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Dark Horse Picks for 2019 Wyndham Championship

By Christopher O'Day

BLAINE, MINNESOTA - JULY 07: Wyndham Clark of the United States looks over a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 07, 2019 in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
BLAINE, MINNESOTA - JULY 07: Wyndham Clark of the United States looks over a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities on July 07, 2019 in Blaine, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA – MARCH 03: Wyndham Clark reacts after a birdie on on the fourth hole during the final round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on March 03, 2019 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA – MARCH 03: Wyndham Clark reacts after a birdie on on the fourth hole during the final round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on March 03, 2019 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) /

Wyndham Clark – 100/1 – 88th in FedEx Cup Rankings

How can you not pick the guy named Wyndham Clark to play well at the Wyndham Championship?

This will be his first time playing in the event, and there couldn’t be a better time to pick up your first PGA Tour win. Not only would it be a nice win, but it would also launch him up the standings, giving him a nice view of the top 30 heading into the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

A nice run for Wyndham ended at the recent John Deere, where he shot 68-71-71 and was a part of the day three cut. Before that, he had shot 11/12 rounds below 70 and finished T-15th, T-17th, and T-5th.

Whereas someone like Kokrak is great off the tee and on approach but struggles in close, Wyndham Clark is the opposite. Just on his SG around the green and putting, he registers .909 SG. The putting really stands out, as he ranks 9th overall in SG, at .664.

If this week was one where the scoring would be at a premium, I would worry about someone who struggles with approach shots. It’s not, and I think Clark takes advantage of “his own” tournament, making a great dark horse  “Wyndham wins Wyndham” story come Sunday afternoon.

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