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Expert Picks: 2025 Cognizant Classic

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 2 months ago

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The PGA Tour returns to the Florida Swing with the 2025 Cognizant Classic, hosted at PGA National’s challenging Champion Course. Known for its infamous Bear Trap—one of the toughest three-hole stretches in golf—this tournament tests players with demanding ball-striking requirements and mental resilience.

Read my tournament preview article here for key courses statistics, course comps, and weather preview.

Cognizant Classic Preview: Which Scottish Golf Course has INSANE correlation to PGA National?

Cognizant Classic Expert Picks

The Cognizant Classic always delivers drama, especially when the Bear Trap comes into play on Sunday. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars looking to make their mark, expect a competitive leaderboard. As always, ball-striking and mental toughness will be the keys to victory. Get ready for an exciting week of golf in Florida!

Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 Cognizant Classic:

	David Bieleski @DeepDiveGolf
Outright Winner	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Lowry Henley Berger Horschel Hughes Lawrence
Top Finishes Markets	Top 20 Horschel Hughes Lawrence Top 40 Hughes Lawrence
Match-Ups	Griffin over Spaun -115 (DK/FD) Gerard over Spieth +100 (MGM) Mitchell over Young +100 (Bet365)
First-Round Leader	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Henley 35/1 Straka 40/1 McCarthy 50/1 Horschel 70/1 Ryder 110/1 Lawrence 175/1
My 3 Golfer DFS Core	Henley Lowry Horschel
DFS Chalk I'm playing	Henley Lowry Berger Straka McCarthy Griffin Kitayama Novak Horschel Harman Clanton Gerard Dahmen Manassero Suber Norlander
DFS Chalk I'm fading	Pendrith Min Woo Lee Young Eckroat Smalley Glover N Hojgaard A Svensson Ventura Putnam
My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays	Cauley Roy Hughes Bonus Dart: Lawrence

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Cognizant Classic Preview: Which Scottish Golf Course has INSANE correlation to PGA National?

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 2 months ago

written by DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski

Well, I’ll be the first to say it. WHAT. A. WEEK. We carried on our hot streak, having already successfully tipped Ludvig Aberg to win the Genesis Invitational at 22/1 the week prior, with yet another outright winner! This time, it came on the DP World Tour with Jacques Kruyswijk winning the Magical Kenya Open at 66/1. Not only that, but we also had the golfer who placed 3rd, 4th, and 7th on our card! It was our most profitable week of the year, with full details in the tweet below. All this bodes incredibly well for this week’s preview of the Cognizant Classic, with it’s unique profile and a key comp course providing excellent guidance for this week’s event.

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At the Mexico Open, our top selection Alex Smalley (30/1 with 8 places) looked the best candidate hitting the final round. On the front nine, he was just two shots off the lead and a potential to make a charge at the title. All came undone on the par 5 12th. After being greenside in two, a dreadful chip shot led to an untimely bogey. It really took the wind out of his sails, leading to another poor chip on the par 5 14th and a score of +4 on the 6 hole stretch.

Smalley wound up in 10th, just missing the place money at +600. Nicolai Hojgaard secured a full place finishing 8th at +800 along with a Top 20 at +240. Sigg and Highsmith also secured us Top 20s at +290 and +310 respectively.

PGA National Course Analysis

We begin the Florida Swing this week on the PGA Tour, as we preview PGA National the host course of the Cognizant Classic. This golf course has hosted the tournament since 2007 (formerly the Honda Classic) along with the Ryder Cup in 1983, the 1987 PGA Championship, and the Senior PGA Championship from 1982-2000. In short, we have plenty of data to go off this week.

Firstly, the move from the West to East coast sees a change in grass type to Bermuda on the greens. As such, you may want to focus more on ball-striking metrics in recent tournaments and identify potential value leverage opportunities for players who generally putt better on this grass type. This will prevalent in upcoming Florida tournaments such as the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, and the Valspar Championship.

Off the tee, premium is given to driving accuracy over distance. With water in play for 15 out of the 18 holes, trouble can be found readily if you aren’t dialed in with the driver. If you can have both accuracy and distance, this is of benefit. However, the key isn’t on bomb and gouge but, instead, restrained power.

Another key statistics at PGA National is SG: Approach. Particularly, we see a huge concentration of shots for SG: APP 150-200 yards. On average, nine approaches will occur from this small yardage bucket. When you consider that the three par 5s will often result in an approach shot of 200+, along with two par 3s over 200 yards, you gain an understanding of why this approach range is pivotal to finding success in the Cognizant Classic.

