Power Rankings: Valspar Championship

Now that we’ve learned how THE PLAYERS Championship delivered in its return to March, it’s time to see how those who competed in the PGA TOUR’s flagship event turn over – or is it hang over? – for the Valspar Championship. As of midday Monday, 87 of the 144 in the field at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club’s Copperhead Course made the trip from TPC Sawgrass. While there will be a more casual feel in the anchor leg of the Florida Swing outside Tampa, no one can let his guard down on what’s been the toughest or second-toughest par 71 among all non-majors in each of the last six seasons. No changes have been made to Copperhead since last year’s edition, but scroll past the ranking for analysis of what the field of 144 can expect, how Paul Casey extended a theme and more. Gary Woodland, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Branden Grace and Steve Stricker will be among the notables covered in Tuesday’s Fantasy Insider. While Innisbrook Resort is only 165 air miles southwest of TPC Sawgrass, it might as well be on the other side of the planet. The 7,340-yard test is the unforgiving examination amid uncommon elevation change in the Sunshine State as compared to the risk-reward at essentially sea level of its predecessor on the schedule. In its third spin post-renovation, the Copperhead Course held firm with a scoring average of 71.968 last year. There’s just nowhere to hide or gain traction. Consider that among all courses in 2017-18, it ranked inside the top 15-most challenging in distance of all drives (fourth), fairways hit (15th), greens in regulation (third), proximity to the hole (T11) and putting: birdies-or-better (fifth). Even though there are four par 5s, they surrendered a stingy 4.78 scoring average, sixth-highest of all courses. The par 4s also ranked sixth (at 4.13), while the quintet of par 3s were no bargain, either, at 3.13, good for a tie for the 11th-hardest set. All of these analytics align with its recent history. If there’s a soft spot on the property, it’s around and on greens that are prepped to touch 12 feet on the Stimpmeter. Since the switch in 2016 to TifEeagle bermuda, which is overseeded for the tournament, Copperhead has been a pushover, at least relatively speaking, in terms of scrambling for pars and putting inside 10 feet. The trend enhances the value of hitting greens in regulation. It also rewards those with terrific short games. Adam Hadwin is known for being one of the best putters on TOUR, so it made sense when he broke through for his first title here in 2017. He finished the week inside the top 10 in both scrambling and bogey avoidance. Paul Casey defends this week after a similar performance. The Englishman ranked T68 in driving accuracy, T30 in piling up scoring opportunities and 15th in strokes gained: putting, but he made the putts count when necessary, finishing third in scrambling and co-leading the field in bogey avoidance. Embedded in Copperhead’s tip-to-tail toughness is The Snake Pit. It consists of the par-4 16th hole, the par-3 17th and the par-4 18th. Since the tournament debuted (in the fall) in 2000, none of the holes have averaged under par in any edition. Last year’s aggregate scoring average for the trio was 11.607. Casey scored 1 over for the week en route to his one-stroke victory at just 10-under 274. With overseeded rough extending three inches and higher, the moral of this matter is it would be poor to plan for a slingshot of a victory at the finish line. This is all about climbing the leaderboard early and course management coming home. This week’s experience should resemble what we already know. Aside from the occasional freshening but manageable breezes, Mother Nature is going to cooperate throughout. Gradually increasing daytime highs into the upper 70s are expected. A system that will bring rain is on the horizon, but it might not arrive until the tournament concludes. ROB BOLTON’S SCHEDULE PGATOUR.COM’s Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton recaps and previews every tournament from numerous angles. Look for his following contributions as scheduled. MONDAY: Rookie Ranking, Qualifiers, Reshuffle, Medical Extensions, Power Rankings TUESDAY*: Sleepers, Fantasy Insider WEDNESDAY: One & Done * – Rob is a member of the panel for PGATOUR.COM’s Expert Picks for PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf, which also publishes on Tuesdays.

