2024 Procore Championship Preview & Picks

The Procore Championship takes place this week, the first event of the FedExCup Fall.

The FedExCup Fall, running from the Procore Championship to The RSM Classic, provides players with an opportunity to secure or improve their PGA TOUR status for the 2025 season. These events offer similar perks to those in the FedExCup Regular Season, including points and benefits, allowing competitors to position themselves favorably for the upcoming year. To red more about the FedExCup Fall you can click the following link.

Pre-Tournament Storylines:

Sahith Theegala

Sahith Theegala returns to Napa as the defending champion. Following this event, he will head to Montreal for his debut in the President’s Cup, where he will compete as one of the twelve players representing the United States team.

Luke Clanton

Luke Clanton, the top-ranked amateur golfer, is back on the PGA TOUR after an impressive summer. Over the past three months, Clanton secured three top-10 finishes in six starts, including a tie for second at the John Deere Classic and a solo fifth at the Wyndham Championship. His performance has earned him 14 points in the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program, which awards TOUR cards to college golfers based on their achievements. If Clanton earns six more points before the end of the college golf season next spring, he will be eligible for PGA TOUR membership starting in the summer of 2025.

Mark Hubbard

Mark Hubbard accidentally missed the commitment deadline for the Procore Championship. Rather than sitting out this week, he entered the Monday Qualifier, where he earned his spot in the tournament by posting the lowest score of the day.

President’s Cup Preview

Six competitors from the upcoming Presidents Cup will be teeing off in Napa, along with five individuals holding captaincy roles. Among the U.S. Team members competing are defending Procore Championship winner Sahith Theegala, two-time Procore champion Max Homa, and 2023 U.S. Open winner Wyndham Clark. Joining them are two of Captain Jim Furyk’s assistants, Kevin Kisner and Stewart Cink, the latter being a past champion in Napa. Representing the International Team, Captain Mike Weir (playing on a sponsor exemption) and Assistant Captain Camilo Villegas will also be in the field, along with Australian Min Woo Lee and Canadians Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes, all preparing to compete at Royal Montreal.

Tournament Information:

• Dates: September 12th – September 15th, 2024
• Location: Napa, California, United States
• Course: Silverado Resort and Spa (North Course)
• Course Type: Resort
• Par: 72 (4x 3’s / 10x 4’s / 4x 5’s)
• Length: 7,123 yards
• Format: 72-hole stroke play
• Greens: Poa annua / bentgrass .110”
• Fairways: Bermuda / Poa / rye .375”
• Rough: Bluegrass / ryegrass 2.5”
• Bunkers: 53
• Water Hazard(s): 2 (In-Play on 2 Holes)
• Average Green Size: 5,400 sq. ft.
• Purse/ Winner: $6,000,000 /$1,080,000
• FedEx Cup Points: 500
• Field: 144 Players
• Cut: Top 65 and Ties – 36 Holes
• Playoff Format:
• Course Scoring Average:
  • 2023: 71.16 (-0.84), Rank 39 of 58
  • 2022: 71.52 (-0.48) Rank 21 of 50
  • 2021:  71.03 (-0.97) Rank 32 of 50
• Historic Cut Line:
  • 2023: -3
  • 2022: -2
  • 2021: -3

Social Media:

• Procore Championship – (@ProcoreChamp)
• Silverado Resort – (@SilveradoResort)

Course Architect:

• Course Architect: Ben Harmon (1955)
• Recent Renovations: Johnny Miller (2011), Robert Trent Jones (1966)

Comparable Courses & Greens:

• Comparable Courses:
  • TPC Twin Cities – 3M Open – RESULTS
  • Colonial Country Club – Charles Schwab Challenge – RESULTS
  • Waialae Country Club – Sony Open in Hawaii – RESULTS
  • Detroit Golf Club – Rocket Mortgage Classic – RESULTS

• Comparable Location (Napa, California, United States):
  • PGA WEST – La Quinta, California – The American Express
  • Torrey Pines Golf Course – San Diego, California – Farmers Insurance Open
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links – Pebble Beach, California – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • Riviera Country Club – Pacific Palisades, California – The Genesis Invitational

• Comparable Yardage (7,123 Yards):
  • PGA National Resort – 7,125 Yards – The Honda Classic
  • Sedgefield Country Club – 7,131 Yards – Wyndham Championship

