The Valspar Championship features the challenging Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa, Florida. The par-71, 7,340-yard Larry Packard design is known for its tree-lined fairways and demands precise tee shots. Its signature "Snake Pit" - the final three holes - is considered one of golf's most difficult closing stretches.

Paul Casey won the 2019 edition at -8, edging Jason Kokrak and Louis Oosthuizen by one stroke. It was Casey's second consecutive one-shot victory at the event, having previously defeated Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed in 2018.

This year's field includes four top-10 ranked players:

• Dustin Johnson (coming off T13 at RBC Heritage)
• Justin Thomas (first start since T21 at Masters)
• Patrick Reed
• Tyrrell Hatton

Phil Mickelson returns for his first Valspar appearance since 2004, following a T21 finish at the Masters.

Top Betting Picks:

Justin Thomas (+1000)

• World #2 and tournament favorite
• Won The Players Championship
• Four top-20 finishes in last seven starts

Corey Conners (+1800)

• Recent Florida success: 3rd at Arnold Palmer, 7th at Players
• Ranks 10th in driving accuracy
• 9th in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green

Paul Casey (+2200)

• Two-time defending champion
• Six top-15 finishes in eight 2021 starts
• Won Dubai Desert Classic in January

Emiliano Grillo (+4500)

• Strong ball-striker, 10th in SG: Off-the-Tee
• T2 at RBC Heritage
• Seven top-25 finishes this season

Justin Rose (+5000)

• Previous Valspar success (T5 2018, T8 2014)
• Recently T7 at Masters
• T11 at Zurich Classic

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