A tournament that brings together a lot of acclaimed golfers, the 2023 TimberTech Championship is set to take place at the Old Course in the Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, Florida. The anticipated contest is part of the Charles Shwab Cup Playoffs on the PGA Tour Champions. Moreover, the contest which is set to witness the kick-off of the first round on the 3rd of November is a highly anticipated one at that.

A total of 54 players would grace the course during the three days which would not see a cut during the weekend. And with a prize purse of $2,200,000, it is natural that the field would be looking to exhibit its best on the greens. However, the hype does make one curious as to the details of the upcoming event. Let us take a quick look at the same.

Top picks for the 2023 TimberTech Championship

Many in the golfing world would find themselves on the edge of their toes as the PGA Tour Champions event draws near. Many talented golfers aged fifty and above would be spotted on the course. The field would include the defending champion Bernhard Langer along with the rest of the top 53 players of the Charles Schwab Cup rankings at the 54-hole tournament. Let us check out the top contenders who are aiming to lift the title of the champion at the event.

1. Bernhard Langer – Currently placed at No. 3 in the rankings, the German professional was able to clinch the title at the 2022 edition of the tournament. Moreover, with a total of ten top-10 finishes including victories at the Chubb Classic and the US Senior Open, the 12X PGA Tour Champions major winner would be looking forward to defending his title.

2. Steven Alker – The athlete from New Zealand is placed 2nd in the Charles Schwab Cup rankings and is the highest-ranked player in the field. Alker boasts a total of six wins on the PGA Tour Champions circuit including a major. Moreover, he has two victories coming off this year at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic and the Insperity Invitational, not to mention the other twelve times he finished top-10 in 2023. He would be looking for his third win at the event.

3. Stephen Ames – The professional, ranked at No. 4, is undoubtedly a top contender this week. He has finished a total of seven times in the top 10 positions in 2023 while garnering a total of four victories at PGA Tour Champions events including the Trophy Hassan II, the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, the Principal Charity Classic, and the Boeing Classic. Such an accolade-rich year has indubitably pushed the golfer to become nothing short of a fan favorite to win the tournament.

4. Padraig Harrington – The Irishman is currently ranked at 9 in the Charles Schwab Cup rankings. Harrington has a total of 3 majors on the PGA Tour to his name not to mention another 5 victories on the PGA Tour Championship circuit including the 2022 US Senior Open. Moreover, he boasts of 15 wins on the European Tour. With the golfer aiming for his second win this year, the 52-year-old would be a strong competitor for the trophy.

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5. Ernie Els – Ranked 5th on the standings, the South African golfer has a total of twelve top-10 finishes in 2023 including a win at the Hoag Classic. Moreover, the 54-year-old, during his stint on the PGA Tour has garnered a whopping 19 victories including 4 major titles. And, with the upcoming tournament, the senior professional would be looking to strengthen his record.

Well, after taking a detailed peek at the top players in the tournament, one can’t help but think of the course that the golfers are going to battle each other out on.

The revamped Old Course in Broken Sound Club

The competition in 2022 saw itself being moved to a different venue at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club while the longtime host underwent a renovation by none other than Rees Jones, the Hall of Fame architect. One of the most respected layouts on the PGA Tour Championship, the course provides a great venue for members with high handicaps and a challenge for the sport’s elites.

Every green, tee, and bunker was rebuilt by the designer to give it a classic look. Moreover, the tournament would witness a new area called the TimberTech Backyard. It would be located behind the clubhouse so the fans are able to experience a closer connection to the event by being able to view the 1st, 7th, and 10th teeing spots.

Well, who do you think would emerge as the winner this time around? Share your thoughts below.

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