All the work Webb Simpson did in the first three rounds of The Players Championship made for an uneventful finish to PGA’s unofficial 5th major. While much of the world’s best teed it up at Sawgrass, the final leaderboard had a mixture of familiar and lesser known players, but not a lot of early favorites.
Tiger Woods continues to keep his name in the headlines, as his 11 under par had him just outside the top 10. His impressive performance should serve him well as he gears up for The US Open on the schedule in about a month.
Sunday Dramatics Despite the Blowout
Simpson would have needed to implode like no other PGA player to lose his enormous lead on Sunday. Despite this all-but assured victory, a variety of players shot some low scores in the fourth round to spice up the excitement for daily fantasy contests.
Jason Day couldn’t quite make it back-to-back trophies, though his -4 final round helped him put up 109 points in the FanDuel four-day contest. Justin Thomas finished tied for 11th, saving his daily fantasy weekend with a strong -6 to cap off the tournament. Rickie Fowler had the most buzz prior to Thursday, but had a disastrous time in the early going, finding himself cut after play concluded Friday, logging a mere 30.5 points on DraftKings.
DFS impact players such as Xander Schauffele, Alex Noren, and Matt Kuchar all finished with a double digit number under par. Last week’s sleeper recommendations had mediocre performances, with Si Woo Kim, Tony Finau, and Bubba Watson finishing just under par for the four rounds.
Less Players Attending Byron Nelson Classic
Formerly one of the prestigious events on tour, The AT&T Byron Nelson will see a thin field in attendance this year. The primary reason may be because the event will be held at a new location after 35 years at Las Colinas. Though the Trinity Forest Golf Club will host the tournament the next four years, many of golf’s greatest will be taking the week off from the less than familiar course to get themselves in line for the upcoming US Open.
Sergio Garcia and Jordan Spieth will try their luck at the Dallas course, however. Both players can be drafted for top dollar on DraftKings and FanDuel, with Kuchar, Hideki Matsuyama, and Billy Horschel rounding out the list of pre-tournament favorites. Mark Leishman, Jimmy Walker, and Adam Scott are some emerging names of interest. All have been playing well as of late and could represent a solid second tier option.
Hidden Values Deep in the Draft
DFS players will have a challenge rounding out their lineups this weekend since only 12 of the world’s top 50 will be competing. This weekend will give a chance for players such as Kevin Na, James Hahn, and Graeme McDowell the chance to make a name for themselves as reliable starts in FanDuel and DraftKings contests.
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The AT&T Byron Nelson is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year and celebrating in a unique way—it’s moving. For the last 35 years, it has been held at the TPC Four Season. This year it will be held at a new course, the Trinity Forest Golf Course.
It appears that the new location has caused some of the game’ top golfers to hold off on taking part this year. Last season, four of the top six and nine of the top 20 played. This year, they have five of the top 21.
So, it will probably be a little tougher to see who the best daily fantasy players are going to be this week. But before diving into an examination of what some of those options may be…
How about a little information about the course and weather?
The tournament is held in Texas in May so you can count on one thing—it’s going to be hot. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-80s throughout the tournament. Some cloud cover on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. However, there is a good chance that cloud cover could come with some rain.
There is a 30 percent chance of rain on Thursday. But there is a zero percent chance Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, there will be a ten percent chance.
Winds will not be too strong on Thursday (6 MPH) and Sunday (7 MPH). But they are expected to reach 13 and 15 MPH Friday and Saturday.
As for the course, Trinity Forest is a new course, so no one is going to have a familiarity advantage. The course is 7,380 yards long and is a par-71.
The Players
Nothing from last year matters since the tournament is moving to a new course. That also makes past performance at the Byron Nelson a moot point as well. But even if the tournament were being held at the same place this year, I would have a hard time backing last year’s winner, Billy Horschel.
He has missed the cut five times since February alone including a stretch of four in a row. Yes, people can go through slumps and break out of them eventually. You could say he has the last few weeks. He tied for fifth at RBC Heritage, tied for 11th at the Valero Texas Open, and won the Zurich Classic.
But then he fell back down to Earth last week at The Players Championship (tied for 37th).
The more prudent view this week may be to stick with the proven guns—which is fine since some good ones are playing:
- Jordan Spieth: The last couple of tournaments have not been kind to Spieth (t41 at the Players; missed cut at Zurich). Prior to that, he finished in third at the Masters and tied for third at the Houston Open. Tack on the fact that he is the No. 3 golfer in the world and it is hard not to be in his corner.
