Preview
Starts: 12th September 2024
Course: Silverado Resort & Spa, CA
Par: 72
Length: 7,166 yards
2023 Champion: Sahith Theegala
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Course Info
Tournament played here since: 2014
Type of Course: Classic, tree lined.
Fairways: Tight, tree lined.
Rough: Kentucky Bluegrass, not too penal.
Greens: Small, Narrow, Average Pace, Undulating, Poa-annua.
Water: In-play on 2 holes, 11 and 15.
Par 5's: 5th, 9th, 16th and 18th
Premium on: Strong iron play and scrambling.
Significant Info To Be Aware Of
It's the start of the FedExCup Fall so some players may be playing with a fresh mindset and many will be well rested having not qualified for the playoff events.
2024 Procore Championship Trends
Winning Score
Sahith Theegala won last year with a winning score of 21 under par, matching Stewart Cink's winning score of in 2021. The other seven editions were between -14 and -19.
Course Form
Seven of the last nine winners had recorded a top 40 finish at this course before they won. Sahith Theegala (2023), Max Homa (2022) and Brendan Steele (2017) were the only players to have recorded a top 15 finish prior to winning. Course form isn't essential but experience of the course is beneficial.
Course Experience
Whilst previous course form might not be essential, course experience has been, eight of the last nine winners had played this event before.
Recent Form
Only Emilliano Grillo (2015) and Max Homa (2022) had posted a top 10 finish in their previous 3 events before winning. Form not essential.
Winner's Profile
Sahith Theegala won his maiden PGA Tour title last year but this has been an event where winners have generally won on Tour before. Kevin Tway is the only other player to have notched his first PGA Tour win at this event.
Links to California
Six of the last eight winners had links to California, whether that be place of birth, college or residence.
2024 Procore Championship Stats Analysis
Driving Distance
Two of the last eight winners were 1st for driving distance but Homa was only 34th when winning in 2022 and 41st when winning in 2021. Distance can be an advantage here.
Driving Accuracy
Three of the last eight winners were top 10 for driving accuracy and Homa ranked 15th in 2022. It is slightly preferred over distance.
Greens in Regulation
All nine winners were in the top 30 for GIR and Cink was 1st in 2021. It's of strong importance to hit the greens here.
Scrambling
Max Homa ranked 3rd in 2022 for Scrambling but 74th when winning in 2021. The three winners immediately before him were 1st or 2nd for scrambling and all of the seven prior winners have been in the top 10. A strong short game is essential this week.
Putting
Two of the last nine winners have been in top 10 for putts per GIR. Homa ranked 15th in this category when winning in 2022.
In Play
Tough Holes
The 2nd and 13th played as the two hardest holes in 2021.
Birdie Holes
16-18 is an easy stretch. 5th and 9th are reachable par 5's.
Fast or Slow Start
Sahith Theegala led from the halfway stage last year but it is possible to win from off the pace. In 2022, Max Homa was one shot behind going into the final round. In 2021, Homa was three shots back after 54 holes and Stewart Cink was two strokes back heading into the final round in 2020. Cameron Champ led by three after round 3 in 2019 en route to victory, but the three previous winners all began round three at least two shots behind.
Homa was seven shots back at halfway in 2021, Steele was nine shots back after 36 holes in 2016 and Grillo was six shots back after 36 holes in 2015. Fast starts are not essential.
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