The PGA Tour concludes the fall portion of the season schedule with the field headed to majestic St. Simons Island in Georgia for the RSM Classic. Valuable FedExCup points are up for grabs before most players hibernate over the Holiday break, though a few unofficial events are on the docket. Those familiar with the tournament will again see the unique two-course format, which has been around since 2015 with the field of up to 156 golfers playing the first two rounds on the Seaside and Plantation courses at Sea Island Resort. Those surviving the cut will play the weekend on the more familiar Seaside layout. Coming off a win last week for his third title in seven starts, Tony Finau is the betting favorite in the outright market and a big favorite in his tournament matchups. Visit BookMaker.eu for a complete list of matchup betting odds when you’re ready to place a wager.
The RSM Classic Matchup Odds
Tony Finau -208 vs. Seamus Power +163
Tony Finau -166 vs. Brian Harman +132
Seamus Power +114 vs. Brian Harman -144
Taylor Montgomery +111 vs. Jason Day -141
Taylor Montgomery -105 vs. Tom Hoge -125
Jason Day -130 vs. Tom Hoge +100
Keith Mitchell -134 vs. Denny McCarthy +104
Keith Mitchell -136 vs. Joel Dahmen +106
Denny McCarthy -117 vs. Joel Dahmen -113
Matt Kuchar -143 vs. Justin Rose +113
Matt Kuchar -186 vs. Kevin Kisner +147
Justin Rose -149 vs. Kevin Kisner +119
Mackenzie Hughes -126 vs. Taylor Pendrith -104
Patrick Rodgers -142 vs. Sahith Theegala +112
Webb Simpson -112 vs. Harris English -118
Matthew Nesmith -112 vs. Wyndham Clark -118
Davis Riley -106 vs. Brendon Todd -124
Scott Stallings +115 vs. Chris Kirk -145
Nick Hardy +123 vs. Alex Smalley -154
JJ Spaun +106 vs. Aaron Rai -136
Will Gordon -113 vs. Taylor Moore -117
Andrew Putnam -172 vs. Dean Burmester +137
Need to Know
With daylight hours shrinking using two courses is about the only way to accommodate a full field. Each player gets 18 holes on what is considered the easier 7,058-yard, par-72 Plantation course over the first two days with a chance to make up ground or create some separation. This course got a facelift a few years ago, though it didn’t affect the scores. Those making the cut will play the final 54 holes on the coastal Seaside layout, which measures 7,005 yards and plays at par 70. It’s a short track with few hazards so hitting fairways and greens are more important than distance. Five of the last eight playings went to extra holes with the other three decided by a minimum of three-swings. Last year Talor Gooch matched the tournament record with a 22-under 260 and each of the previous five winners were -19 or better.
The RSM Classic Matchup Picks
Taylor Montgomery +111 vs. Jason Day
I backed Montgomery in several other matchups and he paid off so why not go back to him at plus-odds. After a brilliant start to his first campaign on Tour Montgomery stubbed his toe last week in Houston, but that was almost to be expected after collecting top-15s in each of his first five starts. He’s been so consistent I doubt his T57 in Houston starts a slide so I’m betting on a return to season form at a nice price in this matchup.
Webb Simpson -112 vs. Harris English
Simpson isn’t at negative odds due to recent form rather for his outstanding play at Sea Island. The veteran has done just about everything but win this tournament finishing among the top-10 in exactly half of his 10 starts. He did it again last year placing eighth to go along with a pair of playoff losses. He’s scuffling on the lead in, but man this place has treated him well over the years.
Mackenzie Hughes -126 vs. Taylor Pendrith
I would’ve jumped on Hughes if his price was more to my liking, but I can’t argue with his recent play and success at this tournament. Hughes got his first Tour victory at Sea Island in 2016 and placed second last year. He added his second career title earlier this season at the Sanderson Farms Championship and has two additional top-25s in his three starts. His ball striking and short game have been phenomenal and will play a role on these layouts.
Kevin Kisner +119 vs. Justin Rose
If you trust course form and experience in matchups than backing Kisner is a wise move. To be the top earner at an event means you’ve either been good or played that tournament a number of times. For Kisner it’s been a bit of both at Sea Island with a win in 2015 and a playoff loss two years ago among his four top-10s in 11 starts. Like Simpson he’s been struggling lately, but familiar surroundings have a way of making things better. And at his price Kisner is worth the risk.
Seamus Power +114 vs. Brian Harman
I was a bit surprised to see Power at plus odds in this matchup especially considering how good he’s been. He followed up his win in Bermuda with a podium at Mayakoba and enters as the leader in the FedExCup standings. Power also ended a string of three straight MCs with a top-5 at Sea Island last year making him a more popular pick at his price.
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