Jimmy Walker Betting Profile: Valero Texas Open
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 29: Jimmy Walker of the United States putts on the third green during the second round of the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Jimmy Walker placed 22nd in the Valero Texas Open in 2023, shooting a -6 on the par-72 course. His sights are set higher April 4-7 at TPC San Antonio (Oaks) in San Antonio, Texas.
The Valero Texas Open Tournament & Course Info
- Date: April 4-7, 2024
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Course: TPC San Antonio (Oaks)
- Par: 72 / 7,438 yards
- Purse: $9.2M
- Previous Winner: Corey Conners
At the Valero Texas Open
- In his last six appearances at the Valero Texas Open, Walker has an average finish of 26th, and an average score of -6.
- In Walker's most recent appearance at the Valero Texas Open, in 2023, he finished 22nd after posting a score of -6.
- With numbers of 3.959 in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee (eighth in field), 9.539 in SG: Approach the Green (first), and 0.376 in SG: Putting (41st), Corey Conners won this tournament in 2023.
- In addition, Conners' average driving distance was 300.6 (51st in field), he hit 77.78% of greens in regulation (first), and he averaged 29 putts per round (53rd).
Walker's Recent History at the Valero Texas Open
| Date | Result | Round Scores | To Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2023 | 22 | 70-70-73-69 | -6 |
| 3/31/2022 | MC | 78-70 | +4 |
| 4/1/2021 | 59 | 72-72-70-75 | +1 |
| 4/4/2019 | 30 | 70-69-69-73 | -7 |
| 4/19/2018 | 4 | 71-69-67-67 | -14 |
Walker's Recent Performances
- He has not made the cut recently, missing the weekend in his last five tournaments.
- Walker has not finished within five shots of the winner or carded a better-than-average score in any of his last five appearances.
- In terms of driving distance, Jimmy Walker has averaged 291.1 yards in his past five starts.
- Walker is averaging -1.670 in terms of Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Looking at Strokes Gained: Total, Walker has an average of -6.192 in his past five tournaments.
Walker's Advanced Stats and Rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR Rank | Last 5 Starts | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Driving Distance | 45 | 307.2 | 291.1 |
| Greens in Regulation % | 172 | 64.08% | 64.44% |
| Putts Per Round | 77 | 28.90 | 30.3 |
| Par Breakers | 164 | 20.16% | 16.67% |
| Bogey Avoidance | 170 | 15.76% | 19.44% |
Walker's Best Finishes
- Walker participated in 30 tournaments last season, and he did not secure a top-10 finish.
- In those 30 events, he made the cut 12 times, a success rate of 40%.
- Last season Walker's best performance came at the Wells Fargo Championship, where he shot -8 and finished 14th.
- Walker collected 294 points last season, placing 128th in the FedExCup standings.
Walker's Strokes Gained Rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR Rank | Overall | Last 5 Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 150 | -0.216 | -3.014 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 132 | -0.120 | -0.766 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around the Green | 75 | 0.100 | -0.741 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 92 | 0.022 | -1.670 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 134 | -0.214 | -6.192 |
Walker's Past Results
| Date | Tournament Name | Result | Round Scores | To Par | FedExCup Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13-16 | RBC Heritage | 25 | 65-65-72-73 | -9 | 33 |
| April 27-30 | Mexico Open at Vidanta | 15 | 67-67-70-68 | -12 | 53 |
| May 4-7 | Wells Fargo Championship | 14 | 72-68-68-68 | -8 | 54 |
| May 11-14 | AT&T Byron Nelson | 74 | 69-66-72-70 | -7 | 3 |
| May 18-21 | PGA Championship | MC | 73-76 | +9 | -- |
| May 25-28 | Charles Schwab Challenge | 40 | 73-67-71-70 | +1 | 13 |
| June 22-25 | Travelers Championship | MC | 73-76 | +9 | -- |
| June 29 - July 2 | Rocket Mortgage Classic | MC | 74-71 | +1 | -- |
| July 6-9 | John Deere Classic | 42 | 67-68-69-71 | -9 | 11 |
| July 13-15 | Genesis Scottish Open | MC | 72-73 | +5 | -- |
| July 27-30 | 3M Open | MC | 73-67 | -2 | -- |
| August 3-6 | Wyndham Championship | MC | 72-70 | +2 | -- |
| September 14-17 | Fortinet Championship | 30 | 70-69-69-73 | -7 | -- |
| October 5-8 | Sanderson Farms Championship | 43 | 67-72-74-67 | -8 | -- |
| October 12-15 | Shriners Children's Open | MC | 74-69 | +1 | -- |
| November 2-5 | World Wide Technology Championship | MC | 69-72 | -3 | -- |
| November 9-12 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | MC | 74-69 | +1 | -- |
| November 16-19 | The RSM Classic | MC | 73-72 | +3 | -- |
| March 28-31 | Texas Children's Houston Open | MC | 78-75 | +13 | -- |
All stats in this article are accurate for Walker as of the start of the Valero Texas Open.
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