2024 RSM Classic Preview & Picks

The RSM Classic, the final event of the FedExCup Fall, will be held at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Pre-Tournament Storylines:

FedExCup Fall Finale

The FedExCup Fall wraps up at Sea Island, with crucial points on the line as players vie for full status within the top 125 in the FedExCup standings. Additionally, spots in the Aon Next 10 (Nos. 51-60 in the FedExCup Fall standings) are up for grabs, granting access to early-season Signature Events in 2025.

Notable names on the top-125 bubble competing this week include Sam Ryder (No. 122), Joel Dahmen (No. 124), Wesley Bryan (No. 125), Henrik Norlander (No. 126), Daniel Berger (No. 127), and Hayden Springer (No. 128).

Swede Seeks Back-to-Back Wins at St. Simons

Ludvig Aberg, the 2023 RSM Classic champion, made history as the first PGA TOUR University alum to win a TOUR event. He returns to Sea Island looking to become the tournament’s first back-to-back winner. Aberg’s season includes a 16th-place finish at the TOUR Championship and three runner-up finishes at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Masters Tournament, and BMW Championship. Earlier this fall, he underwent surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus in his left knee and is set to make his first start since recovering.

FedExCup Fall Champions Set to Compete

All seven winners from the FedExCup Fall will compete at Sea Island:

• Patton Kizzire (Procore Championship)
• Kevin Yu (Sanderson Farms Championship)
• Matt McCarty (Black Desert Championship)
• J.T. Poston (Shriners Children’s Open)
• Nico Echavarria (ZOZO Championship)
• Austin Eckroat (World Wide Technology Championship)
• Rafael Campos (Butterfield Bermuda Championship)

Tournament Information:

• Dates: November 21st – November 24th, 2024
• Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States
• Courses: Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course & Plantation Course)
• Format: 72-hole stroke play
  • Round 1 – Thursday: Seaside Course or Plantation Course
  • Round 2 – Friday: Seaside Course or Plantation Course
  • Round 3 – Saturday: Seaside Course
  • Round 4 – Sunday: Seaside Course
• Purse/ Winner: $7,600,000 /$1,368,000
• FedEx Cup Points: 500
• Field: 156 Players
• Cut: Top 65 and Ties – 36 Holes
• Playoff Format: Sudden Death | 18, 18, 17, 18, 17, 18
• Historic Cut Line:
  • 2023: -4
  • 2022: -6
  • 2021:-4

Seaside Course

• Course Type: Coastal
• Par: 70 (4x 3’s / 12x 4’s / 2x 5’s)
• Length: 7,005 yards
• Greens: TifEagle bermudagrass .090″
• Fairways: Perennial ryegrass overseed
• Rough: Perennial ryegrass overseed
• Bunkers: 47
• Water Hazard(s): 14 (In-Play on 13 Holes)
• Average Green Size: 7,200 sq. ft.
• Stimpmeter: 11.5 ft.
• Course Scoring Average:
  • 2023: 67.58 (-2.42), Rank 53 of 58
  • 2022: 68.99 (-1.01), Rank 33 of 50
  • 2021: 68.97 (-1.03), Rank 33 of 50

Plantation Course

• Course Type: Coastal
• Par: 72 (4x 3’s / 10x 4’s / 4x 5’s)
• Length: 7,060 yards
• Greens: TifEagle bermudagrass
• Fairways: Platinum paspalum
• Rough: TifTuf bermudagrass
• Bunkers: 81
• Water Hazard(s): 10 (In-Play on 10 Holes)
• Average Green Size: 6,100 sq. ft.
• Stimpmeter: 11.0-11.5 ft.
• Course Scoring Average:
  • 2023: 69.76 (-2.24), Rank 51 of 58
  • 2022: 76.00 (-2.24), Rank 45 of 50
  • 2021: 69.00 (-1.31), Rank 36 of 50

Social Media:

• The RSM Classic – (@TheRSMClassic)
• Sea Island Golf Club – (@SeaIslandResort)

Course Architect:

Seaside Course

• Course Architect: Harry Colt and Charles Alison (1929)
• Renovations: Tom Fazio (1999)

