The Valspar Championship returns to the challenging Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa. The par-71, 7,340-yard Larry Packard design features tree-lined fairways demanding precision off the tee, culminating in the infamous "Snake Pit" - one of golf's most challenging three-hole finishing stretches.

Paul Casey returns as the two-time defending champion, having edged out Jason Kokrak and Louis Oosthuizen by one stroke in 2019 with a final round 72 (+1). This followed his 2018 victory over Tiger Woods and Patrick Reed.

The 2021 field includes four top-10 ranked players:

• Dustin Johnson (coming off T13 at RBC Heritage)
• Justin Thomas (first start since T21 at Masters)
• Patrick Reed
• Tyrrell Hatton

Notable Players to Watch (with odds):

Justin Thomas (+1000)

• World #2 and tournament favorite
• Won The Players Championship
• 4 top-20 finishes in last 7 starts

Corey Conners (+1800)

• Recent Florida success with 3rd at Arnold Palmer and 7th at Players
• Ranks 10th in driving accuracy
• 9th in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green

Paul Casey (+2200)

• Two-time defending champion
• Six top-15 finishes in eight 2021 starts
• Won Dubai Desert Classic in January

Emiliano Grillo (+4500)

• T2 at RBC Heritage
• Seven top-25 finishes this season
• Ranks 10th in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee

Justin Rose (+5000)

• Strong course history (T5 2018, T8 2014)
• Recent form improving with 7th at Masters
• T11 at Zurich Classic

         

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