With one week to go before the start of the FedExCup Playoffs, most of the field at Sedgefield Country Club is looking to secure their position in the field.
From a course perspective, you'll notice a very predictive venue at the Wyndham Championship as the track has consistently ranked inside the top 12 on tour in rollover predictably between seasons. That's largely because of the eight par fours that measure between 400-450 yards, which generate an 8.2% increase in expected second-shot distance between 125-175 yards. However, the ability to make putts is something I feel users are undervaluing in their models.
You are going to hear a lot about accuracy, which makes sense, but if you want a deeper d ive into my take, be sure to tune into this week's Links & Locks podcast.
If you haven't already, you can find me on Twitter (@TeeOffSports). There, I will provide a link to my pre-tournament model, a powerful and interactive data spreadsheet that allows user input to create custom golf rankings. That sheet is released every Monday, so be sure to check it out and construct your own numbers from my database of information.