Valspar Championship

<p>The Valspar Championship returns to the PGA Tour schedule in March 2026, continuing its annual tradition at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. This established event offers $9.1 million in prize money and remains one of the circuit's most consistent 72-hole stroke play competitions. The tournament has become a fixture on the spring schedule, providing players with an important opportunity to build momentum heading into major championships and elevated events.</p><p>Innisbrook's Copperhead Course, a par-72 layout, has proven itself a worthy and demanding test of golf. The course features the characteristic Florida challenges including water hazards, strategic bunkering, and firm greens that reward precision over power. Recent years have seen exceptional champions emerge from this venue, with Sam Burns capturing back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, followed by Taylor Moore's victory in 2024 and Peter Malnati's triumph in 2025. This succession of different winners demonstrates the championship's appeal to both established stars and rising talent on the PGA Tour.</p><p>The Valspar Championship has established itself as a significant early-season event, offering valuable FedExCup points and serving as a crucial testing ground for players preparing for the year's major championships. The tournament's consistency at Innisbrook Resort since relocating there has created familiarity for the field while maintaining competitive integrity.</p>

Pos	Player	To Par	Total
1	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Matt Fitzpatrick ★	-11	273
2	🇺🇸 David Lipsky	-10	274
-	🇺🇸 Akshay Bhatia	-	-
3	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jordan Smith ★	-9	275
T4	🇺🇸 Xander Schauffele	-8	276
T4	🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Marco Penge ★	-8	276
T4	🇰🇷 Sungjae Im	-8	276
T7	🇦🇷 Emiliano Grillo	-7	277
T7	🇩🇪 Stephan Jaeger	-7	277
T7	🇺🇸 Patrick Cantlay	-7	277