⛳️ Secret Chipping Hacks, Pebble Beach Drama & Scheffler’s Pasta Nightmare

Good morning. This is your Happy Valley Golf Team newsletter. Let’s get it!

Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

• Short-game masterclass – Grant Horvat’s “PERFECT chipping” trick (works even if you’re scared of bunkers).

• Pebble Beach chaos – Scheffler’s comeback from ravioli-gate, McIlroy’s redemption bid, and why CEOs killed Bill Murray’s nacho raids.

• Pro picks & trivia – Bet on Tommy Fleetwood’s coastal magic… and guess who won four straight.

• Hot takes – Trump’s $100M golf tab, TGL’s shock upset, and Scheffler’s iron-play secret (it’s not what you think).

Unsolicited Golf Tips

Watch: The SECRET to a PERFECT Chipping Technique

Golf Trivia

2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview: Golf, Glamour, and a Side of Ravioli Drama

The PGA Tour’s second Signature Event of 2025 tees off this week at Pebble Beach Golf Links, where crashing Pacific waves, A-list celebrities, and a $20 million purse collide. Here’s your guide to the action, complete with star power, betting odds, and a dash of Monterey Peninsula mischief.

Tournament Basics

• When: January 30 – February 2, 2025

• Where: Pebble Beach Golf Links (par 72, 6,972 yards) & Spyglass Hill (par 72, 7,000+ yards)

• Purse: $20 million ($3.6M to the winner)

• Format: 80 pros + 80 amateurs play Pebble/Spyglass Thursday-Friday. Pros battle solo at Pebble on the weekend—no cut, all drama.

Field Highlights: The Good, The Injured, and The Hungry

• Scottie Scheffler (+400): The world No. 1 returns after hand surgery from a Christmas ravioli disaster. Let’s hope his short game is sharper than his knife skills.

• Rory McIlroy (+1100): Making his 2025 PGA Tour debut. Fresh off a T4 in Dubai, he’s eyeing redemption after a T66 here last year. Pro tip: Avoid the bunkers, Rory.

• Wyndham Clark (+4500): Defending champ (thanks to a weather-shortened 54 holes). Can he channel his inner “60 on Saturday” magic again?

• Jordan Spieth (+8000): Back from wrist surgery. The 2017 winner’s odds are longer than a Spyglass fairway—perfect for underdog lovers.

The New Pro-Am: Less Bill Murray, More CEO Vibes

Gone are the days of 156 celebs fist-bumping fans. The 2024 redesign trimmed the amateur field to 80 (mostly corporate heavyweights), sparking debates about “tradition vs. TV ratings.” While Tom Brady and Josh Allen might still grace the fairways, don’t expect Bill Murray to steal your nachos mid-round. RIP, improv comedy hours.

Poeches Corner: Odds, Picks, and Dark Horses

• Favourite: Scheffler (+400) – Dominant ball-striker, Pebble debutant last year (T6). Bet on him if you trust a man who survived homemade pasta.

• Value Picks:

  • Patrick Cantlay (+1800): Four straight top-11s here. Stat nerds love his SG: Approach.

  • Hideki Matsuyama (+2200): Hot off a Sentry win. Poa annua greens? No problem.

  • Beau Hossler (Top 20 +180): Pebble’s unofficial mascot (T3 in 2022, T14 in 2024).

• Long Shot Bingo: Justin Rose (+15000) – Won here in 2023. At 44, he’s still got ”double-bourbon weather” grit.

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Key Storylines We are Watching

1. Scheffler’s Comeback: Can he shake off rust (and glass shards) to dominate?

2. McIlroy’s Major Mindset: With Portrush’s Open and Bethpage’s Ryder Cup looming, Pebble is his warm-up. Is he going to be ready?

3. Spieth’s Redemption Arc: A win would silence critics faster than a Clint Eastwood glare.

4. Weather Watch: Forecast: Sunny, 60s. Translation: No rain excuses, Clark.

Why Watch?

• Scenery: Pebble’s cliffs > your Zoom background.

• Celeb Spotting: Will Aaron Rodgers break 100? Tune in to find out!

• Drama: With no cut, Sunday could be a birdie-fest—or a Scheffler snooze-fest.

Final Thoughts

This tournament’s a mix of golf history, coastal glam, and Scheffler’s kitchen PTSD. Whether you’re here for the leaderboard or Bill Murray memes, Pebble never disappoints. Now, pass the clam chowder.

One and Done

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am presents a strategic opportunity in one-and-done pools, with its unique blend of short course demands (6,972 yards), small Poa annua greens, and emphasis on precision over power. Based on course history, recent form, and statistical trends from the search results, here are our top recommendations:

Justin Thomas (+1400)

• Course Fit: Ranks 1st in Strokes Gained (SG) on "very short" courses over past 36 rounds (+2.43).

• Recent Form: Runner-up at The American Express (Jan 2025) and T6 at Pebble Beach in 2024.

• Key Stats: Elite iron play (4th in SG: Approach last 50 rounds) and improved putting on Poa greens.

• Why Pick: High floor/ceiling combo; ideal for maximizing earnings in a signature event ($3.6M winner’s share).

Tommy Fleetwood (+3300)

• Course Fit: 2nd in SG: Approach over past 50 rounds (+1.25) and 10th in driving accuracy.

• Recent Form: 10 straight worldwide top-25s, including T15 at 2024 Open Championship.

• Key Stats: Gains strokes on approach in 10 consecutive events; thrives in coastal/windy conditions.

Russell Henley (+5000)

• Course Fit: 1st in driving accuracy and 16th in SG: Approach over past 50 rounds.

• Recent Form: T10 at Sony Open (Jan 2025) and T30 at The Sentry.

• Key Stats: Gains +0.89 strokes on Poa greens; underrated in no-cut events.

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Enjoy the rest of your week,

Cody.