The 2025 RSM Classic is the final stop in the FedExCup Fall, a seven-tournament series held after the TOUR Championship that determines player eligibility for the 2026 PGA TOUR season.
Author’s Note: I apologize for the shorter article this week. I’ve been traveling, but I still wanted to make sure I got something out for you. Hope you enjoy it!
Tournament Information:
- Dates: November 20th – November 23rd, 2025
- 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: $7,000,000 /$1,260,000
- 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:
- 2024: -1
- 2023: -4
- 2022: -6
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:
- 2024: 70.02 (+0.02), Rank 13 of 51
- 2023: 67.58 (-2.42), Rank 53 of 58
- 2022: 68.99 (-1.01), 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:
- 2024: 70.80 (-1.20), Rank 28 of 51
- 2023: 69.76 (-2.24), Rank 51 of 58
- 2022: 76.00 (-2.24), Rank 45 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
- Pebble Beach – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- Port Royal Golf Course – Butterfield Bermuda Championship
- 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
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Course/ Tournament History:
Previous Tournament Venues:
| Duration | Course | Location: |
| 2010-Present | Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside & Plantation Course) | St. Simons Island, Georgia |
Previous Tournament Names:
Tournament Records:
- 72-Hole Record:
- 253, Ludvig Åberg (2023)
- 18-Hole Record:
- 60, Tommy Gainey (Final Round, 2012), Sebastian Munoz (Round 1, 2021), Tyler McCumber (Final Round, 2021), Mackenzie Hughes (Round 3, 2023)
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 returns to Sea Island Golf Club, understanding how the course compares to PGA TOUR averages can help identify which players are best suited for success. Here’s how the Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside & Plantation Course) stacks up statistically:
| Statistics | PGA Tour Average | Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course) | Sea Island Golf Club (Plantation Course) |
| Driving Distance (Yards) | 284.15 | 276.86 | 272.74 |
| Driving Accuracy | 62% | 70% | 74% |
| GIR Percentage | 66% | 74% | 73% |
| Avg GIR Prox. to Hole (Feet) | 29.25 | 27.58 | 31.33 |
| Scrambling Percentage | 56% | 58% | 59% |
| Avg 3 Putts / Round | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.65 |
According to DataGolf, players who have found success at Sea Island Golf Club typically combine accurate iron play with a dependable short game and strong putting performance.
Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
Strokes Gained: Approach
Strokes Gained: Putting (Bermudagrass)
Strokes Gained: Total (Less than 7,200 Yards)
Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards
Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards
Birdies or Better Gained
Bogey Avoidance
Proximity: 125-200 Yards
Comparable Courses and Event History
The Field:
The 2025 RSM Classic will showcase a full field of 156 players competing at Sea Island Golf Club, drawing a mix of longtime TOUR stalwarts and rising talents. Only six of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking are in the field: Harris English (No. 13), Brian Harman (No. 32), Andrew Novak (No. 33), Michael Brennan (No. 40), and Sam Stevens (No. 48).
Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
- Winner – British Open
- Tournament Winner in Past Two Seasons
- Career Money Exemption
- Sponsor Exemptions: DPWT / Korn Ferry Tour / Q-School Category
- Sponsors Exemptions – PGA TOUR Member not otherwise exempt
- Sponsors Exemptions – Unrestricted
- PGA Club Professional Champion – 6 Events
- PGA Section Champion\Player of the Year
- Open Qualifying
- Past Champion of Respective Event
- Top 30 on the FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
- Top 70 on Prior Year FEC Playoff & Elig List through the Playoffs
- Top 125 FedExCup Fall Point Lists
- Major Medical Extension
- PGA TOUR University Accelerated – Current Season
- DP World Tour / Korn Ferry Tour / Q-School Category – Reordered
- Minor Medical Extension
- Reorder Category – Cat. 37 thru 44
Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
- Adam Svensson (2022), Robert Streb (2020, 2014), Tyler Duncan (2019), Austin Cook (2017), Mackenzie Hughes (2016), Kevin Kisner (2015), Chris Kirk (2013)
Players with Ties to Georgia in the Field:
Birthplace:
- Brian Harman – Savannah, Georgia
- Chris Kirk – Atlanta, Georgia
- Greyson Sigg – Augusta, Georgia
- Davis Thompson – Atlanta, Georgia
- Harris English – Valdosta, Georgia
- Vince Whaley – Atlanta, Georgia
College:
- Brian Harman – University of Georgia
- Chris Kirk – University of Georgia
- Keith Mitchell – University of Georgia
- Greyson Sigg – University of Georgia
- Davis Thompson – University of Georgia
- Harris English – University of Georgia
- Vince Whaley – Georgia Tech
Open Qualifiers:
- Matt Atkins
- Ryan Blaum
- Peter Knade
- Kyle Cottam
Debutants in the Field:
- Antoine Rozner, Ben Polland, Blades Brown, Brendan Valdes, Chan Kim, Cristobal Del Solar, Danny Walker, Frankie Capan III, Gordon Sargent, Isaiah Salinda, Jackson Suber, Jeremy Paul, Jesper Svensson, John Pak, Johnny Keefer, Kaito Onishi, Karl Vilips, Kevin Velo, Mac Meissner, Mason Andersen, Mason Howell, Matt Sanders, Matthew Riedel, Matthieu Pavon, Michael Brennan, Niklas Norgaard Moller, Noah Goodwin, Quade Cummins, Ricky Castillo, Rico Hoey, Rikuya Hoshino, Sami Valimaki, Takumi Kanaya, Taylor Dickson, Thomas Rosenmueller, Thorbjorn Olesen, Tim Widing, Victor Perez, Will Chandler, William Mouw
Exemptions:
- Anders Albertson – Minor Medical Extension
- Bud Cauley – Major Medical Extension
- Kevin Kisner – Career Money Exemption
- Ryan Palmer – Career Money Exemption
- Brandt Snedeker – Career Money Exemption
- Blades Brown – Sponsors Exemptions: Unrestricted
- Mason Howell – Sponsor Exemptions: DPWT / Korn Ferry Tour / Q-School Category
- Johnny Keefer – Sponsors Exemptions: Unrestricted
- Davis Love III – Sponsors Exemptions: PGA TOUR Member not otherwise exempt
- George McNeill – Sponsors Exemptions: PGA TOUR Member not otherwise exempt
- Doc Redman – Sponsors Exemptions: Unrestricted
- Brendan Valdes – Sponsors Exemptions: Unrestricted
- Kyle Westmoreland – Sponsor Exemptions: DPWT / Korn Ferry Tour / Q-School Category
Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
- Matt McCarty (WD), Tyler Duncan (IN)
- Kevin Yu (WD), Dylan Frittelli (IN on own number)
- George McNeill (IN, Restricted Exemption)
- Jake Knapp (WD), Chez Reavie (IN)
The Odds:
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the top players in the field for this year’s RSM Classic at Sea Island Golf Club, ranked by current betting odds (via DraftKings). The table below details each player’s five most recent finishes on the PGA TOUR/ DPWT and the RSM Classic.