Plantation Course

• Course Architect: Walter Travis (1928)
• Renovations: Davis Love III (2019)

Comparable Courses & Greens:

• Comparable Courses:
  • Waialae Country Club – Sony Open in Hawaii – RESULTS
  • Pebble Beach – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – RESULTS
  • Port Royal Golf Course – Butterfield Bermuda Championship – RESULTS

• Comparable Location (St. Simons Island, Georgia):
  • Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia – Masters Tournament
  • East Lake Golf Club – Atlanta, Georgia – TOUR Championship

Seaside Course

• Comparable Yardage (7,005 Yards):
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links – 6,972 Yards – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club – 7,041 Yards – ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
  • Spyglass Hill Golf Course – 7,041 Yards – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

• Comparable Greens (Tif Eagle bermudagrass .090”):
  • Plantation Course at Kapalua – TifEagle bermudagrass .115” – Sentry Tournament of Champions
  • PGA National Resort (The Champion) – TifEagle bermudagrass .115” – The Honda Classic
  • Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge – TifEagle bermudagrass .110” – Arnold Palmer Invitational

• Comparable Average Green Size (7,200 sq. ft.):
  • PGA WEST (Nicklaus Tournament Course) – 7,000 sq. ft. – The American Express
  • PGA National Resort (The Champion) – 7,000 sq. ft. – The Honda Classic
  • The Renaissance Club – 7,000 sq. ft. – Genesis Scottish Open
  • Memorial Park Golf Course – 7,000 sq. ft. – Texas Children’s Houston Open
  • Vidanta Vallarta – 7,000 sq. ft. – Mexico Open at Vidanta

Plantation Course

• Comparable Yardage (7,060 Yards):
  • PGA WEST (La Quinta Country Club) – 7,060 Yards – The American Express

• Comparable Greens (Tif Eagle bermudagrass):
  • Plantation Course at Kapalua – TifEagle bermudagrass .115” – Sentry Tournament of Champions
  • PGA National Resort (The Champion) – TifEagle bermudagrass .115” – The Honda Classic
  • Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge – TifEagle bermudagrass .110” – Arnold Palmer Invitational

• Comparable Average Green Size 6,100 sq. ft.):
  • East Lake Golf Club – 6,090 sq. ft. – TOUR Championship
  • Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) – 6,000 sq. ft. – Corales Puntacana Championship
  • Sedgefield Country Club – 6,000 sq. ft. – Wyndham Championship

TV Information (all times ET):

• Round 1: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
  • ESPN+ – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Round 2: Friday, November 22nd, 2024
  • ESPN+ – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Round 3: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
  • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Round 4: Sunday, November 24th, 2024
  • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Weather:

Course/ Tournament History:

The RSM Classic, previously known as the McGladrey Classic until 2015, has been a mainstay on the PGA Tour since its debut in 2010. Hosted at the picturesque Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, Georgia, the tournament is organized by PGA Tour professional Davis Love III and is deeply rooted in the local community. In 2015, the event underwent significant changes, including adopting its current name and switching to a dual-course format, utilizing both the Seaside and Plantation Courses. From 2015 to 2019, it marked the final PGA Tour event of the calendar year before transitioning to a fall event as part of the FedExCup schedule.

Sea Island Golf Club, located on St. Simons Island, Georgia, boasts a rich history dating back to its founding in 1928. Renowned for its elegance and exceptional design, the club initially featured the Plantation Course, created by famed architect Walter Travis, and later expanded with the addition of the Seaside Course, designed by Harry S. Colt and Charles Alison in the 1920s. Over the years, these courses have been reimagined by prominent architects, with Tom Fazio leading significant updates to enhance their modern appeal while preserving their classic charm. Known for its stunning coastal views and challenging layouts, Sea Island has long been a favorite destination for golf enthusiasts and professionals alike. It has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, including the RSM Classic on the PGA Tour, further cementing its legacy as a world-class golfing venue.

