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Mackenzie Hughes vs. Rico Hoey

2026 PLAYERS Championship

March 12, 2026
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TPC Sawgrass is a relatively short golf course, so power is not essential. It's a tricky course with water on 16 holes and angled fairways, so golfers have to be patient with outstanding accuracy and short-game skills. Strokes gained, driving accuracy, and scrambling are key metrics. Rico Hoey was 114th the last time out at the Cognizant Classic. He's ranked 148th in Total Strokes Gained, 107th in Tee-to-Green, 164th Around the Green, and 163rd in Strokes Gained Putting. He's also 106th in Driving Accuracy, 114th in Greens in Regulation, 130th in Scrambling, 146th in Bogey Avoidance, and 158th in Total Putting. Mackenzie Hughes has finished in the Top 34 in his last three tournaments. He's 55th in Total Strokes Gained, 51st in Tee-to-Green, and 16th in Strokes Gained Around the Green. He's also 42nd in Greens in Regulation, 26th in Bogey Avoidance, and 41st in Total Putting. Play Mackenzie Hughes to win this head-to-head matchup.  

1.5 units on Mackenzie Hughes -110 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
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