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2nd Round 3 Balls – V. Norrman / D. Riley / C. Ramey
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Vincent Norrman+160
Chad Ramey+180
Davis Riley+180
2nd Round 3 Balls – S. Theegala / J. Day / P. Harrington
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Sahith Theegala+100
Jason Day+150
Padraig Harrington+400
2nd Round Birdies – Aaron Rai
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Under 3.5-135
Over 3.5-105
2nd Round Birdies – Alex Noren
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Over 3.5-120
Under 3.5-120
2nd Round Birdies – Beau Hossler
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Over 3.5-105
Under 3.5-135
2nd Round Birdies – Mackenzie Hughes
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Over 3.5-120
Under 3.5-120
2nd Round Birdies – Sahith Theegala
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Under 3.5+115
Over 3.5-155
2nd Round Birdies – Si Woo Kim
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Under 3.5+105
Over 3.5-140
2nd Round Birdies – Scottie Scheffler
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Under 4.5+100
Over 4.5-130
2nd Round Birdies – Tony Finau
Type: 2nd Round Birdies – Status: OPEN
Over 3.5-140
Under 3.5+105
2nd Round Match-Up – W. Furr vs D. Riley
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Davis Riley-120
Wilson Furr+100
2nd Round 3 Balls – K. Kitayama / J.J. Spaun / C. Champ
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Kurt Kitayama+130
Cameron Champ+180
J J Spaun+225
2nd Round 3 Balls – M. Hughes / B. Horschel / T. Hoge
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Mackenzie Hughes+160
Tom Hoge+160
Billy Horschel+200
2nd Round Match-Up – M. Hughes vs P. Rodgers
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Mackenzie Hughes-125
Patrick Rodgers+105
2nd Round 3 Balls – J. Walker / P. Rodgers / A. Smalley
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Patrick Rodgers+100
Alex Smalley+180
Jimmy Walker+320
2nd Round 3 Balls – H. Buckley / R. Shelton / T. Alexander
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Robby Shelton+160
Tyson Alexander+160
Hayden Buckley+200
2nd Round 3 Balls – A. Long / J. Vegas / A. Noren
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Alex Noren-110
Jhonattan Vegas+210
Adam Long+300
2nd Round 3 Balls – N. Lashley / S. Ryder / Z. Blair
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Sam Ryder+135
Nate Lashley+170
Zac Blair+225
2nd Round 3 Balls – C. Phillips / C. Gotterup / H. Springer
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Chandler Phillips+160
Chris Gotterup+160
Hayden Springer+200
2nd Round 3 Balls – B. Silverman / P. Barjon / K. Ventura
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Ben Silverman+100
Paul Barjon+220
Kris Ventura+250
2nd Round Match-Up – C. Gotterup vs K. Dougherty
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Kevin Dougherty-120
Chris Gotterup+100
2nd Round 3 Balls – E. Barnes / T. Crowe / W. Furr
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Erik Barnes+160
Wilson Furr+160
Trace Crowe+200
2nd Round 3 Balls – N. Lindheim / A. Dumont de Chassart / K. Dougherty
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Kevin Dougherty+160
Nicholas Lindheim+175
Adrien Dumont de Chassart+185
Ford Championship
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
Lilia Vu+700
Nelly Korda+750
Carlota Ciganda+1000
Hyo Joo Kim+1000
Celine Boutier+1100
Gabriela Ruffels+1400
Alison Lee+2000
Brooke Henderson+2200
Pajaree Anannarukarn+2200
Jenny Shin+3500
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2nd Round 3-Balls – L. Vu / N. Hataoka / A. Furue
Type: 2nd Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Ayaka Furue+175
Lilia Vu+175
Nasa Hataoka+175
2nd Round 3 Balls – V. Perez / H. Endycott / E. Gonzalez
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Victor Perez+110
Harrison Endycott+180
Emilio Gonzalez+275
2nd Round 3 Balls – R. MacIntyre / R. Campos / R. Pereda
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Robert MacIntyre+120
Rafael Campos+155
Raul Pereda+300
2nd Round 3-Balls – L. Grant / H.J. Kim / R. Zhang
Type: 2nd Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Hyo Joo Kim+175
Linn Grant+175
Rose Zhang+175
2nd Round 3 Balls – J. Campillo / R. Hoey / R. Gibson
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Rico Hoey+130