Tournament Records:

• 72-Hole Record (The RSM Classic):
  • 253, Ludvig Åberg (2023)
• 18-Hole Record (Seaside Course):
  • 60, Tommy Gainey (fourth round, 2012), Sebastián Muñoz (first round, 2021), Mackenzie Hughes (third round, 2023)
• 18-Hole Record (Plantation Course):
  • 60, Tyler McCumber (fourth round, 2021)

• Largest Margin of Victory:
  • 6 Strokes – Kevin Kisner (2015)

Course Guide/ Scorecard:

Seaside Course

The Seaside course is the least challenging of the two courses that players will face this week. As you can tell by the scorecard, the course is one of the shortest on the PGA Tour. Most courses on Tour use length to try and prevent the event from becoming a “birdie fest” however, Seaside relies on the wind as its main defense. Seaside is a coastal/links-style golf course that features wide fairways and greens. The tournament is won on approach shots and putting. Most of the greens are elevated with large runoff areas which emphasizes Greens in Regulation % as a key stat this week. The bermudagrass putting surface will also provide some challenge for players who aren’t particularly used to the grainy surface. Capitalizing on birdie opportunities will be placed at a premium this week based on the previous winner’s scores.

The Seaside Course at Seas Island Golf Club is a Par 70 that plays 7,005 yards. The layout features four Par 3’s, twelve Par 4’s, and two Par 5’s.

The four Par 3’s range between 179 yards and 223 yards.

No. 6, 179 yards, Par 3: “A downhill par three protected by a bunker in front and water behind the green, this hole is made tricky by swirling winds and requires the right club selection.”

No. 12, 223 yards, Par 3: “This long par three is at the mercy of the wind. Playing to the center of the green, regardless of pin position, will be the aim of all players. A large bunker protects the right side of the green making it attractive as players must negotiate the marsh short and left.”

Nine of the twelve Par 4’s range between 400 – 450 yards. No. 8 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 368 yards with the longest being No. 18, at 470 yards.

No. 13, 408 yards, Par 4: “This signature hole plays once again at the mercy of the wind. Players have to negotiate the marsh running the entire left side of the hole while paying attention to the three large fairway bunkers protecting the right side. An uphill shot to the green protected by a large front bunker makes birdie on this hole a bonus.”

No. 16, 407 yards, Par 4: “This signature hole requires thinking on the tee. With a tidal creek running the entire left side of the driving area, players will hit their tee shots out to the right, but the farther right one plays, the longer the second shot to the well-protected green. A bunker protects the green on the front, right side, while a false front runs the entire left side.”

The two Par 5’s are No. 7 and No. 15. Neither of the two Par 5’s are listed at over 600 yards.

No. 7, 582 yards, Par 5: “The lone par five on the front side is flanked with water to the right and dunes to the left. A good tee shot, depending on the wind, can leave a player with the opportunity to reach this green in two shots. A large fairway bunker complicated a second shot lay-up due to a large fairway bunker left and dunes to the right. The green has a substantial movement and is protected by marsh long and right.”

No. 15, 565 yards, Par 5: “Long hitters can carry the fairway bunker stretching across the left side to have a shot at reaching this par five. Players unable to carry the bunker must play right on the tee shot and lay up for a short third shot. The raised green is very well protected with bunkers left and right, and back pin positions can provide a difficult two-putt.”

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 13, 16

Plantation Course

Players this week will only see the Plantation course once this week, either on Thursday or Friday so I’m not all too concerned about this course. The Plantation Course is also not equipped with Shot Link data which limits any SG research. This course is more of Parkland style and features tree-lined fairways and water coming into play on a majority of the holes. The Plantation Course features four Par 5’s, unlike Seaside, that provide additional scoring opportunities. While distance and power haven’t been a factor in the recent tournaments here, it will play a factor on those four holes. Davis Love III recently renovated this course changing the contouring on the greens making them more difficult.

The Plantation Course at Seas Island Golf Club is a Par 72 that plays 7,060 yards. The layout features four Par 3’s, ten Par 4’s, and four Par 5’s.

The four Par 3’s range between 156 yards and 219 yards.

No. 7, 156 yards, Par 3: “The island par three green, the largest green on the course, makes an inviting target. Hole locations on the large undulating green can make hitting the green only the first test to overcome for par.”

Six of the ten Par 4’s range between 350 – 400 yards. No. 10 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 327 yards with the longest being No. 9, at 481 yards.

