The Palmetto Championship at Congaree Golf Club serves as a one-time replacement for the canceled RBC Canadian Open. Players will compete for 500 FedEx Cup points and a $7.3 million purse at this South Carolina event.

The Course:

• Par-71 spanning 7,655 yards
• Opened in 2017, designed by Tom Fazio
• Located 30 miles north of Savannah, Georgia
• Built on 3,200 acres with extreme length and natural hazards
• Features a 645-yard par-5 and two par-4s over 520 yards

Notable Players:

• World #1 Dustin Johnson headlines the field
• Brooks Koepka returns after PGA Championship T2 finish
• Other top players: Tyrrell Hatton (#10), Tommy Fleetwood, Kevin Kisner
• Major champions: Jason Dufner, Padraig Harrington, Danny Willett
• Professional debuts: John Pak (PGA Tour University #1) and Davis Thompson

Betting Odds:

• Dustin Johnson: +750 (favorite)
• Brooks Koepka: +900
• Tyrrell Hatton: +1100
• Matt Fitzpatrick: +1200
• Sungjae Im: +1600

Key Factors:

• First-time venue with no historical data
• Wide fairways but penal rough
• Course setup expected to be player-friendly
• Strong emphasis on driving accuracy

The field features nine of the top 50 players globally, though many are skipping to prepare for next week's U.S. Open. With no course history available, players who excel at similar layouts and accurate drivers should have an advantage.

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