Kensei Hirata betting profile: Austin Championship presented by Compliance Solutions
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Kensei Hirata arrives in Austin with some momentum, having posted a fourth-place finish at the World Wide Technology Championship just days prior. He'll tee off at Fazio Canyons Course - Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Nov. 12-15 for the inaugural Austin Championship presented by Compliance Solutions.
Hirata's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2026 | World Wide Technology Championship | 4 | 65-69-67-66 | -21 | -- |
| Nov. 1, 2026 | VidantaWorld Mexico Open | T11 | 63-68-69-67 | -17 | -- |
| Oct. 25, 2026 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | T34 | 65-64-76 | -8 | -- |
| Oct. 4, 2026 | Bank of Utah Championship | MC | 70-68 | -4 | -- |
| Sept. 20, 2026 | Biltmore Championship Asheville | MC | 68-79 | +5 | -- |
| Aug. 9, 2026 | Wyndham Championship | T72 | 68-69-70-71 | -2 | 2.600 |
| Aug. 2, 2026 | Rocket Classic | MC | 73-66 | -1 | -- |
| July 26, 2026 | 3M Open | MC | 78-72 | +8 | -- |
| July 19, 2026 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | 72-74 | +2 | -- |
| July 12, 2026 | ISCO Championship | MC | 72-70 | +2 | -- |
Hirata's recent performances
- Hirata has recorded one top-five finish over his last ten appearances.
- His best finish over that stretch came at the World Wide Technology Championship, where he finished fourth at 21-under.
- Hirata has averaged -0.040 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has averaged 0.430 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Hirata has averaged 0.888 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Hirata's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall Tour rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 102 | -0.019 | -0.040 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 150 | -0.356 | 0.636 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 92 | -0.023 | -0.138 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 101 | -0.059 | 0.430 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 135 | -0.457 | 0.888 |
Hirata's advanced stats and rankings
- Hirata has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.019 in 2026, ranking 102nd on the Tour, while his average Driving Distance of 296.6 yards ranks 149th.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green, Hirata holds a -0.356 mark in 2026, ranking 150th on the Tour. He ranks 88th with a 67.62% Greens in Regulation rate.
- Around the green, Hirata carries a -0.023 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green mark in 2026, ranking 92nd on the Tour.
- On the greens, Hirata has recorded a -0.059 Strokes Gained: Putting mark in 2026, ranking 101st on the Tour. He ranks 127th with a Putts Per Round average of 29.26, and ranks 159th by breaking par 20.08% of the time.
- Hirata has accumulated 94 FedExCup Regular Season points in 2026, ranking 169th on the Tour, with a Bogey Avoidance rate of 15.08%, which ranks 90th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Hirata as of the start of the Austin Championship presented by Compliance Solutions.
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