Top 5 sleeper picks for The Sentry 2025 ft. Cameron Davis

The PGA Tour 2025 season kicks off with the Sentry, starting on Thursday, January 2, at Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.

The Sentry 2025 will feature 60 players competing for a $20 million purse. As the first of eight high-purse Signature events, it boasts a field with most of the top-ranked players in action this week. Notably, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the only top-ranked players absent.

While the favorites are expected to dominate at Kapalua, a few sleeper picks could make a mark. Here, we explore five sleeper picks for the Sentry 2025.

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Sleeper picks for The Sentry 2025

1) Cameron Davis (+11000)

Cameron Davis at the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2024 (Image Source: Getty)

Cameron Davis is at +11000 to win this week but is a player who could pose a serious threat. He has previously secured a top-10 finish at the Sentry and has the potential to improve the result this time.

In terms of recent form, Davis had a T6 finish and a missed cut during the Australian summer. Last year, he claimed his first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and also recorded a strong T5 finish at the BMW Championship.

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2) J.T. Poston

J.T. Poston at the The RSM Classic 2024 - Round One (Image Source: Getty)

J.T. Poston is +600 to secure a top-5 finish this week at Kapalua. In terms of recent form, he has recorded three consecutive top-ten finishes. Also, he won the Shriners Children's Open, marking his first title in two years.

As for past performances, Poston also claimed a T5 finish at the Sentry last year.

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3) Matt McCarty

Matt McCarty during the U.S. Open, First Round (Image Source: Imagn)

Matt McCarty is +550 to make a top-10 finish at the Sentry 2025. He had a great 2024, earning his PGA Tour card with three wins on the Korn Ferry Tour and getting his first PGA Tour win at the Black Desert Championship.

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4) Brian Harman

Brian Harman at the The Presidents Cup, Final Round (Image Source: Imagn)

Although Brian Harman had an underwhelming season last year, one shouldn't forget that it wasn't long ago when he became a major champion. Besides, his past performances at Kapalua make him a strong contender for another good finish.

Harman has made a top-20 finish in all four of his previous starts at Kapalua, including a T5 last year. This year, he is +115 to secure another top-20 finish.

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5) Sepp Straka

Sepp Straka at the Paris Olympics (Image Source: Imagn)

Sepp Straka is +160 to make a top-20 finish this week. In his past two starts, he has recorded T21 and T12 finishes, respectively.

Speaking of recent performances, Straka has achieved two top-20 finishes in his past four starts. With a Ryder Cup spot in sight, the European star will aim to start the year on a strong note.