Johnny Keefer betting profile: Valspar 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 will make his return to the Valspar Championship after not competing in the tournament over the past five years. He'll tee off at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead Course from March 19-22, 2026.
At the Valspar Championship
- Keefer will be competing in the Valspar Championship for the first time in the past five years.
- Viktor Hovland won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Keefer's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | THE PLAYERS Championship | MC | 76-72 | +4 | -- |
| 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 | -- |
Keefer's recent performances
- Keefer has finished in the top ten 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 0.510 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.308 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Keefer has averaged 0.081 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 | 0.636 | 0.510 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 34 | 0.428 | 0.308 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 159 | -0.480 | -0.321 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 146 | -0.575 | -0.416 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 81 | 0.010 | 0.081 |
Keefer's advanced stats and rankings
- Keefer has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.636 (seventh) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 314.6 yards ranks 15th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Keefer sports a 0.428 mark that ranks 34th on TOUR. He ranks second with a 74.17% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Keefer has delivered a -0.575 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 146th on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 169th with a Putts Per Round average of 30.50, and he ranks 54th by breaking par 23.89% of the time.
- Keefer has earned 53 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 118th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Keefer as of the start of the Valspar Championship.
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