PGA National Course Comps

Over the years of the Cognizant Classic, we have seen a number of players who have found success in The Open Championship then play well in this preview to the Florida Swing. That may initially seem odd, as few aesthetic links can be found between tropical Florida and the commonly frigid conditions of a United Kingdom “summer”.

I believe the explanation here is two-fold. One, Florida often experiences higher than average wind speeds compared to common PGA Tour spots. This is commonly a factor at The Open (or British Open, if you insist). Secondly, PGA National asks similar questions in a different way. If you stray to far off the tee around PGA National, chances are you will find the water. Similarly, at The Open you will likely find either a pot bunker or extremely thick fescue grass and gorse bushes. Either way, this often results in a penalty of a stroke from an unplayable lie or inability to advance the ball.

Other good guides to PGA National can be found at the other Florida courses, particularly the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort (accuracy and Bermuda greens) and TPC Sawgrass (accuracy, water hazards, similar approach metrics, and Bermuda greens).

On the Korn Ferry Tour, the LECOM Suncoast Classic is also played nearby and offers similar aesthetics. Benny An, Andrew Novak, Maverick McNealy, and Mark Hubbard connect these courses nicely.

This Open Championship Host has Undeniable Links to PGA National

Well, as promised, there is one particular golf which displays an extremely strong correlation to PGA National. And, of all places, it is a golf course in Scotland. That is the host of last year’s Open Championship, Royal Troon.

Firstly, we should discount the eventual Champion Golfer of the Year Xander Schauffele. He has only played at PGA National once. It was his first season on the PGA Tour in 2017 and arrived following four missed cut, a 60th, and 66th. Obviously, he developed into quite a different player to his sole appearance here.

The past three winners of The Open Championship when hosted at Royal Troon were Justin Leonard, Mark Calcavecchia, and Todd Hamilton. All three have also won at PGA National! Further, Todd Hamilton was arguably one of the biggest shocks in major championship history. He was priced at a whopping 500/1 to win the event. He only won one other PGA Tour tournament in his career. You guessed it, at PGA National.

Leaderboard Correlation Between PGA National and The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon

Looking at last year’s leaderboard from The Open Championship, here is a brief breakdown of the top finishers and their respective links to PGA National:

Golfer	The 152nd Open Championship 2024	PGA National Success
Xander Schauffele	1st	Only played once in 2017, his debut season
Justin Rose	2nd	3 x Top 5s
Billy Horschel	2nd	5/8 recent starts 16th or better, including 3 x Top 10s
Thriston Lawrence	4th	Never played
Russell Henley	5th	Won (2014), 5 x Top 20s
Shane Lowry	6th	Last 3 consecutive Top 5s (2-5-4)
Jon Rahm	7th	Never played
Sungjae Im	7th	Won (2020), 8th in 2021
Scottie Scheffler	7th	Never played
Matthew Jordan	10th	Never played
Adam Scott	10th	Won (2016), 5/6 recent starts 14th or better
Daniel Brown	10th	Never played
Jason Day	13th (22nd in 2016)	Only played once in 2008, his debut season
Alex Noren	13th	3/5 recent starts 9th or better
Byeong Hun An	13th	4/6 recent starts 21st or better, including a 4th and 5th
Mackenzie Hughes	16th	2nd in 2020, 5/6 made cuts
Collin Morikawa	16th	Never played
John Catlin	16th	Never played
Dean Burmester	19th	Never played
Daniel Hillier	19th	Never played
Shubhankar Sharma	19th	Never played
Sepp Straka	22nd	Won (2022), 5th in 2023
Ewen Ferguson	22nd	Never played
Padraig Harrington	22nd	Won (2015)

Essentially, the top 24 golfers had found success at PGA National if they had played it more than once. It is rare to see two courses with such strong correlation.

This extended to players with little form at other Open Championship venues. Even 2015 Honda Classic winner, Padraig Harrington, put together a solid week despite being aged 52!

We used this correlation to great effect at The 152nd Open Championship, resulting in our most profitable betting week of 2024 gaining +174.89 units.

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Cognizant Classic Weather Preview

There looks to be little chance of a significant weather wave advantage developing at this year’s Cognizant Classic. There will likely be some overnight rain on Wednesday and, combined with lower gusts Thursday AM, should see those going off first on Thursday have the best of the day. This is especially pertinent for First Round Leader bets.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are all forecast to play very similar to each other. Prevailing winds should be sustained in high single digits. Gusts will average between 12-18 mph but will be consistent all day.

