Duke pegged Cameron Young’s +430 top-5 odds as an attractive wager, citing the bomber’s 5th-best Strokes Gained: Off the Tee mark and a pair of recent Scottsdale finishes (T12, T8) that show he can harness the course’s risk-reward setup. Young began 2026 with a quiet T22 at Torrey Pines while displaying trademark ball-striking. With elevation adding even more length to his drives and only three par-5s to separate, Duke believes Young’s aggressive style plays perfectly for a high finish.

Mayo paired his outright stance with a matchup: Cameron Young ‑110 vs. Hideki Matsuyama at Coolbet. He is essentially betting his favorite play against his biggest fade, leaning on Young’s elite driver and recent iron form versus Hideki’s declining tee game.

Pat Mayo backed Cameron Young at 25-1 to win in Scottsdale, noting that Torrey Pines showed the rust is gone: Young gained at least 2.85 strokes on approach for the fifth time in his last six starts and his elite driver remains intact, a must when players hit driver on roughly 90% of holes at TPC Scottsdale. Mayo added that Young has averaged +6.31 strokes putting across the past two Phoenix Opens, so a normal ball-striking week paired with that desert putting comfort gives him true win equity.

Andy Roberts called Cameron Young a “cracking outright play” at 25/1 for the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open. Roberts pointed to Young’s torrid close to last season—a maiden PGA Tour win at the Wyndham Championship followed by six straight top-11s—as proof his ball-striking is finally translating into results. He added that Young’s joint-top-scorer showing for Team USA at the Ryder Cup (3 points from 4 matches) super-charged the golfer’s confidence. Although Young owns only a 20th-place finish at Torrey Pines in 2022 and missed the cut at last year’s Genesis Invitational on the same South Course, Roberts is willing to overlook that limited resume because the field lacks Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. In an event that historically rewards patience more than birdie barrages, Roberts believes Young’s current form and newfound winning experience make 25/1 a price worth attacking.

Pamela Maldonado advised fading Cameron Young at a lofty $10,000 salary, arguing that gamers would be paying for raw talent rather than a Torrey-specific scoring path. Young’s only returns here—a single T20 and one missed cut—are underwhelming for a price that demands tournament-winning upside. His Poa putting is unreliable and his fantasy production typically relies on birdie runs that Torrey’s penal setup suppresses. Maldonado would rather reallocate that cap hit to two mid-range players who offer stronger cut equity and similar upside, calling Young a clear overpay this week.

Rick Gehman backed Cameron Young to win at +1800, pointing to an 11-event stretch that closed 2025 with seven top-10s and a breakthrough win at the Wyndham Championship. Gehman highlighted Young’s return to top-tier driving—one of the few players who can reliably turn the ball right-to-left—and said that combination of power and controlled shot shape is exactly what Torrey Pines rewards on its 7,700-yard setup with demanding long-iron approaches and penal rough.

Keith Stewart backed Cameron Young at the same 22-1 number, stressing a new weapon: Young has out-putted the field in 16 of 18 starts since the Masters. Add that improvement to his already world-class driving and to a Torrey Pines layout Stewart called a "perfect fit," and the Read The Line founder believes Young should be on the short list of favorites. Stewart also cited Young’s impressive Ryder Cup match-play run as proof he’s ready for a statement win.

Pat Mayo said Cameron Young is worth an outright bet at 22-1 because Torrey Pines rewards elite drivers and Young is "the top driver in the field." Mayo noted Young’s recent breakthrough victory at the Wyndham, his habit of charging leaderboards on difficult tracks, and the narrative boost a Torrey win would give his major-championship profile. Mayo even arranged a boosted number at a Canadian book, calling the price the best available worldwide.

Tyler Duke advised bettors to play Cameron Young at +375 for a top-five. Young broke through with his first win in 2025 and enters 2026 with the Tour’s 2nd-best mark in Strokes Gained: Total. Though he has only two prior Farmers starts, his elite driving distance fits Torrey’s ‘let it fly’ ethos, and Duke’s model ranks him No. 1 overall. With the South Course demanding both length and precise long irons, Duke believes the combination of statistical profile and improving win equity makes the +375 top-five price fair.

