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Travelers Championship: Picks and Preview
The PGA Tour heads to TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., this week. Predictably, there’s significantly less depth to the field this week than there was for last week’s U.S. Open. Predictably, too, the pros will be facing a vastly easier set up at the TPC course, and the winner will almost certainly be double digits under par.
Like Merion, however, this course is short. At 6,841 yards, TPC River Highlands consistently plays as one of the easiest courses on Tour. Last year, Australian Marc Leisman took home the trophy in Connecticut. Fredrik Jacobson and Bubba Watson were the previous two winners. This small sampling points to a simple fact: Any style of player can win the tournament.
With the greens running just over 10 on the Stimpmeter (about 3 to 3.5 points slower than Merion), players will have a chance to make aggressive runs at birdie.
The field this week is headlined by U.S. Open winner Justin Rose, but features only two of the top-10 players in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Here’s a look at who could lead the birdie brigade at the Travelers Championship this week.
Justin Rose: 14-1 odds
Last week’s winner at the U.S. Open, Justin Rose will take a timeout from his post-victory publicity tour to play golf this week. Sure, he necessarily has the best odds heading into the tournament, however, the probability of a letdown is high for Rose this week. The Englishman has finished inside the top 10 at TPC River Highlands three times. If he has enough left in the tank, he could make it two wins in a row.
Hunter Mahan: 16-1 odds
Mahan finished T4 at the U.S. Open last week and T14 at the Memorial three weeks ago. Hitting an obscene 85-plus percent of fairways at Merion, Mahan’s perennially superlative ballstriking was off the charts. He’s also a horse for the course, this week: He’s finished T2 twice and T4 twice in 11 starts at the the tournament.
Bubba Watson: 18-1 odds
Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in 2010, and he finished second at the tournament last year. Although he wasn’t impressive at the U.S. Open (T32), he was at least able to make the cut at an event he has historically struggled in. Watson prefers to roll the ball aggressively, and that’s an approach that ought to work at TPC River Highlands this week.
Lee Westwood: 18-1 odds
Westwood hasn’t played the Travelers Championship very often. Indeed, he finished T51 in his only appearance in the tournament. At the U.S. Open, he finished T15, and has finished inside the top 10 in his last five finishes. Although he lacks experience at the course, Lee Westwood is hot right now. He’s capable of going low (14th in scoring average) and is more comfortable on slower greens.
Jason Dufner: 20-1 odds
Jason Dufner has been something of a ghost this year (aside from the viral phenomenon of Dufnering). However, with a fantastic final-round 67 at the U.S. Open, he’s reasserted himself. He’s not a horse for the course, by any means. However, “the Duf” is a streaky player, and it’s possible his finish at Merion could be the beginning of a streak of fine play.
Rickie Fowler: 22-1 odds
Rickie Fowler is due for another win on Tour. He played well at Merion, finishing 10th. Although he hasn’t played the Travelers Championship since 2010, when he finished T13 in his last appearance in the tournament. Fowler, who often struggles with the accuracy of his approach shots, will be helped by the TPC’s large greens.
Charley Hoffman: 28-1 odds
Although he blew up during the final round last year, Charley Hoffman played the TPC course well for the first three days at last year’s Travelers. With four top-10 finishes this year, Hoffman has been on form, and his putting has been solid (27th in strokes gained-putting). He’ll be motivated to make amends for his performance last year and could go home with the trophy.
Frederik Jacobson: 33-1 odds
The winner of the 2011 Travelers Championship, Frederik Jacobson will be happy to to return to a course where he has some good memories. The Swede will be looking to rebound after a missed cut at the U.S. Open. Perhaps, the extra practice days will pay off for Jacobson and he’ll win for a second time at the TPC course
John Rollins: 33-1 odds
Ninth in greens in regulation on Tour this season, John Rollins has been a solid performer at TPC River Highlands in the past. Additionally, he’s 27th on Tour in birdie average, and has the right formula to go low in Connecticut. He finished sixth in his last start at the FedEx St. Jude, and is poised for another quality showing.
Padraig Harrington: 40-1
Harrington is a dark horse this week. At 40-1 odds, the Irishman is a speculative play. However, he’s made the cut in all of his starts at TPC River Highlands, and he cobbled together a T21 at the U.S. Open last week. He’s gotten progressively better of the past month, and although his stats this year aren’t eye-popping, he’s a proven winner on Tour and he’s playing a course where he’s scored well. Don’t count Paddy out.
*odds according to Bovada.com
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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).
Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.
We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #3
WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #2
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #2
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludvig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Sam Burns – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Stephen Jaeger – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele testing the Callaway Ti 340 mini driver & the DUW – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
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