No. 10, 327 yards, Par 4: “This short, drive-able par four provides the golfer with numerous options. The boldest player may try and go for the green, but the danger lurks with the left edge of the green guarded by the water. More conservative players face a lay-up decision to avoid the “principal’s nose” bunkers. Once negotiated, the players will find a small, gently undulating green surface.”

No. 13, 437 yards, Par 4: “With a lake on the left and out of bounds on the right, this may be the most difficult driving hole on the course. Once finding the fairway, the player will need to negotiate the large bunker guarding the right two-thirds of the green protecting this “bowl” green.

The four Par 5’s are No. 4, No. 8, No. 14, and No. 18. Only one of the Par 5’s is listed over 600 yards (No. 4).

No. 8, 529 yards, Par 5: “This par five will be reachable depending on the wind. With bunkers on both sides of the fairway, players hitting good drives have the opportunity to reach the green but must negotiate a lake running the right side of the fairway. A back right hole location provides a tough shot even with a short iron.”

No. 18, 560 yards, Par 5: “This reachable par five finishing hole can provide a great finish end to the round. The water off the tee will only affect the longest hitters, but all players will have to deal with the water eventually. Players hitting to this green with second or third shots will face water lining the left side and bunkers protecting the right side. This birdie hole can give some chances at eagle.”

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 7, 18

Key Statistics:

As the RSM Classic takes place at Sea Island Golf Club, here are the key statistics to keep an eye on for this week’s event.

Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at Sea Island Golf Club.

• Good Drives Gained
  • Success this week will hinge on players’ ability to position themselves effectively off the tee. While the course’s considerable length underscores the significance of distance, precision holds equal importance.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Matt NeSmith
    • Matt Wallace
    • Greyson Sigg
    • Andrew Putnam
    • Gary Woodland
    • Ben Kholes
    • Austin Smotherman
    • Luke Clanton
    • Seamus Power
    • Brian Harman

• Strokes Gained: Approach
  • A strong iron game is crucial for success at Sea Island Golf Club, as demonstrated by recent tournament history. Four of the past five winners of this event have ranked 15th or better in SG: Approach on the week.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Lucas Glover
    • Doug Ghim
    • Luke Clanton
    • J.J. Spaun
    • Gary Woodland
    • Austin Smotherman
    • Matt Kuchar
    • Michael Kim
    • Nick Hardy
    • Matt Wallace

• Strokes Gained: Total (Less than 7,200 Yards)
  • The Seaside and Plantation Course at Sea Island Golf Club are both short by PGA Tour standards playing under 7,200 Yards.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Ludvig Aberg
    • Keith Mitchell
    • Austin Eckroat
    • J.J. Spaun
    • Ryo Hisatsune
    • Ben Griffin
    • Greyson Sigg
    • Michael Kim
    • Seamus Power
    • Mark Hubbard

• Strokes Gained: Putting (Bermudagrass)
  • The Greens on both the Seaside and Plantation Course at Sea Island Golf Club are bermudagrass.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Taylor Montgomery
    • Mackenzie Hughes
    • Denny McCarthy
    • Matt Kuchar
    • Chad Ramey
    • S.H. Kim
    • Jacob Bridgeman
    • Davis Riley
    • Harris English
    • David Skinns

• Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards (x9)
  • Nine of the tweleve Par 4’s on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club range between 400-450 Yards.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Zac Blair
    • Greyson Sigg
    • Matt Kuchar
    • Luke Clanton
    • Justin Lower
    • Jacob Bridgeman
    • Ryan Moore
    • Taylor Moore
    • Roger Sloan
    • J.J. Spaun

• Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards (x2/x2)
  • Both of the Par 5’s on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club range between 550-600 Yards. Two of the four Par 5’s on the Plantation Course at Sea Island Golf Club range between 550-600 Yards.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Kevin Chappell
    • Justin Lower
    • Wesley Bryan
    • Paul Bjorn
    • Alex Smalley
    • Patrick Rodgers
    • Hayden Springer
    • Patrick Fishburn
    • Eric Cole
    • Luke Clanton

• Birdies or Better Gained
  • To be in contention at Sea Island Golf Club this week, players must capitalize on every scoring opportunity.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Luke Clanton
    • Justin Lower
    • Joe Highsmith
    • Sam Stevens
    • Keith Mitchell
    • Michael Thorbjornsen
    • Jacob Bridgeman
    • Si Woo Kim
    • J.J. Spaun
    • Mackenzie Hughes

• Proximity Gained: 100-150 Yards
  • Most approach shots on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club come from the 100-150 yard range at a volume much higher than the PGA Tour average.