• Comparable Average Green Size (5,400 sq. ft.):
  • Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club – 5,500 sq. ft. – ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
  • TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) – 5,500 sq. ft. – THE PLAYERS Championship

• Comparable Greens (Poa annua / bentgrass .110”):
  • TPC River Highlands – Bentgrass / Poa annua .110” – Travelers Championship
  • Detroit Golf Club – Bentgrass / Poa annua .100” – Rocket Mortgage Classic
  • Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) – Bentgrass / Poa annua .100” – Barracuda Championship

TV Information (all times ET):

• Round 1: Thursday, September 12th, 2024
  • ESPN+ – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Round 2: Friday, September 13th, 2024
  • ESPN+ – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Golf Channel – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Round 3: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
  • Golf Channel – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Round 4: Sunday, September 15th, 2024
  • Golf Channel – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Weather:

Course/ Tournament History:

The Procore Championship, formerly known as the Fortinet Championship and Safeway Open, is a PGA Tour event that takes place annually in Napa, California. Established in 2007 as the Fry’s Electronics Open, the tournament has undergone several name changes due to sponsorship shifts. The event is hosted at the Silverado Resort and Spa, a picturesque venue known for its scenic yet challenging North Course.

In its early years, the tournament moved between various venues before settling at Silverado in 2014. The tournament typically serves as the season-opening event for the PGA Tour’s wraparound schedule, meaning it’s the first official event of the new season. Notable winners include major champions such as Stewart Cink and Jimmy Walker. More recently, Max Homa has captured back-to-back victories in 2021 and 2022, solidifying his presence on the tour. Last season Sahith Theegala won his first PGA Tour event at this tournament.

The Silverado Resort and Spa, particularly its North Course, is a historic and renowned golf destination located in Napa Valley, California. The resort was originally established in the 1870s as a private estate before being transformed into a resort in the 1960s. The golf course itself was originally designed by Ben Harmon in 1955. In 1966, Robert Trent Jones Jr. completed the course’s first renovation laying the foundation for what would become a premier golf destination in Napa Valley.

In 2011, the resort underwent significant renovations led by Johnny Miller, a former PGA Tour player and World Golf Hall of Famer. Miller made strategic updates to the North Course, enhancing its playability while maintaining its classic design. His changes included reshaping greens and bunkers and improving course conditions, elevating Silverado’s reputation as a premier golf destination.

Since 2014, the North Course has become the long-term host of the Procore Championship (previously the Fortinet Championship), serving as a challenging venue for PGA Tour players with its narrow fairways, large trees, and elevated greens. The course has been praised for its beauty and technical demands, making it a favorite among professionals and amateurs alike. The resort’s association with wine country adds to its appeal, combining world-class golf with Napa’s renowned hospitality and vineyards​.

Tournament Records:

• 72-Hole Record (Event):
  • 262, Cameron Beckman (2008 at Grayhawk GC), Kevin Sutherland (2008 at Grayhawk GC), Troy Matteson (2009 at Grayhawk GC), Rickie Fowler (2009 at Grayhawk GC), Jamie Lovemark (2009 at Grayhawk GC)
• 18-Hole Record (Event):
  • 61, Mark Hensby (Round 2, 2007 at Grayhawk GC), Kevin Stadler (Round 2, 2008 at Grayhawk GC), Troy Matteson (Rounds 2 and 3, 2009 at Grayhawk GC), Mike Weir (Round 4, 2009 at Grayhawk GC)

Course Records:

• 72-Hole Record (Course):
  • 267, Stewart Cink (2020), Sahith Theegala (2023)
• 18-Hole Record (Course):
  • 61, Chesson Hadley (Round 2, 2017 at Silverado)

Course Guide/ Scorecard:

Originally crafted by Ben Harmon in 1955, the North Course at Silverado Resort features a Par 72 layout, comprising four Par 3s, ten Par 4s, and four Par 5s.

The four Par 3’s range between 182 yards and 212 yards. Last year, every Par 3 had a scoring average over par.

No. 7, 212 Yards, Par 3: The longest par 3 on the North Course will require an accurate shot. Avoiding both bunkers is a must, this hole plays slightly longer and at times plays through a crosswind.