| Golfer | Odds | Last 5 Finishes on the PGA TOUR/ DPWT (Recent -> Past) | Last 5 Finishes at the RSM Classic (Recent -> Past) |
| Harris English | +1800 | T43-T13-T12-T48-2 | T60-T28-T29-MC-T6 |
| Si Woo Kim | +2200 | T21-T20-T5-T19-T14 | WD-T71-MC-MC-MC |
| Rico Hoey | +2500 | T22-T21-2-T4-MC | – |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | +2500 | T31-T37-3-T29-T13 | T8 |
| Brian Harman | +2800 | T26-T13-T19-T22-T10 | T25-T44-T2-T61-MC |
Recent Horses for Courses (Sea Island Golf Club):
| The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | |||
| Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | |||
| Golfer | Events Played | SG: Total (Event) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Eric Cole | 3 | +23.86 | T15 | T3 | T39 | – | – |
| Austin Eckroat | 2 | +16.28 | T17 | T8 | – | – | – |
| Seamus Power | 7 | +19.91 | W/D | – | T5 | T4 | – |
| Taylor Montgomery | 3 | +16.31 | T42 | T8 | T15 | – | – |
| Adam Svensson | 6 | +21.03 | T53 | T5 | WON | MC | – |
| Denny McCarthy | 8 | +19.92 | T25 | T5 | T46 | T10 | MC |
| Mackenzie Hughes | 9 | +42.64 | T5 | 2 | MC | 2 | MC |
Recent Donkeys for Courses (Sea Island Golf Club):
| The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | |||
| Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | |||
| Golfer | Events Played | SG: Total (Event) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Dylan Frittelli | 6 | -24.45 | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC |
| Austin Cook | 8 | -23.77 | MC | MC | MC | MC | MC |
| Justin Lower | 5 | -7.55 | MC | MC | MC | MC | – |
| Chad Ramey | 3 | -7.96 | MC | – | MC | MC | – |
| Kyle Westmoreland | 3 | -5.67 | MC | MC | MC | – | – |
| Jason Dufner | 6 | -4.03 | – | MC | MC | – | MC |
| Rafael Campos | 3 | -6.55 | MC | MC | – | – | – |
| James Hahn | 5 | -3.91 | MC | – | – | – | MC |
| Harrison Endycott | 2 | -3.03 | – | MC | MC | – | – |
Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):
- 2024: Maverick McNealy (-16)
- Price: 35-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting |
| 13th | 4th | 6th | 26th | 12th |
- 2023: Ludvig Aberg (-27)
- Price: 12-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting |
| 1st | 1st | 14th | 12th | 4th |
- 2022: Adam Svensson (-19)
- Price: 150-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting |
| 10th | 4th | 15th | 23rd | 1st |
- 2021: Talor Gooch (-22)
- Price: 40-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting |
| 49th | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | 6th |
- 2020: Robert Streb (-19)
- Price: 350-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting |
| 31st | 35th | 36th | 35th | 9th |
Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):
- 2024: Maverick McNealy
- T17 – Butterfield Bermuda Championship (PGA)
- T6 – World Wide Technology Championship (PGA)
- WD – ZOZO Championship (PGA)
- T16 – Shriners Children’s Open (PGA)
- MC – Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA)
- 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)
Previous Winners Finishes at Event:
2024: Maverick McNealy
| The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic |
| Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club |
| 2023 | 2020 | 2019 |
| T58 | MC | T53 |
2023: Ludvig Aberg
| The RSM Classic |
| Sea Island Golf Club |
| 2022 |
| MC |
2022: Adam Svensson
| The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic |
| Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club |
| 2021 | 2018 | 2015 |
| MC | MC | MC |
2021: Talor Gooch
| The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic |
| Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club |
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| MC | T23 | MC | MC |
2020: Robert Streb
| The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The RSM Classic | The McGladrey Classic |
| Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club | Sea Island Golf Club |
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| MC | T32 | MC | T57 | T25 | WON |
Outright Picks:
Michael Thorbjornsen (+2500) – DraftKings
Vincent Whaley (+4000) – BetMGM
Sami Valimaki (+6000) – DraftKings
Seamus Power (+6500) – DraftKings
Mac Meissner (+6600) – BetMGM
Adrien Dumont de Chassart (+10000) – DraftKings
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting. Any feedback whether positive or negative is always encouraged.
