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Windswept Rounds Challenge Players at 2025 Valspar Championship: A Look at Weather’s Role in the Game

by Carl Harrison
March 21, 2025
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Behind the Cut: Unveiling the Format, Competition, and Stakes at the 2025 Valspar Championship
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The Valspar Championship 2025 has been met with a fresh round of formidable wind challenges, harking back to the gusty disruptions that characterized the tournament a year ago. The second round of the championship now stands on the precipice of yet another wind-laden day. However, the forecast indicates a potential reprieve as the athletes vie for a spot in the weekend matches.

In the first round, the Copperhead Course was a battleground against relentless winds that persisted at speeds of 15-20 mph, with gusts going up to a whopping 30 mph. The afternoon wave was particularly brutal, with sudden showers adding to the woes of the players. The gusty winds left a trail of chaos, with a mere 21 players able to score below 70. With the encroaching darkness at 7:39 p.m. ET, officials were compelled to halt the play with several rounds incomplete. The first round is scheduled to pick up the pace again at 9 a.m. on Friday.

With a busy Friday on the horizon, the wind continues to be a substantial obstacle, although the forecast suggests some respite as the day wears on. The Innisbrook course is expected to bask under clear, sunny skies with zero precipitation threats. Players in the morning slot will be playing under a cool 51°F, which is likely to warm up to around 65°F in the afternoon. The wind speeds, while still a challenge, are estimated to show an improvement from the previous day. Morning groups will have to tackle winds blowing at 15-16 mph from the north with gusts peaking at 23 mph. The afternoon folks, on the other hand, are in for a slight relief with winds slowing down to approximately 12 mph and gusts maxing out at 18 mph.

The wind direction, now shifting north, brings about a significant change in playing conditions. Players will find different holes affected by crosswinds, necessitating yet another round of strategy alterations. The formidable “Snake Pit” stretch (holes 16-18) may still present a challenge, albeit less daunting than the first round. Nevertheless, with clear skies ensuring excellent visibility, the persistent wind is the only thorn in an otherwise perfect playing condition. The sunset at 7:42 PM is expected to provide sufficient daylight to conclude all rounds, even those with late afternoon tee times.

The Valspar Championship at Innisbrook is notorious for its windy conditions, particularly in mid-March. The gusty winds of 2015 pushed the course’s difficulty level to a record high, with a scoring average of 72.88, making it the third toughest course that year. Last year, Stewart Cink, who jointly led after the second round, put up a commendable display amidst winds that were powerful enough to bend pine branches and snap pant legs.

“The Copperhead Course reveals its true character when the wind howls,” Kevin Streelman had aptly remarked during last year’s wind-battered rounds. However, in the absence of wind, like in 2017, the course was significantly more navigable, with a scoring average of 71.51. But introduce substantial wind, and the course metamorphoses into what players unanimously agree is “an absolute grind.”

Looking ahead, the third round on Saturday predicts promising weather conditions with a high of 70°F and manageable wind speeds of 5-10 mph. The final round on Sunday appears even more favorable, with temperatures expected to touch 77°F and light winds blowing at 6-12 mph. Will the championship reward those who make the cut with perfect scoring conditions after the initial wind-stricken rounds? Only time will tell.

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