Denny McCarthy betting profile: Valspar Championship
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Denny McCarthy of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2026 in Pebble Beach, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Denny McCarthy finished tied for 19th at one-under in his most recent appearance at the Valspar Championship in 2023. He'll tee off at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead Course March 19-22 with hopes of improving on that performance in the 2026 Valspar Championship.
McCarthy's recent history at the Valspar Championship
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | T19 | 72-69-72-70 | -1 |
| 2022 | T48 | 69-70-70-71 | -4 |
| 2021 | T39 | 72-69-68-72 | -3 |
At the Valspar Championship
- In McCarthy's most recent appearance at the Valspar Championship, in 2023, he finished tied for 19th after posting a score of one-under.
- Viktor Hovland won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
McCarthy's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | THE PLAYERS Championship | MC | 76-75 | +7 | -- |
| March 8, 2026 | Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard | MC | 72-77 | +5 | -- |
| Feb. 22, 2026 | The Genesis Invitational | T47 | 72-70-71-71 | E | 14.625 |
| Feb. 15, 2026 | AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | T55 | 68-71-72-70 | -7 | 10.000 |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T49 | 72-69-70-72 | -5 | 7.500 |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | T56 | 67-70-68-69 | -14 | 5.200 |
| 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 | -- |
McCarthy's recent performances
- McCarthy had his best finish at the BMW Championship, where he finished tied for 28th with a score of three-over.
- McCarthy has an average of -0.623 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.444 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.132 Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green in his past five tournaments.
- McCarthy has an average of -0.212 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- He has averaged -1.148 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 | 129 | -0.324 | -0.623 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 103 | -0.190 | -0.444 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 92 | -0.028 | 0.132 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 94 | -0.051 | -0.212 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 111 | -0.592 | -1.148 |
McCarthy's advanced stats and rankings
- McCarthy posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.324 (129th) in 2026, while his average Driving Distance of 295.0 yards ranked 142nd on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in 2026, McCarthy sported a -0.190 mark that ranked 103rd on TOUR. He ranked 94th with a 67.36% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, McCarthy delivered a -0.051 Strokes Gained: Putting mark in 2026, which placed him 94th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 122nd with a Putts Per Round average of 29.29, and he ranked 119th by breaking par 21.30% of the time.
- McCarthy has earned 49 FedExCup Regular Season points in 2026, ranking him 119th.
All stats in this article are accurate for McCarthy as of the start of the Valspar Championship.
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