The PGA Tour returns this week after a brilliant Ryder Cup. The action heads to the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi for the Sanderson Farms Championship, an event that has gained a reputation for producing both breakthrough winners and dramatic finishes. We will take a look at this week’s golf from a betting angle and highlight a few suggested plays.
Course
The Country Club of Jackson is a classic parkland layout that rewards precision over brute strength. Measuring 7,461 yards (6,822 metres) and playing to a par 72, it features tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and Bermuda grass from tee to green. The putting surfaces vary in size but are consistently slick, with run-off areas that can quickly punish even minor approach errors. Accuracy with irons is crucial, as missing in the wrong spots around these fast greens makes scrambling extremely difficult.
This is very much a second-shot golf course. Players who rank highly in strokes gained: approach and who can control their spin on Bermuda grass will have a significant edge. Past leaderboards also show a bias toward strong putters, particularly those comfortable on fast Bermuda surfaces. While length off the tee is not a requirement, it can provide an advantage on some of the longer par 5s, especially for those able to combine distance with accuracy.
In summary: The Country Club of Jackson typically suits accurate ball-strikers who excel with their wedges and short irons, as well as confident putters who can handle pacey Bermuda greens. Expect winning scores to reach well into the double digits under par, provided weather conditions are not too severe.
Past Winners
2024 Kevin Yu (Taiwan) −23 Playoff
2023 Luke List (Unites States) −18 Playoff
2022 Mackenzie Hughes (Canada) −17 Playoff
2021 Sam Burns (Unites States) −22 1 stroke
2020 Sergio García (Spain) −19 1 stroke
Field and Context
With the United States Ryder Cup side sitting out this week, the field is noticeably more open, creating a big opportunity for players who are usually just outside the winner’s circle. The timing also adds intrigue: many established PGA Tour stars have not played much since the conclusion of the FedEx Cup, leaving room for in-form contenders and hungry younger players to make their mark. History suggests this is the type of event where surprises can happen, and those chasing their first PGA Tour victory will see this as one of their best chances of the season.
Betting – Click here to bet
Akshay Bhatia 21.00
Michael Thorbjornsen 23.00
Min Woo Lee 23.00
Davis Thompson 23.00
Kevin Yu 26.00
Rasmus Højgaard 26.00
SELECTIONS:
Rasmus Hojgaard at 26.00
Hojgaard will arrive in Jackson having just been part of Team Europe’s Ryder Cup victory. While he didn’t manage to get on the board himself in terms of points, the experience of being involved in such a high-pressure week will only add to his confidence. Before the Ryder Cup, his form was excellent with two runner-up finishes and a 13th in his last three starts. Against a weaker field, his ball-striking and consistency should give him every chance to contend.
Rasmus Hojgaard each way at 26.00
Min Woo Lee at 23.00
Lee’s recent DP World Tour results show he is trending, with a 5th at the Open de France after an 11th the week before. His speed creates scoring chances on reachable par 5s, but his touch around the greens is the key here. On fast Bermuda, creativity and trajectory control matter. Lee’s shot-making gives him multiple paths to a low number if the putter behaves.
Min Woo Lee each way at 23.00.
Kevin Yu at 26.00
Yu returns to the Country Club of Jackson as the defending champion after winning last year in a playoff. While he has taken some time away from tournament play, that rest may prove beneficial as he looks to reset and build momentum for the final stretch of the season. Returning to a course where he already knows how to win gives him a real confidence boost, and his comfort on fast Bermuda greens could once again be the key to success.
Kevin Yu each way at 26.00
Our 4th and final selection at closer to 100/1 will be posted on Thursday morning
Henrik Norlander at 151.00
Norlander is a 38 year old Swede who is not in all honesty in great form. He loves this course though and has 3 top 5’s in the last 5 years including a runner up finish in 2023. I am going to include him in my staking plan and will hope he can be in touch Sunday.
Henrik Norlander each way at 151.00
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