“If Spieth can find the short grass” – Fans predict their winner ahead of the 2023 Valspar Championship
The PGA Tour's Florida swing will come to an end with the Valspar Championship that begins on Thursday, March 16, at the Copperhead course in Palm Harbor. Although the top names are missing at the event, there is enough competition for the purse size of $8.1 million.
The PGA Tour tweeted a video asking fans for their predictions for the upcoming Valspar Championship. Fans had a few interesting things to say.
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Here's a look at some of the reactions:
"If Spieth can find the short grass, I like his chances here."
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp If Spieth can find the short grass, I like his chances here.
"Wedgeley"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Wedgeley @wesleybryangolf @bryanbrosgolf
"Who's the guy with the green vest and silky swing?"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Who's the guy with the green vest and silky swing?
"fitzpatrick" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-is-sponsored="false">Fitzpatrick."
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Fitzpatrick.
"JT"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp JT
"Got a feeling this is the one D. Riley wins"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Got a feeling this is the one D. Riley wins
"All eyes will be on @livgolf_league this weekend. #LIVGolfTucson"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp All eyes will be on @livgolf_league this weekend. #LIVGolfTucson
"Won’t be @ShaneLowryGolf this year. No show is unexpected and could of walked away with a W this week without any issues."
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Won’t be @ShaneLowryGolf this year. No show is unexpected and could of walked away with a W this week without any issues.
"is @JustinRose99 using Stack n Tilt now? 🤔"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp is @JustinRose99 using Stack n Tilt now? 🤔
"@justinlower_1-he’s due for a great breakout week and it will happen soon!"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp @justinlower_1 - he’s due for a great breakout week and it will happen soon!
"Korn Ferry field…..the elite are playing in AZ this week 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙈🙈🙈"
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@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Korn Ferry field…..the elite are playing in AZ this week 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙈🙈🙈
"After the PlayersTournament last week, it’s anyone’s guess. There are so many tremendous golfers in the PGA!"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp After the PlayersTournament last week, it’s anyone’s guess. There are so many tremendous golfers in the PGA!
"Non of those LIV Twhaaaaats"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Non of those LIV Twhaaaaats
"Any bloke with a hoodie"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp Any bloke with a hoodie
"This week we ride for Akshay"
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp This week we ride for Akshay
"A know name! Because this tournament is useless ."
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp A know name! Because this tournament is useless .
"One of the top 10, oh wait."
@PGATOUR @ValsparChamp One of the top 10, oh wait.
2023 Valspar Championship field
The 2023 Valspar Championship field will feature Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Matt Fitzpatrick as the biggest names in the competition. Keegan Bradley has withdrawn from the event citing health problems.
Here are the field details for the 2023 Valspar Championship:
- Zecheng Dou
- Zach Johnson
- Zac Blair
- Wyndham Clark
- Will Gordon
- Wesley Bryan
- Webb Simpson
- Vincent Norrman
- Victor Perez
- Tyson Alexander
- Tyler Duncan
- Troy Merritt
- Trey Mullinax
- Trevor Werbylo
- Trevor Cone
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Taylor Moore
- Tano Goya
- Stewart Cink
- Stephan Jaeger
- Scott Harrington
- Sam Stevens
- Sam Ryder
- Sam Burns
- S.H. Kim
- Ryan Moore
- Ryan Gerard
- Ryan Brehm
- Ryan Armour
- Russell Knox
- Rory Sabbatini
- Robert Streb
- Robby Shelton
- Richy Werenski
- Pierceson Coody
- Peter Malnati
- Peter Knade
- Paul Haley II
- Patton Kizzire
- Patrick Rodgers
- Nico Echavarria
- Nick Taylor
- Nick Hardy
- Nick Gabrelcik
- Nate Lashley
- MJ Daffue
- Michael Thompson
- Michael Kim
- Michael Gligic
- Max McGreevy
- Maverick McNealy
- Matti Schmid
- Matthias Schwab
- Matthew NeSmith
- Matt Wallace
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Martin Trainer
- Martin Laird
- Mark Hubbard
- Luke List
- Luke Donald
- Ludvig Aberg
- Lucas Glover
- Lee Hodges
- Kyle Westmoreland
- Kyle Stanley
- Kramer Hickok
- Kevin Tway
- Kevin Streelman
- Kevin Roy
- Kevin Kisner
- Kelly Kraft
- K.H. Lee
- Justin Thomas
- Justin Suh
- Justin Rose
- Justin Lower
- Joseph Bramlett
- Jordan Spieth
- Jonathan Byrd
- John VanDerLaan
- Joel Dahmen
- Jimmy Walker
- Jim Herman
- Jhonattan Vegas
- Jason Dufner
- James Hahn
- J.T. Poston
- J.B. Holmes
- Henrik Norlander
- Harry Higgs
- Harry Hall
- Harrison Endycott
- Hank Lebioda
- Greyson Sigg
- Greg Koch
- Gary Woodland
- Garrick Higgo
- Erik van Rooyen
- Erik Barnes
- Eric Cole
- Dylan Wu
- Dylan Frittelli
- Doug Ghim
- Doc Redman
- Denny McCarthy
- Davis Riley
- David Lipsky
- David Lingmerth
- Danny Guise
- Cole Hammer
- Cody Gribble
- Chris Nido
- Chez Reavie
- Chesson Hadley
- Charley Hoffman
- Chad Ramey
- Carson Young
- Carl Yuan
- Cameron Percy
- Cameron Champ
- Byeong Hun An
- Brice Garnett
- Brian Stuard
- Brian Harman
- Brent Grant
- Brandon Wu
- Brandon Matthews
- Ben Taylor
- Ben Martin
- Ben Griffin
- Beau Hossler
- Austin Smotherman
- Austin Eckroat
- Austin Cook
- Augusto Núñez
- Andrew Novak
- Andrew Landry
- Alex Smalley
- Alex Chiarella
- Akshay Bhatia
- Adam Schenk
- Adam Long
- Adam Hadwin