Since he’ll be the local favorite, most fans will be.
- Matt Kuchar: He’s one of those guys who is good but not great. He’s made the cut in every tournament he’s entered this season, finished in the top 25 in five of them and in the top ten in three. He wasn’t bad at the Players Championship last week (t17), but he was unspectacular with rounds of 66, 71,71, and 70.
With many of golf’s stars skipping this one, a guy that isn’t going to lose it for you like Kuchar could be a good bet.
- Buyer Beware: Sergio Garcia and Hideki Matsuyama—Since they are two of the higher ranked golfers in the field it would be easy to gravitate towards them. But neither is playing well right now. Garcia finished in 70th last week at the Players Championship and missed the cut in his previous three appearances.
Matsuyama missed the cut at the Players and has had just three rounds in the 60s in his last ten. Both guys are good golfers, but even good golfers play poorly at times. You are better off going with unknown guys than either of these two.
- Others worth considering include Charles Howell III, Chesson Hadley, and Jimmy Walker.
Expert Golf Advice for the Players Championship
Many of golf’s stars have been taking some time off since the Masters, but many of them will be back in action for the Players Championship this weekend. From a daily fantasy standpoint, that’s a good thing—more options.
But before diving into an examination of what some of those options may be…
How about a little information about the course and weather?
The Players Championship is played on the Stadium Course at TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The course is 7,189 yards long and is a par-72.
As for the weather, the wind could do a little damage this weekend. Wind speeds are expected to be around 11-12 MPH throughout the tournament. Rain isn’t expected although the forecast does say that there is a 10 percent chance on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
It’s expected to be partly cloudy all weekend with temperatures in the mid to high 70s.
Okay—so it is going to be a nice weekend for a good walk to be spoiled. But who is going to help your daily fantasy team the most?
The Players
Si Woo Kim won the tournament last year and as much as I’d like to get behind him—I can’t. Yes, he has played some decent golf in his last three outings (1-under at the Masters; 12-under at RBC Heritage; 1-under at the Valero Open). But overall, it looks more like they may be the exception and not the rule this year for him.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have been getting a lot of press since they are going to be paired together. But I think I’ll be jumping off the Tiger Woods band wagon this week. Yes, he has played well at times. However, I think his last couple outings have shown that he still has a lot of work to do to become even a shadow of what he once was.
If you must—consider Tiger a high-risk, high-reward kind of play this week. He may be great, or he may be worthless to your fantasy roster.
The following guys are worth your consideration:
Phil Mickelson: I haven’t wanted to believe in him, but Old Lefty has been playing some good golf this year. After tying for fifth at the Wells Fargo last weekend, he has five top-five finishes this season. He didn’t have his god stuff at the Masters, but it looks like he may have found it again after last week.
Jason Day: I’ve seen a lot of experts pick him to win. While I’m not as confident he’ll do that, it is hard not to think the experts might have a clue. He did win the Wells Fargo Championship last week. But his previous four appearances were lackluster at best (t34, t20, t36, and t22). However, prior to that, he was a man on fire with a win at the Farmers Insurance Open and t2 at Pebble Beach.
I’d call him my “cautiously optimistic” choice of the week.
Rory McIlroy: He’s had some great moments this season like his win at the Arnold Palmer, but he has also been a little erratic. He was looking good at the Masters, until he hit a 74 on the final day. Had he not shot a 76 on day two at the Wells Fargo Championship, he would have finished better than t16.
So, while it may sound crazy after pointing all of that out, I like him at the Players this weekend. He has a good history on the course. Maybe this weekend, that history pays off.
Bryson DeChambeau: If you feel like taking a chance on someone with longer odds, DeChambeau may be your man (his odds are 50:1 to win). Yes, he has had plenty of not-so-good moments this season. But he comes into the Players Championship riding a hot hand. He placed second at the Arnold Palmer back in March and his last two times out finished t3 (RBC Heritage) and in fourth (Wells Fargo).
Henrik Stenson: It’s been awhile, but he has won the Players Championship before (2009), so we know he can play the course well. But more importantly, his game has been sold but not spectacular his last few times out. He was a mixed bag at the Zurich Classic his last time out. But prior to it, he finished t5 at the Masters, t6 at the Houston Open, and took fourth at the Arnold Palmer.