Cognizant Classic Preview Golf Betting Tips

Thank you for reading my Cognizant Classic preview and tournament analysis. You can access all my golf betting tips and DFS advice in the WinDaily Sports Premium Discord and website.

Every week, our resident experts compete against YOU as part of Team Audience in a live PGA DFS draft. Rewatch this week’s episode of the PGA Draftcast below as we preview the Cognizant Classic from a DFS perspective.

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Mexico Open Preview: These Comp Courses are Key to Unlock Vidanta Vallarta!

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 2 months ago

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It’s always a pleasure to cover PGA Tour golf tournaments for you, but even more so after a huge win! Ludvig Aberg duly won for us at last week’s Signature Event at the Genesis Invitational paying 22/1. As we delve into this week’s Mexico Open, it was wonderful to see so much success in the WinDaily Sports Premium Discord.

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Vidanta Vallarta is the host course for our Mexico Open preview

Mexico Open Preview Vidanta Vallarta Course Analysis

Now into its 4th rendition held at this course, we should have a fair understanding of how the course usually plays. And there are some key indicators you can preview which are beneficial to playing well at the Mexico Open.

Vidanta Vallarta is a resort-style golf course. Greg Norman never designed this with any thought to how a PGA Tour golfer may approach the venue. The rough is non-existent and any wind provides the only modicum of protection. Essentially, you will need to score low this week to find yourself with any chance at contention.

Playing as a par 71 at 7,456 yards, pound for pound it is one of the longer tracks on the PGA Tour. Par 4 and par 5 length are the longest on the PGA Tour at a whopping 495 yards on average. The course is at sea level, so it will play the entirety of that distance.

Unsurprisingly, for our Mexico Open preview driving distance is ranked highly. However, the yardage goes further than that simplistic answer.

This also has significant implications for approach shots, particularly for SG: APP from 150-200 and 200+ yards. You will see a high concentration number of long-iron approach shots this week. 65% of all iron shots will occur from over 150+ yards. That includes an additional 2 shots from 150-200 yards and, on average, an additional 1.5 shots from 200+ yards compared to a typical PGA Tour venue.

Finally, no Mexico Open preview would be complete without speaking about the grass. Vidanta Vallarta features paspalum grass tee-to-green. This sticky grass is used rarely in the PGA Tour. It is found in seaside golf courses, as it is resistant to salt air and water. It tends to be very slow compared to Poa Annua, Bermuda, or Bentgrass.

Vidanta Vallarta plays host to our Mexico Open Preview

Vidanta Vallarta Course Comps

Several “Princes of Paspalum” have developed over the years. A huge advantage can be gained in identifying them. This has provided us with huge success at the Mexico Open over the years.

One of the best tournaments to use as a guide for your Mexico Open preview is the Corales Puntacana Championship. Corales Golf Club is another long golf course playing at 7,670 yards for a par 72, with a large concentration of long-iron approach shots, and features paspalum.

The most recent host of the World Wide Technology Championship, El Cardonal, is a 7,452 yard par 72 in Mexico with paspalum. Grand Reserve Country Club, host of the Puerto Rico Open, is a 7,506 yards par 72 again featuring paspalum. Tony Finau is a winner at both events and Akshay Bhatia links these nicely.

The benefit of utilizing these comp courses goes beyond featuring similar topography as other exposed tropical golf courses. Additionally, they are more likely to feature cross-over players given they are typically weaker field events to the more flagship PGA Tour stops.

To find a way to differentiate yourself this week, consider looking at courses used on the Korn Ferry Tour and DP World Tour. The Korn Ferry Tour has two events in the Bahamas, in Panama, in Chile, and the Astara Championship in Colombia two weeks ago which can provide guidance.

Al Hamra should provide a nice course comp as should Royal Golf Club Bahrain from the DP World Tour. Both long tracks have been dominated by bombers, featuring large Paspalum greens with little danger off the tee.

Finally, course history has not been very correlated to predicting success here. This can be partially attributed to the Mexico Open being a lesser field than other tournaments that surround it on the schedule.

Weather

With next to no wind in the forecast this week, the sole possible defense of this golf course is notably absent. Expect the golfers to take advantage as a result and score low.

For purposes of First Round Leader (FRL) bets, I recommend looking at the early morning tee times. Any moisture in the ground is likely to be there first thing before drying out during the day. Further, is any winds are to arrive it will be in the afternoon as is common in golf courses next to the ocean with onshore breezes.

