Jeffrey Kang betting profile: Valspar Championship
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Jeffrey Kang of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the Cognizant Classic 2026 at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 26, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Raj Mehta/Getty Images)
Jeffrey Kang will tee off at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead Course March 19-22 for the Valspar Championship. This marks his first appearance at this tournament in the past five years.
At the Valspar Championship
- Kang has not competed in the tournament in the last five years.
- Viktor Hovland won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Kang's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2026 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | 72-73 | +1 | -- |
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | MC | 74-73 | +5 | -- |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | MC | 71-73 | +2 | -- |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | MC | 75-72 | +3 | -- |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | MC | 73-67-69 | -7 | -- |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | 74-73 | +7 | -- |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance | T24 | 69-72-72-73 | -2 | 36.833 |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Compliance Solutions Championship | T43 | 71-63-67-68 | -15 | 12.143 |
| Sept. 21, 2025 | Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship | T4 | 67-71-66-67 | -13 | 135.000 |
| Sept. 14, 2025 | Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation | MC | 72-67 | -1 | -- |
Kang's recent performances
- Kang has one top-five finish over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, where he finished tied for fourth with a score of 13-under.
- Kang has an average of -1.132 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.085 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Kang has averaged -0.842 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Kang's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 170 | -1.789 | -1.132 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 77 | 0.083 | 0.085 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 55 | 0.162 | 0.273 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 149 | -0.637 | -0.068 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 166 | -2.180 | -0.842 |
Kang's advanced stats and rankings
- Kang has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -1.789 (170th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 301.2 yards ranks 96th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Kang sports a 0.083 mark that ranks 77th on TOUR. He ranks 168th with a 58.97% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Kang has delivered a -0.637 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 149th on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 88th with a Putts Per Round average of 28.85, and he ranks 167th by breaking par 17.09% of the time.
All stats in this article are accurate for Kang as of the start of the Valspar Championship.
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