? 2025 Truist Championship: Full Preview & Betting Insights from Will Doctor

Will Doctor’s Week 19 podcast offers a complete preview of the Truist Championship at Wissahickon Course, Philadelphia Cricket Club—the sixth signature event of the 2025 PGA Tour season. With deep statistical analysis, player evaluations, fantasy lineups, and betting picks, this breakdown equips golf fans and bettors with all they need for the event.

? Tournament Overview & Field Composition

• The field includes 44 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Rankings.

• Will criticizes the 70-man field with no Friday cut, calling for expansion to 120 players and a 65-man cut.

• Recent winners left out: Carl Phillips, Nico Echeverria, Johnny Vegas.

• Suggests reinstating the Friday cut line to enhance broadcast drama and player inclusion.

 Course Characteristics: Wissahickon at Philly Cricket

• Par 70, 7,100 yards

• Short, strategic layout with nine par-4s under 450 yards

• 118 bunkers, mostly around small greens

• Minimal rough (3 inches), but fairway placement is critical

• Course favors elite wedge players and putters on bentgrass greens

• Rain-softened greens will benefit distance wedge specialists

Featured Player Insights & Betting Notes

Rory McIlroy (+550)

• Strong form, but driver inconsistency remains.

• Soft greens help his wedge game.

• Not backed due to poor odds value.

Collin Morikawa (14-1)

• Four straight tournaments losing strokes putting.

• Weak short game and recent performance.

• Not recommended this week.

Ludvig Åberg (18-1)

• Bentgrass is his top surface.

• Lacks solid approach stats.

• Avoid at current odds; wait for better value.

Justin Thomas (20-1)

• Won RBC Heritage but struggles on bentgrass.

• Poor driving accuracy is a liability.

• No outright support due to putting inconsistencies.

Patrick Cantlay (20-1)

• Strong on bentgrass, elite iron play.

• Chipping struggles hinder results.

• Play: Top 10 at +160 (MGM)

Xander Schauffele (20-1)

• Excellent approach stats (5th PGA Tour), weak wedges.

• Poor putter performance this season.

• No outright support at current odds.

Tommy Fleetwood (33-1)

• Excellent accuracy, wedge play, and bentgrass putting.

• Strong in wind; worries about long closing holes.

• Play: Top 10 at +188 (MGM)

 Outright Picks

Jordan Spieth (35-1)

• Recent finishes: 14th (Masters), 18th (Heritage), 4th (Nelson)

• Positive in putting 5 consecutive events

• Top pick for outright win

Sam Stevens (125-1)

• Elite bentgrass putter, solid wedge form

• Three straight positive approach weeks

• Outright sleeper backed by sharp form

Michael Thorbjornsen (165-1)

• Three strong finishes in recent events

• Paired with veteran caddie Lance Bennett

• Potential breakout on familiar-style course

 Sleeper Pick

Eric Cole (Top 20 at +250)

• Four Top-20s in last six starts

• Strong iron play and bentgrass putting

• Accuracy trending positively

 Fantasy Picks

DraftKings Lineup

• Tommy Fleetwood – $9.3K

• Jordan Spieth – $9.2K

• Andrew Novak – $7.8K

• Sam Stevens – $6.7K

• Eric Cole – $6.7K

• Michael Thorbjornsen – $6.4K

PGA TOUR.com Lineup

• Starters: Spieth (Captain), Fleetwood, Stevens, Novak

• Bench: Cole, Thorbjornsen

 Score & Betting Prediction

• Projected Winning Score: -19 under par

• Best Bet: Andrew Novak to Top 20 at +160 (MGM)

  • Top 20 inside 100 yards

  • Bentgrass is best surface

  • Reliable recent form

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• Tune in next week for PGA Championship betting breakdown