How to bet the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches: Best bets, DFS tips and more

"If PGA National rewards touch, patience and precision over power, that's exactly Bezuidenhout's lane. He's one of the better short-game players in the field, ranked fourth in strokes gained around the green and second best in the field in putting, with strong Bermuda splits to back it up. His strength is his ability to convert mid-range putts and save par when greens are misses."

"I narrowed my list to players who keep the ball in play, clean up around the greens and avoid big numbers. In spots like this, I'm less focused on winners and more focused on placement equity. Sometimes the edge is knowing when to play defense, manage exposure and protect the bankroll while the puzzle plays out."

Golf tournaments with weak fields and inconsistent scoring require a different analytical approach than typical events. Recent form, comparable courses, and course fit often fail to correlate meaningfully. Success depends on identifying players who maintain ball control, execute short-game fundamentals, and avoid costly mistakes. Rather than targeting outright winners, the strategic focus shifts to placement equity and defensive positioning. Players excelling in fairway accuracy, scrambling, bogey avoidance, and short-game precision gain significant advantages at courses like PGA National that reward precision over power. Managing exposure and protecting bankroll becomes critical when traditional predictive models break down.

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