That tells me he may not win, but there is a good reason to believe he’ll play well.
Recapping the Wells Fargo Championship and Previewing The Players Championship
With golf’s unofficial fifth major on the horizon, many of the PGA’s elite competed in the Wells Fargo Championship this past weekend as a tune-up. They play at Quail Hollow did not disappoint daily fantasy players, as there were a good mix of favorites and sleepers having big weekends.
In the end, early tournament favorite Jason Day held off Nick Watney and Aaron Wise for a two-stroke victory at the North Carolina track. While a chalk pick brought home the trophy, there were a few players like Watney who found success after having mediocre starts to the season.
DK Legends Picks Perform Well
If you started any of the recommended players from last week’s article, chances are you faired well in your contest. Though Day stood out from the group of early favorites, Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, and Rickie Fowler all placed inside the top 25. Defending champ Brian Harman might have joined this group as well, but a disastrous ten over on Sunday caused his fantasy score to plummet.
Of the second tier players, Patrick Reed and Phil Mickelson played well, both notching top-ten finishes. Tiger Woods played decently over the first three rounds, but a three over par in the fourth round took the teeth out Tiger’s presence in DFS lineups. His 50.4 points on FanDuel was disappointing for those who took a chance on the former number one.
Joaquin Niemann, the rookie masher from Chile, couldn’t make his way to the weekend in his second PGA tournament. Of the remaining sleeper picks, Adam Hadwin provided some punch to the bottom tier of a roster, finishing with 66.5 points on DraftKings. Xander Schauffele and Kevin Streelman couldn’t get a good run going, as Streelman was cut, and while Schauffele made the weekend, his game didn’t help many daily fantasy players in their contests.
Elite Group to Tee it Up at TPC Sawgrass
With Thomas, Dustin Johnson, McIlroy, Day, Fowler, and Jordan Spieth all scheduled to compete, daily fantasy players have a multitude of choices to fill out the top spots in their lineup. Because of the stacked field, FanDuel and DraftKings competitors should consider their past performances at the volatile Florida course before setting a lineup. Day and Fowler have recent victories here and are both playing well currently.
Serious money can be made by selecting the right second tier players. Quality DFS performers such as Bubba Watson, former winner Matt Kuchar, and Tony Finau find themselves in the $7000 range. Defending champ Si Woo Kim can be drafted around that price as well. For the fantasy player looking to round out their lineup with an affordable pick, any of these options can help you make an impact.
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Expert FanDuel Picks for the Wells Fargo Championship
The stacked field scheduled to attend this weekend’s Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow brings an exciting return to daily fantasy PGA. After a week with no contests because of the partners format at the Zurich Classic, the pivotal midseason tournament in Charlotte is poised to be four days full of action on FanDuel and DraftKings.
Teams of two squared off at the TPC Louisiana this past Thursday for the Zurich with many of golf’s elite in attendance. With the switch from best-ball to alternate shot play in the final round, the leaderboard was bound to see some dramatic movement. After play finished Saturday, 13 teams were within four strokes of the lead. However, Scott Piercy and Billy Horschel stormed to victory with a perfect five under par 67 on Sunday, quelling the potential fireworks.
Big guns Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, and their teammates didn’t fare well in the second year of team play, as all missed the cut. Some other notable daily fantasy golfers, including Tony Finau, Tommy Fleetwood, Louis Oosthuizen, and Masters champ Patrick Reed all played well and hope the trend continues into the coming tournament.
The Usual Suspects Favored at Quail Hollow
For those who resisted the urge to join a European Tour contest, the week off didn’t change much as far as the pre-tournament favorites go. Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and Jason Day are all short-odds to take home the championship at the site of last year’s PGA Championship. Brian Harman returns as defending champ, though his victory was captured at Eagle Point. Thomas’ brilliant final stretch at Quail Hollow propelled him to his first major championship, a memory few opponents will forget when teeing it up Thursday.
Reed was runner up to Thomas last year, and after a convincing win in Augusta, his $9700 price tag on DraftKings could prove to be a good value. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will rejoin regular PGA action for the first time in a few weeks, and both have found the North Carolina track to be a friendly one.
Find the Sleeping Giants
While the world’s best amateur Joaquin Niemann will tee it up for the second time professionally, the 19-year-old Chilean phenom isn’t on too many radars. He can be had for dirt cheap on both FanDuel and DraftKings. Harman may have claimed victory elsewhere, but as defending champ, he finds himself available in the third tier salary range.
