The 2025 ISCO Championship returns July 10–13, now hosted at the Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Formerly known as the Barbasol Championship, this alternate-field PGA Tour event offers rising stars and seasoned journeymen a golden opportunity to earn FedEx Cup points, a PGA Championship berth, and a two-year Tour exemption.
Tournament Overview
- Dates: July 10–13, 2025
- Location: Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, KY
- Course Type: Parkland-style, Par 70, 7,056 yards
- Purse: $4 million
- FedEx Cup Points: 300 to the winner
- Defending Champion: Harry Hall (not in field)
- Field Size: 156 players
Course Breakdown: Hurstbourne Country Club
- Architect: Chick Adams (1966), renovated by Keith Foster (2023–24)
- Greens: Bentgrass (~4,750 sq. ft.), Stimpmeter 11.0
- Fairways: Meyer Zoysia, narrow (25–30 yards wide)
- Hazards: 68 bunkers, water in play on 6 holes
- Signature Holes:
- Hole 1: 515-yard par-4 with creek crossing
- Hole 9: Elevated par-3 with deep bunkers
- Hole 17: 216-yard par-3 with sloping green and collection area
This classical layout rewards precision off the tee, elite iron play, and scrambling skills. With small greens and tight corridors, expect scoring volatility and strategic shot-making.
Featured Players & Betting Odds
| Player | Odds to Win | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Thorbjornsen | +1400 | Top-ranked in field, elite tee-to-green stats |
| Emiliano Grillo | +1600 | Runner-up at John Deere Classic, strong form |
| Kevin Roy | +1600 | Back-to-back top-10s, trending upward |
| Jackson Koivun | +2200 | Amateur standout, T11 at John Deere |
| Beau Hossler | +2500 | Short-game wizard, chasing first PGA win |
| Rico Hoey | +1800 | Korn Ferry Tour winner, playoff contender in 2024 |
| Cameron Champ | +2500 | Power off the tee, volatile scoring |
| Seamus Power | +3500 | Strong strokes gained metrics, sleeper pick |
Strategic Betting Insights
- Top Value Picks: Koivun (+2200), Hossler (+2500), Power (+3500)
- Fade Alert: Grillo—despite recent success, lacks consistency
- Longshot to Watch: Kevin Roy—underrated iron play and momentum
How to Watch
- Streaming: ESPN+, Golf Channel, CBS
- Coverage Times (ET):
- Thu–Fri: 2:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Sat–Sun: 4:15 AM–3:00 PM
