THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
The one they call the 5th major.
And ya, it’s all caps.
Don’t ask me why, it just is.
We’re at one of golf’s most iconic venues.
It’s their premier event, as the Tour’s main headquarters reside right here in Ponta Vedra Beach.
For comparison’s sake, the Masters is only giving out $15 million.
His 42 one-putts smashed KJ Choi’s tournament record of 38.
What a wild scene that would be.
His objective was often to make his golf courses visually imposing and this course has that by the truckloads.
It’s also an immaculate golf course.
I had the pleasure of going to last year’s tournament and the property is glorious.
Perfectly manicured and every little detail tended to a T. Just a mow pattern clinic out there.
And the range… chef’s kiss.
Look at this place.
Sawgrass measures 7,275 yards and is your traditional par 72 with par 36 on each side.
The 4th is probably the best example of that.
What I find most interesting is that this course historically does not favor any one pop in of golfer.
It’s extraordinarily balanced.
Only Tiger, DLIII, Steve Elkington, Hal Sutton, and Freddie Couples have won here twice.
Nobody should be walking on to the property this week thinking that they own the place.
Crazy how simple that is, right?
It’s one of golf’s most iconic holes.
So many great moments here over the years:
“Better than most”
Freddie’s birdie in ‘96.
Can’t wait to watch the havoc unfold.
The Weather
Mostly consistent, but could get a little hairy on Friday afternoon.
Good breeze throughout but nothing too crazy.
TV Coverage
Wall to wall golf baby!!!
Tour is really going on all in on THE PLAYERS.
It’s on site at their HQ so it makes sense.
NBC takes us home this week.
We’re lucky enough to have some MONSTER featured groups this week, including the current big 3.
That’s an instant 2 point boost to what was already a very solid trophy.
I’m giving this trophy a9.2/10.
You won’t want to swap it out for a hockey guy on top.
The two of them are co-favorites as of Monday afternoon at +800 at theBarstool Sportsbook.
Rory won here at 2019, but has struggled with a MC and T-33 in his two appearances since.
I’m not picking either of these two, but if I had to I would go with Rahm.
Just feels like he’s mowing down boxes on his career checklist and this would certainly be another.
I’m gonna go back to the well here with the 2021 champ and takeJustin Thomas at +2000.
JT is flying under the radar a bit right now.
When in doubt, trust in a ball-striker.
Take him Top 10 too.
Is a Gold Man trophy a greater feat than Olympic gold?
I’d take the one with the paycheck attached but that’s just me.
I think he’ll bounce back here.
Trey is one of them, coming off a T-8 at the API last week.
But he’s a former winner and that price is too damn tantalizing too ignore.
Furyk and Westwood are recent examples of that.
Cameron Young To Win +4000- FOMO pick here.
Riding Cam til he breaks through and we cash a big ticket.
Sahith Theegala To Win +7000- Sahith is like my FOMO Lite guy.
He’s on deck once Cam wins.
Should be an incredible week as always.
Good luck, and enjoy THE PLAYERS Championship.