Other steady DFS contributors such as Kevin Streelman, Xander Schauffele, and Adam Hadwin are quality options to start in the last few lineup spots. With so many solid options in the second tier range, an argument could be made to stack up six golfers from this group and hope for the favorites to falter this time around.
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Who’s Going to win the Wells Fargo Championship?
Picking the winner of a golf tournament can be tough. With the field often being rather large and so many variables to consider, it can be nearly impossible. Luckily, when it comes to daily fantasy action, you don’t need to pick who the winner is going to be.
You just want to pick a handful of players you have reason to believe could play well. So–who are the daily fantasy-worthy players this week? That’s a great question. But first…
How about a little information about the course and weather?
The Wells Fargo Championship will be played at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a par-72 course that is 7,442 yards long.
As for the weather, overall, it is projected to be a pretty nice week. Temperatures will be in the mid to low-70s Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with a high of 69 on Sunday. Clear skies are expected for Thursday and Friday, but not for Saturday and Sunday.
Winds will range from six to 12 MPH, and there will be a slight chance of rain on Friday (10 percent), Saturday (20 percent), and Sunday (20 percent).
The Players
Last year’s champion, Brian Harman, has not been playing great of late. He last played at RBC Heritage a couple week’s ago where he finished tied for 23rd at 6-under. The week before he finished tied for 44th at the Masters (4-over).
So, unless you are completely out of ideas and want to go with someone who has played well on the course in the past, don’t start him.
There are, however, several more advisable options:
Justin Thomas: It’s kind of hard to bet against the No. 2 golfer in the world (especially when the No. 1 guy isn’t playing). Things didn’t work out well for him at the Zurich Classic last week (missed the cut), but he has played well this season. He finished tied for 17th at the Masters (4-under), fourth at the WGC-Austin, second at WGC-Mexico, and he won the Honda Classic.
Consider the fact that the last time he played Quail Hollow (last year’s PGA Championship) he won and may very well be the must-have pick of the tournament.
Tiger Woods: While he didn’t play as well at the Masters as everyone hoped, he didn’t have a meltdown. He’s been off since the Masters, so it is not hard to imagine him being well rested and fresh when he takes the course this week. He’s been good to go in every tournament he’s entered this season. But it is still hard not to worry about him going down with an injury or melting down.
He’s got a tremendous upside (because he’s Tiger), but there is a downside to him as well.
Rory McIlroy: He’s been up and down all season. In his last seven tournaments (dating back to early February), he’s missed the cut twice. He also finished tied for 59th (Honda Classic), tied for 36th (WGC-Austin), and tied for 20th (Genesis Open).
But he has also played well. He finished tied for fifth (the Masters), and he has a win (Arnold Palmer).
So, it may appear that he can’t be trusted. But when you factor in that he has two wins at the Wells Fargo, finished inside the top ten from 2012-16, and tied for 22nd at the PGA Championship last year he becomes an appealing choice. If he is going to play well anywhere it will be at a course he knows well.
Phil Mickelson: Don’t bank on him to win, but if you want a guy you can count on playing well at Quail Hollow, it’s Mickelson. He’s made the cut at all 13 PGA Tour events there (but did miss the cut at the PGA Championship last year). He has yet to win, but he has finished as high as second and has recorded nine finishes in the top ten.
He wasn’t great at the Masters (tied for 36th) but he did have a stretch where he finished in the top six for four consecutive tournaments.
Kevin Kisner: If there is anyone that is due for a big week at Quail Hollow it’s Kisner. He led at the PGA Championship last year through Saturday but couldn’t hold on in the final round and finished tied for seventh. However, it is also worth noting that he failed to make the cut the last time the Wells Fargo Championship was played at Quail Hollow (in 2016).
It is hard to imagine he’d be an expensive option for your roster, so load up on the stars and then pick him up cheap.
Will Christian Kirk Be One Of The Biggest Fantasy Sleepers Next Season?
When the next NFL season starts, daily fantasy players will have a new crop of players to consider for their rosters. Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield, and Josh Allen could all be starting quarterbacks. Saquon Barkley is bound to get a lot of attention as well as could Derrius Guice.
The big names that everyone has been talking about will get plenty of attention when people set their rosters. But who are the sleepers going to be?
How about wide receiver Christian Kirk?