No. 11, 189 Yards, Par 3: This challenging par 3. Hitting with the wrong club may cost players a penalty stroke and missing left of the green will leave players with a nearly impossible up and down. Par is a fantastic score on this very tough hole.

No. 17, 182 Yards, Par 3: This beautiful short par 3 over water is the signature hole on the North Course. Although short, this hole has many difficult pin locations, par on this hole is a good score.

There are ten Par 4’s on the North Course at Silverado Resort. No. 14 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 360 yards with the longest being No. 9, playing 458 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest Par 4 on the course last year was No. 9 (+0.116).

No. 3, 424 Yards, Par 4: One of the most difficult tee shots on the front nine, players tee shots on this dogleg left must avoid the large oak trees to give themselves an opening to this green. Player’s approach shots will determine their score here, as the green slopes considerably from left to right. If players leave themselves above the hole, they will have a challenging two-putt ahead.

No. 14, 360 Yards, Par 4: Position off this tee is crucial for players’ approach shots. With a water hazard right and out-of-bounds left, medium to long hitters will generally use a fairway wood from the tee for more accuracy. If they find the fairway, they will likely have a short iron to the green. This green slopes from back to front, one of the toughest greens on the course.

There are four Par 5’s on the North Course at Silverado Resort, No. 5, No. 12, No. 15 & No. 18. They all played under par in 2023, with the easiest hole on the course being No. 5 with a scoring average of 4.66.

No. 12, 571 Yards, Par 5: Players will want to keep their drive right on this straightaway par 5 as a water hazard runs down the entire hole on the left side. A comfortable layup to the left center of the fairway should present them with a good angle and a short iron into this green. This green slopes gently from right to left.

No. 15, 557 Yards, Par 5: This elevated tee gives players the green light for a big drive. A well-placed tee shot that turns from right to left will put them in the best position. This leaves players with a comfortable yardage in the fairway, as this green is slightly elevated, narrow, and protected by a large bunker. If their distance control is right, they will have a putt for birdie, if not, they’ll need a good short game to get up and down.

No. 18, 575 Yards, Par 5: This finishing hole is the longest par 5 on the North Course. Players will want to avoid the fairway bunkers on the right off the tee as that will put them in perfect position to hit this green in regulation. Short left on your approach will make for a difficult par.

The routing for the Procore Championship differs from the standard member layout of the North Course at Silverado Resort. The adjustments made for the tournament are reflected in the chart below, showcasing how the course has been altered to accommodate the specific needs and challenges of professional play during the event.

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 17

Key Statistics:

Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at Silverado Resort (North Course).

• Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
  • 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:
    • Cameron Champ
    • Kevin Dougherty
    • Luke Clanton
    • Patrick Fishburn
    • Min Woo Lee
    • Jhonattan Vegas
    • Carson Young
    • Rico Hoey
    • Sam Stevens
    • Ryan Brehm

• Strokes Gained: Approach
  • Having a strong iron game will be important this week if players want to succeed on the North Course at Silverado Resort.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • J.J. Spaun
    • Luke Clanton
    • Doug Ghim
    • Keith Mitchell
    • Kelly Kraft
    • Chan Kim
    • David Lipsky
    • Chez Reavie
    • Henrik Norlander
    • Nick Hardy

• Strokes Gained: Putting (Poa annua / bentgrass)
  • The Greens on the North Course at Silverado Resort are Poa annua / bentgrass .110”.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Brendon Todd
    • Taylor Montgomery
    • Wyndham Clark
    • Kevin Chappell
    • Mackenzie Hughes
    • Justin Suh
    • Eric Cole
    • Aaron Baddeley
    • Seonghyeon Kim
    • Ben Taylor

• Par 3 Scoring: 175-200 Yards (x3)
  • Three of the four Par 3’s on the North Course at Silverado Resort range between 175-200 Yards.
  • Leaders in Par 3 Scoring: 175-200 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Vince Whaley
    • Kyoung-Hoon Lee
    • Nate Lashley
    • Cameron Champ
    • Eric Cole
    • David Skinns
    • Tyson Alexander
    • Corey Conners
    • Matti Schmid
    • Matthew NeSmith

• Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards (x6)
  • Six of the ten Par 4’s on the North Course at Silverado Resort range between 450-500 Yards.
  • Leaders in Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Alex Smalley
    • Adam Svensson
    • Roger Sloan
    • Chan Kim
    • Luke Clanton
    • Chander Phillips
    • Taylor Montgomery
    • Brendon Todd
    • Tim Wilkinson
    • Min Woo Lee

• Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards (x3)
  • Three of the four Par 5’s on the North Course at Silverado Resort range between 550-600 Yards.
  • Leaders in Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Eric Cole
    • Sahith Theegala
    • Jhonattan Vegas
    • Michael Thorbjornsen
    • Troy Merritt
    • Kevin Chappell
    • Hayden Springer
    • Adam Svensson
    • Rico Hoey
    • J.J. Spaun

• Scrambling Gained
  • A player’s ability to recover and save par after missing the green in regulation will be crucial this week. The ability to recover from these situations and save par can make the difference between maintaining a competitive score and falling behind. High scrambling percentages contribute directly to lower scores.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Wyndham Clark
    • Aaron Baddeley
    • Taylor Montgomery
    • Rico Hoey
    • Austin Cook
    • Raul Pereda
    • Brendon Todd
    • Ben Silverman
    • Tim Wilkinson
    • Patrick Rodgers

• Proximity Gained: 75-125 Yards
  • Most approach shots on the North Course at Silverado Resort come from the 75-125 yard range at a volume much higher than the PGA Tour average.

• Leaders in Proximity Gained: 75-100 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
  • Nick Watney
  • Dylan Wu
  • Hayden Springer
  • Joel Dahmen
  • Mac Meissner
  • Mike Weir
  • Kevin Streelmen
  • Maverick McNealy
  • Doug Ghim
  • Cody Gribble

• Leaders in Proximity Gained: 100-125 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
  • Eric Cole
  • Ryan Moore
  • Taylor Montgomery
  • Kevin Streelman
  • Pierceson Coody
  • Roger Sloan
  • Wyndham Clark
  • Ben Silverman
  • Cody Gribble
  • Zac Blair

• Birdies or Better Gained
  • Players will need to take advantage of every scoring opportunity this week if they want to put themselves into contention.
  • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
    • Luke Clanton
    • Keith Mitchell
    • Jhonattan Vegas
    • J.J. Spaun
    • Maverick McNealy
    • Brendon Todd
    • Chandler Phillips
    • Chan Kim
    • Carson Young
    • Michael Thorbjornsen

• Comparable Courses and Event History
  • Looking at the Data Golf Course History Tool, prior experience at Silverado Resort (North Course) has proven to be slightly advantageous.

The Field:

This year’s Procore Championship will feature a total of 144 competitors.

• Here is the current basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
  • U.S. Open winner (five-year exemption)
  • THE PLAYERS Championship winner (five-year exemption)
  • The Genesis Invitational winner (three-year exemption)
  • PGA TOUR tournament winner (two-year exemption)
  • Career money exemption
  • Sponsor’s exemption (DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Q-School category)
  • Sponsor’s exemption (PGA TOUR member not otherwise exempt)
  • Sponsor’s exemption (unrestricted)
  • PGA Section Champion\Player of the Year
  • Top 30 on prior year’s FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
  • Top 70 on prior year’s FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
  • Top 125 on prior year’s FedExCup Fall Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
  • Top 125 on prior year’s FedExCup Fall Playoffs & Eligibility Points List (prior season nonmember)
  • Major medical extension
  • Leading points winner from Korn Ferry Tour
  • Top 10 qualifiers from DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour graduates and Q-School qualifiers category (reordered)
  • Reorder categories 37 through 44

• Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
  • Sahith Theegala (’23), Max Homa (’22, ’21), Stewart Cink (’20), Cameron Champ (’19), Kevin Tway (’18), Jimmy Walker (’13), Mike Weir (’07)

• Debutants in the Field (Event):
  • Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Alejandro Tosti, Benjamin James, Blaine Hale, Jr., Chan Kim, Chandler Phillips, Ding Wenyi, Jeffrey Guan, Joe Highsmith, John Keefer, Luke Clanton, Mac Meissner, Michael Thorbjornsen, Min Woo Lee, Neal Shipley, Norman Xiong, Parker Coody, Patrick Fishburn, Pierceson Coody, Raul Pereda, Rico Hoey, Ryan McCormick, Tom Whitney, Trace Crowe, Wilson Furr

• Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
  • WD: S.Y. Noh -> IN: Russell Knox
  • IN: John Keefer (Sponsor)

The Odds:

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

Sahith Theegala (+1200): Theegala returns as the defending champion, having claimed his first PGA Tour victory at this event. He’s been close to adding more wins, finishing runner-up at both The Sentry and the RBC Heritage. He enters this week in strong form, having placed 3rd at the TOUR Championship in his most recent start.

