2026 Cadillac Championship Best Bets: 6 Picks for Trump National Doral

The Cadillac Championship brings a completely different challenge at Trump National Doral. The "Blue Monster" rewards power off the tee, strong ball-striking, and the ability to handle tough, water-lined conditions.

With a loaded, no-cut field and big money on the line ahead of the PGA Championship, the competition is strong. This course can punish mistakes quickly, so targeting players who can drive it long and stay in control is key. These six best bets are built to handle the test.

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Viktor Hovland Round 1 Leader (+3,300)

Upside and volatility make Hovland an appealing first-round-leader option at the Cadillac Championship. He's one of the TOUR's best ball-strikers, especially with long irons, a key skill at Trump National Doral. His driver has also been trending up, giving him the ability to attack early. While inconsistent, that high-variance profile fits this market, and if he finds a rhythm, he has the firepower to post a low opening round.

Kurt Kitayama Top-20 Finish (+116)

Elite distance and ball-striking give Kitayama a strong profile for a top-20 result at the Cadillac Championship. He ranks among the longer hitters on TOUR and sits near the top in Strokes Gained: Approach, a key combo for a demanding layout like Doral. Kitayama has also proven he can handle tough, water-heavy courses, highlighted by his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. If he can put together four steady rounds, the upside is there.

Russell Henley Top-10 Finish (+186)

Steady form and elite accuracy put Henley firmly in the mix for a top-10 at the Cadillac Championship. He has six top-10 finishes in nine starts this season, including a T3 at The Masters, and ranks near the top of the TOUR in driving accuracy. Henley thrives on demanding, water-heavy layouts like Doral and has proven it with a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Jake Knapp Top-5 Finish (+520)

Elite ball-striking and consistent results have Knapp trending as a strong top-five option at the Cadillac Championship. He has five top-10 finishes in his last 10 starts and continues to gain strokes across the board. Knapp's driving distance gives him a major edge on a long course like Doral, and his improving iron play adds to the upside. With his current form, he's firmly in the mix to contend again.

Cameron Young to Win (+1,250)

Driving and current form point to Young as a strong outright contender at the Cadillac Championship. He ranks among the best on TOUR off the tee and hasn't lost strokes in that category in months, a key edge at Doral. He's also riding a wave of confidence after a win at THE PLAYERS Championship and multiple top finishes, with improved putting rounding out a complete game.

Harris English to Win (+4,000)

Recent form and course fit point to English as a strong outright option at the Cadillac Championship. He's riding a stretch of top finishes, including a T4 at the RBC Heritage, and excels on difficult, major-style layouts. English has also proven himself on similar courses, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, giving him real upside at attractive odds.

One-And-Done Play of the Week

If you play in a One-and-Done league, the idea is simple: You get to use each golfer once all season, so picking the right spot matters.

Elite ball-striking and value make Hideki Matsuyama a strong One-and-Done option at the Cadillac Championship. His approach play and short game remain among the best on TOUR, a perfect fit for a demanding layout like Trump National Doral where long-iron precision is key. He's also shown steady form, including a solid finish at The Masters, and his putting has improved in 2026. With his odds drifting, this shapes up as a strong buy-low spot with real upside.

Last Week's Result

Heritage: Scheffler - 2nd: $2,160,000

Season Total: $4,897,453

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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM.