2023 Zurich Classic Weather Forecast and Projections

john-daly-800x480

We’re teeing off for the Zurich Classic this week, where some breezy winds and a few showers/storms are worth watching.

Use this forecast to help your picks and check out our Vivid Picks promo code to get up to a $100 bonus with your first deposit.

As usual in my Golf weather forecasts, we’re focusing more on wind than rain. While rain can halt play if it’s heavy enough, it also helps to soften and slow the course, meaning it helps as much as it hurts. With wind there’s no helpful side, it’s all negative impact, and the impact can lead to dramatic differences in scoring. My goal is always to try and highlight the timeframe with the lightest winds, the time with the strongest winds, and to see if there’s a cumulative advantage for one wave over another. You can use then use this to your advantage making your picks on DFS sites and sportsbooks.

For the very latest info as the Zurich Classic forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main forecast page.

Editor’s note: Don’t live in a state with legal sports betting? Use this week’s Zurich Classic report to pick winning golf entries with our Underdog and PrizePicks promo codes.

The Zurich Classic Weather Report & Forecast

Round 1 Weather Projection – Thursday, April 20th

Nice weather, with 5-10mph winds to start, 10-15mph by the afternoon.

Round 2 Weather Projection – Friday, April 21st

Winds should hold fairly steady on Friday around 10mph, perhaps a bit below that early and a bit above that in the afternoon. Rain chances increase in the afternoon as well.

Round 3 Weather Projection – Saturday, April 22nd

Dry and potentially a bit breezy, especially early. 15mph winds early, 10-15mph by the afternoon.

Round 4 Weather Projection – Sunday, April 23rd

10-15mph winds. Could be a bit lighter later in the day.

Overall Zurich Classic Weather Forecast

As I mentioned in the intro, when it comes to finding a usable and predictable edge for PGA, wind matters a lot more than rain. For this tournament, I don’t see a huge edge wind-wise, but I have a slight preference to Thursday AM / Friday PM. Stay tuned to @KevinRothWx for the latest.

Image Credit: Getty Images

About the Author

KevinRothWx
Kevin Roth (KevinRothWx)

Over the past decade, Kevin Roth has become the go-to source for all things sports-weather related. A lifelong sports fan and admitted weather nerd, Kevin is proud to have combined his two passions and trailblazed a new niche in the DFS and sports betting community. He has a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science (Meteorology) and over 10 years of experience on TV in some of the country’s biggest severe weather markets. Kevin’s WeatherEdge product is a one-of-a-kind sports-weather research tool that combines historical data on stats and weather from past games to help users understand how the weather will impact every game on a slate at a glance. Follow Kevin on X – @KevinRothWx