PGA Tour Golf

Hughes, Mackenzie vs Pendrith, Taylor Prediction

September 18, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

Hughes, Mackenzie vs Pendrith, Taylor prediction for September 18, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects Pendrith, Taylor 130 - Hughes, Mackenzie 28. Hughes, Mackenzie is favored with a 63.9% win probability. Hughes, Mackenzie wins more simulations despite the lower average score. The spread is 0.2.

Pendrith, Taylor
+0.04
Strokes Gained / Round
VS H2H • Biltmore Championship Asheville
Hughes, Mackenzie
+0.24
Strokes Gained / Round
Head-to-Head Win Probability
36.1%
63.9%
Pendrith, TaylorHughes, Mackenzie
-112
Best Odds
FINALHughes, Mackenzie (T20) def Pendrith, Taylor (T87)

Projected Points Range 10th – 90th percentile

Hughes, Mackenzie
212835
Pendrith, Taylor
123130137

Tournament Context

Event
Biltmore Championship Asheville
Course
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Field
131 players

Player Profile — Hughes, Mackenzie

Strokes Gained
+0.24/round
Tour Avg
Course Fit
poor
-0.043 SG adj
Expected Finish
28th / 131

Matchup Analysis

Hughes, Mackenzie
+0.24 SG
EF 28th
Skill Gap
+0.20 SG/round
tight skill advantage for Hughes, Mackenzie
Pendrith, Taylor
+0.04 SG
EF 130th · Tour Avg
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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets PGA Tour Golf Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded GOLF 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the GOLF 2026 season report card.

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