rsm classic which course is easier

The RSM Classic utilizes a two-course rotation during the first two rounds of the tournaments. Each player will play the Seaside or Plantation course during the first two rounds. Good news…these courses are some of the easiest that we will see on Tour.

Full Answer

Is the RSM Classic played on 2 courses?

The RSM will be played across two different courses at longtime host Sea Island Resort: the Seaside Course and the Plantation Course.

What course is the RSM Classic?

Hosted by Davis Love III, The RSM Classic is an official PGA TOUR event held on the Seaside and Plantation golf courses at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, Georgia.

What is the payout for the RSM Classic?

Talor Gooch broke through for his first career PGA Tour victory at the 2021 RSM Classic on Sunday and earned $1.296 million from the total purse of $7.2 million. Mackenzie Hughes finished in solo second to earn $784,800.

Who will win RSM Classic?

With odds of 11-1, Scheffler is the solo favorite to win the RSM Classic at Sea Island, shorter odds than RSM Classic legend Webb Simpson, who is 12-1. If scrolling past the favorites is your thing, you'll find Louis Oosthuizen at a tempting 22-1 number, as well as Sea Island resident Harris English at 25-1.

How long is RSM Classic?

RSM ClassicTournament informationLength7,005 yards (6,405 m) (S) 7,160 yards (6,550 m) (P)Organized byDavis Love FoundationTour(s)PGA TourFormatStroke play14 more rows

How many days is the RSM Classic?

The 2021 event is scheduled for November 15-21 at Sea Island Golf Club on the par 70 – 7,055 yard Seaside course which TOUR players ranked as their 15th favorite course to play. Over the first nine years, The RSM Classic has raised more than $17 million to support charities focused on children and families in need.

What is the payout for The RSM Classic 2021?

The 2021 The RSM Classic purse is set for $7.2 million, with the winner's share coming in at $1,296,000 -- the standard 18 percent payout according to the PGA Tour's prize money distribution chart.

Who won RSM classic 2021?

Talor Gooch2021 RSM Classic scores, grades: Talor Gooch wins by three at Sea Island for first PGA Tour victory of career. Talor Gooch capped both a PGA Tour year as well as a run of unbelievable play for him with a victory Sunday at the RSM Classic over Mackenzie Hughes and Sebastian Munoz.

Who plays in The RSM Classic?

Player FieldAberg, Ludvig. Aphibarnrat, Kiradech. Barjon, Paul. Blixt, Jonas. Bradley, Keegan. Bramlett, Joseph. Buckley, Hayden. ... Jaeger, Stephan. Johnson, Zach. Jones, Matt. Kang, Sung. Kirk, Chris. Kisner, Kevin. Kitayama, Kurt. ... Rose, Justin. Ryder, Sam. Sabbatini, Rory. Scheffler, Scottie. Schenk, Adam. Schwab, Matthias. Scott, Adam.

2020 RSM Classic Course Preview: Perfect Chance For Kisner To Rebound

The 2020 Masters lived up to the hype with four days of outstanding golf and the best player in the world, Dustin Johnson, standing out above the rest. While he won’t play this week, 37 other golfers will make the short trip east from Augusta National to the Georgia coast for the RSM Classic, which is hosted by Davis Love III.

Course History

Georgia Bulldog Kevin Kisner has a great track record in what’s nearly a home event for him. He has top-seven finishes in three of the last five years.

Recent Winners

Birdied second playoff hole to win this event for the second time. ... Led by three after 54 holes, tying the tournament record. ... Became the fifth consecutive player to post 128 after 36 holes, another shared record. ... Became the fifth consecutive winner to share or lead alone after 36 holes. ... Posted 63 (-9) on Plantation in Round 2. ...

Key stat leaders

Top golfers in each statistic on the 2020-2021 PGA TOUR are listed only if they are scheduled to compete this week.

Horses for Courses: The RSM Classic

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Course and Tournament Info

Course: Sea Island Golf Club - Seaside Course Par: 70 Distance: 7,005 yards Fairways/Rough: Tifway Bermuda and platinum paspalum / rough includes native areas Greens: Bermudagrass overseeded with Poa Trivalis

Key Stats

These stats will be key to success in the RSM Classic at Sea Island Golf Club.

Course History Studs

Kevin Kisner missed the cut last year but was T7, T4, MC, 1st, T4, and T20 before that. He attended college in Georgia and has lived on Sea Island in the past, and while he is at a significant disadvantage compared to some of the Tour's biggest hitters, these courses mitigate the factors and open things up for golfers like Kisner.

Historic Event Information

With winning scores flirting around 20-under par and with subpar cut lines, we need to make sure that our golfers have the ability to make birdies. That's pretty obvious, but it's a key aspect of the course this week. Avoiding bogeys won't be enough to make a real run at the title this week.

Key Stats for The RSM Classic

There's a pretty clear trend in driving accuracy being relevant at this event across the two courses.

Golfers With Course History at Sea Island Resort

These golfers have gained an average of 1.0 strokes per round across the two courses in play this week among those with at least two starts here since 2012, via FantasyNational.