PGA Golf Preview: Procore Championship

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Venue & Event Details

  • Location: Silverado Resort & Spa – North Course, Napa, California, USA
  • Course Specs: Par 72, 7,138 yards (slightly lengthened from last year)
  • Dates: Thursday, September 11 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
  • Purse: $6 million (Winner: $1.08M)
  • Defending Champion: Patton Kizzire (2024, -20)
  • Tour: PGA Tour – FedExCup Fall Series opener

Weather Forecast

  • Thursday: Sunny, highs around 84°F (29°C), light NW winds 6–9 mph
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, highs near 82°F, slightly breezier in the afternoon
  • Weekend: Warm and dry, minimal wind — ideal scoring conditions
  • Impact: Expect low scores; firm greens in the afternoon could reward precise iron play.

Notable Player Status & Field Strength

  • In the Field: 10 of 12 U.S. Ryder Cup team members, including Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Cameron Young
  • Absent: Xander Schauffele (paternity leave), Bryson DeChambeau (LIV Golf)
  • Defending Champ: Patton Kizzire — longshot at +22500
  • Top Amateur: Gordon Sargent, Nick Dunlap, and No. 1-ranked amateur Nick Koivun in the field

Player Form & Matchup Notes

  • Scottie Scheffler (+225) – 5 wins in 2025, 14 straight top-10s, elite tee-to-green game
  • Russell Henley (+1400) – 7 straight top-20s, including T2 at Tour Championship
  • Justin Thomas (+1600) – RBC Heritage winner, trending upward before Ryder Cup
  • Patrick Cantlay (+1600) – T2 at Tour Championship, precision iron player
  • Sam Burns (+2500) – Hot putter, T7 here in 2021
  • Cameron Young (+2800) – Won Wyndham in August, 4th at Tour Championship
  • Sahith Theegala (+4000) – California native, won here in 2023 (Fortinet)
  • Ben Griffin (+2800) – Four straight top-12s, strong wedge game

Recent Course Trends

  • Winning Score Range: -14 to -21 since 2015
  • Key Stats Correlation: SG: Approach, SG: Putting (PoA greens), Birdie or Better %
  • Course Fit: Rewards accuracy and hot putting over raw distance.

Series / Event History

  • Venue Host Since: 2014 (formerly Safeway Open / Fortinet Championship)
  • Multiple Winners: None in last decade — event tends to produce varied champions.
  • Defending Champ Performance: Kizzire won by 5 shots in 2024.

Betting Trends

  • Favorites’ Success: 3 of last 5 winners here opened at +2500 or shorter.
  • Californians at Silverado: 4 wins since 2016 by players with West Coast ties.
  • Defending Champs: None have repeated in last 10 years.
  • Scoring Trend: 4 of last 6 editions decided by 2 shots or fewer.

Suggested Wagering Model

Projected Winning Score: -19

  • Outright Win: Scottie Scheffler (+225) – Form + motivation pre-Ryder Cup
  • Value Win Bet: Ben Griffin (+2800) – Elite wedge play, hot form
  • Top 5 Finish: Russell Henley (+300) – Consistent ball-striking
  • Top 20 Finish: J.J. Spaun (+200) – Strong course history (T9, T11, T26)
  • Prop Angle: Ryder Cup USA vs. Field (-280) – Depth advantage
  • Longshot Top 10: Patton Kizzire (+1600) – Defending champ, comfort on layout