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Cognizant Classic Betting Card

  • Clayborne Taylor
  • Feb 22
  • 2 min read

Nicolai Højgaard


Model Score: 9.9 (Rank 1)

Højgaard brings one of the most complete statistical profiles:

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.503

  • SG: Approach — +0.544

  • 150–200 Yards — +0.058

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.132

  • Carry Distance — 307.7 yards

The combination of distance and elite iron play stands out. His recent form includes:

  • T3

  • T22

  • T18

Cognizant Classic History

  • 2025: T3

  • 2024: T22

  • 2023: T18

  • 2021: CUT

A proven record at this venue combined with high-level ball striking makes him one of the most statistically established options entering the week.


Michael Thorbjornsen


Model Score: 9.8 (Rank 3)

Key Stats

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.522

  • SG: Approach — +0.162

  • Carry Distance — 303.1 yards

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.103

Recent spike finishes (T3, T18) show clear upside. Driving remains a strength, while iron play is positive but not elite relative to others in this subset.



Jesper Svensson


Model Score: 9.9 (Rank 6)

Svensson profiles as one of the strongest drivers among this group:

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.585

  • SG: Approach — +0.416

  • 150–200 Yards — +0.047

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.146

  • Carry Distance — 308.0 yards

Bogey avoidance is one of the strongest in this subset. His recent results show inconsistency:

  • CUT

  • CUT

  • T32

However, underlying tee-to-green numbers remain positive.

No Cognizant Classic top finishes listed.



Adam Scott


Model Score: 9.4 (Rank 2)

Scott leads this group in SG: Off-the-Tee:

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.619

  • SG: Approach — +0.357

  • 150–200 Yards — +0.048

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.153

  • Carry Distance — 297.3 yards

He also owns the strongest bogey avoidance number in this group.

Recent finishes:

  • T30

  • T24

Cognizant Classic History

  • T13

His profile reflects controlled driving and steady approach play.



Mac Meissner

Model Score: 9.7 (Rank 5)

Balanced statistical profile:

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.277

  • SG: Approach — +0.391

  • 150–200 Yards — +0.071

  • SG: Around-the-Green — +0.287

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.104

Recent finishes:

  • T18

  • T49

  • T63

  • CUT

  • T53

Cognizant Classic History

  • T18

Strong mid-iron performance and positive short-game numbers stand out.



Ryan Gerard


Model Score: 8.5 (Rank 4)

Gerard owns the strongest iron numbers in this group:

  • SG: Approach — +0.614

  • 150–200 Yards — +0.093

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.144

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.144

  • Carry Distance — 282.2 yards

Recent finishes:

  • T28

  • T45

  • T11

  • T2

  • T25

Cognizant Classic History

  • T2

  • T11

  • T28

His course history and iron precision are notable strengths.



Max McGreevy


Model Score: 8.4 (Rank 7)

  • SG: Off-the-Tee — +0.445

  • SG: Approach — -0.142

  • 150–200 Yards — +0.052

  • Bogey Avoidance — +0.108

  • Carry Distance — 282.8 yards

Recent finishes:

  • CUT

  • T29

  • T48

  • T30

  • T27

  • T4

Driving remains a positive, while approach play has been inconsistent.

No Cognizant Classic top finishes listed.



DFS Breakdown Sheet

Elite Ball-Striking Tier

  • Nicolai Højgaard — Distance + approach + strong course history

  • Ryan Gerard — Best SG: Approach + strong Cognizant history



Driving Advantage Tier

  • Adam Scott — +0.619 OTT, best bogey avoidance

  • Jesper Svensson — 308 carry, +0.585 OTT



Balanced Profile Tier

  • Mac Meissner — Positive across OTT, APP, ATG



Volatility / Upside Tier

  • Michael Thorbjornsen — Recent T3, strong driving

  • Max McGreevy — T4 spike finish, strong OTT

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