Let’s play some team golf. The QBE Shootout is the last PGA Tour tournament on the schedule for the remainder of 2021, so we won’t see the guys again until Hawaii.
Last season, Matt Kuchar and Harris English broke their own scoring record in the unofficial event, a mark they originally set back in 2013, finishing at 37 under in the three-round event. They will partner again this time around with hopes to win the QBE for the fourth time.
Jason Day and Marc Leishman will also look to add a team championship to their resumes. Leishman won the Zurich Classic back in April with Cameron Smith, and the pair finished eighth at last year’s QBE.
More: Everything you need to know about the QBE Shootout
Golf course
Tiburon Golf Club
Par 72
7,382 yards
Bermuda grass greens
Greg Norman design
Weather
| Day | Conditions | Percent chance of rain | Wind & Direction |
| Tuesday | Sunny | 3 percent | 8 MPH (NW) |
| Wednesday | Sunny | 10 percent | 10 MPH (S) |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny | 9 percent | 8 MPH (S) |
| Friday | Partly Cloudy | 9 percent | 8 MPH (SSE) |
| Saturday | Sunny | 9 percent | 10 MPH (SSE) |
| Sunday | Partly Cloudy | 20 percent | 11 MPH (W) |
Format
Friday: Scramble
Both players hit tee shots, the team then decides which drive is better, then both play from that position. That process is repeated until the team finishes the hole.
Saturday: Alternate shot
One player will tee off, the other will hit their second, and the alternation will repeat until the team finishes the hole. However, it’s determined before the round which player will tee off on even holes, and which will tee off on odd holes.
Sunday: Best ball
Each player will play the hole normally, and the team will take the best score.
Twilight 9
Listen to this week’s episode of Twilight 9 where Andy and I discuss the Hero World Challenge, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Tiger Woods grinding on the range, the QBE Shootout, and more.
Betting odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds a full list.
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Sam Burns & Billy Horschel (+380) |
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Jason Kokrak & Kevin Na (+550) |
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Harris English & Matt Kuchar (+600) |
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Jason Day & Marc Leishman (+750) |
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Max Homa & Kevin Kisner (+750) |
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Ian Poulter & Lee Westwood (+1000) |
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Corey Connors & Graeme McDowell (+1000) |
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Brian Harmon & Hudson Swafford (+1200) |
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Matt Jones & Ryan Palmer (+1200) |
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Sean O’Hair & Will Zalatoris (+1200) |
Betting card for the QBE Shootout
Despite his best effort to ruin my plan last week, Collin Morikawa finished inside the top 5 and cashed +130. However, my guy, Rory McIlroy borderline finished last. So, for the week, we were up .3 units in the Bahamas. Let’s see what we can do in Naples.
Sam Burns and Billy Horschel to win (+380)
There’s a reason why these guys are the betting favorite. Horschel has been in decent form, but Burns, he’s been on a different level. His finishes this season: 1, T-14, T-5, T-7, T-3.
Max Homa and Kevin Kisner to win (+750)
This is going to be the most enjoyable pair to watch on TV over the weekend. They’re going to go out there and have a good time, and I think that will translate into a solid result. Kisner hasn’t had his best stuff so far this season, but his partner already has a win (Fortinet Championship).
Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na to win (+550)
Last time Kokrak teed it up, he won. Na hasn’t played much this season, with a missed cut at the Fortinet Championship and a T-49 at the CJ Cup. However, he was one of the runner-ups last season when he played with Sean O’Hair.