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With the 2022 Players Championship fast approaching, the key question everyone’s asking is the same across the golf world: Who are you picking to win at TPC Sawgrass in the biggest event of the year thus far. With a tremendous field featuring 47 of the top 50 golfers in the world, we are in for an epic ride beginning with Thursday’s first round.
No matter how you want to categorize The Players, it’s a big-time event. Just look at the aforementioned field. Players storylines are plentiful, and the star power is no joke. Justin Thomas will be looking for consecutive wins at the event, while Jon Rahm is seeking to hold onto his world No. 1 status. There’s also plenty of golfers still trying to hit their stride with the 2022 Masters fast approaching.
So what is going to happen this week in Florida? Let’s take a look at a full set of predictions and picks from our CBS Sports experts. Check out a full set of 2022 Players Championship odds via Caesars Sportsbook.
2022 Players Championship expert picks, predictions
Kyle Porter, senior golf writer
Winner — Justin Thomas (14-1): I know nobody has gone back to back at TPC Sawgrass, but I’m unconcerned with how this multi-decade history actually affects J.T. in 2022. He’s playing quite well (fifth in ball-striking over his last 20 rounds) and hasn’t finished outside the top 20 so far this season (four of those have been top 10s).
Sleeper — Adam Scott (50-1): Quietly playing quite well with three top 10s in five starts. His history here is as good as anybody in the field, and his number is way too long at 50-1. In his last five starts at TPC Sawgrass, Scott has finished in the top 12 four times. His career strokes gained of 1.99 is fifth-best in the field behind Si Woo Kim, Hideki Matsuyama, J.T. and Sergio Garcia. Oh, and he’s somehow become one of the best putters in the world.
Top 10 lock — Brooks Koepka: Koepka has the 11th-best…
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