Mike Glasscott endorsed Cameron Young at +1900, citing the power hitter’s surge late in 2025. Young finally broke through at the Wyndham Championship, added eight total top-10 cashes last season, and closed the year with T9 at the Procore and solo 10th at the Hero World Challenge. Glasscott pointed out Young ranks seventh in Strokes Gained: Putting— an ideal complement to his driver on two long Torrey tracks— and will be seeing the venue for a fourth time, which he believes eliminates any learning curve.

Esten McLaren advised sprinkling an outright on Cameron Young at +1300 (FanDuel) for the Hero World Challenge. He pointed to Young’s scorching late-season run that vaulted him from No. 39 to No. 18 in the OWGR, a previous third-place finish at Albany, and the birdie-friendly conditions that keep winning scores at 18-under or better in eight of the last nine editions. McLaren emphasized the market discrepancy—Caesars is dealing just +800—making the FanDuel number a clear value play with a $130 profit on a $10 bet in a 20-man field.

At +500 to be top U.S. wildcard, Sobel singled out Cameron Young. The Wake Forest alum has five straight finishes of 11th or better, grabbed his first PGA win at Wyndham, and owns extensive reps on Bethpage Black. Sobel expects Bradley to pair the bomber with Bryson DeChambeau in four-balls, forecasting a birdie barrage that could earn Young extra starts. Early success, a home-state crowd and red-hot form give him the clearest path to the most matches among the six picks.

Perry called Cam Young "poised to win" at 22-1, citing a torrid run of 1st, 5th, 11th and 4th in his last four starts. With few top-tier names historically teeing it up at the ProCore, Perry thinks Young’s driving distance and long-iron prowess give him a ceiling edge over the mid-tier pack and put him in the same win tier as Cantlay.

Rick Gehman highlighted Cameron Young as a ceiling play at $9,300. Young’s trend score sits at +1.9 strokes gained per round, second only to Scheffler in the field. After winning the Wyndham and finishing T-4 at the Tour Championship, Young’s driver is back to elite levels and the putter has caught fire. Gehman noted that Silverado rewards length when combined with accuracy, a combo Young showcased during the FedEx Cup playoffs. With many DFS players gravitating toward the bigger Ryder Cup names up top, Gehman expects Young’s ownership to stay manageable and will leverage him heavily in GPPs.

For head-to-head bettors DaSilva laid ‑125 on Cameron Young over Collin Morikawa. Morikawa enters off three straight finishes outside the top 40 and negative strokes-gained putting in five straight starts. Young, conversely, has gained strokes tee-to-green in nine consecutive events, capped by a Tour Championship 4th. DaSilva framed it as a classic hot-hand play with Morikawa’s iron play mysteriously off and Young peaking at the perfect time.

DaSilva recommended Cameron Young at +350 for a Top-5 after a two-month heater that includes his first PGA Tour win at the Wyndham (early August) and a 4th-place finish at the Tour Championship. Young has gained over 1.2 strokes per round off the tee since July and ranks top-5 in birdies during that stretch. With Collin Morikawa slumping, DaSilva sees Young as the in-form American most likely to pile up red numbers on Silverado’s gettable par-5s.

DaSilva recommended Cameron Young at +2200 on the heels of his first career victory at the Wyndham Championship and a fourth-place finish at the Tour Championship. Young’s current form earned him a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, and DaSilva sees the Napa stop as a momentum bridge to Bethpage. Even though length is muted at Silverado, Young’s elite tee-to-green game allows him to attack the par-5s while his confidence is peaking. DaSilva believes the market is slow to price in both the win equity he just displayed and his playoff surge, giving bettors a reasonable mid-tier number.

In the Young (-125) vs. Morikawa (+100) matchup, DaSilva sides with Cameron Young. He argued Morikawa’s pre-Ryder Cup form is "pretty poor," whereas Young arrives off a win and a 4th-place finish in his last two starts. The analyst believes momentum plus Young’s distance advantage on Silverado’s scorable par-5s tilts the duel decisively.