As always, in The WinDaily Sports Premium Discord channel, we provide weather updates right up to the first tee times using premium weather modeling. To make sure you have the best information is essential to finding success. This is particularly important in DFS, where the difference in one golfer making the cut to play the weekend has a sizeable impact.

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Expert Picks: 2025 Mexico Open

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 2 months ago

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The PGA Tour returns to Mexico this week for the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld, running from February 20 to 23 at the Vidanta Vallarta Course in Vallarta, Mexico.

This marks the fourth consecutive year the tournament has been held at this Greg Norman-designed course, renowned for its scenic views along the Ameca River and the Sierra Madre mountains. The par-71 course stretches over 7,436 yards, featuring wide fairways and large greens that promise an exciting challenge for the players.

The tournament boasts a $7 million purse, with the winner set to take home $1.26 million and earn 500 FedExCup points.

While some top-ranked players are absent this week, the field remains competitive, highlighted by Akshay Bhatia and Rasmus Højgaard. Defending champion Jake Knapp also returns, aiming to replicate his success from last year. Notably, Australian rookie Karl Vilips will make his season debut, becoming the first PGA Tour golfer to sign with Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red clothing line. Vilips, a former Stanford standout, is eager to showcase his skills while donning the new apparel.

The Vidanta Vallarta Course is known for its generous fairways and minimal rough, favoring powerful drivers. Players like Rasmus Højgaard and Aldrich Potgieter, both averaging over 318 yards off the tee, can utilize their unbridled power with abandon.

Expert Picks

With a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld promises an exciting week of golf in a picturesque setting.

Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 Mexico Open:

	David Bieleski @DeepDiveGolf	Joel Schreck @DraftMasterFlex	Steven Polardi @spolardi
Outright Winner	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Smalley Nicolai Hojgaard Sigg J Svensson Highsmith Norrman McCumber	Kevin Yu Sam Ryder Michael Kim	Taylor Moore Patrick Rodgers
Top Finishes Markets	Top 20 Nicolai Hojgaard Sigg J Svensson Highsmith Norrman McCumber Top 40 Norrman McCumber	Top 20 Bhatia Kitayama Top 40 Trey Mullinax Sam Ryder Sigg Roy	Top 20 M Kim A Smalley
Match-Ups	Griffin over Hossler (-117 MGM) Michael Kim over Harry Hall (-110 Bet365)
First-Round Leader	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Smalley Sigg Schmid Gotterup McCumber	Kevin Yu Schmid Mullinax Ryder	Mullinax Gordon
My 3 Golfer DFS Core	Stevens Rodgers Smalley	Kevin Yu Ryder Kitayama	Rodgers Moore Lower
DFS Chalk I'm playing	Bhatia Rodgers Moore Smalley Norgaard Moller N Hojgaard Ventura Norrman	Bhatia Kitayama Smalley	Bhatia
DFS Chalk I'm fading	Jaeger Knapp Thorbjornsen Carson Young		Kitayama
My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays	Stevens Sigg Highsmith	Sam Ryder Victor Perez Harry Higgs	Capan Springer Valimaki

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Expert Picks: 2025 Genesis Invitational

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 2 months ago

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The 2025 Genesis Invitational boasts a substantial prize purse of $20 million, with the winner set to receive $4 million. This elevated purse underscores the tournament’s status as a premier event on the PGA Tour, with the Genesis Invitational one of just eight Signature Events in 2025.

The field includes top-ranked players such as Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. McIlroy, fresh off a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, is considered a strong contender. Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama is also in the field, aiming to retain his title.

Why has the Genesis Invitational moved to Torrey Pines?

The 2025 Genesis Invitational, traditionally held at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, has been relocated this year to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Pacific Palisades, where Riviera Country Club is located, were particularly hard hit by the fires.

The decision was made to ensure the safety of players, staff, and spectators, as well as to maintain the high standards of the event. With the unique challenges posed by the wildfires, including air quality concerns and potential damage to the region, Torrey Pines in San Diego offers a suitable alternative.

This course has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, including the U.S. Open, and provides a world-class setting for this iconic PGA Tour event. Also residing in California, the tournament represents a great opportunity to raise funds for relief efforts.

Course Analysis

The tournament will be contested on Torrey Pines’ South Course, renowned for its challenging layout and scenic beauty. This course has a storied history, hosting the Farmers Insurance Open since 1968 and major championships in the U.S. Open. This included the 2008 iconic playoff battle, where Tiger Woods willed himself to victory over Rocco Mediate with a torn ACL and two stress fractures in his leg.