Jorge Campillo+140
Rhein Gibson+320
2nd Round Match-Up – D. Ghim vs C. Kim
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Doug Ghim-120
Chan Kim+100
The Galleri Classic
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
Steve Stricker+350
Steven Alker+650
Miguel Angel Jimenez+1100
Jerry Kelly+1200
Stephen Ames+1400
Ernie Els+1600
Alex Cejka+1800
Brian Gay+2000
KJ Choi+2500
Kevin Sutherland+2500
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1st Round 3-Balls – R. Pampling / D. Barron / S. Flesch
Type: 1st Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Doug Barron+140
Rod Pampling+150
Steve Flesch+260
1st Round 3-Balls – R. Goosen / F. Couples / J. Leonard
Type: 1st Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Retief Goosen+115
Justin Leonard+220
Fred Couples+230
1st Round 3-Balls – S. Stricker / D. Clarke / S. Alker
Type: 1st Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Steve Stricker+105
Steven Alker+150
Darren Clarke+400
1st Round 3-Balls – D. Toms / M.A. Jimenez / J. Furyk
Type: 1st Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Miguel Angel Jimenez-105
David Toms+180
Jim Furyk+350
1st Round 3-Balls – S. Ames / E. Els / T. Jaidee
Type: 1st Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Stephen Ames+150
Ernie Els+160
Thongchai Jaidee+220
2nd Round Match-Up – L. List v T. Detry
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Luke List-115
Thomas Detry-105
2nd Round 3 Balls – G. Higgo / R. Werenski / B. Burgoon
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Garrick Higgo+130
Bronson Burgoon+200
Richy Werenski+210
2nd Round 3 Balls – B. Hossler / S. Jaeger / C. Young
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Stephan Jaeger+145
Beau Hossler+150
Carson Young+250
2nd Round Six-Shooter – Group A – S. Jaeger / A. Bhatia / B. Hossler / A. Novak / A. Rai / C. Davis
Type: 2nd Round Six-Shooter – Status: OPEN
Stephan Jaeger+350
Beau Hossler+400
Aaron Rai+425
Akshay Bhatia+425
Andrew Novak+425
Cameron Davis+500
2nd Round Match-Up – N. Dunlap vs G. Higgo
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Garrick Higgo-110
Nick Dunlap-110
2nd Round Match-Up – B. Hossler vs A. Rai
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Aaron Rai-110
Beau Hossler-110
1st Round 3-Balls – J. Kelly / V. Singh / J. Durant
Type: 1st Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Jerry Kelly+105
Vijay Singh+225
Joe Durant+240
2nd Round Match-Up – M. Hubbard v J. Dahmen
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Mark Hubbard-115
Joel Dahmen-105
2nd Round Match-Up – M. NeSmith v P. Coody
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Matt NeSmith-115
Pierceson Coody-105
2nd Round 3 Balls – T. Montgomery / H. Hall / R. Fox
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Taylor Montgomery+150
Ryan Fox+160
Harry Hall+225
2nd Round 3 Balls – A. Baddeley / J. Teater / D. Wu
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Dylan Wu+140
Aaron Baddeley+170
Josh Teater+230
2nd Round 3 Balls – C. Davis / C. Hadley / A. Rai
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Aaron Rai+130
Cam Davis+180
Chesson Hadley+225
2nd Round 3 Balls – J. Hahn / J. Lower / S. Stevens
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Sam Stevens+150
Justin Lower+160
James Hahn+225
2nd Round Match-Up – A. Svensson vs C. Davis
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Adam Svensson-120
Cam Davis+100
2nd Round 3 Balls – P. Malnati / S. Scheffler / W. Zalatoris
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Scottie Scheffler-175
Will Zalatoris+260
Peter Malnati+430
2nd Round 3 Balls – N. Hardy / T. Moore / C. Reavie
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Taylor Moore+110
Nick Hardy+210
Chez Reavie+240
2nd Round Match-Up – A. Bhatia vs P. Malnati
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Akshay Bhatia-130
Peter Malnati+110
2nd Round Match-Up – T. Moore vs J. Highsmith
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Taylor Moore-160
Joe Highsmith+135
2nd Round 3 Balls – R. Brehm / K. Kisner / S. Cink
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Stewart Cink+105
Ryan Brehm+220
Kevin Kisner+240
2nd Round 3 Balls – J. Knapp / A. Bhatia / A. Svensson
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Akshay Bhatia+160
Jake Knapp+160
Adam Svensson+200
2nd Round 3 Balls – N. Dunlap / L. List / K.H. Lee
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
