One other week and one other Perry Maxwell problem!
Did you see what I did there?
After all..
Charles Schwab Problem
Colonial Nation Membership
Fort Price, Texas
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| Yards (per official scorecard): | 7,209 |
| Par: | 70 (35-35) |
| Greens: | A-4 Bentgrass; 5,000 sq. toes. |
| Stimpmeter: | Match velocity (yearly approaches 13 toes). |
| Tough: | Bermuda combine at 3 inches. |
| Bunkers/Water Hazards | 84/4 (Water in play on 6 holes). |
| Architects: | Perry Maxwell & John Bredemus (1935). |
| Course Report (final): | 61; Kevin Na (Spherical 4, 2018). |
| Match Scoring Report: | 259 (-21); Zach Johnson, 2010. |
| Oldest Winner: | Tom Watson, 48. |
| Youngest Winner: | Jordan Spieth, 22. |
| Reality of the Week: | Longest operating occasion (non-major) on TOUR on the identical course. |
| Reality of the Week II: | tenth oldest occasion on TOUR. |
Notes:
- Invitational area of 120
- High 65 and ties advance
- $8.4 million/$1.512 million first place (500 FedExCup Factors)
Earlier Winners
| Yr | Winner | Rating | Remark |
| 2021 | Jason Kokrak | -14 | Trailed by one within the last group with Spieth and gained by two. |
| 2020 | Daniel Berger | -15 | Knocked off Collin Morikawa in a playoff within the June restart of COVID-19 season. |
| 2019 | Kevin Na | -13 | Received by 4 on the heels of his 62 in Spherical 2. |
| 2018 | Justin Rose | -20 | Missed tying the event file by a shot as excellent climate graced the occasion. |
| 2017 | Kevin Kisner | -10 | Held off Spieth, Rahm and Sean O’Hair to win by one. |
OAD
Spotter’s Sport 2022
| 2022 Occasions | Golfer | Place | Complete $$ |
| Sentry Match of Champions | Marc Leishman | T10 | 188,000 |
| Sony Open in Hawaii | Keith Mitchell | T7 | 227,812 |
| The American Specific | Seamus Energy | T14 | 119,700 |
| Farmers Insurance coverage Open | Jon Rahm | T3 | 445,200 |
| AT&T Pebble Seaside Professional-Am | Maverick McNealy | T33 | 43,548 |
| WM Phoenix Open | Hideki Matsuyama | T8 | 248,050 |
| The Genesis Invitational | Patrick Cantlay | T33 | 64,000 |
| The Honda Traditional | Sungjae Im | MC | 0 |
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | Rory McIlroy | T13 | 228,000 |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | Daniel Berger | T13 | 327,222 |
| Valspar Championship | Keegan Bradley | MC | 0 |
| WGC – Dell Match Play | Paul Casey | T60 | 41,000 |
| Corales Puntacana | Emiliano Grillo | MC | 0 |
| Valero Texas Open | Corey Conners | T35 | 41,925 |
| Masters Match | Jordan Spieth | MC | 0 |
| RBC Heritage | Matt Fitzpatrick | MC | 0 |
| Zurich Traditional of New Orleans | Ian Poulter | thirteenth | 69,803 |
| Mexico Open at Vidanta | Davis Riley | fifth | 299,300 |
| Wells Fargo Championship | Tony Finau | T41 | 33,750 |
| AT&T Byron Nelson | Will Zalatoris | MC | 0 |
| PGA Championship | Scottie Scheffler | MC | 0 |
| Complete Occasions: 21 | High 10: 5 | MC: 7 | $2,377,310 |
This Week – Charles Schwab Problem
Extra Perry Maxwell (and including John Bredemus) as this “different” basic observe on this a part of the world welcomes an invitational area of 120. Colonial Nation Membership has hosted the lot through the years:
1941 US Open
1975 PLAYERS Championship
1991 Ladies’s US Open
The TOUR has stopped right here yearly since 1946 making it the longest tenured non-major and tenth oldest occasion on the circuit.
It’s historic.
And it hardly ever adjustments.
Gil Hanse gained’t get his palms on this place till after the 2023 version so course historians rejoice can wield their magic this season and subsequent earlier than having to readjust.
Colonial is troublesome because the greens are exhausting to seek out with wedges as a result of Maxwell inexperienced complexes. Hitting GIR = should reap the benefits of the conditions. Missed GIR = quick recreation specialists navigating Bermuda tough onto Bentgrass FAST greens. CCC ain’t apprehensive about a number of gap places so the putter issues this week.
