The RSM Classic Tips

Three top-5s in the last four RSM starts (including T2 2023); lives nearby with dialed Bermuda putting (top-3 field SG: total at +1.4). Steady fall (T12 Bermuda, four top-20s); 62nd in standings but motivated for Signature spots.

A former champ of a major, so we will see which version turns up here. But he will be one of the favorites to take victory.

Last year, Michael Thorbjornsen was eighth, and it was the first time he had played in the RSM Classic. He has been playing well on the PGA Tour and was third three tournaments ago. I think he will challenge to be one of the winners this week at the RSM Classic.

T6/T11 in last two here, excelling on short coastal tracks (top-5 field SG: approach at +1.1, 18th GIR gained last 36 rounds). Hot streak (5th Mexico, T12 Bermuda); 2023 John Deere win proves he closes watered-down events.

T5 here in 2023, top-10 field SG: around-green (+0.9) and accuracy (ranks 8th driving). Resurgent fall (T8 Mexico, three top-15s); Georgia native thrives locally.

Rico Hoey is ending the season in good form. He's had two 20th place finishes in his last 2 events, but prior to that, he went very close in 3 of 4 events with a second place and 4th place finish. He looks overdue for a win.

Chris Kirk hasn't won a tournament this year but did win a tournament in both 2023 and last year. His win last year proves he is capable. Has an each-way chance.

Vince has played the weekend in every event he has entered over the last seven months. He has finished third in two of his last five starts, including the latest in Bermuda. He has placed eighth and thirteenth in the last two years at Sea Island. He has appeal at a nice price to get the maiden victory.

Nico Echavarria is a very good player that often goes under the radar. He has won a tournament and didn't play too badly last week to finish tied 46th. He finished tied 14th and 9th before that. He has a better chance than his odds.

Matt Wallace is a very good player. He missed the cut last week but will come into this tournament fresh. He has won 5 tournaments in Europe, including the European Masters last year. He has made the cut in every major he's played in this year.

Max McGreevy played really well last week to finish tied 3rd in the Bermuda Championship. He played well in the conditions and was only 2 shots behind the winner after going 1 over par in the final round. The conditions will be easier here and in his current form he is big odds to at least get a place again.

Played well in recent comp but needs to back it up here in challenging circumstances. We will see if he can turn up.

Eric Cole plays this track well. He has finished T3 and T15 in his past two visits. Returns in decent form, two top tens in his last four events. Each way appeal with six places.

A previous winner of this event, he has also finished runner-up on two occasions in the past four years. Lost a playoff at the Myrtle Beach Classic earlier this year. He could have more joy this week.

Was up there last week and played really solid golf all week. So I'm going to tip him this week to come out on top, as this course and layout will suit his game. I see this young man lifting that trophy on Sunday.

Sahith Theegala is a dark horse in this field and can outplay his price. He has some good results on this type of course, and coming into this event, he looks to be coming into his best form. His approach play will be key.

Mac Meissner is improving all the time and has been looking to break into the top level. This looks like a good course for his style of play. Making his debut in this event, his putting prowess will work well for a top finish.

Perez played some good golf recently but can't string all rounds together to win the whole lot. But maybe he can improve here.

Last month, the Belgian won a tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour and followed it up with a T18 in the KFT Championship. He can take the step up in class in his stride at a course where he placed T25 on his debut last season.

Played well, bar the last tournament, and will be looking to play better here. But it is a tough ask, so we will see what happens.

Played well in the last competition until the last round collapse. So, we will see if he can bounce back here with a good performance or if it knocks his confidence.