The 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic is scheduled to begin Thursday at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, featuring a field of 120 players competing in an opposite-field event alongside that week's Signature Event [1].
Brooks Koepka, who is continuing his return to the PGA Tour after his stint with LIV Golf, is among the entrants [1]. FanDuel lists Koepka and Davis Thompson as co-favorites to win at odds of +1800 [1]. SportsLine’s predictive model, which has accurately forecasted 17 major championships including this year's Masters and last year's PGA and Open Championships, simulated the tournament 10,000 times to generate its projections [1].
While Thompson is favored, the model projects him to finish barely inside the top 5, suggesting a more cautious outlook on his chances [1]. Conversely, the model is bullish on Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, whose odds stand at +3300, and ranks him as a top-3 contender [1]. Other notable odds include Marco Penge at +2000 and Rasmus Hojgaard at +2200 [1].
The Myrtle Beach Classic brings together a deep field in an event designed to run opposite higher-profile tournaments, giving players outside the top rankings a chance to shine [1]. The tournament’s start on Thursday marks the beginning of a key week on the PGA Tour calendar.
Players and fans will watch closely as Koepka attempts to build momentum in his comeback and other contenders aim to claim the title. The tournament concludes Sunday, with full results expected then [1].