DaSilva likes Cameron Young at +350 for a Top-5, citing his breakthrough win at the Wyndham in early August and 4th place at the Tour Championship. Young’s current tee-to-green tear aligns with Silverado’s gettable par-5s, and the analyst prefers backing a player peaking rather than one tinkering ahead of the Ryder Cup.

DaSilva believes Cameron Young is undervalued at +2200 after a breakout stretch that earned him a Ryder Cup roster spot. Young captured his first PGA Tour title at the Wyndham Championship in early August and followed that with a fourth-place finish at the Tour Championship. DaSilva thinks that momentum, paired with Young’s elite ball-striking profile, makes him a legitimate threat despite this being his Procore debut.

Matt Brown said he is loading up on Cameron Young this week. He laid ‑115 on Young over Robert MacIntyre and ‑105 on Young over Justin Thomas, then added a Top-10 ticket at +125 that was hanging off-market at BetMGM. Brown’s logic is straightforward: Young has closed the last two tournaments with strong weekends and profiles perfectly for East Lake—long and, more importantly, accurate with the driver. That combination should play on a course where fairway position is everything. Conversely, Brown wants to attack opponents whose games do not fit. He noted Justin Thomas’ season-long troubles finding fairways and suggested MacIntyre could be flat after last week’s grind. With the Scottish left-hander power-ranked well below Young in his numbers, Brown feels the price gap is still too small, making all three bets worth firing.

Bydlon recommended attacking matchup markets with Cameron Young, betting him –115 over Robert MacIntyre and –105 over Justin Thomas. Young’s length and accuracy off the tee align with East Lake’s premium on total driving, and he closed strongly at the BMW, suggesting no let-up in form. By contrast, Bydlon cited season-long accuracy issues for Thomas and noted MacIntyre’s grueling schedule heading into Atlanta. With Young power-ranking well above both opponents in his model, Bydlon sees these near-pick-em prices as mis-tagged and expects the American to win both matchups.

Barnett is willing to back Cam Young at +140 for a top-10 finish and considers the 30-to-1 outright a fringe sprinkle. Young’s length fits East Lake’s par-5s, and Barnett highlighted that Young still needs Ryder Cup points, giving him rare extra motivation compared to many in the field.

Pat Mayo floated a straight-forecast angle: instead of the ‘without Scheffler’ market, bet Scheffler 1st and Cameron Young 2nd at 45-1. He reasoned that the exact-finish ticket offers more than double the non-Scheffler odds (≈20-1) while capturing the same thesis that Scheffler dominates and Young is best of the rest. Mayo admits you have fewer outs, but likes the payout if you’re already building around that leaderboard shape.

Mills lumped Cameron Young with Burns and Griffin as Round-1 bets that are ‘great form, great first-round scoring’ yet remain +2500 in a 29-man field. He stressed that Young’s explosive driver routinely gives him birdie looks early and that these odds are identical to full-field events, creating what he called ‘serious value’ for anyone chasing a first-round leader dart.

Everill liked Pat Mayo’s boosted 35-1 on Cam Young, pointing out the American is still auditioning for a Ryder Cup captain’s pick. That urgency should keep him grinding all four rounds regardless of early position. Young’s recent ball-striking surge aligns with East Lake’s demand to keep drives in the fairway to avoid thick collar rough introduced in last year’s renovation. With everyone starting at even par, Everill believes Young’s combination of length, motivation, and improved accuracy makes him an appealing outright or top-5 wager at long odds.

John Schwarb played Cameron Young Top-5 at +450. Keegan Bradley announces captain’s picks next week, and Schwarb believes Young’s Wyndham win put him on the bubble. A big showing at East Lake would all but punch his ticket to Bethpage. The added stakes plus his ceiling tee-to-green make +450 enticing.

Gehman is going right back to Cameron Young after an 11th at Caves Valley that masked elite form. Young entered off a win at Wyndham and a 5th at South Wind, then lost three strokes on Thursday and still gained 3.3 tee-to-green for the week despite five penalty strokes. Gehman’s power rankings have Young 5th over the last 24 rounds, and he believes a top-3 finish is well within reach, making Young a strong GPP play in the 7K tier.