Players will face a par-72 layout stretching approximately 7,765 yards, featuring narrow fairways, thick rough, and fast greens. The course’s coastal location introduces variable winds, adding to its difficulty. Notable holes include the par-3 16th, known for its cliffside green. The par-5 18th offers a challenging finish, with anything from birdie to double bogey or worse possible.

Expert Picks

The 2025 Genesis Invitational promises to be a compelling tournament, combining the challenges of Torrey Pines with a competitive field and a significant prize purse.

Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 Genesis Invitational:

	David Bieleski @DeepDiveGolf	Joel Schreck @DraftMasterFlex	Steven Polardi @spolardi
Outright Winner	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Aberg Sungjae Im MacIntyre R Hojgaard Min Woo Clark Woodland	Scheffler Matsuyama Cantlay	Pendrith Rory
Top Finishes Markets	Top 20 MacIntyre R Hojgaard Min Woo Clark Woodland	Top 20: Aberg Cantlay Singjae McNealy Hovland	Berger Rose Poston
Match-Ups	Pendrith over Tom Kim (+100 Bet365) Thomas over Morikawa (+100 DK/FD)
First-Round Leader	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds McIlroy Aberg R Hojgaard MacIntyre Clark	Matsuyama Hovland Aberg Hun An Hojgaard Nick Taylor	Thompson
My 3 Golfer DFS Core	McIlroy R Hojgaard MacIntyre	Nick Taylor Cantlay Hovland	Rory Lowry Pendrith
DFS Chalk I'm playing	Scheffler McIlroy Pendrith R Hojgaard Min Woo Scott Clark Woodland	Berger Scheffler	Rory Aberg Scheffler
DFS Chalk I'm fading	Morikawa Hovland Young Bhatia Fitzpatrick Homa Hughes Knapp	Justin Thomas	JT Hovland Matsuyama
My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays	Aberg Sungjae Im MacIntyre	Spieth Cantlay Hun An	Rose Homa Poston

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Expert Picks: 2025 WM Phoenix Open

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 2 months ago

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The PGA TOUR heads to the Arizona desert this week for one of the most exciting events of the season—the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Known as “The Greatest Show on Grass” and “The People’s Open”, this tournament is famous for its raucous crowds and thrilling finishes.

Then, of course, there is the infamous par-3 16th hole, where thousands of fans create an electric stadium-like atmosphere. Those crowd were sent into raptures here in 1997, when Tiger Woods created one of his many iconic moments:

Here is Tiger’s recollection of that famous hole-in-one, along with his tale of receiving a great assist from the fans in shifting a “moveable obstruction”:

Defending Champion and Key Contenders

Nick Taylor returns to defend his title after a dramatic playoff victory over Charley Hoffman in 2024. Taylor, who also secured a win at the Sony Open in Hawaii earlier this season, aims to continue his impressive recent form.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, a two-time Phoenix Open champion (2022 and 2023), is a strong favorite. After recovering from a hand injury sustained during the holiday season, Scheffler showcased his resilience with a top-10 finish at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Other notable participants include Hideki Matsuyama, a two-time winner at TPC Scottsdale and victor of the season-opening Sentry Tournament, and Justin Thomas, who boasts seven consecutive top-20 finishes at this venue.

Course Overview & Key Stats

TPC Scottsdale, a par-71 course measuring 7,261 yards, has been the tournament’s home since 1987.

The wide fairways play firm, perhaps especially so this year with little rain in 12 months. Combined with fairly benign rough mean, you can pull driver here readily. However, extra distance isn’t a huge asset given the rollout obtained from firm conditions. The main thing off the tee is to avoid the big miss to prevent finding a stray cactus or a watery grave.

It only take a cursory glance at previous leaderboards to realise a couple things. Firstly, with several multiple winners here, that course history is stickier here than most venues. Secondly, that this is a course dominated by good ball strikers.

Particularly key is SG:APP 150-200 yards. Golfers will see between 8-9 approach shots on average within that range. These green complexes double in size compared to last week’s Pebble Beach, with an average over 7,000 sq ft. They are often multi-tiered as well. This sees an increased importance on not just finding the green, but the right area and shelf on the surfaces.

Names such as Scheffler, Matsuyama, Koepka, Fowler, Thomas, and Mickelson all point to some of the best iron players on the Tour. Your approach is the way to separate yourself from the pack at TPC Scottsdale.

