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Odds: Betting Odds as of publication
Stats: Non Filtered Season Stats
Top 75% Rank: Stats where Player Ranked in Top 75% in the Field
Top 25% Rank: Stats where Player Ranked in Top 25% in the Field
SG Gains: Number of weeks where played Gained in that Strokes Gained Statistic
OTT 4/4 = Gained Off The Tee in 4 of his last 4 starts/weeks/tournaments
FORM: Results from a players last 4 starts
Corales Results: Finishes at the Corales Puntacana Championship
Comp Results: Finishes at following courses: Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), Memorial Park Golf Course & Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Blades Brown
Odds: +2500
Stats: n/a
Top 75% Rank: n/a
Top 25% Rank: n/a
SG Gains: OTT 1/1, APP 1/1, ARD 1/1, PUTT 1/1 (No SG for KFT starts)
FORM: 22/12/55/17
Corales Results: DEBUT
Comp Results: 9/26/37
Insights: Blades Brown continues to be one of the most exciting young talents in golf, but +2500 is asking bettors to pay for the ceiling before the résumé fully catches up. The 19-year-old has shown flashes of elite upside, including a final-round 65 last week and multiple instances this season where he entered Sunday in position to contend before settling for strong finishes. The talent is obvious, but the biggest challenge has been consistency while bouncing between PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour events. He has yet to fully put four rounds together in a PGA Tour setting, and Corales being a debut course with limited data adds another layer of uncertainty. There is no doubt Brown has the skill set to win against this field, but at this number, the clubhouse is taking a cautious approach. A player to root for and monitor closely, but +2500 requires a level of confidence that the current résumé hasn’t earned yet. If he gets it done, it will be a well-deserved hat tip to those willing to believe early. -C
Stephan Jaeger
Odds: +2500
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP 125150, PROX
Top 75% Rank: All exclude PROX
Top 25% Rank: TG, DD, OTT/DD AVG, APP 175200, ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BOB, BOB 175200, BOB AVG, BA, P3, P5
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 2/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: 15/15/MC/WD
Corales Results: 48/26/54 (5 of 12 Rounds in 60s; Low: 66)
Comp Results: 1/3/5/9/11/28/35/44/53/66/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Stephan Jaeger enters as one of the safest contenders in the field, and +2500 feels like a fair price. He has four Top 20s in his last six starts, including back-to-back 15ths, and was in the hunt late on Sunday before fading over the closing holes. His elite short game and birdie-making ability are ideal fits for Corales. The course history is better than it appears. Jaeger has been a first-round leader here, posted five rounds in the 60s across three appearances, and owns an outstanding record on comparable courses with a win and multiple Top 10s. The only missing piece is a spike week with the irons after a stretch of average approach play. If that returns, he has every chance to contend. The clubhouse is buying in across outrights, placements, and first-round leader markets. -C
Taylor Pendrith
Odds: +2000
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP 125150
Top 75% Rank: Across All Key Metrics
Top 25% Rank: TG, OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, GIR, BS, BOB, BOB 125150, BOB AVG
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 1/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: 2/MC/61/29
Corales Results: 11/70/34 (4 of 12 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65)
Comp Results: 5/7/9/16/36/50/60/66/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: TP deserves to be near the top of the board after a runner-up finish last week, but +2000 leaves little room for error. His elite driving, strong long-iron play, and birdie-making profile fit Corales well, and he showed that with a low-round 65 here last year on his way to an 11th-place finish. The only question is how he responds after his first PGA Tour playoff defeat, where he looked a bit uncomfortable once extra holes began. The game is trending in the right direction, but at this price, the value is harder to find. The clubhouse leans toward a hat tip rather than a full endorsement—Pendrith is much easier to back than fade, but there are better betting values elsewhere in the field. -C
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Zach Bauchou
Odds: +5000
Stats: Top 100! exclude OTT (110), DD (103), OTT/DD AVG (107), BOB 125150 (142)
Top 75% Rank: All exclude BOB 125150
Top 25% Rank: TG, APP, APP 175200, APP AVG, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BOB, BA, P3, P4, P5
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 3/4, ARD 2/4 PUTT 1/4
FORM: MC/67/MC/22
Corales Results: DEBUT
Comp Results: 24/59/MC
Insights: Zach Bauchou quietly checks a lot of boxes in this field at +5000. His approach play has been one of the strongest on Tour this season, and the overall stat profile is far better than his recent results suggest. While the last three starts have been underwhelming, there were signs of life during his spring run, highlighted by a sixth at the Byron Nelson and a 22nd at Colonial. Making his Corales debut adds some uncertainty, but this feels like a course where his iron play can separate him. The key will be finding a little more consistency off the tee and with the putter, as those have held him back from turning good ball-striking into contention. The upside is there in this field, making Bauchou an intriguing sleeper for placements, DFS, and a sprinkle outright at 50/1. -C
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Odds: +2200
Stats: Top 125 exclude OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG
Top 75% Rank: All exclude DD, OTT/DD AVG
Top 25% Rank: All exclude OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, GIR, APP 150175, APP 175200, BS, BOB 150175, BOB 175200
SG Gains: OTT 1/4, APP 3/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: 21/12/54/32
Corales Results: DEBUT
Comp Results: 6/27/31/39/46/51/MC/MC
