2023 Shriners Children's Open Odds, PGA Golf Picks & Predictions

The PGA Tour revisits Las Vegas for the 2023 Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin this week.

Reigning champion Tom Kim is back in Sin City, aiming for consecutive victories. Post his tie for 20th place at the Tour Championship, Kim secured T-18 at the BMW PGA Championship and T-6 at the French Open on the DP World Tour.

The lineup also includes European Ryder Cup participant Ludvig Aberg, who finished T-2 at the Sanderson Farms Championship recently, as well as Si Woo Kim, Cam Davis, J.T. Poston, and Chicken Open victor Luke List.

The champion this week will bag $1.512 million along with 500 FedEx Cup points.

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⭐ Tom Hogge (+3500) at FanDuel

While Kim and Aberg are front-runners, my bet leans towards Tom Hoge, further down the odds.

Echoing U.S. tipsters, Hoge showcases promising performance indicators. He's recently clinched top 15s twice and two more top 25s in the four preceding games. 

Notably, these performances span varied conditions: tying 14th at the BMW PGA Championship and 13th at Sanderson Farms. It's apparent his form isn't merely course-specific. For instance, his history at Jackson is a mix of highs and lows.

A significant foundation of his recent successes is his iron game. Hoge's Strokes Gained: Approach stats at both tournaments augur well, aligning with past TPC Summerlin champions' metrics. 

Confirming this, his record at Summerlin stands strong, with positions like fourth, seventh, 14th, and 24th in various years, majorly attributing to his approach shots.

While his current putting game might not be steaming, past rankings vouch for his capability on these greens. After triumphing at Pebble Beach, Hoge is well-poised for another PGA Tour victory at a big price.

⭐ Best PGA Pick: Tom Hogge (+3500) at FanDuel

⭐  Garrick Higgo (+6500) at Caesars  

The South African golfer, who bagged the 2021 Palmetto Championship on his second PGA Tour attempt, secured the 16th spot at Sanderson Farms last week. 

Notably, one off day seemingly cost him the win. Higgo's scores read 66-75-65 in the last three rounds, with the 75 on Saturday being a stark contrast to the sub-70 scores of most top finishers that day. 

Considering he was just six strokes away from the play-off cut, it could've easily been a different story.

Last week, Higgo's putter shined - ranking fourth in SGP (6.810). Intriguingly, he also ranked fourth for SG: Approach during his final 65, hinting at a possible upswing in his iron play.

Having attended the University of Las Vegas and frequently played at its course, he has a connection to the area. 

Although past rounds at TPC Summerlin haven't been kind - with two missed cuts - his individual round scores during those events, combined with knowledge that previous form at this venue isn't a must-have, provide some solace. 

Additionally, Higgo's impressive 11th placement at The American Express and consistent performances recently suggest he's a viable contender. Combining these factors makes Higgo a compelling each-way wager.

⭐ Best PGA Pick: Garrick Higgo (+6500) at Caesars  

⭐ Erik Van Rooyen (+9000) at BetMGM 

On the DP World Tour, Erik Van Rooyen secured the eighth position at the European Masters in Crans, an elevated venue, and then clinched the 16th spot at the Irish Open. 

On the PGA Tour, he began with a 30th place finish at the Fortinet and added a 16th at Sanderson Farms, remaining a consistent contender throughout.

Notably, Van Rooyen has exhibited strong performances in the Fall Series events, gaining over five strokes for SG: Approach (ranking 5th and 6th in the two events). If his putting finds form, he's set to make an impact.

Though a missed cut in his 2021 appearance here might raise eyebrows, Van Rooyen's track record in desert and high-altitude settings is commendable. 

His top PGA Tour finishes this season were at the American Express and Barracuda, with the latter, played around 6,000 feet elevation, being his winning ground in 2021.

Looking at his DP World Tour journey, he's showcased exceptional form in desert terrains: finishing second in Qatar and consistently ranking within the top 15 in his last five UAE appearances, including a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Dubai Desert Classic.

⭐ Best PGA Pick: Erik Van Rooyen (+9000) at BetMGM