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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Fazio Canyons Course)
Austin, Texas
Field: 120 Players
Cut: Top 65 and Ties
Inaugural Austin Championship (7th of 8 FedExCup Fall Events)
Purse: $6,000,000 | FedExCup Points: 500
Course Designer: Tom Fazio (1999)
$5 Million Renovation in 2022 (Greens, Bunkers & Tees)
Longer Course: 7,451 Yards
Par 72 (36-36)
Greens: MiniVerde Bermuda
Fairways: 419 Bermuda
Large, contoured putting surfaces
Generous Fairways with Red Oaks, Sycamore Trees, Bunkers & Natural Hazards
Errant shots can find steep drop-offs, limestone creek beds & ravines
Texas Hill Country Layout with Significant Elevation Changes
Uphill/downhill approaches make distance control important
Short Springs Branch Creek winds through the property
Water Hazards in Play on Multiple Holes
Particularly relevant on the closing stretch
4 Par 5s
All measure 560+ Yards (2 over 580)
Scoring opportunities, but length rewards quality driving
4 Par 3s
3 measure 215+ Yards
Long-iron play will be tested
10 Par 4s
5 measure 448+ Yards
Combination of shorter scoring holes and demanding longer approaches
First PGA TOUR Event at Fazio Canyons
No Historical TOUR Scoring Data or Winning Score
Model Angle: Target strong tee-to-green players who combine quality driving with reliable long-iron play, generate GIR and capitalize on four par 5s. Prioritize ball striking over putting, while accounting for Bermuda performance and bogey avoidance.
Betting Angle: With no PGA TOUR course history to lean on, prioritize recent form and proven tee-to-green performance over reputation. Three of the first six FedExCup Fall events have produced first-time winners, so don’t shy away from emerging talent or attractive outright prices.
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