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The Masters · Augusta, GA
Augusta National
Par 72 · ~7,555 yards
Major
#1
SG: Approach
Top 50
Distance filter
91
Field size
Key model insight: Second-shot course with a distance threshold. Approach play is the #1 predictor by a wide margin. Putting rank is nearly irrelevant — the market consistently overweights it.
Masters 2026 · Apr 9–12
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The Players Championship · Ponte Vedra, FL
TPC Sawgrass
Par 72 · 7,255 yards
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#1
SG: Approach
Low
Distance weight
144
Field size
Precision iron play dominates. Island 17th creates outsized variance. Guide coming before The Players 2027.
The Players · March
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Arnold Palmer Invitational · Orlando, FL
Bay Hill Club
Par 72 · 7,466 yards
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#1
SG: Approach
Mid
Distance weight
120
Field size
Wind and water make Bay Hill one of the hardest tracks on Tour. Approach play around the par-3 17th is decisive.
Arnold Palmer · March
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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am · Pebble Beach, CA
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Par 72 · 7,075 yards
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#1
SG: Approach
High
Putting weight
156
Field size
Ocean wind makes Pebble unique. Approaches into firm greens with coastal exposure — one of the rare venues where putting matters more than average.
AT&T · February
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Valero Texas Open · San Antonio, TX
TPC San Antonio (Oaks)
Par 72 · 7,494 yards
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#1
SG: Approach
Mid
Distance weight
156
Field size
Wind-affected Texas venue. Approach play has been the consistent #1 predictor across every data window. Guide coming before Valero 2027.
Valero · April
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U.S. Open · Rotating venues
U.S. Open Profile
Par 70–71 · 7,400+ yards
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#1
Ball-striking
High
Accuracy weight
156
Field size
USGA setup: thick rough, narrow fairways, firm greens. Precision trumps distance. Unique among majors for rewarding accuracy off the tee.
U.S. Open · June
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