Joe Highsmith betting profile: THE PLAYERS Championship
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Joe Highsmith of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 17, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Joe Highsmith finished tied for 20th at 4-under in his most recent appearance at THE PLAYERS Championship in 2025. He'll tee off at TPC Sawgrass - THE PLAYERS Stadium Course March 12-15 with his sights set higher this time around in the 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship.
Highsmith's recent history at THE PLAYERS Championship
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T20 | 69-72-73-70 | -4 |
At THE PLAYERS Championship
- In Highsmith's most recent appearance at THE PLAYERS Championship, in 2025, he finished tied for 20th after posting a score of 4-under.
- Rory McIlroy won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 12-under.
Highsmith's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | 67 | 70-72-76-72 | +6 | 3.600 |
| Feb. 15, 2026 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | T75 | 74-71-73-72 | +2 | 4.375 |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | T54 | 70-70-70-71 | -3 | 5.750 |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | MC | 69-79 | +4 | -- |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | MC | 70-71-71 | -4 | -- |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T66 | 68-69-73-69 | -1 | 3.500 |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | MC | 71-70 | -1 | -- |
| Nov. 9, 2025 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | 71-71 | -2 | -- |
| Oct. 26, 2025 | Bank of Utah Championship | MC | 68-75 | +1 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T69 | 76-70-72-72 | +6 | -- |
Highsmith's recent performances
- Highsmith's best finish over his last ten appearances was tied for 54th at the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished 3-under.
- Highsmith has an average of -0.333 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.302 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Highsmith has averaged -1.629 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Highsmith's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 130 | -0.300 | -0.333 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 122 | -0.319 | -0.302 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 168 | -0.581 | -0.488 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 138 | -0.457 | -0.507 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 160 | -1.657 | -1.629 |
Highsmith's advanced stats and rankings
- Highsmith posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.300 (130th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 307.0 yards ranked 60th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Highsmith sported a -0.319 mark that ranked 122nd on TOUR. He ranked 155th with a 64.29% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Highsmith delivered a -0.457 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 138th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 102nd with a Putts Per Round average of 29.05, and he ranked 121st by breaking par 21.96% of the time.
- Highsmith currently has 17 FedExCup Regular Season points (153rd) this season.
All stats in this article are accurate for Highsmith as of the start of THE PLAYERS Championship.
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