Byron Lindeque plans to "go overboard" on Cameron Young, aiming to double the field’s exposure. He expects ownership projections to come in lighter than they should for Young at his mid-7K salary and believes the bomber’s volatility scares casual players. In a no-cut, 30-man slate, Lindeque wants Young’s top-five upside anchoring balanced lineups while the crowd wanders elsewhere.

Byron Lindeque called Cameron Young a fair 20-to-1 outright in the no-Scheffler pool, stressing that East Lake is a ‘big-time driver golf course’ and Young’s driver is an ‘absolute weapon.’ Lindeque added that Young’s putting has quietly improved, so if the elite off-the-tee play shows up he has tournament-winning upside at a price depressed only by Scheffler’s presence in the main market.

Byron Lindeque argued that Cameron Young should be a lock for the Ryder Cup because he is a "cheat code" when paired with Bryson DeChambeau. Young’s elite wedge play covers Bryson’s biggest weakness, both generate identical ball-speed numbers off the tee, and they used the same golf ball model before Young’s recent switch—great chemistry for alternate-shot. Lindeque thinks that combination will be deadly at Bethpage: bomb-and-gouge drives from both men, followed by Young stuffing wedges and Bryson rolling putts. He expects the duo to rack up points and views Young as a cornerstone for Ryder Cup DFS lineups and prop-bet markets (top U.S. point scorer, most foursomes points, etc.).

Sia Nejad anchored his early betting card with Cam Young at 30-1, adding Sam Burns and Harris English as secondary bullets. Nejad likes Young’s elite driver and overall tee-to-green profile—a perfect fit given that seven of last year’s top eight finishers at East Lake were also top-eight tee-to-green. With the TOUR likely to set the course up for birdies to boost drama, Nejad wants an explosive scorer and feels the 30-1 price is longer than it should be in a no-cut, 30-man field. He called the number “my card” on the spot, signalling conviction in Young’s ceiling.

Brian Kirschner played Cam Young Top-10 at +225, arguing the New Yorker’s "elite length off the tee" aligns perfectly with Caves Valley’s new par-70 setup, while his current "serious prowess with the flatstick" removes the typical short-game question marks. With Young’s recent form already pointing up, Kirschner sees little reason that trend stops in a trimmed-down field fighting for Tour Championship positioning.

Matt Cooper advised a 1-point each-way wager on Cameron Young at 30/1 for the BMW Championship, stressing that Caves Valley accentuates Young’s two elite weapons: power driving and an increasingly reliable flat stick. Young ranked second in Strokes Gained Off-the-Tee when breaking through at the Wyndham two weeks ago and first last week while finishing fifth at the St Jude, proof that his mid-season slide (35th OTT on the year) is behind him. Young has publicly declared his putting mechanics 'better than ever,' a claim backed by season-long gains on bent-grass greens. Cooper also highlighted course fit—Caves Valley is a Tom Fazio design, and Young’s Korn Ferry win at The Glen Club came on another Fazio track. Historically, the New Yorker piles results together (prior heaters of 2-3-2 and 4-4 immediately after wins), so Cooper sees 30/1 plus five-place terms as premium value on a player riding obvious momentum.

Will Gray backed Cameron Young to win the BMW Championship at +3000. Gray noted Young’s victory at the Wyndham Championship two weeks ago and said the ball-striking numbers actually looked even cleaner in Memphis, where Young drove the ball longer and straighter than the field average but could not buy a putt. Gray believes the recent win has flipped a confidence switch and that Caves Valley’s generous fairways will allow Young to keep leaning on his driver – the club that fueled a closing 63 at Wyndham. With momentum peaking and odds still in the mid-30-to-1 range, Gray called Young "a good time to gain traction" for outright tickets.

