

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The next stop for the PGA Tour players is the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The PGA Tour event will kick off with its first round on Thursday, Feb. 12, and will have its finale on Sunday, Feb. 15. It is the first signature event featuring a limited field of 80 players.

This week, Rory McIlroy will play his first PGA Tour event of the season to defend his title. Along with him, the field also features Patrick Cantlay, Viktor Hovland, and others. Below are five AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 expert picks.


AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 expert picks

#1 Rory McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy (Image- Source: Imagn)

Rory McIlroy is the expert’s pick for this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He was picked by Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton. The Northern Irish golfer has been in good form, and before this, he played in a few DP World Tour events. He was tied for third at the Dubai Invitational and T33 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Per FanDuel, he has odds of +1400 to win the event.


#2 Scottie Scheffler

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Scottie Scheffle (Image Source: Imagn)

Scottie Scheffler is another expert pick for the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He was picked by Betsperts Golf’s Ryan Noonan. He is one of the top favorites to win the event with odds of +300 (via FanDuel). This season on the PGA Tour, Scheffler won The American Express after carding rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66. He then played at the WM Phoenix Open and finished in T3.


#3 Russell Henley

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Russell Henley (Image Source: Imagn)

Russell Henley is another expert pick to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He was picked by Pat Mayo and Golf Digest’s Steve Hennessey. The American golfer has been playing well so far this season on the PGA Tour and is looking forward to this week’s event. He played at the Sony Open in Hawaii and recorded a T19 finish, then settled in T8 at The American Express. He has odds of +2700 (via FanDuel).


#4 Viktor Hovland

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Viktor Hovland (Image Source: Imagn)

Viktor Hovland is another expert pick to win the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Norwegian golfer is gearing up to play in his second PGA Tour event of the season this week. He previously competed at the WM Phoenix Open and finished T10. He also played at DP World Tour events this season and finished in T14 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.


#5 Jason Day

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Jason Day (Image Source: Imagn)

Jason Day is another expert pick for the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He was picked by Golfbet contributor Mike Glasscott. The Australian golfer has an impressive time playing on the PGA Tour so far. He was close to winning The American Express but settled in T2. He then finished T38 at the Farmers Insurance Open.

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