Insights: CBez continues to be one of the class players in this field, but +2200 feels a touch short for someone still searching for his best golf. The irons have been solid over the last three starts, yet the driver has been inconsistent and the putter has cooled after carrying him earlier in the season. His short game remains reliable, giving him a high floor even when the long game isn’t firing. A sixth-place finish at Myrtle Beach suggests this style of event suits him, and his pedigree alone makes him a threat against this field. The question is whether he can put it all together on a Corales debut. The clubhouse expects an improvement on his recent finishes and another run toward the Top 20, but at this price, there are stronger outright values available. -C
Rico Hoey
Odds: +3000
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP 125150, APP 150175, ARD, PUTT, BOB 125150, BOB 150175, P3
Top 75% Rank: All exclude APP 125150, PROX, ARD, BOB 125150, BOB 150175, P3
Top 25% Rank: TG, OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, BS, BOB 175200
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: 49/MC/MC/17
Corales Results: 12/33 (4 of 8 Rounds in 60s; Low: 68 3 times)
Comp Results: 7/11/28/53/70/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Ricooooo is one of the tougher players to handicap this week. The irons continue to trend in the right direction, but nearly everything else has gone the opposite way. The putter has been ice cold, he’s lost around the greens in three straight starts, and the driver hasn’t been as reliable as it was earlier in the season. There is enough upside to keep him on the radar, especially after finishes of 12th and 33rd at Corales, but +3000 feels short for a player still searching for his first Top 10 of the year. The talent is there to pop in a weaker field, yet the current profile points more toward another Top 40 than serious contention. The clubhouse would rather target Hoey in daily fantasy or round-by-round markets than invest in an outright ticket this week. -C
Chan Kim
Odds: +4500
Stats: n/a
Top 75% Rank: n/a
Top 25% Rank: n/a
SG Gains: OTT 2/2, APP 2/2, ARD 1/2, PUTT 1/2 (No SG for KFT starts)
FORM: 34/51/33/35
Corales Results: 7/6 (7 of 8 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65)
Comp Results: 39/40/42/45/53/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Jackie Chan Kim may have the best course history in the field relative to his odds. In two Corales appearances, he’s finished 6th and 7th, played seven of eight rounds in the 60s, and held a share of second after 54 holes last year before a Sunday 74 kept him from a breakthrough. The year before, he closed with a 65 to climb into sixth. Put those two weeks together and you’re looking at a player who was very close to lifting the trophy. His recent PGA Tour form has been steady rather than spectacular, but he also posted a strong run on the Korn Ferry Tour before returning to the PGA Tour. At +4500, this feels like one of the better values on the board. The clubhouse sees Kim as a legitimate outright sleeper with plenty of appeal in first-round leader, matchups, and 3-ball markets. Don’t be surprised if this is the week he finally gets over the line. -C
Max McGreevy
Odds: +4000
Stats: Top 125 exclude DD, SCR, BOB 125150, BOB 150175
Top 75% Rank: All exclude PROX, SCR, PUTT, BOB 125150, BOB AVG
Top 25% Rank: TG, OTT, APP, GIR, APP 150175, APP 175200, APP AVG, BS, P5
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: MC/51/32/51
Corales Results: 49/50/MC (3 of 10 Rounds in 60s; Low: 68 twice)
Comp Results: 19/19/30/45/67/WD/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Max’s underlying numbers are better than his recent results, but it’s difficult to fully buy in this week. The approach play has been excellent, gaining in four of his last five starts, and the putter has finally shown signs of life after a prolonged slump. The concern is that his driver has cooled over the last two tournaments, while his Corales history has yet to produce much despite flashes, including sitting inside the Top 25 through 36 holes last year before fading with a 75-74 weekend. The talent is there to surprise, but the recent travel, inconsistent form, and lack of success at this venue keep the clubhouse on the sidelines. McGreevy is better suited for 3-ball matchups or daily fantasy than an outright ticket, with a wait-and-see approach before buying back into his stock. -C
Taylor Moore
Odds: +5000
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP, GIR, APP 150175, PROX, BS
Top 75% Rank: All exclude APP, APP 150175, PROX, APP AVG
Top 25% Rank: TG, OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BOB, BOB 175200, BA, P5
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 1/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 0/4
FORM: MC/MC/40/60
Corales Results: DEBUT
Comp Results: 2/11/17/25/49/56/70/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: TMoore has the talent to contend in a field like this, but it’s hard to ignore the current form. He’s lost strokes putting in four straight starts and the approach play has slipped as well, leaving too many questions for a player making his Corales debut. While the off-the-tee game and short game remain respectable, they haven’t been enough to offset the struggles with the irons and flat stick. We’ve seen Moore produce flashes of high-end golf before, but this doesn’t feel like the spot to buy back in. The clubhouse would lean toward fading him in 3-ball matchups and waiting for signs that the ball-striking and putter have turned the corner before investing again. If he proves us wrong, it will be a well-earned hat tip. -C
Kevin Yu
Odds: +3500
Stats: Top 125 exclude SCR, PUTT, BA
Top 75% Rank: All exclude SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BA
Top 25% Rank: TG, OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, GIR, APP 125150, BS, BOB, BOB 150175, BOB 175200, BOB AVG, P5
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: MC/15/29/35
Corales Results: MC (72-72, 2024)
Comp Results: 4/4/6/17/18/44/53/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Yuuuuu goat has the profile to contend in this field, but the timing feels a bit uncertain. His driver has been outstanding, gaining strokes off the tee in four straight starts, and that’s a great foundation at Corales. The concern is the iron play, which dipped at the Scottish Open, while the putter has been merely average for much of the season. His lone Corales appearance ended in a missed cut, though his comparable-course record suggests he’s capable of much more. Rather than backing him outright, the clubhouse prefers a patient approach. First-round leader, 3-ball matchups, and head-to-heads are all in play, but waiting until after Thursday to reassess feels like the sharper move. If Yu finds his approach game again, he has the talent to make a weekend charge. -C