• Leaders in Proximity Gained: 100-125 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
  • Ryan Moore
  • Taylor Montgomery
  • Lucas Glover
  • Justin Lower
  • J.J. Spaun
  • Roger Sloan
  • Eric Cole
  • K.H. Lee
  • Matt Kuchar
  • S.Y. Noh

• Leaders in Proximity Gained: 125-150 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
  • Brian Harman
  • Austin Smotherman
  • Doug Ghim
  • Matt Kuchar
  • Carson Young
  • Joel Dahmen
  • Ryan Moore
  • J.J. Spaun
  • Adam Schenk
  • Eric Cole

• Comparable Courses and Event History
  • According to the Data Golf Course History Tool, previous experience at Sea Island Golf Club has shown to be slightly beneficial for players.

• Leaders in this category (Multiple Events Played, Average Score Per Round):
  • Ludvig Aberg
  • Eric Cole
  • Taylor Montgomery
  • Ben Kholes
  • Ben Griffin
  • Webb Simpson
  • Will Gordon
  • Alex Smalley
  • Matthew NeSmith
  • J.J. Spaun

The Field:

This year’s RSM Classic will feature a total of 156 competitors.

• Here is the current basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
  • Top 125 FedExCup Fall Point Lists
  • Tournament Winner in Past Two Seasons
  • Top 30 on the FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
  • Top 70 on Prior Year FEC Playoff & Elig List through the Playoffs
  • DP World Tour / Korn Ferry Tour / Q-School Category – Reordered
  • Reorder Category – Cat. 37 thru 44
  • Top 10 and Ties from the Previous Event
  • Major Medical Extension
  • Designated Sponsor Exemption
  • Sponsors Exemptions – PGA TOUR Member not otherwise exempt
  • Sponsor Exemptions: DPWT / Korn Ferry Tour / Q-School Category
  • Career Money Exemption
  • Open Qualifying

• Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
  • Ludvig Aberg (’23), Adam Svensson (’22), Robert Streb (’20, ’14), Tyler Duncan (’19), Austin Cook (’17), Mackenzie Hughes (’16), Kevin Kisner (’15), Chris Kirk (’13), Tommy Gainey (’12)

• Debutants in the Field (Event):
  • Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Alejandro Tosti, Blaine Hale, Jr., Chandler Phillips, Christo Lamprecht, Francisco Bide, Hayden Springer, Jacob Modleski, Jake Knapp, Joe Highsmith, Kevin Dougherty, Luke Clanton, Matt McCarty, Michael Thorbjornsen, Norman Xiong, Patrick Fishburn, Paul Peterson, Pierceson Coody, Raul Pereda, Rico Hoey, Ryan McCormick, Ryo Hisatsune, Steven Fisk, Tom Whitney, Trace Crowe, Wilson Furr

• Sponsors Exemptions:
  • Luke Clanton, Steven Fisk, Jacob Modleski, Paul Peterson, Jonathan Byrd, Kyle Westmoreland, Christo Lamprecht, Austin Greaser

• Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
  • Mac Meissner (WD), Tommy Gainey (in)
  • Matti Schmid (WD), Sung Kang (in)
  • Adam Long (in)
  • Rico Hoey (WD), Dylan Frittelli (in/sponsor exemption)

The Odds:

Here are the current favorites for this week’s event, along with a summary of their recent form and course history:

Ludvig Aberg (+900) will look to become the first player to win the RSM Classic in consecutive years. This will be his first start since finishing 16th at the TOUR Championship.

Davis Thompson (+2200), a St. Simons Island resident, finished T5 at the Shriners Children’s Open in his lone start this FedExCup Fall. This will be his sixth appearance at this event with his best finish coming in his tournament debut back in 2019 (T23). In three of his last four starts at this tournament he has missed the cut.

