Michael Block Betting Profile: The American Express
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CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Michael Block of the United States hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the World Wide Technology Championship at El Cardonal at Diamante on November 03, 2023 in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
Michael Block didn't fare well the last time he took the course in The American Express in 2023, missing the cut. He looks for better results this time around at La Quinta Country Club.
The American Express Tournament & Course Info
- Date: January 18-21, 2024
- Location: La Quinta, California
- Course: La Quinta Country Club
- Par: 72 / 7,060 yards
- Purse: $8.4M
- Previous Winner: Jon Rahm
At The American Express
- Over Block's last two visits to the The American Express, he has failed to make the cut each time.
- Block last played at The American Express in 2023, missing the cut with a score of -7.
- When Jon Rahm won this tournament in 2023, he had 1.727 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee (13th in the field), 4.03 SG: Approach the Green (seventh), and -2.228 SG: Putting (61st).
- Rahm also posted numbers of 315.8 in average driving distance (11th in field), 83.33% in terms of greens in regulation (second), and 27 putts per round (25th).
Block's Recent Performances
- Block has finished in the top 20 in one of his last five events.
- In the last five times he's played a tournament, he has made the cut once.
- Over his last five tournaments, Block has carded a score that's better than average in one of those outings.
- He finished with a score of +1 in his only recent appearance.
- In terms of driving distance, Michael Block has averaged 283.4 yards in his past five starts.
- Block has an average of 1.490 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- In his past five starts, Block is averaging -1.070 Strokes Gained: Total.
Block's Advanced Stats and Rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR Rank | Last 5 Starts | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Driving Distance | - | 285.0 | 283.4 |
| Greens in Regulation % | - | 56.67% | 54.63% |
| Putts Per Round | - | 27.93 | 28.3 |
| Par Breakers | - | 16.67% | 14.81% |
| Bogey Avoidance | - | 15.93% | 17.13% |
Stats in the table above cover last FedExCup season.
A dash represents a stat in which a player has not played a qualifying number of rounds this FedExCup season.
Block's Best Finishes
- Block participated in six tournaments last season, and he did not secure a top-10 finish.
- In those six events, he made the cut one time (16.7%).
- Last season Block put up his best performance at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. He shot +1 and finished 15th (10 shots back of the winner).
Block's Strokes Gained Rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR Rank | Overall | Last 5 Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | - | -1.213 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | - | -0.796 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around the Green | - | - | -0.574 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | - | 1.490 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | - | -1.070 |
Stats in the table above cover last FedExCup season.
A dash represents a stat in which a player has not played a qualifying number of rounds this FedExCup season.
Block's Results Last Season
| Date | Tournament Name | Result | Round Scores | To Par | FedExCup Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19-22 | The American Express | MC | 65-71-73 | -7 | -- |
| January 25-28 | Farmers Insurance Open | MC | 74-73 | +3 | -- |
| May 18-21 | PGA Championship | 15 | 70-70-70-71 | +1 | -- |
| May 25-28 | Charles Schwab Challenge | MC | 81-74 | +15 | -- |
| June 8-11 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 77-69 | +2 | -- |
| November 2-5 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | 72-76 | +4 | -- |
All stats in this article are accurate for Block as of the start of The American Express.
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