RSM Classic 2024: Last Chance for FedEx Cup Players to Secure Top 125 Spots
November 20, 2024As a significant event on the PGA Tour calendar, the tournament serves as a last opportunity for many players to enhance their rankings before the season concludes.
Golf Channel will broadcast the second round of the tournament from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, while PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide featured group streaming coverage.
Mackenzie Hughes, a former tournament champion, currently ranks No. 63 in the FedEx Cup standings and requires a strong showing to qualify for the Masters.
The tournament will feature a total of 156 golfers, all vying for a significant financial incentive, with additional earnings tiered down to $55,000 for the 60th place finish.
The RSM Classic is set to take place from November 21-24, 2024, at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia, featuring a purse of $7.6 million, with $1,368,000 awarded to the winner.
Expert picks highlight Harris English at +3000, noting his consistent performance at the RSM Classic over the past nine years, including a sixth-place finish in 2020.
Defending champion Ludvig Åberg, who won last year by four shots, is the favorite to win again with odds of 8-1, followed closely by Davis Thompson at 22-1.
Greyson Sigg, with odds of +6000, has shown improved form recently, making him a potential contender, having made the cut in 15 out of 25 tournaments this year.
Denny McCarthy, returning from a hip injury, is seeking his first PGA Tour title with odds of 25-1, bolstered by a strong recent performance history.
Justin Lower, priced at +375, is also a strong pick for a top-10 finish after tying for fifth in Bermuda, indicating his recent strong performance.
Joel Dahmen, currently ranked No. 124, needs a solid performance at the RSM Classic to maintain his position within the top 125 players.
Ben Griffin, with odds of +2800, enters the tournament in strong form after finishing solo eighth at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
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