Putting does receive a higher weighting at this course. The combination of needing to lag putt, avoid three-putts, and make your birdie opportunities is imperative. However, a notable number of “Team No Putt” have managed to find success on these relatively fast surfaces.

Comp Courses

TPC Scottsdale, TPC Summerlin, TPC Craig Ranch, Colonial Country Club, TPC San Antonio, Black Desert Resort and the American Express rotation courses.

Expert Picks

As on of the most enjoyable events on the PGA Tour, the 2025 WM Phoenix Open promises to provide an entertaining and exciting tournament.

Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 WM Phoenix Open:

	David Bieleski @DeepDiveGolf	Joel Schreck @DraftMasterFlex	Steven Polardi @spolardi
Outright Winner	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Horschel Si Woo Kim Hoge Novak Ghim Woodland Perez	Scheffler Matsuyama Novak	Scottie
Top Finishes Markets	Top 20 on all of the above Top 40 Ghim Woodland Perez	Top 20 Matsuyama Top 30 Straka Top 40 Novak Hodges	T Kim Stevens Novak
Match-Ups	Hall over Min Woo (+110 Caesars) McNealy over Clark (-120 Bet365)
First-Round Leader	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Burns Straka Stevens Woodland	Novak Hoffman Dunlap Hoge Matsuyama	Hoffman
My 3 Golfer DFS Core	Scheffler Novak Hoge	Novak Nick Taylor Hoffman	Scottie T Kim Stevens
DFS Chalk I'm playing	Scheffler Tom Kim N Taylor Si Woo Horschel Novak Glover Woodland Hodges	Scottie Nick Taylor	Scottie T Kim Stevens
DFS Chalk I'm fading	Kitayama Bhatia Min Woo Fitzpatrick Homa	Mitchell Glover	JT Spieth Deki
My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays	Hall Ghim Perez		Dahmen

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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview: DeepDiveGolf’s One Statistic that is a Game Changer!

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 3 months ago

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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 hosts our AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview this week

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.

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Expert Picks: 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

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The signature event at Pebble Beach is fast approaching, and with a prize purse of a staggering $20 million, anticipation is at an all-time high. Held on the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links along California’s rugged coastline, this event consistently draws the best golfers in the world, offering a spectacular combination of world-class competition and breathtaking scenery. The tournament has earned its place as a marquee event on the PGA Tour calendar, and this year, the stakes are higher than ever.

The $20 million prize purse makes it one of the richest tournaments of the season, ensuring that both seasoned veterans and rising stars will be giving their all in the quest for glory. The course itself, known for its challenging layout and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, will test every aspect of the players’ games, demanding precision off the tee, delicate approach shots, and nerves of steel on the greens. With the weather conditions along the coast often unpredictable, players will need to be adaptable and prepared for anything the elements may throw their way.

Beyond the golf, the Pebble Beach event is also known for its glamorous atmosphere, attracting celebrities, socialites, and golf enthusiasts from around the globe. Whether you’re watching from the fairways or tuning in from home, the event promises unforgettable moments, both on and off the course. As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Pebble Beach to see who rises to the occasion and takes home a share of the impressive $20 million purse.

Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am:

	David Bieleski @DeepDiveGolf	Spencer Aguiar @TeeOffSports	Joel Schreck @DraftMasterFlex	Steven Polardi @spolardi
Outright Winner	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Morikawa Thomas Henley Hoge Taylor Bezuidenhout	Patrick Cantlay	Matsuyama Sungjae Im Cameron Davis	Morikawa Scotti
Top Finishes Markets	Top 20 Henley Hoge Taylor Bezuidenhout		Matsuyama Sungjae Im Russell Henley Bobby MacIntyre Novak	Hall Pendrith T. Kim
Match-Ups	Fleetwood over Hovland -150 Bet365 McNealy over Straka -110 Unibet Bradley over Zalatoris -125 Fanduel
First-Round Leader		Hall 33/1 PB McCarthy 35/1 SH Greyserman 30/1 SH		Cantlay Hall
My 3 Golfer DFS Core	Morikawa Thomas Taylor	Patrick Cantlay Denny McCarthy Max Greyserman	Novak Matsuyama Sungjae Im	Mori Hall Pendrith
DFS Chalk I'm playing	Scheffler Morikawa Thomas Henley Hoge	Patrick Cantlay Denny McCarthy	Thomas Matsuyama Morikawa Cantlay	Scottie Mori
DFS Chalk I'm fading	McIlroy Day Hodges	Maverick McNealy	McNealy Straka Scott	Rory J.T.
My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays	Fleetwood Bradley Cole	Sahith Theegala Max Greyserman Matthieu Pavon	Dunlap Echavarria Bobby MacIntyre	Hodges J. Lower R. Hojgaard

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Farmers Insurance Open Preview: DeepDiveGolf’s Advice on Why Torrey Pines May Play a Little Differently in 2025

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 3 months ago

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Before we delve into our Farmers Insurance Open preview, a hearty congratulations to Sepp Straka backers at The American Express. The victory marked his 3rd victory in as many years, a player surely in the frame to again represent Team Europe at Bethpage in the Ryder Cup this year given his immense upside.

