Denny McCarthy betting profile: The American Express
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Denny McCarthy of the United States prepares to play his shot from the second tee during the second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 16, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Denny McCarthy finished tied for 50th at 14-under the last time he played in this tournament. He'll tee off at Pete Dye Stadium Course Jan. 22-25 with his sights set higher this time around in the 2026 American Express.
McCarthy's recent history at The American Express
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | T50 | 65-71-68-70 | -14 |
| 2022 | T6 | 67-67-68-67 | -19 |
| 2021 | MC | 73-70 | -1 |
At The American Express
- In McCarthy's most recent appearance at The American Express, in 2023, he finished tied for 50th after posting a score of 14-under.
- McCarthy's best finish at this event came in 2022, when he finished tied for sixth at 19-under.
- Sepp Straka won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 25-under.
McCarthy's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T40 | 65-73-70-67 | -5 | 12.000 |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | T51 | 68-66-67-70 | -11 | -- |
| Aug. 17, 2025 | BMW Championship | T28 | 70-69-76-68 | +3 | -- |
| Aug. 10, 2025 | FedEx St. Jude Championship | T32 | 70-67-72-67 | -4 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | T11 | 67-69-69-63 | -12 | 63.000 |
| July 20, 2025 | The Open Championship | MC | 74-71 | +3 | -- |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | 72-71 | +3 | -- |
| July 6, 2025 | John Deere Classic | T11 | 66-68-70-65 | -15 | 58.714 |
| June 22, 2025 | Travelers Championship | T12 | 69-64-70-69 | -8 | 115.000 |
| June 15, 2025 | U.S. Open | T57 | 70-74-76-76 | +16 | 10.250 |
McCarthy's recent performances
- McCarthy has finished in the top 20 three times over his last 10 appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Wyndham Championship, where he finished tied for 11th with a score of 12-under.
- McCarthy has an average of -0.471 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.139 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.978 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- McCarthy has averaged 0.460 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
McCarthy's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 23 | 0.553 | -0.471 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 71 | -0.218 | 0.139 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 82 | -0.360 | -0.186 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 29 | 0.493 | 0.978 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 40 | 0.468 | 0.460 |
McCarthy's advanced stats and rankings
- McCarthy posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.553 (23rd) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 310.9 yards ranked 41st on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, McCarthy sported a -0.218 mark that ranked 71st on TOUR. He ranked 32nd with a 72.22% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, McCarthy delivered a 0.493 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 29th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 80th with a Putts Per Round average of 30.75, and he ranked 37th by breaking par 22.22% of the time.
- McCarthy has earned 12 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 39th.
All stats in this article are accurate for McCarthy as of the start of The American Express.
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