Referencing PGATour.com’s expert picks, Giannotto noted Cameron Young at +2500 as a mid-tier outright with ceiling. Young captured the Wyndham Championship two weeks ago and, according to PGA Tour ShotLink data, actually gained more strokes ball-striking in Memphis than he did during the win. With driver back in peak form and confidence high, Giannotto expects Young to continue gaining momentum at a venue that rewards long, aggressive play off the tee.

Brandon Gdula grabbed Cameron Young at 30/1 in the show’s outright draft, calling him the scariest threat in the 30-plus price tier. He believes public fatigue has discounted Young’s upside even though the data remains strong: +1.44 strokes-gained ball-striking over his last 36 rounds, top-five in the field. Gdula added that Caves Valley rewards distance, a Young specialty, and suggested that a season of adversity could be the catalyst for a breakout week. With win equity similar to golfers priced in the low 20s, Gdula recommended an outright bet on Young at 30/1 for the BMW Championship.

Brandon Gdula said Cameron Young is his favorite outright at 30-1 for the BMW Championship because the skill-set combo is almost unmatched in this 49-man field. Young ranks sixth in driving distance and fifth in strokes-gained putting over the last 50 rounds, including a 95th-percentile make-rate inside 15 feet on the entire PGA TOUR. His irons are trending up — positive approach numbers in four of his past five starts and +0.38 SG:Approach per round across his last 36 — which Gdula believes unlocks "spike-week" upside. Coming off a win and a follow-up fifth-place finish, Young finally has the confidence to close, something Gdula likened to the early Xander Schauffele breakthrough. In a small, elite field, he views that length-and-putting recipe as a birdie factory and is willing to pay the shorter number for the ceiling.

Brandon Gdula pitched Cameron Young at 30-to-1 as his favorite longer-odds outright. He wants two traits this week—distance and putting—and Young ranks 6th in driving distance and 5th in strokes-gained putting over his last 50 rounds, good for the 93rd and 95th percentiles on Tour. Young followed what Gdula termed a "dominant win at the Wyndham" with a 5th-place finish last week, hinting at a hot streak and the clustered-wins pattern common among elite talents. Caves Valley’s long par-4s should accentuate Young’s power, and the recent putting surge provides ceiling that had been missing earlier in the season. At 30-to-1, Gdula believes bettors are getting rare odds on a player whose statistical profile perfectly matches this venue.

Young sits 35-1 after winning the Wyndham and finishing 5th last week, but Bo wants a longer number. If books drift him to 40-45, McBrayer will fire, citing elite driving distance, improved approach play over his last few starts, a recent putting spike, and bent-grass being his best surface. The newfound "albatross off his back" from finally winning gives added confidence.

Matthew Wiley remains bullish on Cam Young, insisting the bomber is "not done." Young gained four strokes putting two weeks ago—second-best in the field—and Wiley believes that breakthrough with the flat stick is the missing ingredient. Pair that with Young’s elite driver and scoring irons, and Wiley sees clear top-10 equity and latent win upside at mid-tier odds and DFS pricing. He recommends overweight exposure in tournaments and adding Young to outright cards at any number north of 30-1.

Matthew Wiley said Cameron Young is absolutely "feasting" right now and should tear apart Caves Valley at the BMW Championship. Wiley’s agronomy contacts convinced him the renovated par-70 has "no teeth," and he projects a −19 winning score that will require roughly 25 birdies. He stressed driving distance will matter on the long par-4s and noted Young’s elite length will leave him short irons all week. Young still ranks near the top of Wiley’s last-30-day weighted model, and his birdie-or-better rate fits the required scoring environment. Wiley labeled Young a priority outright bet and a high-ceiling DFS play.

Matthew Wiley said Cameron Young is "on a trajectory" and declared he can win the BMW Championship, backing the play at +3000 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Wiley noted Young was striping it last week and, with what Wiley called "the million pounds off his back," is finally converting elite ball-striking into top finishes. In a 50-man, no-cut field Wiley expects plenty of birdies, so he wants an aggressive scorer who can take advantage of the two remaining par-5s. Young’s recent form, driving distance, and streaky hot putting fit that profile, making +3000 an actionable outright ticket and a core DFS play in Wiley’s pool.

