The PGA Tour returns to the Pebble Beach Golf Links for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026, kicking off on Thursday, February 12. This event marks the beginning of the Signature Events series for the new season and features a strong field of 80 golfers, including top contenders like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. The spotlight is on McIlroy, as he aims to challenge for the No.1 ranking at this iconic tournament.
Top Players Set to Compete in the 2026 Pro-Am
Among the notable participants are Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, Jason Day, Patrick Cantlay, and Tommy Fleetwood. Scheffler holds the Official World Golf Ranking No.1 and also leads the current PGA Tour power rankings. Reigning champion Rory McIlroy will be back to defend his title after a powerful start to his 2026 season. McIlroy’s impressive performance includes a victory at The American Express in January and a third-place tie at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, marking his eighteenth straight top-10 finish on the Tour.
Rory McIlroy’s Progress and Ranking Challenge
The 36-year-old Northern Irish golfer is currently third on the PGA power rankings for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, trailing behind Scheffler and Justin Rose. McIlroy’s recent tie for third at the Dubai Invitational in January was a solid performance, though he narrowly missed second place behind Rose, who climbed to No.3 in the Official World Golf Ranking after winning his 13th PGA Tour title at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. McIlroy’s 2025 season was historic, highlighted by the completion of the much-anticipated grand slam, and he now looks determined to reclaim the top spot.
Leading Power Rankings for Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026
Here is the list of the top 15 players according to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am power rankings going into the 2026 event:
- Scottie Scheffler
- Justin Rose
- Rory McIlroy
- Patrick Cantlay
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Viktor Hovland
- Xander Schauffele
- Jason Day
- Michael Thorbjornsen
- Jake Knapp
- Russell Henley
- Ben Griffin
- Maverick McNealy
Current Odds Favor Scheffler but McIlroy Remains a Threat
Scottie Scheffler leads the betting odds for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 with +300 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. Rory McIlroy follows as the closest challenger with +1400 odds, despite his slightly later start to the season. Tommy Fleetwood, fresh off a breakthrough win at the 2025 Tour Championship that secured him the FedExCup title, enters with +2200 odds, although he ranks outside the top 10 in power rankings.
Other contenders with notable odds include Si Woo Kim, Xander Schauffele, Justin Rose, and Viktor Hovland, all in the +2500 to +2700 range. Recent Waste Management Phoenix Open winner Chris Gotterup and runner-up Hideki Matsuyama both hold +3000 odds, highlighting the depth of competition this weekend.
Top Odds to Watch at Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026
- Scottie Scheffler +300
- Rory McIlroy +1400
- Tommy Fleetwood +2200
- Si Woo Kim +2500
- Xander Schauffele +2500
- Justin Rose +2500
- Viktor Hovland +2700
- Hideki Matsuyama +3000
- Ben Griffin +3000
- Chris Gotterup +3000
- Jake Knapp +3300
- Michael Thorbjornsen +3300
- Patrick Cantlay +3300
- Matt Fitzpatrick +3300
- Maverick McNealy +3300
- Russell Henley +3300
- Cameron Young +3500
- Jason Day +3500
- Robert MacIntyre +3500
- Ludvig Åberg +3500
What This Means for the Season and Fans
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 promises to be a high-stakes event where top-ranked players like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will face off at one of golf’s most celebrated venues. McIlroy’s quest to regain the No.1 spot adds an intense undercurrent to the tournament, while the presence of multiple strong contenders ensures a fiercely competitive field. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the event could shape power rankings and influence momentum early in the PGA Tour season.
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is the fifth event of the 2026 PGA TOUR season and first Signature Event.
The field will be finalized following the WM Phoenix Open with opportunities to qualify through the Aon Swing 5 and top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
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