Players Championship 2023: Full odds to win Let's take a look at the 2023 Players Championship odds board for this weekend. I do believe an elite player will receive the Golden Man trophy on Sunday, but to bet the field successfully there are plenty of opportunities. That polar opposite perspective explains the essence of this event. McIlroy, Thomas and Smith were the winners, but how about the guys who finished just behind them? Jim Furyk, Lee Westwood, and Anirban Lahiri were the respective runner-ups. Stick with the last three editions, for a more accurate example of how this year will play out. With much firmer conditions, Bermudagrass greens and rough, the course was different. Pay special attention to the fact that from 2007-2018 the PLAYERS was contested in May. Much like so many PGA TOUR events, this tournament has seen some changes over the years.

When Julie Andrews sang the hills were alive, she was referring to Pete’s penchant for uneven lies around each of these hole locations. Little details like the size of the 17th green, quirky approach angles on the lengthy par-4s, and most of all the treachery that exists all around these green complexes have to be experienced first-hand. Television just doesn’t give you an accurate representation of the layout. Friday evening a little rain is expected, but with sub-air systems under the greens, I expect the course will play this week just as the PGA TOUR wants it to.ĭesigning a blueprint to take on Dye’s diabolical design takes all of this inside knowledge. TPC Sawgrass sits just over one mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Seasonal temperatures are expected in the mid 70’s with relatively calm coastal breezes (12-15 mph). Unlike last year, the weather will play a supporting role to the golfers. Twenty-three of the top 25 and 69 of the top 100 are here to compete for golf’s figurative fifth major. Players Championship 2023: Course layout and past tournament information The field of 144 players this week will be competing for more than one of golf’s most prestigious titles, there’s $25 million dollars in the purse and $4.5 million for first place. From the first tee to the infamous island 17th, this par 72 layout covers 7,275 yards. Whether you are a fan of Pete Dye’s designs or not, one cannot deny the amazing blend of risk and reward this golf course presents to these players. I have also played the Stadium Course several times. Watching week after week makes a huge difference. For the fourth week in a row, I am on-site to cover the PGA TOUR from a betting perspective. I’ve walked the grounds and the practice tee. The first key is that I’m writing this in the media center at the PLAYERS. There’s a couple things I can share about the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass others won’t mention in the PLAYERS Championship betting previews.

The Purse by Julie A. Burns