The Charles Schwab Challenge Preview & Picks

May 26, 2021

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The PGA Championship did certainly not disappoint. Phil Mickelson at 50 years of age became the oldest golfer ever to win a Major Championship. Phil started the tournament at 250-1 odds to win!!

The PGA travels to Fort Worth, Texas this week for the Charles Schwab Challenge. The 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge came down to a playoff between Collin Morikawa and Daniel Berger where Berger was victorious. This weeks field of 121 golfer’s features some pretty big names including Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Patrick Reed. Check out TheOddsBreakers podcast below for a more in depth breakdown.

Tournament Information:

Dates: May 27, 2021- May 30, 2021
Location: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Course: Colonial Country Club
Par: 70
Length: 7,209 yards
Field/ Cut: 121 Players / Top 65 & Ties Make the Cut
Greens: Bentgrass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Previous Winner (2020): Daniel Berger (-15)

Key Statistics:

SG: Approach
SG: Off The Tee
Driving Accuracy
Hit Fairway %
Birdie or Better
Par 4 Efficiency: 400-450Yards
Opportunities Gained
Scrambling

Picks (Outright):

Collin Morikawa (+1400)
- Risk: 0.30 to win 4.2
  - 1st in SG: Approach to Green
  - 6th in Driving Accuracy
  - 7th in Birdie or Better
  - 8th in Hit Fairway %

Daniel Berger (+2000)
- Risk: 0.2 to win 4
  - 5th in Birdie or Better
  - 18th in Par 4 Efficiency: 400-450 yards
  - 21st in SG: Approach

Abraham Ancer (+2000)
- Risk 0.2 to win 4
  - 2nd in Driving Accuracy
  - 3rd in Hit Fairway %
  - 4th in Par 4 Efficiency: 400-450 yards
  - 10th in Scrambling

Corey Connors (+2500)
- Risk: 0.2 to win 5.0
  - 6th in SG: Approach to Green
  - 9th in Par 4 Efficiency: 400-450 yards
  - 9th in SG: Off the Tee
  - 10th in Driving Accuracy