The PGA Tour’s fall swing reaches its finale at the RSM Classic, where Sea Island Golf Club once again hosts a field full of players fighting for position, status, and momentum heading into 2026. The dual-course setup, the swirling coastal breezes, and the pressure of the season’s final full-field start always combine to produce drama. With scoring typically low but mistakes heavily punished, this is a week where composure and precision are king.
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PGA Tour RSM Classic Betting Tips
Sea Island Golf Course, Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd November
Top Picks
Brian Harman ($25/Top 20 $2.20)
Harman is practically Sea Island royalty. A resident of the area and longtime “Sea Island Mafia” member, he knows these courses better than almost anyone on Tour. His accuracy off the tee, tidy control with mid-irons, and a putting stroke that thrives on Bermuda greens make him one of the most reliable course fits in the entire field. Harman has logged multiple strong finishes here, and the course emphasizes exactly what he does best: fairways, greens, and a ruthless short game. If the wind picks up, his low-ball flight becomes an even bigger asset.
Rico Hoey ($31/Top 20 $2.45)
Hoey feels like the wave rider this week, a player on the rise who’s shown real flashes throughout the fall. He’s long enough to take advantage of the scorable holes, aggressive enough to keep pace in a birdie-fest, and increasingly confident with the putter. While he doesn’t have deep history at Sea Island, this is the kind of event where form and momentum often outweigh course knowledge. If Hoey finds a groove on Plantation early in the week, he could easily carry that surge onto Seaside for a legitimate run at the title.
Value Picks
Matt Kuchar ($51/Top 30 $2.15)
Kuchar’s game has aged like a good bourbon, smooth, steady, and reliable, especially on shorter strategic tracks just like Sea Island. He’s a former runner-up at the RSM and one of the best wind players of his generation. Kuchar’s precision with wedges and his ability to avoid the big numbers make him a sneaky sharp play this week. He has a knack for capitalizing in weaker-to-mid level fields, and his history on these greens is a major plus.
Eric Cole ($33/Top 30 $1.86)
Eric Cole is the kind of player who pops at the RSM: accurate, composed, and quietly very sharp with the irons. His rookie year featured eye-catching consistency, and he’s the type who thrives when a tournament turns into a second-shot contest. Cole’s sweet putting stroke on Bermuda and his steady tempo make him a perfect dark-horse profile. He’s one of the better value plays in the field because he rarely beats himself, an essential trait at Sea Island.
The Field
As the final full-field event of the year, the RSM Classic always carries extra tension. Players hovering near the FedExCup cutoff lines arrive with something close to playoff urgency. Veterans are fighting to maintain status, rookies are trying to solidify their category for 2026, and mid-tier pros see this as one of their best chances to grab a win.
The dual-course rotation demands adaptability. One round on the Plantation Course, one on the Seaside Course, and then all eyes turn to Seaside for the weekend. It’s a format that rewards players who can adjust quickly in rhythm, sightlines and shot selection.
With many elite stars skipping the fall finale, the event is known for producing surprise winners, tight Sunday battles, and rapid leaderboard swings. Anyone with a hot putter and steady iron play can move quickly here.
The Course
Sea Island Golf Club features the Plantation Course and the Seaside Course. Plantation is the softer landing spot: a par 72 with tree-lined corridors, more scoring chances, and terrain that rewards controlled drivers and strong wedge play. Players can rack up birdies if they take advantage.
Seaside, a par 70, is the main event. Open to the Atlantic breeze, it’s firm, fast, and far more exposed. The fairways look wide but play tighter once the wind kicks in. Precision is critical, and approach play dictates success. Sea Island’s greens are quick, undulating, and pure, perfect for confident putters but punishing for anyone fighting their stroke.
History says the winning score can reach the high teens or low 20s under par in calm conditions. If the wind picks up, it becomes a grind. The champion will be the player who stays patient early, attacks the right moments, and handles the Seaside pressure cooker late on Sunday.
