The RBC Heritage kicks off on Thursday, taking its traditional spot in the calendar just after the Masters tournament. Hosted at Harbor Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina, this event consistently attracts a strong lineup of players, even with its timing right after one of golf's biggest championships.
The number of Canadian golfers participating tends to be significant, largely due to the support from Royal Bank of Canada, which sponsors many of the Canadian players on tour. This year, the trend continues with seven golfers from Canada in the lineup, including the talented world No. 31,Corey Conners who recently achieved another top-10 finish at the Masters.
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Though the RBC Heritage features a competitive field, Conners is positioned high on the odds board, with chances ranging from +2500 (PointsBet Canada ) to +2800 (bet365) for Ontario golf bettors.
At Bet365 Canada Leading the odds is Justin Thomas at +1400, accompanied by a strong lineup of players such as Collin Morikawa, Cam Smith, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Cantlay closely trailing him.
With his recent sixth-place finish at the Masters, Conners rides a wave of positive momentum, validating his place on the odds board. Additionally, his impressive history at this tournament, including a fourth-place finish last year and a 21st two years ago in a highly competitive field following the COVID pauses, adds to his appeal for bettors.
RBC Heritage Odds
| â Justin Thomas | +1300 |
| â Collin Morikawa | +1400 | â Cameron Smith | +1600 |
| â Dustin Johnson | +1800 |
| â Patrick Cantlay | +1800 |
| â Matthew Fitzpatrick | +2000 |
| â Shane Lowry | +2000 |
| â Corey Conners | +2500 |
Success at Hilton Head
Conners' strong performances in his previous two outings at this course align well with Hilton Headâs layout, which favors players who can navigate the fairways rather than those who hit the ball far off the tee. Among the last five champions at this tournament, only Stewart Cink was notably long off the tee, as winners like Webb Simpson, CT Pan, Satoshi Kodaira, and Wesley Bryan didn't boast high driving distances.
Conners stands out here due to his remarkable fairway accuracy. Although he's not a particularly long hitter, he doesnât rank low in distance. His impressive Strokes Gained: Off The Tee statistics highlight his precision rather than being boosted by sheer power.
He consistently finds more greens than his competition, finishing third in greens in regulation at this course during his fourth-place performance last year. A potential concern for Conners could be fatigue since he has been playing a lot recently, yet he keeps performing well week after week.
Other Canadians to Watch
Canadian Adam Hadwin is also showing strong form, having achieved three consecutive top-10 finishes in recent PGA Tour events. While he is known for his accuracy on the course, his results at this specific event have been disappointing, featuring a missed cut and two finishes outside the top 40 in his last three appearances.
Hadwin can be found at odds as good at +6000 (DraftKings Sportsbook Ontario Mackenzie Hughes, fresh off successfully making the cut at the Masters, appears lower on the odds board, around the +15000 mark.
Hughes has successfully made the cut in this event three years running but hasnât claimed any noteworthy finishes. Other Canadians in the field include Adam Svensson, Nick Taylor, Roger Sloan, and Michael Gligic, all considered underdogs. Svensson's skill set seems particularly suited to this layout as he is an accurate yet relatively short driver who excels at hitting greens. His odds sit at +30000 (he is +10000 at bet365, showing a significant difference).
This year's RBC Heritage presents a tough challenge due to the strong field, but Conners is consistently placing himself in opportunities for success. With each week showing his performance improving, it wouldnât be surprising to see him achieve a victory soon, particularly as the course aligns well with his style of play. Expect Conners to be among the Canadians making the cut and competing as the tournament reaches its final rounds on Sunday.
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