Johnny Keefer betting profile: THE PLAYERS Championship
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Johnny Keefer of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open 2026 at TPC Scottsdale on February 05, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Johnny Keefer has not competed in THE PLAYERS Championship in the last five years. He'll tee off at TPC Sawgrass - THE PLAYERS Stadium Course March 12-15 with his sights set on making his mark at this prestigious event.
At THE PLAYERS Championship
- This will be Keefer's first time competing in THE PLAYERS Championship in the past five years.
- Rory McIlroy won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 12-under.
Keefer's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | MC | 70-75 | +3 | -- |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | T41 | 69-72-69-69 | -5 | 12.214 |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T43 | 70-69-73-70 | -6 | 11.000 |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | T27 | 68-65-69-69 | -17 | 25.273 |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T61 | 68-71-70-69 | -2 | 4.400 |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | T7 | 65-64-67-68 | -18 | -- |
| Nov. 9, 2025 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | 66-74 | -4 | -- |
| June 15, 2025 | U.S. Open | T61 | 76-69-77-77 | +19 | -- |
| June 8, 2025 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 68-72 | E | -- |
| May 18, 2025 | PGA Championship | MC | 76-73 | +7 | -- |
Keefer's recent performances
- Keefer has finished in the top 10 once over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at The RSM Classic, where he finished tied for seventh with a score of 18-under.
- Keefer has an average of 0.547 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.505 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.376 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Keefer has averaged 0.147 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Keefer's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 7 | 0.660 | 0.547 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 19 | 0.600 | 0.505 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 171 | -0.633 | -0.529 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 136 | -0.451 | -0.376 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 77 | 0.177 | 0.147 |
Keefer's advanced stats and rankings
- Keefer has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.660 (seventh) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 316.1 yards ranks 12th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Keefer sports a 0.600 mark that ranks 19th on TOUR. He ranks first with a 76.85% Greens in Regulation rate.
- Around the greens, Keefer has delivered a -0.633 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green mark this season, which places him 171st on TOUR.
- On the greens, Keefer has posted a -0.451 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 136th on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 178th with a Putts Per Round average of 30.67.
- Keefer has earned 53 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 113th on TOUR.
All stats in this article are accurate for Keefer as of the start of THE PLAYERS Championship.
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