The PGA Tour returns to Southampton this week for the fourth edition of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. A bump up in status a few years ago brought a full allotment of FedExCup points, however that wasn’t enough to attract the bigger names on Tour with most of them opting to take the week off. And because of that the odds suggest a wide open field with Denny McCarthy and Patrick Rodgers listed as the co-favorites on the opening betting line. Recent Tour winners Garrick Higgo, Seamus Power and Chad Ramey give the field a little jolt, but there is value in looking further down the odds board. Be sure to visit BookMaker.eu for a complete list of betting odds when you’re ready to place a wager.
Odds to Win Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Denny McCarthy +1756
Patrick Rodgers +1756
Seamus Power +1956
Thomas Detry +2056
Mark Hubbard +2462
Adrian Meronk +2662
Aaron Rai +3053
Nick Hardy +3068
Justin Lower +3068
Alex Smalley +3068
Stephan Jaeger +3368
S.H. Kim +3570
Adam Schenk +3570
Robby Shelton +3774
Russell Knox +4450
Erik Van Rooyen +4550
Greyson Sigg +5050
Nick Taylor +5050
Callum Tarren +5050
Michael Gligic +5050
Brandon Wu +5250
Adam Long +5350
Kramer Hickok +5450
Austin Smotherman +5450
Byeong Hun An +5550
Sam Ryder +5550
Joseph Bramlett +5850
Will Gordon +5850
Doug Ghim +5850
Ben Taylor +5850
Kevin Yu +5850
Garrick Higgo +6050
Zecheng Dou +6050
Odds Analysis
Nick Hardy +3068
With a lineup similar to what we would see on the Korn Ferry Tour why not back a player who had plenty of success on the lower circuit. A pair of top-15s in the KFT finals got Hardy prepped for the PGA Tour season and he’s been on point with three paydays in as many starts. We saw Hardy jostle for positioning at the top of the leaderboard at the Sanderson Farms Championship a few weeks before settling for a T5, his best finish yet. And again, this is a field that should raise his comfort level.
Garrick Higgo +6050
I’ll admit I’m going out on a limb with Higgo, but when he’s on he’s as solid as anyone out there. The only problem is that he hasn’t been ‘on’ lately. I guess that’s why he’s priced where he is. Still, I like his game and I like his chances at a venue similar to one that produced his first European Tour victory on the Canary Islands. It’s hard to live up to the start he’s had on Tour winning the Palmetto Championship in only his second PGA start. He was 10th here after 54 holes a year ago and captured a podium finish at the Sanderson Farms proving he can play.
Russell Knox +4450
The elements played a big role in last year’s event and we’re likely to see more of the same. You expect a Scotland native to have experience in blustery conditions and Knox has fared well in the past placing among the top-16 in his three Bermuda starts with a 68.33 scoring average. He also has a pair of top-15s to open the new season and is offered at a decent price.
Denny McCarthy +1756
Known as a fast starter on the new season it’s been an uphill battle so far for McCarthy, which leads me to believe he has better things in store this week. And he’s another with a full history in this tournament going T15-T4-T39 in his previous three starts. In addition McCarthy is one of a handful of players to compete in the CJ CUP last week and was the top finisher among that group at T37. He’s not priced like a favorite but his experience should pay off.
Adrian Meronk +2662
The move from the DP World Tour to the PGA side isn’t always easy with a noticeable leap in competition. But if anyone’s ready for the next step it’s Meronk. He had a stellar stretch over the summer with four podiums in seven starts, including a win at the Irish Open. And though he’s cooled off since, he’s still playing quality golf that will put him in the hunt this week.
Course: Port Royal Golf Course – 6,828 yards, Par 71
A short 6,828 yards at par 71, Port Royal is best known for hosting the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 2009-2014. Prior to hosting, the track underwent a $14.5 million renovation. Given the distance we’re not going to see a lot of drivers this week. Port Royal can be tamed with pinpoint accuracy. There are eight par-4s that all play under 415 yards, so expect a lot of wedgies. There are hazards out there to offset the lack of distance. Every hole has at least one strategically placed bunker to stay clear of and several have multiple sand traps. Water is present on four holes that could alter a few tee shots. And finally, the coastal location is subject to wind gusts that will be a factor.
TV Coverage: Golf Channel
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