K H Lee+150
Luke List+160
Nick Dunlap+230
2nd Round 3 Balls – M. Wallace / G. Woodland / B. Snedeker
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Matt Wallace+120
Gary Woodland+140
Brandt Snedeker+350
2nd Round Match-Up – K.H. Lee vs S.H. Kim
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
K H Lee-130
S H Kim+110
2nd Round 3 Balls – M. Laird / A. Cook / M. NeSmith
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Matt NeSmith+150
Martin Laird+160
Austin Cook+220
2nd Round 3 Balls – K. Mitchell / D. Ghim / G. Sigg
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Keith Mitchell+140
Doug Ghim+170
Greyson Sigg+225
2nd Round Match-Up – M. Meissner vs G. Sigg
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Greyson Sigg-130
Mac Meissner+110
2nd Round Match-Up – A. Novak vs T. Pendrith
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Andrew Novak-125
Taylor Pendrith+105
2nd Round 3-Balls – L. Maguire / X. Lin / B. Tardy
Type: 2nd Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Xiyu Lin+130
Leona Maguire+160
Bailey Tardy+275
2nd Round 3 Balls – J. Dahmen / L. Griffin / K. Chappell
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Joel Dahmen+110
Lanto Griffin+210
Kevin Chappell+240
2nd Round 3 Balls – B. Wu / T. Detry / A. Novak
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Andrew Novak+150
Thomas Detry+150
Brandon Wu+240
2nd Round 3-Balls – M. Lee / B. Henderson / R. Yin
Type: 2nd Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Brooke Henderson+175
Minjee Lee+175
Ruoning Yin+175
2nd Round 3 Balls – M. Meissner / R. McCormick / C. Hammer
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Mac Meissner+130
Cole Hammer+200
Ryan McCormick+200
2nd Round 3 Balls – Parker Coody / Pierceson Coody / J. Bridgeman
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Parker Coody+140
Jacob Bridgeman+150
Pierceson Coody+260
2nd Round 3-Balls – C. Hull / L. Thompson / A. Lee
Type: 2nd Round 3-Balls – Status: OPEN
Alison Lee+145
Charley Hull+160
Lexi Thompson+240
2nd Round 3 Balls – D. Skinns / T. Whitney / S. Bennett
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
David Skinns+175
Sam Bennett+175
Tom Whitney+175
2nd Round 3 Balls – N. Xiong / M. Greyserman / P. Fishburn
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Max Greyserman+135
Norman Xiong+185
Patrick Fishburn+210
2nd Round Match-Up – A. Tosti v T. Whitney
Type: 2nd Round Match-Up – Status: OPEN
Alejandro Tosti-110
Tom Whitney-110
2nd Round 3 Balls – T. Olesen / J. Highsmith / D. van der Walt
Type: 2nd Round 3 Balls – Status: OPEN
Thorbjorn Olesen+120
Joe Highsmith+140
Dawie Van Der Walt+350
Major Specials 2024
Type: To Win A Major 2024 – Status: OPEN
Scottie Scheffler+105
Jon Rahm+225
Rory McIlroy+225
Viktor Hovland+225
Brooks Koepka+350
Ludvig Aberg+350
Patrick Cantlay+400
Collin Morikawa+450
Justin Thomas+450
Wyndham Clark+450
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The Masters 2024
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
Scottie Scheffler+450
Rory McIlroy+1100
Jon Rahm+1200
Brooks Koepka+1800
Jordan Spieth+2000
Xander Schauffele+2000
Hideki Matsuyama+2500
Joaquin Niemann+2500
Justin Thomas+2500
Ludvig Aberg+2500
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PGA Championship 2024
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
Scottie Scheffler+700
Jon Rahm+1000
Rory McIlroy+1000
Viktor Hovland+1400
Brooks Koepka+1600
Bryson DeChambeau+2000
Patrick Cantlay+2000
Wyndham Clark+2000
Xander Schauffele+2000
Cameron Smith+2500
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US Open 2024
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
Scottie Scheffler+700
Rory McIlroy+800
Jon Rahm+900
Viktor Hovland+1000
Cameron Smith+1600
Brooks Koepka+1800
Cameron Young+2000
Collin Morikawa+2000
Ludvig Aberg+2000
Patrick Cantlay+2000
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The Open Championship 2024
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
Scottie Scheffler+800
Jon Rahm+1000
Rory McIlroy+1000
Viktor Hovland+1100
Brooks Koepka+2000
Cameron Smith+2000
Cameron Young+2000
Collin Morikawa+2000
Jordan Spieth+2500
Ludvig Aberg+2500
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Solheim Cup 2024
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
USA-140
Europe+135
Tie+1200
Ryder Cup 2025
Type: Winner – Status: OPEN
USA-135
Europe+135
Tie+1000