There is no rest on the PGA Tour. Just two weeks removed from the Tour Championship, the fall season gets underway this weekend on the 7,203-yard, par-72 North Course at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif. with the Safeway Open. However, some of the bigger names in the sport will take a breather and be noticeably absent with only two of the world’s top-50 players scheduled to compete.
Leading the wide-open field at the top of the odds board is Patrick Cantlay, who came in at +1151 at BookMaker.eu. After a disappointing showing in the Ryder Cup, Phil Mickelson will look to wash the sour taste out of his mouth with a good showing in wine country. At +2853 betting odds, Leftie is the sixth-favorite among the field, and along with Cantlay the only golfer ranked among the top-50 in the world. If you believe in names there are a couple of good ones competing this weekend. Curtis Luck and Cameron Champ can be wagered on in matchups. Here’s a list of more matchups and odds for this weekend’s Safeway Open.
Safeway Open Matchup Odds
Adam Schenk -120 vs. Alex Prugh
Brian Stuard -120 vs. Brandon Harkins
David Hearn -120 vs. Chad Campbell
Michael Thompson -135 vs. Nick Taylor
Martin Laird -140 vs. Ollie Schniederjans
Scott Piercy -115 vs. Matt Jones
Luke List -115 vs. Peter Uihlein
Aaron Baddeley -115 vs. Kevin Streelman
Richy Werenski -145 vs. Robert Streb
Patrick Rodgers -130 vs. Andrew Landry
J.J. Spaun -120 vs. Jhonattan Vegas
Patrick Cantlay -200 vs. Brandt Snedeker
Patrick Cantlay -180 vs. Ryan Moore
Ryan Moore -120 vs. Brandt Snedeker
Joaquin Niemann -110 vs. Emiliano Grillo
Joaquin Niemann -145 vs. Phil Mickelson
Adam Hadwin -125 vs. Beau Hossler
Beau Hossler -115 vs. Brendan Steele
Chez Reavie -130 vs. Russell Knox
Lucas Glover -150 vs. Danny Willett
Chris Kirk -125 vs. Sangmoon Bae
Nick Watney -135 vs. Sam Ryder
Hunter Mahan -130 vs. Bud Cauley
Sam Saunders -150 vs. Roberto Diaz
Sungjae Im -120 vs. Anirban Lahiri
Anders Albertson -120 vs. Ben Crane
Shawn Stefani -120 vs. Kramer Hickok
Sam Burns -120 vs. Joel Dahmen
Harold Varner III -125 vs. Dylan Frittelli
J.B. Holmes -120 vs. Jamie Lovemark
Danny Lee -130 vs. Bronson Burgoon
Brandon Hagy -135 vs. Cameron Champ
Curtis Luck -150 vs. Kelly Kraft
Adam Hadwin -140 vs. Brendan Steele
Chesson Hadley -130 vs. Jason Dufner
Emiliano Grillo -150 vs. Phil Mickelson
Russell Henley -120 vs. Kevin Tway
Bill Haas -120 vs. Cameron Davis
Harris English -120 vs. Johnson Wagner
Safeway Open Matchup Picks
The greens at Silverado tend to be on the slow side, and even experienced players on the course will take a few holes to adjust. Also, there are some concerns from the tee box with a number of narrow fairways that put an emphasis on driving accuracy. For the most part the course is straightforward with few hazards and big scores can be had for the big hitters.
Emiliano Grillo -110 vs. Joaquin Niemann
Grillo is no stranger to Silverado having won the tournament in 2015, and he was just a few shots off the lead after 54 holes last year before fading. His game is well suited for the course and he should again be in contention. Niemann is a talent, however, at 19-years-old, he’s shown his age with inconsistent play.
Patrick Cantlay -180 vs. Ryan Moore
The odds are long but it’s a gamble that will pay off. Cantlay is playing as well as anyone entering the tournament. He had a solid season with seven top-10 finishes and claimed his first tour victory last November. He had a strong showing at the Tour Championship placing 21st and he’s the highest ranked player in the field. He’s a newbie to Silverado, but Cantlay can play anywhere.
Beau Hossler +105 vs. Adam Hadwin
A notorious fast starter, Hossler is a value pick at +105. He finished among the top-10 in two of his first three starts on the PGA Tour and could contend for the individual title at Silverado. Hossler is money on the greens ranking among the best in birdie average, and that alone should be enough to keep him in contention. He doesn’t hit for distance, but he makes up for it with his putting, and that’s crucial on the Silverado greens.
Cameron Champ +105 vs. Brandon Hagy
For the same reason we should fade Champ is why we take him to best Hagy in this matchup. Champ is making his debut as a PGA Tour member and has some history at Silverado, though it’s not good. He missed the cut at last year’s event when playing as an amateur. If his short game catches up with his driver, Champ could be dangerous. He led the Web.com Tour this year in driving distance at 343.1 yards. And, you can’t go wrong with his last name.
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