Golf Tips
PGA Tour
Date: May 2-5, 2024
The Byron Nelson tournament has a rich history dating back to 1944, although it has changed venues multiple times. Finally, it settled at Craig Ranch two years ago after player dissatisfaction with the previous venue, Trinity Forest.
Craig Ranch, designed by Tom Weiskopf in 2004, shares the same architect as TPC Scottsdale and the revamped North Course at Torrey Pines. Weiskopf is known for his straightforward and unexciting golf course designs. Craig Ranch lacks distinctive features and can be easily conquered by modern golfers.
One notable change this year is the modification of the 12th hole, turning it into a long par four. As a result, the course will play as a par 71.
In terms of difficulty, this course is relatively easy. The par 3s rank as the sixth easiest on the tour, par 4s as the easiest, and par 5s as the third easiest. It’s a scoring-friendly course that saw 60 players finish with double-digit under-par scores last year.
Driving distance has increased, and the fairways are wide, providing ample room for shots. Neither the rough nor the green-side bunkers pose significant penalties. Tee shots and approach shots are relatively straightforward, making it challenging to stand out from the field through ball striking. Ultimately, the player who gets hot with the putter will likely come out on top.
Betting Picks:
Jason Day @16/1
Another guy we rarely bet on but he’s won it before and we think he should have a good showing. Speith has the same signs as well, but were staying away from him until he figures his game out (watch it be this week lol). Tway also has the same signs as them!
Stephen Jaeger @22/1
Jaeger to wrap it up, were pretty convinced he’s going to win. He should have a great start (taking him FRL too) and we think he will be unstoppable this week.
Peter Kuest @50/1
Seems like this guy has to grind every week he gets a chance on tour to prove himself, and what a better time than this career week for him.
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