The RBC Heritage Preview
This weekend we have an elevated PGA Tour event with the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.
Masters Recap:
It was a great week for DDSN Golf covering the Masters tournament. Jon Rahm holds on to win his first green jacket on Seve Ballesteros’ birthday and on the 40th anniversary of his 2nd Masters’ win. An awesome day for the Spaniard and the country of Spain. Can’t wait until we see Jon Rahm’s dinner menu next year.
Quick review of bets hit during the Masters for DDSN:
Jon Rahm to win +1000
Rahm/Scheffler/Young Top 10 +650
Rahm/Scheffler Top 10 +350
Matt Fitzpatrick Top Brit and Top Brit/Irishman
Hovland over Cantlay final round +105
Sam Burns over Tom Kim and Rory McIlroy Second Round +165
Scheffler/Rahm/Young Top 10 1st Round +1200
Scheffler/Rahm Top 10 1st Round +350
RBC Heritage Preview:
The PGA tour moves on up the road to Hilton Head, South Carolina for the 55th Annual RBC Heritage Tournament. The PGA has selected the RBC as one of the elevated events during the 2023 season. The elevated events include incentives to draw the big-name golfers by expanding the prize purse for the tournament to 20 million dollars. These elevated events have been great for the PGA this season so far, and we are hoping the trend continues. The RBC Heritage’s champion will be fitted with the second most famous jacket in golf, the plaid sportscoat. Last year Jordan Spieth was crowned champion and wore the red plaid jacket well. Who will be dressed in plaid come Sunday evening?
The Field:
The field this week will consist of 27 of the top 30 golfers in the world rankings. There will be a field of 143 golfers in total. The big name that will not be playing is Rory McIlroy. Rory had another poor performance in Augusta last week and failed to make the cut. The remaining players who played last week in Augusta will be hungry for a win this weekend.
The Course:
Harbour Town Links is a Pete Dye designed masterpiece that is always high on the list for PGA golfers year after year. The layout is one of the more difficult tests on tour with a true Pete Dye design consisting of bunkers heavily guarding smaller than average greens. Mix in the addition of water hazards on 5 holes and specifically placed trees on other holes, this course will require even the best golfers to elevate their game to be successful this weekend. In addition to the difficulty of the course, this weekend may also be in danger for more weather to become a factor. Rain chances hovering around the 50% mark for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
Wagers:
With all the factors presented. The main focus for the weekend will GIR% and proximity to hole rankings, along with the DDSN pre round assessments. There were also some good numbers for long shots that may have a chance to win this week.
If we are taking about GIR, sand saves, and accuracy of approaches here are some top players:
1. Matt Kuchar +5000
2. Sung Jae Im +3500
3. Jordan Spieth +1800
TEXHOSS TOP 5:
1. Sam Burns +4000
2. Rickie Fowler +5500
3. Tom Hoge +8000
4. Scottie Scheffler +800
5. Cameron Young +2200
Computer picks:
We have a DDSN Golf Algorithm that attempts to calculate the Top 25 finish of the majority of PGA tournaments that we will see this season. Use this Top 25 to help guide you through any daily fantasy contests, tournament bets, pools with friends or any type of wagering possible. We are confident in the DDSN Golf Algorithm that has been developed for the past 5 years and now being showcased. We will keep track of the correct % of the Top 25. Any specific questions regarding wagers? Leave a comment! Enjoy.
The RBC Heritage Projected Top 25:
Matt Kuchar
Patrick Cantlay
Cameron Young
Tyrrell Hatton
Shane Lowry
Jordan Spieth
Collin Morikawa
Sung Jae Im
Viktor Hovland
Russ Henley
CT Pan
Matt Fitzpatrick
Tommy Fleetwood
Cam Davis
Sam Burns
Scottie Scheffler
Tom Kim
Scott Piercy
Harris English
Sahith Theegala
Kevin Kisner
Luke List
Dylan Frittelli
Erik Van Rooyen
Joel Dahmen