Golf Betting Tips: Corales Puntacana Championship predictions, preview and best bets

As the main spotlight of the PGA Tour lingers on the RBC Heritage this week, a captivating subplot unfolds in the Caribbean with the Corales Puntacana Championship. Read on for our expert preview and to find the best tips and analysis and don’t miss out on the best bookmaker offers as listed below.

Golf betting tips: Corales Puntacana Championship

Can Griffin Hold His Nerve When the Wind Rises in Punta Cana?

• The last three champions at Corales all ranked in the top two for Putting Average
• The winning score last year was a 23-under-par 265, showcasing how low scores are possible without wind
• No player leading by more than two shots after 54 holes has managed to win in the last three years

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While lacking the glamour and depth of elite competition, this opposite field event presents a significant opportunity for players on the fringe of golfing stardom to grab headlines – and more importantly, a two-year PGA Tour exemption, 300 FedEx Cup points, and a much-needed confidence boost.

Now celebrating its 10th edition and eighth as an official PGA event, the Corales Puntacana Championship takes place on the formidable Corales Course in the Dominican Republic. This Tom Fazio design stretches over a daunting 7,670 yards and features coastal winds, slow Paspalum greens, and wide, undulating fairways. Despite its length, the generous nature of the course layout means scoring can be low – provided the breeze stays calm.

Players will have to navigate the notorious closing stretch known as the “Devil’s Elbow,” where water and wind present genuine hazards. The par four 18th, which borders the Caribbean, averages just under par in fair conditions but can quickly become a scoring graveyard if gusts pick up. The key attribute in recent editions has been putting proficiency, with Putting Average repeatedly proving to be the most influential statistic, far outweighing tee-to-green metrics.

Past winners such as Billy Horschel and Matt Wallace have demonstrated that tidy work on the greens, combined with a composed temperament in windy conditions, often determines success. With the more prestigious RBC Heritage drawing away the world’s top-ranked players, the field in Punta Cana is wide open, adding to the intrigue of who might emerge victorious on Sunday afternoon.

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Best Bet: Ben Griffin to Win

Among the contenders in the betting, Ben Griffin offers compelling value as the standout selection to lift the trophy come Sunday. While he sits joint-second favourite at 18/1, there’s a realistic possibility that Griffin could opt to play here rather than await a late call-up to the more lucrative RBC Heritage, where he is currently listed as first alternate. If he commits to Corales, he immediately becomes a leading threat.

There’s no ignoring the underlying numbers that back Griffin’s candidacy. While both Alex Smalley and Keith Mitchell arrive with better-known reputations, their form doesn’t offer much encouragement. Smalley’s run of missed cuts leaves doubts over his rhythm, while Mitchell has shown an inability to sustain momentum across all four rounds. Griffin, by contrast, offers a blend of steady temperament and clinical touch on the greens that could pay dividends.

Success at Corales typically hinges on the putter, and Griffin has shown he can handle the demands of slower surfaces. If the forecast holds and the wind remains moderate, his accurate approach play and reliable touch on the greens should keep him within touching distance. Furthermore, this tournament has historically favoured players outside the top tier – a profile Griffin fits perfectly. His price offers more value than those ahead of him, especially given the wide-open nature of the field and the absence of clear elite performers. If he stays in the field, all signs point towards Griffin being the man to beat.

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