Brian Harman (+2200), a St. Simons Island resident, will make his his first PGA TOUR appearance start since finishing 25th at the BMW Championship. He did play once on the Asian Tour finishing T13 at the SJM Macao Open. His best finish at this tournament was two years ago where he finished T2.

Tournament Props:

Playoff:

• Will There Be a Playoff at the RSM Classic? (Yes +300 / No -400)

From 2018 to 2020, the RSM Classic was decided by a playoff each year, with three consecutive thrilling finishes. However, since 2021, the tournament has not required a playoff to determine the winner.

Hole-in-One:

• Will There Be A Hole-in-One at the RSM Classic? (Yes -130 / No +100)

Last year, a hole-in-one was recorded on the 6th hole of the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club.

Recent Horses for Courses (Event):

Recent Donkeys for Courses (Event):

Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):

• 2023: Ludvig Aberg (-27)
  • Price: 12-1

• 2022: Adam Svensson (-19)
  • Price: 150-1

• 2021: Talor Gooch (-22)
  • Price: 40-1

• 2020: Robert Streb (-19)
  • Price: 350-1

• 2019: Tyler Duncan (-19)
  • Price: 200-1

Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):

• 2023: Ludvig Aberg
  • T10 – World Wide Technology Championship (PGA)
  • T13 – Shriners Children’s Open (PGA)
  • T2 – Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA)
  • T10 – BMW PGA Championship (DPWT)
  • WON – Omega European Masters (DPWT)

• 2022: Adam Svensson
  • T39 – Cadence Bank Houston Open (PGA)
  • MC – World Wide Technology Championship (PGA)
  • T59 – ZOZO Championship (PGA)
  • T69 – Shriners Children’s Open (PGA)
  • T54 – Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA)

• 2021: Talor Gooch
  • 60 – Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open (PGA)
  • T11 – World Wide Technology Championship (PGA)
  • T5 – THE CJ CUP (PGA)
  • T11 – Shriners Children’s Open (PGA)
  • T4 – Fortinet Championship (PGA)

• 2020: Robert Streb
  • T55 – Bermuda Championship (PGA)
  • MC – Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA)
  • T21 – Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship (PGA)
  • MC – Safeway Open (PGA)
  • MC – Wyndham Championship (PGA)

• 2019: Tyler Duncan
  • T48 – Mayakoba Golf Classic (PGA)
  • T18 – Bermuda Championship (PGA)
  • MC – Houston Open (PGA)
  • T56 – Safeway Open (PGA)
  • MC – Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA)

Previous Winners Finishes at Event:

2023: Ludvig Aberg

2022: Adam Svensson

2021: Talor Gooch

2020: Robert Streb

2019: Tyler Duncan

Picks:

Outrights:

• Brian Harman (+3000) – BetMGM
  • Risk 0.27 to win 8.10 Units

Brian Harman, a St. Simons Island resident, will make his his first PGA TOUR appearance start since finishing 25th at the BMW Championship. He did play once on the Asian Tour finishing T13 at the SJM Macao Open.

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• Ben Griffin (+3500) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.23 to win 8.05 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• J.J. Spaun (+3500) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.23 to win 8.05 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• Andrew Putnam (+6000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.14 to win 8.40 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• Greyson Sigg (+7000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.12 to win 8.40 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• Michael Kim (+7000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.12 to win 8.40 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

Total Risk on Outrights: 1.11 Units

Top 20 (Including Ties):

• Seamus Power (+140) – DraftKings
  • Risk 1.00 to win 1.40 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• Justin Lower (+200) – DraftKings
  • Risk 1.00 to win 2.00 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

Total Risk on Top 20s: 2.00 Units

Top 40 (Including Ties):

• Alex Smalley (+120) – BetMGM
  • Risk 1.00 to win 1.20 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

• Sam Ryder (+130) – BetMGM
  • Risk 1.00 to win 1.30 Units

Here’s how he ranks compared to the field in the last 24 rounds.

Total Risk on Top 40s: 2.00 Units

Total Risk on the RSM Classic: 5.11 Units 

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