What to Look For: RSM Classic

The Tour returns to Sea Island for the 7th annual RSM Classic.

This is a lower purse size event that generates a decent field because it's the last event of the year before the Tour goes on a break and returns to action in Hawaii.  Many golfers don't care for the travel to Hawaii and then end up waiting until the Tour returns to Palm Springs for the CareerBuilder Challenge.

The event started in 2010 by resident pros Davis Love III and Zach Johnson.  Sea Island is one of the popular residences for PGA Tour players these days along with Jupiter, FL, Orlando, Dallas and Scottsdale.

The course is pretty well received.  For the past 2 events they have used both the Seaside and Plantation course in rounds 1 and 2.  I have not heard any feedback on the Plantation course, but the reviews have been positive for the Seaside course.

Generally, this is a course that is very much about iron play and accurate driving.  However, with the windy conditions that may mean that Short Game performance could be more vital because the GIR % will go down.

Also, don't be surprised to see a super low score out there as that has generally been going on every year like Tommy 'Two Gloves' Gainey's final round of 60 to win the 2012 event.



Projected Winning Score: -16


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Kevin Kisner +1,600
Webb Simpson +2,000
Matt Kuchar +2,000
Bill Haas +2,500
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Bud Cauley +5000
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