Bank of Utah Championship Preview + Genesis Championship best bet

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for week 43 in the world of golf The Bank of Utah Championship and Genesis Championship headline this week’s action. Black Desert in Utah sits about 2–3k feet above sea level, long and tight with unforgiving lava off the fairways. Driving accuracy is key, and most picks this week are elite drivers and bentgrass putters. Maverick McNeely opened 16–1 after a T13 in Napa, strong off the tee and on greens but worth waiting for 20–1. Michael Thorbjornsen (18–1) is outright No.1 after strong iron play and T3 in Japan, same bentgrass surface. Alex Noren (22–1) has two wins in four starts, top-tier driving and putting, solid but better value expected later. Kurt Kitayama (22–1) fades due to poor accuracy and cold putter. Davis Thompson (25–1) is rolling it well lately but approach game off; watchlist only. Jason Day (28–1) returns from two months off, improving under coach Colin Swatton but wait for 40–1. Defending champ Matt McCarty (30–1) has had a strong rookie year with top finishes at Augusta, Canada, and Japan, but 30–1 too short. The matchup play is William Mao over Jesper Svensson (-115). Mao also outright No.3 (55–1) and a bentgrass ace. He’s coming off T18 at Bay Current, gained 2.5 strokes putting, and won the ISCO in July. Despite PGA Tour playoff rule injustices, Mao’s form and comfort in Utah make him a strong play. Picks to place: Aldrich Potgieter top 20 (+250) and Rico Hoey top 10 (+250). Potgieter’s rested, rebuilt swing, and bentgrass confidence set up perfectly. Hoey (also outright No.2 at 25–1) ranks 11th SG: Approach, thrives on bentgrass, and was T4 at Yokohama. Sleeper: Isaiah Salinda top 20 (4–1). After personal hardship and recent engagement, his approach numbers are trending up; strong driver and in-form with irons. DFS lineup: Thorbjornsen (10k), Hoey (9.3k), Mao (8.1k), Meisner (8k), Potgieter (7.3k), Salinda (7.1k). Best bet: Thorbjornsen top 10 (+160). For the Genesis Championship at Woojeong Hills in Korea, Hideki Matsuyama and Si Woo Kim headline, but the lone pre-tournament ticket is Sadom Kaewkanjana top 10 (5–1). The Thai pro enters with four consecutive top 10s across Asian circuits, including a win at this course (67th Korean Open). Expect him to continue hot form on familiar turf. Upcoming: DP World Tour playoffs begin with Abu Dhabi, while the PGA Tour fall wraps up with Diamante, Bermuda, and RSM. Follow @DRMedia59 for updates and picks, and use coupon code EAGLE20 at pregame.com for 20% off this week’s selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices