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Charles Schwab Challenge 2023 Best Bets, Predictions, Sleepers

BetMGM's Ryan Hannable makes some picks and predictions for the Charles Schwab Challenge

By BetMGM – May 24, 2023, 6:43pm

Sandwiched between the'PGA Championship'and a'designated event'at the Memorial is the Charles Schwab Challenge, May 25-28, from Colonial Country Club.

Normally, many top players might take the week off, but this is different, given the rich history of the event and course.

There are eight top 20 players in the Official World Golf Rankings teeing it up, including Texas natives'Scottie Scheffler'and'Jordan Spieth. Other big names include Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau and Collin Morikawa.

A par-70, 7,209-yard course is a classic tree-lined positional course where length isn't necessary to win. Players who have had the most success are the ones who keep the ball in play off the tee, hit the majority of the greens and putt average-to-good on the Bentgrass greens.

The winning score has only been better than 15-under twice since 2011, so expect decent scoring but not a complete birdie fest.'

When picking a winner, past success at the event has been essential. As noted by'John Haslbauer of The Lines, of the last eight winners, five had posted a T-5 finish or better in the three years prior to winning.'

Players who fit that criteria this week are: Scheffler, Spieth, Finau, Morikawa, Justin Rose, Emiliano Grillo, Brian Harman, Brendon Todd, Charley Hoffman, Sungjae Im, Davis Riley, Cam Davis, Sam Burns, Troy Merritt, Scott Stallings, and Patton Kizzire.

Burns is the defending champion after beating Scheffler in a playoff. Following his T-2 finish at the PGA Championship, Scheffler is a big favorite at +400.

Below are some players to target when'golf betting, followed by my betting card for the week.

*Odds as of May 23.
  
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