WinDaily Sports contributor Sia Nejad was heavily backing Sepp Straka all week. He was duly rewarded with a 66/1 winner as well as a couple of best-round bets at big odds. Well done Sia!

The Farmers Insurance Open also delivered our best win of 2024, as I successfully tipped Matthieu Pavon at MASSIVE odds of 125/1 with 8 places. Looking at our golf course comps below, you’ll understand why we think there is another long shot this year with similar credentials and odds.

Incredible!!! What a win! 🇫🇷

🔥Pavon a 125/1 winner for us 🔥
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Torrey Pines plays host to our Farmers Insurance Open preview

Torrey Pines Golf Course Analysis

A reminder from our Farmers Insurance Open preview that we are firmly placed in course rotation season! This tournament will see the golfers alternate between the North and South courses over the first two days of play. After the cut, the remaining 2 rounds will be played exclusively on the South Course.

Given only one round of the Farmers Insurance Open is played on the North course, I will provide a brief preview only. The North Course is much easier than the South Course. Not to say it is an absolute breeze given the prevalent coastal winds (see what I did there), but it is fundamental to take advantage of the minor relief the North course provides. All of the top 32 on the leaderboard last year shot under par on the North course. The worst score on the North course from the top 12 was a 3-under 69, with most going well under that total.

Part of the reason scoring on the North Course is so key is that the South Course is an absolute brute. To start with, the course is just plain long. Playing at 7,765 yards for a par 72, it is one of the top 5 longest courses on the PGA Tour. But that is just the surface of the issue.

Fairways are narrow, measuring on average just 25 yards across. Miss the fairway, and you’ll be greeted by incredibly penal 4in rough which won’t be cut during the event. Greens are reasonably small at 5,000 sq ft on average. They are firm, fast, and undulating. We also have the first instance of poa annua grass, which can be bumpy and difficult to read. This only gets worse as the day goes on, with greens becoming grainier and picking up marks from previous play.

Why Torrey Pines May Play A Little Differently in 2025

Given the above course analysis for our Farmers Insurance Open preview, there are some key statistics you can hone in on to provide yourself an advantage. Driving distance is a real asset at Torrey Pines. It is not to say you can’t be successful if you are short but accurate off the tee. However, your margin for error is small and the path to victory is narrow. Only one golfer in the last 15 years hit over 80% driving accuracy at this course.

Previously, drivers who are both long and accurate have had a stronger advantage. There was one specific note from the Course Superintendent this week which stood out for me. He stated, “This is the driest winter he has experienced in his nine years with the last significant rain event in early April.” This will only make the test even trickier. Fairways will be near impossible to hold for the entire field, as balls will run through on firm fairways into taht juicy 4in rough.

Essentially, I am less focused on any driving accuracy this week. I envision a case where simply being long is enough. Much like Bryson DeChambeau used this tactic to his advantage in the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot.

Along with driving distance, I think the Clubhead Speed is an interesting statistic to consider. The benefit of this is twofold. One, they will be longer drivers of the golf ball. If you are going to miss the fairway anyway, it is better to be closer to the green. This is especially true with greens small and firm. The ability to approach greens with a more lofted club will be an advantage. Secondly, the extra thick rough this week means that a higher clubhead speed will mean a greater chance of advancing the ball.

Torrey Pines Golf Course Comps

Torrey Pines has a quite sticky course history. Winners of the Farmers Insurance Open have usually had a few opportunities to preview the course before finding success.

As a regular US Open venue, and US Open-like conditions this week, you can apply a blank filter on performance at all US Open venues. It was probably a little unsurprising that our 150/1 selection here in 2024 Matthieu Pavon then finished 5th at the US Open later that year.

Quail Hollow, Congaree, and Winged Foot are all akin to the test likely faced by the golfers this week. Part of our success in finding Pavon came from his performance on key long driving courses on the DP World Tour. Emirates Golf Club, Albatross Golf Resort, and Dom Pedro shape as options.

