2023 Valspar Championship Betting Preview, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Florida swing has not disappointed to date. Last weekend, Scottie took advantage of record setting scoring day at the Players Championship and never let go of the lead. He finished five strokes clear of the nearest competitor and this win has propelled him back to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings. This win is his second this season and sixth of his career.

This week is the last leg of the Florida swing, the Valspar Championship, held at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida just northwest of Tampa.

2023 Valspar Championship

• March 16-19, 2023
• Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, FL
• Purse: $8,100,000
• Defending Champ: Sam Burns

The Valspar Championship is a relatively new tournament which began in 2000 as an alternate event to the Presidents Cup. The tournament is a 72 hole, stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes down to the top 65 Valspar and ties.

Florida weather will be sending us off with a nice mix of everything it’s got. Sunny conditions on Thursday and Friday will make way to rain on Saturday which could cause delays. Wind will also play a factor with speeds ratcheting up daily and set to blow the hardest Sunday which should make for an exciting finish.

What Course Is the Valspar Championship Held At?

The Valspar Championship has been played at Copperhead Course every year it has been held. The course, designed by Larry Packard in 1972, went through restorations in 1999 and 2015. It features rolling hills, tree lined narrow fairways, plenty of bunkers and water hazards.

The Copperhead Course measures in at 7,340 par 71. The course was designed to put positional play at a premium so accuracy off the tee to set up approach shots will be imperative to go low. Distance off the tee is not imperative so solid ball strikers will be a better pick. Putting is always a factor but will likely not be the deciding one this weekend.

How To Watch the Valspar Championship

Thursday: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Golf Channel

Friday: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Golf Channel

Saturday: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Golf Channel; 3:00-6:00 p.m. NBC

Sunday: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Golf Channel; 2:00-6:00 p.m. NBC

How To Listen To the Valspar Championship

Thursday: 12:00-6:00 p.m. Sirius XM

Friday: 12:00-6:00 p.m. Sirius XM

Saturday: 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sirius XM

Sunday: 1:00-6:00 p.m. Sirius XM

Payouts for the 2023 Valspar Championship

The total purse of the 2023 Valspar Championship is $8,100,000. The winner receives 500 FedEx Cup points and a minimum of 24 Official World Golf Ranking points — additional Official World Golf Ranking points can be added based on the tournament’s strength of field.

The champion also receives a two season exemption on the PGA Tour, as well as inclusion to the 2023 Masters, 2023 PGA Championship and the 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions.

How many Golfers are in the 2023 Valspar Championship?

The field this week at the Valspar Championship features 144 golfers teeing it up. An expected dropoff after last week’s unofficial major featured 44 of the top 50 Official World Golf Ranking players, 10 of the top 50 Official World Golf Ranking players are teeing it up this week.

Who has the Best Odds of Winning the 2023 Valspar Championship?

Current favorites to win the 2023 Valspar Championship are former major champions Justin Thomas (+1000), Jordan Spieth (+1200), and Matt Fitzpatrick (+1600) with defending back to back champion Sam Burns (+1600) rounding out the top 4.

Valspar Championship Past Winner

2022 Sam Burns (-17)

2021 Sam Burns (-17)

2020 Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

2019 Paul Casey (-8)

2018 Paul Casey (-10)

PGA Best Bets Today – Thursday, March 16, 2023

2023 Valspar Championship Pick: Justin Rose Tournament Winner | +2200 at BetMGM

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Justin Rose’s game fits this course as good as anyone on tour when playing his best golf. In the 11 times he has played this tournament, he has made the cut nine times and has never finished outside the top 30.

He is accurate off the tee and a great ball striker. If Justin can execute this weekend, there is no reason he couldn’t be hoisting another trophy this season.

2023 Valspar Championship Pick: Adam Hadwin Top 5 Finish | +450 at BetMGM

Adam Hadwin has great accuracy off the tee, great ball striking and is an even better putter which can only help. He also won here in 2017 and finished T7 last year. He knows his way around the course and has the game to back it up. 

2023 Valspar Championship Pick: Keegan Bradley Top 10 Finish | +200 at BetMGM

Keegan Bradley has been playing well enough to have him sitting 4th in the FedExCup Playoff standings. He has quietly amassed 6 top 25 finishes this year. With the field not as deep as the last few tournaments, Keegan should be able to take advantage and have a strong finish this weekend.