Nicolai Højgaard betting profile: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Nicolai Højgaard missed the cut in both of his previous appearances at this tournament, shooting four-over in 2024 and 2022. He'll tee off at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge March 5-8 looking to make his first weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.
Højgaard's recent history at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MC | 77-71 | +4 |
| 2022 | MC | 75-73 | +4 |
At the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
- In Højgaard's most recent appearance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, in 2024, he missed the cut after posting a score of four-over.
- Russell Henley won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Højgaard's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | T6 | 70-72-66-65 | -11 | 91.667 |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | T3 | 66-70-65-68 | -15 | 125.000 |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T22 | 70-67-72-69 | -10 | 37.300 |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Baycurrent Classic | T14 | 68-70-72-64 | -10 | -- |
| Oct. 5, 2025 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | 71-72 | -1 | -- |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Wyndham Championship | T55 | 72-65-69-71 | -3 | 5.600 |
| July 20, 2025 | The Open Championship | T14 | 69-69-69-69 | -8 | 100.000 |
| July 13, 2025 | Genesis Scottish Open | T4 | 68-69-67-64 | -12 | 122.500 |
| June 29, 2025 | Rocket Classic | T24 | 69-65-67-71 | -16 | 36.250 |
| June 8, 2025 | RBC Canadian Open | MC | 68-71 | -1 | -- |
Højgaard's recent performances
- Højgaard has finished in the top five twice over his last ten appearances.
- Højgaard has finished in the top 10 three times over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished tied for third with a score of 15-under.
- Højgaard has an average of 0.517 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of 0.520 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Højgaard has averaged 0.877 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Højgaard's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 10 | 0.684 | 0.517 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 11 | 0.892 | 0.520 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 72 | 0.105 | -0.114 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 37 | 0.461 | -0.047 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 6 | 2.142 | 0.877 |
Højgaard's advanced stats and rankings
- Højgaard posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.684 (10th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 318.8 yards ranked 10th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Højgaard sported a 0.892 mark that ranked 11th on TOUR. He ranked 20th with a 73.61% Greens in Regulation rate.
- Højgaard delivered a 0.461 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 37th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 75th with a Putts Per Round average of 28.75.
- Højgaard has earned 254 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 27th.
- His Bogey Avoidance rate of 9.72% ranked ninth on TOUR this season, while he ranked 35th by breaking par 26.39% of the time.
All stats in this article are accurate for Højgaard as of the start of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.
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