Bear in mind, these guys make their very own schedules. No person forces them to play the week after a significant. They’ve chosen to schedule it this fashion. Texas people don’t win right here as a lot as you’ll suppose as Spieth and Crenshaw are the one two in current reminiscence. Internationals haven’t minded working the golf ball tee to inexperienced and discovering immaculate placing surfaces both.
The climate for Irving, Texas, this week is weird, scorching and windy so basically regular.
The Horrible Horseshoe will get the eye of gamers (Nos. 3-5) after a really benign first two holes and can set the tone for the spherical. Until you begin on the again 9!
Good luck!
THE CHOICE: Max Homa
The 2-time winner this season prefers the troublesome to the simple so I’m operating him out this week. His type is of zero concern as he enters this week on the again of eight straight together with T13 final week and WIN at TPC Potomac. His splits are unbelievable throughout the board and that ought to match his stage of confidence upon arrival this week. A winner already on the “different” Hogan’s Alley, let’s add one within the state of Texas, Max!
Heat Blankets: The fellows who ought to. Protected choices that can assist keep leads. Opinions on why or why not for this occasion or save for later.
Jordan Spieth (+1200): Hindsight is at all times 20-20 however for those who would have advised me he was MC-T34 within the first two majors of the season…nicely…These of you who’ve patiently waited have had the course horse drop in your lap. Congratulations upfront.
Justin Thomas (+1200): We at all times battle to seek out the fellows who we bear in mind who gained the week BEFORE a significant. How in regards to the guys who win the week after??? I’m not trying it up. It’s noble that JT continues to be within the area and is holding his dedication (as of this writing) however there’s no manner he provides any cares this week. Benefit from the media consideration and the free roll however he’s not getting any of my cash.
Scottie Scheffler (+1200): OK, acquired it, I’m not on him, regular service ought to resume except he actually doesn’t like Perry Maxwell designs. Bear in mind, not many Texans have gained this occasion not too long ago however he’s not having a season like many Texans. Ought to be contemporary, recharged and into the shadows of JT mania, simply how he likes it.
Collin Morikawa (+1600): Nothing flawed with T14-P2 in his first two makes an attempt right here. Would possibly save him for Memorial for those who haven’t burned him already.
Viktor Hovland (+2000): Nicely, we’re ready! T23 right here on debut with every spherical higher than the earlier suggests he’s a fast learner. Time to placed on that ball-striking clinic that we’re used to massive boy!
Will Zalatoris (+2500): Unsure I’m diving on this week after final week. These are human beings, not stats within the ether. His 5 prime 10s in majors have been backed up ONCE, T8 at Corales Punta Cana, which isn’t precisely a area or observe like this. No points along with his recreation, simply the timing. Put it aside.
Sam Burns (+2800): If expertise is the primary angle this week, I’ll go as he’s solely seeing the place for the third time. If expertise is the angle this week, I’ll take a flyer as a result of that’s NOT the problem. His outcomes this season mirror a rapidly swinging pendulum motion between nice and what simply occurred. I’m passing. You do you.
Spicy: This is likely to be every week for sending out an “unknown” and saving a begin. You simply would possibly get fortunate. Or MC.
Sungjae Im (+3300): Weirdo is definitely taking weeks off and stuff. Final week he was caught within the Far East with COVID. This week he returns to MC-T10-MC. Each of these MC are the Might editions. Go.
Talor Gooch (+3500): Seamless transition. One other prime 20 wouldn’t be out of the query.
Abraham Ancer (+4000): T14-T14 his final two visits and a very good week final week at Southern Hills. Appears like he’s turned the nook and Southern Hills doesn’t let anybody cruise.
Jason Kokrak (+4500): Defending isn’t simple except you’re KH Lee or Sam Burns. Oh, wait…
Davis Riley (+4500): One other main examination this week however his run of type suggests he couldn’t care much less. Attention-grabbing to see how he tackles this.
Kevin Na (+4500): Saturated market right here of former winners and 30-somethings! Final to submit 61 and has many different low ones.
Brian Harman (+5000): All of the items, by no means MC in his final eight and all T31 or higher.
Justin Rose (+5500): Took a really lengthy take a look at him. Would possibly re-inspect earlier than they tee off.
3 AM on the Blackjack Desk: Warning is thrown to the wind. Perhaps not the very best for this format however what the hell, proper? Would possibly throw these in for those who’re in want of a miracle.
Stewart Cink (+12500), Matthew NeSmith (+12500), Nate Lashley (+15000), Patrick Rodgers (+17500)
Humorous Cash Lengthy Pictures:
Peter Malnati (+20000)
Emiliano Grillo (+20000)
Danny Lee (+25000)
John Huh (+30000)
Final Time – 104th PGA Championship
Nicely, that was fascinating! The 2021 KFT finals broke out as Mito Pereira, Cameron Younger and Will Zalatoris had been clogging the rostrum for many of the afternoon on Sunday. Justin Thomas, as soon as reside for +35000, got here from behind, compelled after which gained a playoff and we lastly had some drama in a significant championship.
