Bud Cauley betting profile: The American Express
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Bud Cauley of the United Sttes plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 18, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
Bud Cauley has not competed in The American Express in the last five years. He'll tee off at Pete Dye Stadium Course Jan. 22-25 with hopes of making his mark in the 2026 tournament.
At The American Express
- This is Cauley's first time competing in The American Express in the past five years.
- Sepp Straka won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 25-under.
Cauley's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T24 | 71-67-67-68 | -7 | 32.500 |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | MC | 71-72 | +1 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T36 | 67-73-73-66 | -5 | -- |
| Aug. 17, 2025 | BMW Championship | T33 | 69-73-75-69 | +6 | -- |
| Aug. 10, 2025 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T14 | 64-69-70-69 | -8 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | MC | 72-70 | +2 | -- |
| July 20, 2025 | The Open Championship | MC | 72-75 | +5 | -- |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | T55 | 67-70-68-75 | E | 5.600 |
| July 6, 2025 | John Deere Classic | T33 | 69-66-72-67 | -10 | 19.563 |
| June 22, 2025 | Travelers Championship | T25 | 70-70-68-67 | -5 | 38.000 |
Cauley's recent performances
- His best finish over his last ten appearances came at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished tied for 14th with a score of 8-under.
- Cauley has an average of -0.239 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.192 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Cauley has an average of -0.052 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.178 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Cauley has averaged -0.277 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Cauley's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 46 | 0.165 | -0.239 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 36 | 0.413 | 0.192 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 39 | 0.217 | -0.052 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 49 | 0.173 | -0.178 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 24 | 0.968 | -0.277 |
Cauley's advanced stats and rankings
- Cauley has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.165 (46th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 310.3 yards ranks 44th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Cauley sports a 0.413 mark that ranks 36th on TOUR. He ranks 22nd with a 75.00% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Cauley has delivered a 0.173 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 49th on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 60th with a Putts Per Round average of 30.00, and he ranks 17th by breaking par 25.00% of the time.
- Cauley has earned 33 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 24th on TOUR.
All stats in this article are accurate for Cauley as of the start of The American Express.
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