2022 CJ Cup picks, predictions, best bets, odds, props: PGA expert backing Rory McIlroy at Congaree Golf Club

The 2022 CJ Cup is being played in South Carolina. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion. Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Collin Morkiawa are among the top players in the field. The event was originally played at Nine Bridges in Korea but has been played since the start of the pandemic. SportsLine's Mike McDonald has studied the 2022 field and made his picks. He's sharing his best bets, top sleepers and favorites to avoid. It's available on Sportsline.

McDonald is backing Rory McIlroy at Congaree Golf Club. Kim won his second tournament just two weeks ago. McIroy is on the brink of regaining the No. 1 ranking for the first time in two years. He has three straight top-five finishes on DP World Tour. He was No 1 in scoring average and second in driving distance last year.

McDonald has made his best bets for the 2022 CJ Cup. He has several outright plays, including a monster longshot that would bring a massive payout of 150-1.

Rory McIlroy is the favourite to win the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club in 2022. He's followed by Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Sungjae Im, Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, Sam Burns, Collin Morikawa, Tyrrell Hatton, Cameron Young, Taylor Montgomery, Keegan Bradley, Billy Horschel, Aaron Wise, Cody Young and Cam Davis are also in the field.