Before we delve into our AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview, congratulations to Harris English backers at the Farmers Insurance Open. Over at WinDailySports, it is perhaps fair to feel a little aggrieved this week. Our best bet for the week was Ludvig Aberg at 12/1, who opened with an outstanding first round of 9-under. Bear in mind that English eventually won the tournament at just 8-under. Midway through the second round, Aberg’s odds had dropped as low as -160.
And then, the flu happened. Aberg caught the bug going around the field and was visibly struggling on course to just complete his round. 10 players withdrew from the tournament, the majority based on the illness.
It is one of those unfortunate moments that comes when betting on live sport. However, our course comps were completely on point once again and the statistics identified proved very useful in compiling a successful DFS week.
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Pebble Beach Golf Course Analysis
Our AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview marks the last tournament in course rotation season. This tournament will see golfers alternate between Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill Golf Course over the first two days of play. After the cut, the remaining 2 rounds will be played exclusively on Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Given only one round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is played at Spyglass Hill, I will provide a brief preview only. As at Pebble Beach, the course is a short par 72 measuring just 7,041 yards. Unlike Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill is less exposed and features tree-lined fairways. Driving distance is more of an advantage there, but I wouldn’t read too much into that.
The reason is the quirky nature of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Pebble Beach is the shortest par 72 PGA Tour golf course at just 6,972 yards. It sees the largest reduction in driving distance to any other course. Cliffs and hazards determine that it simply can’t be overpowered by driver.
Take a look at the photo of the 8th hole below to see why:
Pebble Beach Golf Links features numerous holes like this. Essentially, all golfers hit tee shots to the same area and play their approach shots there.
The protection of Pebble Beach comes from two key areas. One is the weather. The extremely exposed cliffs are at the mercy of the elements. Secondly, these are the smallest greens on the PGA Tour. These greens are a minuscule 3,500 sq ft, which effectively play even smaller due to undulations and mounding.
Given the small size of the targets, around the green and putting see a boost this week. Golfers will miss greens this week! And the ability to have a superb short game and make your putts is vital to keep momentum.
This Key Statistic is Essential This Week
However, my advice would be that there is one statistic that has the largest correlation to success around Pebble Beach. And that is SG: APP from 100-150 yards.
Given the unique nature of the holes, we see a HUGE disparity in the number of approach shots from this range. Actually, it represents the greatest concentration of shots from a particular approach range we will experience all season.
1/3rd of shots will occur from 100-150 yards and 50% of all shots will occur from under 150 yards this week. Your ability to control your wedges is vital to finding yourself towards the top of the leaderboard this week. It also goes some way to explaining the struggles of Rory McIlroy here. If there is one gap in Rory’s game, it is his accuracy with his wedges. He has played this tournament twice, missing the cut and finishing a measly 66th in his other appearance.
This also supports the correlation with driving accuracy. The key to accuracy with wedges is your ability to control the spin generated. Doing so from the fairway is much easier than when you are in the rough.
Pebble Beach Golf Course Comps
Firstly, note that any prior course form is quite transitive here. This event has moved from a lesser full-field event to a signature event. Given their struggles to attract higher-end players, the field tended to change often depending on individual golfer’s status on the PGA Tour. I do think we can take benefit from players who played well here previously, especially if they have found success when putting on these poa annua greens which can be a little tricky.
The RSM Classic has proven a good guide to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It also features two golf courses, one more exposed and another played in-land with tree-lined fairways. Short game is imperative at both courses, and being seaside is another positive.
The other is the RBC Heritage played at Harbour Town Golf Links. This benefits for several reasons. Like Pebble Beach, we see a large reduction in driving distance and focus on placement off the tee. Greens are very small, resulting in precise iron play and short game being over-emphasised as a predictive factor.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview Weather
With two courses in rotation, no tee-time advantage is to be gained in our AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview this week. Both Thursday and Friday, morning presents the best conditions. Winds will be lower before picking up in the afternoon, as well as making the most of any residual moisture in the ground which remains overnight.
If you were to draw any potential advantage, I believe it would be starting on Pebble Beach and playing your second round at Spyglass Hill. The winds currently forecast look to be ever so slightly higher on the Friday. As such, golfers may benefit from being a bit more sheltered on Friday by playing the Spyglass Hill Golf Course.
Do check-in to our WinDaily Discord channel for the latest weather updates prior to tournament start. This is always recommended for DFS players in particular. The most affected players are those priced $7,500 and below. That final missed or made cut can be the difference between a huge takedown and a minimum cash.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview Golf Betting Tips
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