The 2025 PGA Tour season is in full swing, and next up on the calendar is the highly anticipated Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. With 24 of the world’s top 50 golfers set to tee off from March 20 to 23, the competition is expected to be fierce. But if you’re wondering whether all 156 players will get a shot at the weekend rounds, the answer is no—because, like most PGA Tour events, the Valspar Championship has a cut. 

How does the cut work at the Valspar Championship

The tournament follows the standard PGA Tour stroke-play format. All 156 players start on Thursday, but by the time Friday’s round wraps up, the field gets a major trim. After 36 holes, only the top 65 players and ties will move on to play the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday, while the rest pack their bags. So, why have a cut?

Well, because it keeps the weekend rounds competitive, makes tournament logistics smoother, and ensures TV coverage focuses on the players in contention. And at Copperhead, just making the cut is a challenge. This course is no walk in the park—tight fairways, elevation changes, and the brutal ‘Snake Pit’ closing stretch push even the best to their limits. Last year, Peter Malnati won at 12-under, but plenty of big names didn’t even make it to Saturday.

Unlike many Florida courses, Copperhead isn’t just flat and straightforward. It’s a par-71, 7,352-yard beast that demands precision and patience. Past champions typically finish around 10 to 12 under par, proving that this course doesn’t give up low scores easily.

With $8.7 million in prize money and a $1,566,000 winner’s check on the line, the pressure is on from the very first tee shot. Expect drama, surprises, and a fierce battle just to make it past Friday—because once the cut is made, that’s when the real fight for the title begins.

Who to watch this year?

This year’s field is packed with talent. Xander Schauffele is back after a rib injury and looking to shake off the rust. Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood are hoping to build some momentum, while 2015 champ Jordan Spieth continues his comeback from wrist surgery. With The Masters just around the corner, many players see this as their last big test before the season’s first major. 

If you’re watching from home, coverage will be split across multiple networks. The first two rounds will be on the Golf Channel, while the weekend rounds will be shared between the Golf Channel and NBC. Prefer to stream? You’ve got options—PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, Peacock, the Golf Channel app, the NBC Sports app, and NBC’s website. UK fans can catch all the action on Sky Sports Golf.

Streaming options include PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, Peacock, the Golf Channel app, the NBC Sports app, and NBC’s website. UK fans can catch the action on Sky Sports Golf.

With a challenging course, a stacked lineup, and plenty on the line, the Valspar Championship is shaping up to be a thriller. Who do you think will make the cut and take home the trophy? Let us know in the comments!