Kris Ventura betting profile: Valspar Championship
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Kris Ventura of Norway plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open 2026 at Torrey Pines South Course on February 01, 2026 in La Jolla, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Kris Ventura finished tied for 77th at eight-over in his most recent appearance at this tournament in 2025. He'll tee off at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead Course from March 19-22 with his sights set higher this time around in the 2026 Valspar Championship.
Ventura's recent history at the Valspar Championship
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T77 | 74-67-76-75 | +8 |
| 2021 | MC | 72-73 | +3 |
At the Valspar Championship
- In Ventura's most recent appearance at the Valspar Championship, in 2025, he finished tied for 77th after posting a score of eight-over.
- Viktor Hovland won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Ventura's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2026 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | 73-70 | -1 | -- |
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | MC | 71-72 | +1 | -- |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T22 | 66-70-70-72 | -10 | 37.300 |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | MC | 70-67-69 | -10 | -- |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | T34 | 65-69-73-61 | -14 | -- |
| Nov. 16, 2025 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | T34 | 68-73-68-74 | -1 | -- |
| Nov. 9, 2025 | World Wide Technology Championship | T27 | 64-69-70-68 | -17 | -- |
| Oct. 26, 2025 | Bank of Utah Championship | T11 | 69-70-64-67 | -14 | -- |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Sanderson Farms Championship | T21 | 71-67-67-71 | -12 | -- |
| Sep. 14, 2025 | Procore Championship | MC | 75-76 | +7 | -- |
Ventura's recent performances
- Ventura has one top-20 finish over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the Bank of Utah Championship, where he finished tied for 11th with a score of 14-under.
- Ventura has an average of 0.230 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.484 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Ventura has averaged 0.495 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Ventura's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 43 | 0.338 | 0.230 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 161 | -1.037 | -0.484 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 84 | 0.005 | -0.104 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 3 | 1.181 | 0.853 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 52 | 0.487 | 0.495 |
Ventura's advanced stats and rankings
- Ventura has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.338 (43rd) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 300.7 yards ranks 103rd on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Ventura has a -1.037 mark that ranks 161st on TOUR. He ranks 127th with a 65.15% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Ventura has delivered a 1.181 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him third on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 21st with a Putts Per Round average of 28.00.
- Ventura has been exceptional at avoiding big numbers, ranking second with a 10.10% Bogey Avoidance rate. He has earned 37 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 137th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Ventura as of the start of the Valspar Championship.
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