2022 Fortinet Championship predictions, expert picks, odds, field rankings, golf best bets at Silverado

The two-week offseason for the PGA Tour ends this week as gamers journey to Napa, California, for the 2022 Fortinet Championship. The season-opening occasion since 2013, the North Course at Silverado Resort and Spa will function the stage and welcome latest Korn Ferry Tour graduates, seasoned PGA Tour veterans and everybody in between to kick off the 2022-23 season.

Getting off to a fast begin is exponentially extra necessary than years previous because the FedEx Cup Playoffs has since taken on a brand new form. With solely 70 gamers qualifying for the postseason in roughly 12 months’ time, reasonably than the 125 we’re accustomed to seeing, every week means that rather more for PGA Tour members.

Players that may possible not have to fret concerning the bubble come subsequent August embrace Hideki Matsuyama, Max Homa and Corey Conners. The trio headlines the percentages board at Caesars Sportsbook, and are anticipated to play in subsequent week’s Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club. 

Homa, who has been unbelievable within the state of California all through his profession, will look to efficiently defend his title from a yr in the past. Other Californians who’ve the potential to contend embrace: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year nominee Sahith Theegala, final yr’s runner-up Maverick McNealy and two-time Fortinet Championship winner Brendan Steele.

Let’s take a better look at this week’s event with odds supplied by way of Caesars Sportsbook.

Event Information

Event: Fortinet Championship | Dates: Sept. 15-18
Location: Silverado Resort and Spa (North Course) — Napa, California
Par: 72 | Yardage: 7,123 | Purse: $8,000,000

2022 Fortinet Championship field, odds

• Hideki Matsuyama (14-1): The former Masters champion captured two victories in his first six begins of the 2021-22 season. Contending a pair extra instances over the spring and summer time, Matsuyama battled damage on his option to ending T11 within the FedEx Cup. He begins his season in Napa for the sixth time in his profession, and the outcomes have been gorgeous. In 5 prior journeys, Matsuyama has collected three top-six finishes and one other top-20 consequence as well.
• Max Homa (14-1): The defending champion is anticipating his first baby in what will probably be a busy month of September. Homa’s focus, for now, will probably be on defending his title earlier than he participates in his first Presidents Cup subsequent week. He arrives in his dwelling state recent off a T5 effort within the FedEx Cup finale and has performed substantial harm on the West Coast. If Homa’s irons cooperate, he’ll threaten for his fifth PGA Tour title.
• Corey Conners (14-1): The world No. 25 begins his season seeking his first victory since 2019. Conners is without doubt one of the best ball strikers on the earth however has usually fallen brief each on and across the inexperienced. This is particularly true within the state of California as three of his 5 missed cuts final season have been within the Golden State. The Canadian may simply go round Silverado and hit 85% of greens in regulation. He could battle to maintain tempo if he would not.
• Maverick McNealy (22-1)
• Cameron Davis (28-1)
• Sahith Theegala (28-1): The former Pepperdine standout is ready for his third stroll round Silverado. Making the lower in his prior two showings, Theegala might be in line to lastly break via on the PGA Tour. With heart-wrenching shut calls at the Phoenix Open and Travelers Championship in his rookie season, the little expertise underneath Theegala’s belt ought to serve him effectively. Featuring little bother off the tee, Theegala’s wildness with the driving force should not hinder his possibilities to enter the winner’s circle.  
• Taylor Pendrith (28-1): Selected by captain Trevor Immelman for the worldwide staff subsequent week, Pendrith has turn out to be a staple on the PGA Tour. Since getting back from damage in July, the Canadian has 5 top-15 finishes in six begins together with a runner-up efficiency at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Long and straight off the tee and competent along with his scoring golf equipment, if the putter exhibits indicators of life, Pendrith ought to be proper there come Sunday.
• Tom Hoge (33-1)
• Davis Riley (33-1)
• Denny McCarthy (40-1)
• Emiliano Grillo (40-1)

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2022 Fortinet Championship picks

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