Thomas provides his title to a listing of few as a two-time PGA Championship winner whereas amassing 15 TOUR wins earlier than the age of 30. It’s hardly shocking as he’s been marked for this since consuming hamburgers with Jordan Spieth in junior golf. Talking of…
THE CHOICE: Scottie Scheffler (+1000) – MC
For those who want a summation of my season, and for probably the most half my profession, in OAD, that is it.
Hottest participant on the planet on his favourite course makes the one eagle of the week on a Par-5 gap (earlier than Simpson did) and goes dwelling on Friday night.
High. That.
I haven’t so I’ll.
Mentally he can’t be in a greater place. He’s successful for enjoyable. Southern Hills is his favourite observe. Wind doesn’t hassle him and neither does something exterior of six inches between his ears.
The weak point in his recreation is the tee ball discovering the green however he’s third GIR so I assume it doesn’t matter! Extra fairways this week and he’ll run away with it.
I hate enjoying the favourite however look the place that has gotten me! I’m hanging with @CaledonianMoneyPit within the nether areas of this recreation!
Save me Scottie?
Beam me up, Scottie?
Hell, give me Jim Beam, is he enjoying?
For $16 a cocktail, I’m good…
Heat Blankets: The fellows who ought to. Protected choices that can assist keep leads. Opinions on why or why not for this occasion or save for later.
Jon Rahm (+1100): Victory in his final begin ought to have him firing on all techniques. I’m using him within the Knowledgeable Picks this week. Like Scheffler, no serious about successful a significant, simply successful extra of them. T48 on the again of 122 putts.
Rory McIlroy (+1400): Two time champ picked up his final main on this occasion at Valhalla in 2014. Flashing indicators not too long ago with solo fifth at WFC and solo second on the Masters. Ball-striking tracks favor his strengths however we’ve been saying this for a decade plus. All of us thought he was going to be Justin Thomas on Sunday earlier than Justin Thomas did a Justin Thomas. eighth for his third consecutive prime 10 and second straight in majors.
Justin Thomas (+1400): Sits third SG: TTG and that’s inconceivable to pretend. Winner at The Inexperienced Mile at Quail Hole, there will probably be loads of inexperienced and miles this week at Southern Hills. Sluggish begin doomed his possibilities to win on the Masters however he performed the ultimate three rounds in five-under to hit the highest 10. WINNER WINNER PLAYOFF SOUTHERN (HILLS) FRIED CHICKEN DINNER. Three rounds of 67 was greater than spectacular and just one participant hit extra GIR. The tweet above reveals you simply how good he’s been. Now seven consecutive seasons with a victory on TOUR.
Jordan Spieth (+1800): Some will take into account him the second selection this week and revel in this quantity! After blowing a tire on the Masters he’s gained with lower than his greatest at Harbour City and gave KH Lee a run for his cash final Sunday earlier than selecting up solo second. Think about if he begins holing something! He loves Perry Maxwell (see his HFC at Colonial) and is hitting it nice. Be careful. Nope, 122 putts similar to Rahm! If I advised you he MC at Masters and T34 PGA Championship you’d suppose he’s having a TERRIBLE season. He’s not. Humorous previous recreation, la?
Collin Morikawa (+2000): Makes it look really easy tee to inexperienced and that’s exhausting to disregard. If he’s not sharp this week he’ll be navigating Bermuda chipping areas, which isn’t his power. Now, if he hits 65 greens he’ll be simply wonderful! High 10s in his final 4 majors recommend his chipping points won’t be a giant deal. Missed 30 GIR so you may join the remainder of the dots on how T55 was the ultimate resting place. Think about THIS GUY making solely 9 birdies in 72 holes! He did. Plus he was 5/14 from the sand. Dangerous combo.
Patrick Cantlay (+2000): Shocked to keep in mind that he has simply two prime 10s in 20 main championship begins, each coming in 2019. With 12 guys 25-1 or higher, I’m discovering hairs to separate. One other main, one other main disappointment for a participant who was red-hot in type coming into. Some guys don’t click on within the massive occasions till later of their careers. MC
Cameron Smith (+2200): Exterior of the Masters his travails in main championship golf have been lower than memorable. His greatest end in a PGA Championship was on debut in 2015 (T25) at Whistling Straits. The most effective bunker gamers on TOUR solely transformed 6 of 13 tries reinforcing the grainy, heavy sand was a PENALTY this week! Extra programs ought to do it as most “excellent” bunkers are a bonus due to how these guys can spin it. Good to have a penalty as a substitute of a straightforward bailout. My two cents. Oh and Smith is de facto actually good having a extremely actually good yr. Bravo T13.
