Shriners Children’s Open is the third event on the FedEx cup Fall schedule. The players are returning after a fierce competition at Sanderson Farms. The defending champion Tom Kim (Kim Joo Hyung) is returning to defend his trophy after playing at the Cazoo Open de France.

Ludvig Aberg, Lexi Thompson, Akshay Bhatia, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and other notable players to look out for. Who is going to win the trophy? Make your guesses and read further to know our top 5!

Who is likely to win the Shriners Children’s Open?

The Shriners Children’s Open has been a place for golfers to grab their first victory, like Tiger Woods did in 1996. The players are contesting for marking their spot in the top 125 and this event will boost it more. Here are our top 5 players likely to win:

1. Kim Joo Hyung

Tom Kim is the defending champion and is having an amazing year. The Korean golfer has had eight top-10 finishes in the 2022-23 season. His consistent play had him finish second at The Open and positioned sixth at the Cazoo Open de France. Standing at 16th on the Official World Golf Ranking, this 21-year-old is ready to hit the jackpot once again.

2. Ludvig Aberg

The Swedish golfer made his professional debut in 2023, but his gameplay defines him as a veteran. Becoming undefeated at the Ryder Cup foursomes, he just became the highest-ranked Swedish golfer. The rookie came tied for a second at the Sanderson Farm Championship and missed the victory by four strokes. This appearance may add to his first-ever PGA Tour victory. 

3. Luke List

Fresh out as the new Sanderson Champion, Luke List will be making an appearance with expectations of him lifting another cup. Finishing at T25 in the Fortinet Championship and winning a five-way playoff is quite a feat. With 2 victories in his bag, he can aim for a third at the Shriners Children’s Open.

4. Nicolai Hojgaard

Nicolai Hojgaard is taking this spot alongside his Ryder Cup compatriot Aberg. The Danish golfer withdrew from the Sanderson Farm Championship but is making an appearance in the TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas. Hojgaard played exceptionally well at the Wyndham Champion but finished 14th. He won the Italian Open in 2021 and tied for fifth in 2023. He was among the top 25 at the Open Championship and finished 6th when playing the Genesis Scottish Open. His record speaks for his place in the ranking. Maybe this will be his first PGAT triumph. 

5. Henrik Norlander

Henrik Norlander is having a rough season, but the recent runner-up position is ringing bells for a possible victory. Norlander scored his career’s best at the Sanderson Farms. Although the 36-year-old had just six top 10 and five top 25 this season, the Swede’s skills cannot be underestimated and he can carve his first PGA Tour victory. 

Prize money, tickets, and other details

The Shriners Children’s Open is hosted annually in October since 1983. This is the third event in the FedEx Cup fall season. The 132-player field will compete at the TPC Summerlin from 9th October to 15th October. Originally played for five rounds on multiple courses, it was later reduced to 72 holes in 2004. 

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The first two days of the event will have Shootout at Summerlin, Women’s Day Kick Off Your Heels and Pro-Am draft party. On 11th October, the Pro-Am tee time is scheduled at 6:45 a.m. joined by 36 PGA Tour professionals. The first round of the official competition will start on 12th October. The tee times for the first two rounds are 6:40 a.m. and for the third and final round 7:00 a.m.

Prize money

The event is bragging a whopping $8.4 million purse with a $1.512 cut for the winner. Additionally, the winner will get 2-year exemption, spots for the Player, The Sentry and 500 FedEx Cup points. 

Tickets

Children 18 and younger, retired and active military, and first responders will receive one free ticket. The tickets are priced from $25 to $225 and the event also offers hotel packages.

Field of players

To watch the live telecast of the Shriners Children’s Open tune in to Golf Channel at 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. Pacific Time Zone. What are your predictions? Share them in the comments! 

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