Particularly good guides are found at Jumeirah Golf Estates and Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. Jumeirah Golf Estates is where Pavon finished 5th to pip Rasmus Hojgaard to the post with the final PGA Tour card for finishing top 10 on the Race to Dubai rankings. Pavon had a 2nd and then a win at the Open de Espana, where we also successfully tipped him at 80/1.

Jon Rahm also links those two courses nicely. He is a two-time winner of the Farmers Insurance Open, with a superb record of W-29-5-2-7-W (US Open)-3-7-10. He is a three-time winner at the Jumeirah Golf Estates (with a measly 5th in his other attempt), and has two wins in Madrid with a record of W-17-W-9-2.

💥BOOM! ANOTHER ONE!💥

Mathieu Pavon wins the #OpenDeEspana for us at HUGE odds of 80/1!

Beau Hossler (50/1) and Chesson Hadley (90/1) in contention at the #ShrinersOpen.
Can we get the double?!🤯

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— David Bieleski (@deepdivegolf) October 15, 2023

Farmers Insurance Open Preview Weather

With two courses in rotation, no tee-time advantage is to be gained in our Farmers Insurance Open preview this week. However, I do think there is an option to find a weather edge of sorts. Of the opening two rounds, Thursday looks by far the most windy. Winds are set to prevail at 10-12mph but gusts are predicted to top 30mph.

Now, you might think the idea would be to avoid the South Course in windy conditions. However, I take the other route. The North Course is fundamentally key to compiling a score at this event. The South Course will play very tough irrespective of what the weather is doing. Therefore, I would much rather my players for the North Course in the calmer winds forecast for Friday. The earlier that players are out the better for both days, but particularly Thursday when the winds will begin to kick in from approximately 11:30am onwards.

Heavy winds are again forecast for Saturday with a chance of rain and thunderstorms, which may linger into Sunday morning.

The windy Torrey Pines Golf Course, host to our Farmers Insurance Open preview

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Expert Picks: 2025 Farmers Insurance Open

DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski 3 months ago

written by DeepDiveGolf - David Bieleski

The PGA Tour continues its course-rotation season with the Farmers Insurance Open, held at the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. As one of the premier stops on the Tour, this event always delivers a compelling mix of breathtaking scenery, a challenging course, and a star-studded field. This used to traditionally be where Tiger Woods would start his PGA Tour season, leading to a raft of top talent including it in their regular rotation.

The Course: Torrey Pines South and North

The tournament is played across two courses during the opening rounds: the North and South Courses. However, the focus shifts exclusively to the demanding South Course for the weekend. Torrey Pines South, a 7,765-yard par 72 layout, is a true test of skill with its narrow fairways, penal rough, and undulating greens. Additionally, its coastal location brings the ever-present challenge of swirling winds.

The North Course, while slightly shorter at 7,258 yards, offers players a chance to go low in the opening rounds with wider fairways and less punishing greens. Scoring well here is critical for contenders to stay in the mix heading into the weekend.

Here are the WinDailySports Expert’s Picks for the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open:

	David Bieleski @DeepDiveGolf	Spencer Aguiar @TeeOffSports	Joel Schreck @DraftMasterFlex	Steven Polardi @spolardi
Outright Winner	All E/W, check Golf Bets channel in WinDaily Premium Discord for staking plan and odds Aberg Homa Hossler Berger T Moore J Svensson Gotterup	Sungjae Im	Meissner Greyserman Aberg	Aberg
Top Finishes Markets	Top 20: Homa Hossler Berger T Moore J Svensson Gotterup Top 40: J Svensson Gotterup		Top 10: Aberg Matsuyama Top 20: Sungjae Im Finau	Top 5: Hideki Homa
Match-Ups	Pendrith over Si Woo (-120 Fanduel) Hossler over Rai (-115 Caesars)
First-Round Leader	South Course Homa 22/1		Meissner	Pendrith
My 3 Golfer DFS Core	Aberg Homa J Svensson	Ludvig Aberg Max Homa Daniel Berger	Aberg Finau Greyserman	Aberg Hideki Homa
DFS Chalk I'm playing	Aberg Homa Zalatoris	Ludvig Aberg	Sungjae Im Greyserman	Aberg Hideki IM
DFS Chalk I'm fading	Rai Griffin Smalley	Ben Griffin	Hoey	Finau
My Top 3 Sneaky Low-Owned Plays	Bradley J Svensson Gotterup			Palmer Hodges Bradley

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