Wyndham Clark (+1200): Clark secured one PGA Tour victory this season at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. His recent form is impressive, with an 8th-place finish at the TOUR Championship, T13 at the BMW Championship, and T7 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. This will be Clark’s sixth appearance at this event, with his best finish being a T30 in 2022.

Corey Conners (+1400): Conners is set to make his fifth appearance at this event, with his best finish being T13 in 2020. He’s in solid form coming into the Procore Championship, having finished inside the top 25 in four of his last five events.

Max Homa (+2000): Homa is a two-time winner of this event, claiming back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. In last year’s edition, he finished T7. However, Homa has struggled recently, failing to finish inside the top 30 in his last six tournaments.

Luke Clanton (+2000): The top-ranked amateur golfer is back on the PGA TOUR after a stellar summer stretch. Clanton recorded three top-10 finishes in six starts over the last three months, including a runner-up finish at the John Deere Classic and a solo fifth at the Wyndham Championship.

Tournament Props:

Playoff:

• Will There Be a Playoff at the Procore Championship? (Yes +350 / No -500)

The last playoff to take place at this tournament was in 2018. Kevin Tway won his first PGA Tour title after defeating Ryan Moore and Brandt Snedeker in a three-man playoff.

All three players finished tied at 14-under-par after 72 holes. Tway, Moore, and Snedeker went to a sudden-death playoff, starting on the 18th hole, which was a par-5. After the first playoff hole, Snedeker was eliminated, leaving Tway and Moore to continue. On the second playoff hole, Tway secured the victory with a birdie on the 10th hole, another par-5, while Moore could only manage par.

Hole-in-One:

• Will There Be A Hole-in-One at the Procore Championship? (Yes -105 / No -130)

In the last three editions of this tournament, there has not been a hole-in-one.

Recent Horses for Courses (Event):

Recent Donkeys for Courses (Event):

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

• 2023: Sahith Theegala (-21)
  • Price: 22-1

• 2022: Max Homa (-16)
  • Price: 16-1

• 2021: Max Homa (-19)
  • Price: 60-1

• 2020: Stewart Cink (-21)
  • Price: 200-1

• 2019: Cameron Champ (-17)
  • Price: 150-1

Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):

• 2023: Sahith Theegala
  • T15 – BMW Championship (PGA)
  • T13 – FedEx St. Jude Championship (PGA)
  • MC – 3M Open (PGA)
  • MC – The Open Championship (MAJ)
  • MC – Genesis Scottish Open (PGA)

• 2022: Max Homa
  • T5 – TOUR Championship (PGA)
  • T23 – BMW Championship (PGA)
  • T42 – FedEx St. Jude Championship (PGA)
  • T24 – Rocket Mortgage Classic (PGA)
  • MC – The Open Championship (MAJ)

• 2021: Max Homa
  • T63 – BMW Championship (PGA)
  • T47 – THE NORTHERN TRUST (PGA)
  • T51 – WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational (PGA)
  • T40 – The Open Championship (MAJ)
  • T25 – Rocket Mortgage Classic (PGA)

• 2020: Stewart Cink
  • MC – Wyndham Championship (PGA)
  • T46 – WM Open (PGA)
  • T62 – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
  • T17 – Workday Charity Open (PGA)
  • MC – Travelers Championship (PGA)

• 2019: Cameron Champ
  • T28 – Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA)
  • T8 – Dunlop Phoenix (JPN)
  • T65 – BMW Championship (PGA)
  • T21 – THE NORTHERN TRUST (PGA)
  • MC – Wyndham Championship (PGA)

Previous Winners Finishes at Event:

2023: Sahith Theegala

2022: Max Homa

2021: Max Homa

2020: Stewart Cink

2019: Cameron Champ

Picks:

Outrights:

• Maverick McNealy (+2200) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.37 to win 8.14 Units

The Stanford graduate has experienced an up-and-down season but enters the Procore Championship in solid form. In his last three events, he secured a T3 finish at the 3M Open, T45 at the Wyndham Championship, and T12 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. This week will mark his seventh appearance in this event, with his best result coming in 2022 when he finished runner-up, just one stroke behind Max Homa.

