The field for this week’s Valspar Championship is set and will include 144 players vying for a share of the $6.3 million purse – with the winner taking home $1,134,000 and 500 FedEx Cup points.
Players in the field this week at Innisbrook include 6 of the world top-25, and 19 of the top-30 in the FedEx Cup standings.
World Top 25
- Henrik Stenson (6)
- Justin Thomas (7)
- Patrick Reed (12)
- Bubba Watson (16)
- Matt Kuchar (20)
- Russell Knox (21)
Field Notes
- 13 major championship winners, who have combined for 19 major championship titles, including four-time winner Ernie Els.
- Eleven of the 14 past champions of the Valspar Championship. Only Jordan Spieth (2015), Mark Calcavecchia (2007) and John Huston (2000) are not in this year’s field.
- Five FedExCup champions; Vijay Singh (2008), Jim Furyk (2010), Bill Haas (2011), Henrik Stenson (2013), and Billy Horschel (2014).
At-a-Glance
Event: Valspar Championship
Dates: March 9-12, 2017
Where: Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club – Palm Harbor, FL
Distance: 7,340 yards | Par 71
Architect: Larry Packard
Purse: $6,300,000
Winning Share: $1,098,000
FedEx Cup Points: 500
Full Field
[table id=183/]Credit/Sources: Getty Images, PGA Tour Media
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