The Palmetto Championship at Congaree will replace the canceled RBC Canadian Open, marking the third PGA Tour event in South Carolina this season. Players will compete for 500 FedEx Cup points and a $7.3 million purse.

Course Details:

• Congaree Golf Club, par-71, 7,655 yards
• Tom Fazio design opened in 2017
• Features extreme length including 645-yard par-5
• Two par-4s over 520 yards on front nine
• Built on 3,200 acres with natural hazards

Notable Players:

• World #1 Dustin Johnson headlines field
• Brooks Koepka returns after PGA Championship T2
• Other top players: Tyrrell Hatton (#10), Tommy Fleetwood, Kevin Kisner
• Professional debuts: John Pak (PGA Tour University #1), Davis Thompson

Key Field Information:

• 156-player field
• Nine of world's top 50 players
• Major champions include Jason Dufner, Padraig Harrington, Danny Willett

Betting Odds:

1. Dustin Johnson (+750)
2. Brooks Koepka (+900)
3. Tyrrell Hatton (+1100)
4. Matt Fitzpatrick (+1200)
5. Sungjae Im (+1600)

With no course history available, expect a player-friendly setup for this first-time PGA Tour venue. Accurate driving will be crucial as missing fairways could be severely punishing despite their generous width.

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