Nicolai Højgaard betting profile: RBC Canadian Open
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Nicolai Højgaard returns to the RBC Canadian Open after finishing tied for 35th in 2024. He'll tee off at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) June 5-8 for the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Højgaard's recent history at the RBC Canadian Open
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | T35 | 68-69-72-68 | -3 |
| 2023 | MC | 74-73 | +3 |
At the RBC Canadian Open
- In Højgaard's most recent appearance at the RBC Canadian Open, in 2024, he finished tied for 35th after posting a score of 3-under.
- Robert MacIntyre won this tournament in 2024, finishing at 16-under.
Højgaard's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | PGA Championship | T41 | 72-69-77-68 | +2 | 19.125 |
| May 4, 2025 | THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson | T56 | 68-69-71-70 | -6 | 5.500 |
| April 27, 2025 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | 2 | 59-70-64-68 | -27 | 162.500 |
| April 13, 2025 | Masters Tournament | MC | 76-74 | +6 | -- |
| March 30, 2025 | Texas Children's Houston Open | MC | 69-72 | +1 | -- |
| March 23, 2025 | Valspar Championship | MC | 70-76 | +4 | -- |
| March 16, 2025 | THE PLAYERS Championship | MC | 73-73 | +2 | -- |
| March 2, 2025 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | T18 | 68-68-67-69 | -12 | 43.000 |
| Feb. 23, 2025 | Mexico Open at VidantaWorld | 8 | 69-66-66-67 | -16 | 85.000 |
| Feb. 9, 2025 | WM Phoenix Open | T36 | 66-71-69-71 | -7 | 16.500 |
Højgaard's recent performances
- Højgaard has finished in the top 10 twice over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he finished second with a score of 27-under.
- Højgaard has an average of 0.129 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.016 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Højgaard has averaged -0.047 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Højgaard's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 114 | -0.038 | 0.129 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 17 | 0.536 | 0.162 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 152 | -0.251 | -0.355 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 35 | 0.286 | 0.016 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 45 | 0.533 | -0.047 |
Højgaard's advanced stats and rankings
- Højgaard has posted a Strokes Gained: Approach the Green average of 0.536 (17th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 312.1 yards ranks 15th on TOUR.
- In terms of Greens in Regulation Percentage, Højgaard ranks 12th on TOUR with a 69.44% success rate.
- On the greens, Højgaard has delivered a 0.286 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 35th on TOUR. He ranks 167th with a Putts Per Round average of 29.50.
- Højgaard ranks 23rd in Par Breakers, breaking par 23.81% of the time, and 84th in FedExCup Regular Season points with 332 points.
All stats in this article are accurate for Højgaard as of the start of the RBC Canadian Open.
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