Zecheng Dou betting profile: Valspar Championship
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Zecheng Dou of China reacts to a shot on the fourth hole during the third round of the Puerto Rico Open 2026 at Grand Reserve Golf Club on March 07, 2026 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
Zecheng Dou finished tied for 69th at eight-over when he last played in this tournament in 2023. He'll tee off at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead Course March 19-22 with his sights set higher this time around in the 2026 Valspar Championship.
Dou's recent history at the Valspar Championship
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | T69 | 71-69-72-80 | +8 |
At the Valspar Championship
- In Dou's most recent appearance at the Valspar Championship, in 2023, he finished tied for 69th after posting a score of eight-over.
- Viktor Hovland won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Dou's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | THE PLAYERS Championship | MC | 76-74 | +6 | -- |
| March 8, 2026 | Puerto Rico Open | T57 | 69-71-72-72 | -4 | 3.298 |
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | T17 | 72-68-66-70 | -8 | 46.000 |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | T13 | 72-66-72-63 | -11 | 57.333 |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T49 | 72-69-71-71 | -5 | 7.500 |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | 73 | 66-70-69-77 | -6 | 2.700 |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T55 | 68-71-71-67 | -3 | 5.500 |
Dou's recent performances
- Dou has finished in the top-20 twice over his last seven appearances.
- He had his best finish at the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished tied for 13th with a score of 11-under.
- Dou has an average of -0.298 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.533 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Dou has averaged 0.666 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Dou's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 141 | -0.470 | -0.298 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 13 | 0.723 | 0.533 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 46 | 0.249 | 0.304 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 92 | -0.033 | 0.128 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 53 | 0.470 | 0.666 |
Dou's advanced stats and rankings
- Dou has posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.470 (141st) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 310.8 yards ranks 29th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Dou sports a 0.723 mark that ranks 13th on TOUR. He ranks 80th with a 67.95% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Dou has delivered a -0.033 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which places him 92nd on TOUR. In addition, he ranks 95th with a Putts Per Round average of 28.96, and he ranks 57th by breaking par 23.72% of the time.
- Dou has earned 122 FedExCup Regular Season points (77th) and ranks 99th in Bogey Avoidance at 15.38%.
All stats in this article are accurate for Dou as of the start of the Valspar Championship.
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