Matt Every said Cameron Young absolutely belongs on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup roster because Bethpage Black lets him turn the driver loose on almost every hole. Every pointed out that Young has gained strokes off-the-tee in 11 of his last 12 starts and sits top-5 on the PGA Tour in driving distance. He argued Bethpage’s heavy rough punishes shorter, accuracy-first players far more than long hitters who can gouge wedges out—something Young proved he could do while contending at Brookline and St Andrews. Every expects Young to be a four-ball weapon, believes his outright odds will shrink once the captain’s picks are announced, and advised locking in any Young exposure in Ryder Cup point or top-U.S. scorer markets now, before the number moves.

David Barnett said Cameron Young was the first name that stopped him when scrolling the odds board and immediately clicked the 30-1 outright. Barnett argued the Wilmington routing rewards heavy drivers who can carry bunkers, a skill Young flashed when he ranked 6th in total driving carry in the Bet-The-Number database. He added that Young sits 14th in the Ryder Cup standings, giving him added motivation to keep his foot on the gas, and pointed to Young’s last five starts (four top-25s with +1.4 strokes-gained tee-to-green per round) as proof the ball-striking has rounded back into form. With no cut in a 49-man field and the “monkey off his back” after last season’s playoff win, Barnett believes Young’s win equity is meaningfully higher than his 30-1 price implies.

Farnsworth acknowledged Cameron Young’s win and recent top-5 but argued the $9,800 salary leaves little room for error. Young fits the course on paper, yet Farnsworth prefers using the cap elsewhere given comparable upside in cheaper ranges. He framed Young as playable but likely overpriced for his own builds.

Gannon recommended Cameron Young at $9,800, stressing that you ‘play the hot golfer.’ Young’s recent surge is built on booming drives, crisp mid-irons, and an uptick in putting. One more top-10 virtually locks his Ryder Cup berth, and Gannon expects his driver-friendly skill set to flourish on Caves Valley’s long bent-grass layout, making Young worth the chalk.

Rick Gehman flatly declared, “Cam Young’s going to win,” after Young graded third in his custom BMW Championship model that still had Scottie Scheffler miles ahead but slotted Young behind only Scheffler and Kurt Kitayama. The model weighted driving distance (15%) and long-term approach (25%), two categories where Young routinely sits near the top of the PGA Tour, along with birdie rate and easy-course scoring that fit Olympia Fields’ expected setup. Gehman plans to bet Young outright and likes pairing him with Kitayama on cards, viewing Young’s power and scoring upside as capable of dethroning the favorites in a 50-man field.

Rick Gehman said Cameron Young might win the BMW Championship and should be a core play in outright markets (30-1 on Monday) and DraftKings builds. Caves Valley rewards length and birdie making, two areas where Young excels. He gained 8.5 strokes tee-to-green during his Wyndham win and another six at last week’s FedEx St. Jude despite a disastrous Saturday; he still picked up five strokes on Sunday. Gehman noted Young’s natural draw has returned after recent swing tweaks, fueling confidence, and his last-36-round total strokes gained ranks ninth in the field. With plenty still at stake in the FedEx Cup and a bomber-friendly setup, Gehman views Young as a high-ceiling DFS play and live outright ticket.

Lindeque reluctantly punched a Cameron Young outright at 30-1, arguing Young’s Wyndham Championship victory at 22-under erased the narrative that he only thrives on difficult tracks. Byron emphasized that Young ‘drove the shit out of it and putted the living daylights out of it’ during the win, exactly the combination required this week. Although he expects Young to be a popular DFS play and hates the short number, Byron believes the bomber-putter profile plus fresh winning confidence justify the bet.

Matt Gannon said he was happy to lay roughly –140/–150 for Cameron Young to finish inside the top-20 at the 2025 BMW Championship. With only 50 players teeing it up, Gannon prefers placement markets and called Young "the hot golfer" after cashing a recent ticket on him. He pointed out that the tournament is being played on a long northeast bent-grass track—exactly the grass and region Young grew up on—so course familiarity plus elite current form should translate to another high finish as Young tries to lock up enough FedExCup points to reach Bethpage.