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3 Golfers to Fade at RBC Heritage (Stay Away from Inaccurate Drivers at Harbour Town Golf Links)

By Iain MacMillan

Jordan Spieth will try to rebound after missing the cut at the Masters last week.
Jordan Spieth will try to rebound after missing the cut at the Masters last week. / Andrew Redington/GettyImages
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The RBC Heritage can be a tricky event to bet on in some ways, considering it's the week directly after the first major tournament of the season.

There are plenty of golfers who competed last week who will be back in the mix at Harbour Town. Are there any good opportunities to fade some of the top guys?

I've already given you my betting preview, outright picks, and some longshot bets. This time, let's dive into a few names you should fade this week.

All odds listed below are via WynnBET Sportsbook.

3 Golfers to Fade at the RBC Heritage

Justin Thomas +1400

This one is a bit of a tough call. Maybe you shouldn't necessarily fade him, but I'd certainly stay away from betting on him. His biggest weakness is his driving accuracy, and it showed up at Augusta National last week. He ranks 139th in driving accuracy heading into this week, and a few wayward drive at Harbour Town will cause you to drop strokes in a hurry.

Tyrrell Hatton +3300

Tyrrell Hatton is listed at +3300 this week, but I think this week is the time to bet against the colorful Englishman. In fact, I made him my pick to miss the cut on this week's episode of our golf betting show with FanSided's Cody Williams.

Hatton had a terrible outing at the Masters, and his biggest strength, his putting, fell apart. He lost 1.37 strokes per round on the green at the Masters, and what's even more worrisome, is that he ranks 153rd in driving accuracy. If you're inaccurate off the tee at Harbour Links, you're going to be in trouble.

Jordan Spieth +3500

I'm tired of Jordan Spieth being at short odds to win every tournament. I begged and pleaded people to not bet on him at the Masters last week, and I was justified when he missed the cut. He 138th in driving accuracy, and he's having the worst putting season of his career, ranking 180th in strokes gained: putting.

Until he proves me wrong, continue to fade Spieth.

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