Keita Nakajima betting profile: The American Express
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Keita Nakajima of Japan plays 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)
Keita Nakajima has not competed in The American Express tournament in the last five years. He'll tee off at Pete Dye Stadium Course Jan. 22-25 with his sights set on making an impact in his return to the 2026 American Express.
At The American Express
- This is Nakajima's first time competing in The American Express in the past five years.
- Sepp Straka won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 25-under.
Nakajima's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | 71-73 | +4 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T40 | 73-67-74-66 | -4 | -- |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | T55 | 73-65-71-71 | E | -- |
| May 18, 2025 | PGA Championship | MC | 76-71 | +5 | -- |
Nakajima's recent performances
- Nakajima had his best finish at the Baycurrent Classic, where he finished tied for 40th with a score of 4-under.
- Nakajima has an average of -0.074 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.066 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.450 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Nakajima has averaged -0.649 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Nakajima's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 58 | 0.028 | -0.074 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 90 | -0.691 | -0.066 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 96 | -0.542 | -0.059 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 107 | -1.386 | -0.450 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 105 | -2.592 | -0.649 |
Nakajima's advanced stats and rankings
- Nakajima posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.028 (58th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 297.3 yards ranked 95th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Nakajima sported a -0.691 mark that ranked 90th on TOUR. He ranked 49th with a 69.44% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Nakajima delivered a -1.386 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 107th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 103rd with a Putts Per Round average of 32.00, and he ranked 109th by breaking par 11.11% of the time.
All stats in this article are accurate for Nakajima as of the start of The American Express.
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