McNealy’s inconsistency this season can largely be attributed to his approach play, but he’s shown recent improvement with his irons—an essential factor this week. Beyond his iron game, McNealy has excelled, particularly with his putting. He also performs well on poa annua/bentgrass greens, ranking 20th in Strokes Gained: Putting on this surface over the last 24 rounds. His driving distance should help him set up his approach shots from the 75-125 yard range, where he ranks 8th in proximity from 75-100 yards and 39th from 100-125 yards.

• J.J. Spaun (+4000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.20 to win 8.00 Units

California native J.J. Spaun struggled early in the 2024 season, missing the cut in five of his first six events. However, he found his form at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where he earned his first top-10 finish of the season. Since then, Spaun has been more consistent, making the cut in every event and finishing T9 at the 3M Open and T3 at the Wyndham Championship in his last two starts.

Spaun has competed in this tournament eight times, with two top-15 finishes, including a T11 last year. His game has been on the rise since Detroit, gaining strokes on approach in each of his last five starts, improving his putting in four of his last six, and gaining strokes off the tee in his last three events. His recent increase in driving distance could give him an edge at Silverado Resort.

• Brendon Todd (+4000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.20 to win 8.00 Units

Backing Brendon Todd this week, as his current form and course history are hard to overlook. He finished T12 at the Wyndham Championship and T22 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in his last two starts. Todd has also consistently performed well at Silverado Resort, placing T22 in 2021, T9 in 2022, and 6th last year.

• Eric Cole (+4000) – DraftKings
  • Risk 0.20 to win 8.00 Units

Eric Cole is still searching for his first PGA Tour win, and with his recent form, he appears close to breaking through. He finished T7 at the Wyndham Championship, T18 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and T46 at the BMW Championship in his last few starts. Having played this tournament twice before, he missed the cut in his debut but finished 4th last year.

Since his T6 finish at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Cole’s overall game has improved, particularly in putting and approach play. He also performed well during last year’s FedExCup Fall, which could bode well for his chances this week.

• Mac Meissner (+6000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.14 to win 8.40 Units

Mac Meissner has been playing excellent golf recently, finishing inside the top 20 in four of his last five starts. This will be his first appearance in this tournament, but he showed promise at a comparable course earlier this season, finishing T5 at Colonial Country Club.

In the last 24 rounds, Meissner ranks 21st in Strokes Gained: Approach, 13th in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, 12th in Birdies or Better Gained, and 24th in Par 4 Scoring on holes ranging from 400-450 yards.

• Pierceson Coody (+12000) – FanDuel
  • Risk 0.07 to win 8.40 Units

Taking a chance on Pierceson Coody this week, as his driving distance could be an advantage at Silverado Resort. Coody has shown flashes of potential this season, including a T5 finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge and a T2 at the ISCO Championship. Although his approach play has been inconsistent, his ability to drive the ball long could set him up for success.

Total Risk on Outrights: 1.18 Units

Top 20 (including ties):

• Matt Kuchar (+190) – DraftKings
  • Risk 1.00 to win 1.90 Units

After a rough start to the season, where he missed the cut in six of his first seven tournaments, the 46-year-old veteran has shown signs of resurgence. In his last two outings, Kuchar finished T3 at the 3M Open and T12 at the Wyndham Championship. His history at Silverado Resort is also promising, with a T12 finish in 2022 and T7 in 2023, suggesting a strong affinity for the course.

• Jacob Bridgeman (+250) – DraftKings
  • Risk 1.00 to win 2.50 Units

In his debut PGA Tour season, Bridgeman has already notched four top-20 finishes, two of which came in his last two starts (T19 at the 3M Open and T12 at the Wyndham Championship). Although his accuracy off the tee has been inconsistent, he has shown improvements lately. His putting has been solid all season, and his iron play has recently elevated, ranking 23rd in Strokes Gained: Approach over the last 24 rounds.

Total Risk on Top 20s: 2.00 Units

Total Risk on the Procore Championship: 3.18 Units 

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