Xander Schauffele (+2200): Simply save him for the US Open the place he’s rattled off T7 in 5 straight years. I’m. Per week of “what if” for the hyper proficient San Diegan. T13 Fairways, T7 GIR and T4 Sand Saves however wanted 121 putts for T13. He’s simply moved UP my record for the US Open after making nothing.
Hideki Matsuyama (+2200): He’s wholesome and put up a really stable exhibiting on the Masters in his protection. Underrated quick recreation will save him photographs this week. He’s in my lineup in Knowledgeable Picks. Didn’t break 72 over 4 days as he didn’t do something price mentioning right here. T60.
Dustin Johnson (+2500): I just like the quantity greater than the OAD angle. His status for enjoying via the weather doesn’t damage both. He’s been flippantly raced this spring as he’s been busy getting married and all of the enjoyable stuff that goes together with it. I’d count on him to heat up deeper into the summer time. Misplaced two possibilities to get in two extra massive boy rounds as he MC.
Viktor Hovland (+2500): Everybody loves the native angle and why not? His quick recreation is an actual factor and never in a great way. There’s no premium right here for a man who has cashed T33-T30 in his earlier two of those and hasn’t posted a prime 10 in any main championship? Nope and he’s clearly not firing on all cylinders. There have been 78 gamers make the minimize and he was 77th Putts per GIR. This isn’t new. T41
Spicy: This is likely to be every week for sending out an “unknown” and saving a begin. You simply would possibly get fortunate. Or MC.
Shane Lowry (+2800): Solely cause he’s down right here is as a result of the aboves are 25-1. Gotta draw a line someplace. Bear in mind he led 2016 Oakmont US Open for rattling close to all of it earlier than DJ swooped in. He’s not worries about massive ballparks, chipping and placing or any wind. Sure, please. 116 putts and nonetheless hit the highest 25 (T23). The Open Championship is on my radar.
Will Zalatoris (+3300): Oh worth the place artwork thou? The Masters connection appears to be a factor this week though Bermuda/Fescue tough at simply over two inches is tougher than 1 / 4 inch of ryegrass, no? Nope, P2 and his fifth prime 10 in seven profession majors. JUST PLAY HIM ALREADY.
Brooks Koepka (+3500): Horrible PLAYERS and Masters doesn’t encourage. I assumed he was massive occasions solely? T55.
Daniel Berger (+5500): Previous champion at Colonial. High 10 TTG and Complete. Balanced. 73-80 MC was, er, NOT balanced.
Corey Conners (+6000): Ought to be proper at dwelling in addition to he hits it. MC. Unusual as he performs very well at Augusta.
Max Homa (+6000): Would have gotten near 90-1 if he simply would have completed T3 at Wells Fargo! Max! T13 as he retains on ascending. Sky is the restrict for a man who’s gained at Quail Hole, Riviera and TPC Potomac. Can’t pretend it there.
Tiger Woods (+7500): One greenback simply in case! WD. Painful.
Keegan Bradley (+8000): Too many good ones not too long ago to disregard. One other who’s glad placing gained’t be the figuring out issue this week. Hitting it GREAT. T48 as he didn’t hit it nice nor did he putt nicely (117).
3 AM on the Blackjack Desk: Warning is thrown to the wind. Perhaps not the very best for this format however what the hell, proper? Would possibly throw these in for those who’re in want of a miracle.
Talor Gooch (+10000): Native lad, OkSt lad, have it lad! Perhaps a prime 20! EXACTLY T20! Make sure that your guide pays all ties!
Alex Noren (+12500): One other Poke! No, nowt the uncooked tuna, OkSt Cowboy who has been simmering all spring. MC
Aaron Sensible (+14000): The longer, the higher. T23
Davis Riley (+15000): He’s free rollin’ on the again of three consecutive High 10s. T13 RUN DON’T WALK PEOPLE.
Jhonattan Vegas (+16000): Wind blow exhausting and robust and he’s glad. 73-79 Blown away.
Robert MacIntyre (+17500): Sprinkled within the prime 40. Story of two halves: 70-71 adopted by a weekend of 80-76. Yowza!
Erik van Rooyen (+17500): Anyone who will get discover at Bethpage Black is cool with me. PreTWD, PreTWD, MC by one million. Gambled. Misplaced.
Humorous Cash Lengthy Pictures:
Sepp Straka (+20000) – DFL, Min Woo Lee (+30000) – By no means once more MC, Kevin Streelman (+35000) – T41
