Player of the Year
Let’s take a closer look at the candidates for the PGA Tour Player of the Year award. Below are the statistics for each player:
Player | Wins | Major finishes | Runner-up | Top 10 | Top 25 | Missed cuts | Total events |
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Player 1 | 4 | 1-T50-T10-T2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 20 |
Player 2 | 2 | T10-T2-3-T23 | 2 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 23 |
Player 3 | 3 | T7-T2-19-T13 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 23 |
Players 2 and 3 had impressive seasons, with consistent top 10 and top 25 finishes. They also didn’t miss a single cut throughout the season. However, Player 1, Jon Rahm, had the most wins and even secured a major championship. Winning is highly valued in the golf community, and most players would choose Player 1’s season over the others. Although Player 2 was more consistent, Player 3’s additional win might have given him an edge. It’s worth noting that Viktor Hovland, the FedEx Cup champion, was Player 3.
Rookie of the Year
Now let’s shift our focus to the Rookie of the Year award. Here are the statistics for the two contenders:
Player | Wins | Runner-up | Top 10 | Top 25 | Missed cuts | Total events |
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Player 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
Player 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 37 |
Player 1, Ludvig Aberg, had a smaller number of appearances but managed to secure a win. He also had a higher percentage of top 10 and top 25 finishes compared to Player 2, Eric Cole. Although Player 2 made more appearances, Player 1’s strong performances when he did play gave him the advantage. It’s important to note that Aberg was in college for a significant portion of the season, which limited his opportunities to compete.
All five players considered for the awards had impressive seasons, but the statistics clearly favored Jon Rahm for Player of the Year and Ludvig Aberg for Rookie of the Year. These awards are a testament to their outstanding performances on the PGA Tour.
By: Adam Woodard
Title: 2023 PGA Tour Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year Awards
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/pga-tour-player-rookie-year-2023-aberg-rahm-scheffler-cole/
Published Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:03:22 +0000
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