The Texas A&M wide receiver is expected to go somewhere in the fourth round (according to the mock drafts). It’s not that he lacks the talent to go higher. But teams are going to gravitate towards the guys that have the skillset and the prototypical size.
Kirk does not. He is only 5’10” and weighs in at around 200 lbs. which means he isn’t a small player. But when it comes to first or even round picks you like them to be a little taller like Courtland Sutton (6’3”) or Marcell Ateman (6’4”).
If they don’t have the height, you want them to be crazy fast. Kirk is pretty fast (4.47 40-yard dash time at the combine). But crazy fast? Eh.
Why him?
Well, he doesn’t check enough of the boxes to become a first or second-round pick. But he checks enough that he is likely a target for many teams in the third or fourth round. His work ethic and skill set will earn him playing time fairly quick (no matter who drafts him).
So—what makes him a sleeper pick?
Defenses are going to be on the lookout for guys like Courtland Sutton, Anthony Miller, James Washington, Calvin Ridley, and D.J. Moore. They are not going to be as concerned about a mid-round pick that serves as the No. 3 receiver.
However, what they will be overlooking in Kirk is a guy who has the ability to become the next go-to possession receiver in the NFL. He may not make as many big plays as any of the guys mentioned above, but he’ll end the season with twice as many receptions as most of them.
Tack on the likelihood that he’ll be used early and often in the return game, and his ability to earn fantasy points grows.
He will likely not qualify as a sleeper all season long. As soon as it becomes apparent what a talent he is, defenses will key on him, and it will cost more to acquire him for your daily fantasy roster. So, use him early and use him often.
You will not regret it.
Can You Trust Rob Gronkowski to Perform Up To His Usual Standard Next Season?
Fans of the New England Patriots got some good news Tuesday when tight end Rob Gronkowski announced that he would indeed be returning for the 2018 season. One again, Tom Brady would have one of his favorite targets to help him decimate defenses on Sundays.
Gronk stoked the fires of speculation after the Super Bowl and had yet to commit to playing in ’18 leaving fans and the Patriots wondering. But now that he’s back, it is hard not to wonder just how committed he is to the game.
Yes, he is an incredible talent and a physical specimen capable of amazing things. But he has an extensive injury history, he’ll be 29 when the season starts, and he has appeared more interested in goofing than ever before this offseason.
What will the Patriots—and daily fantasy players — get out of him next season?
If you listen to Gronk, they’ll get the same guy they’ve come to know and love. According to the message he posted to Instagram announcing his return, he’s been preparing:
I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats. I have been working out, staying in shape and feel great. Looking forward to another championship run.
Nothing to worry about, right?
Or is there?
Just a few days ago he told reporters that he had been busy working on his ‘dirt bike skills.’ It’s entirely within his rights to do as he wishes in his downtime. But teams typically frown on activities that could cause a serious enough injury to hamper a player’s readiness for the season.
This is Gronk we are talking about, though. He’s known for being a big, fun-loving goof away from the football field. Besides, he could have been saying that just to mess with the reporters because he knew what they wanted him to say.
Can you really take this guy seriously?
Well—should you?
Daily fantasy players will want to when the season starts, but there is reason to pause. What if there is something to all the talk about guys getting tired of the “Patriot Way?” What if Gronk’s reluctance to return has something to do with not being too eager to play for Bill Belichick anymore?
He’s definitely been taking things less seriously this offseason. Will he keep that mentality, or will it be back to business as usual?
Right now, it is impossible to tell. So, when the season starts, it might not be a bad idea to go with Travis Kelce or someone else for a couple weeks before giving Rob Gronkowski the nod.
Be Wary of Josh Allen—No Matter Who Drafts Him
It is impossible to tell how much of an impact a rookie is going to have until the season starts. Once teams begin to play, it becomes clear how much time a rookie is going to see in the immediate future. This is especially true for quarterbacks.
Some sink and some win. For daily fantasy players, it helps to know who is more likely to swim or at least work hard to try to swim.
Don’t count on Josh Allen.
Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen has been talked about as the best quarterback in the draft and is widely expected to come off the board with the first pick. He will likely not make it very far down the line if he isn’t the first player selected.
It’s not hard to see why. On paper, Allen is everything that NFL coaches love to see in their future franchise quarterback. But there is one thing about him that should concern the team that drafts him and daily fantasy players.
His accuracy stinks.
He was a 56 percent passer in two seasons at Wyoming. Low 60s is typically what is considered an acceptable percentage. His detractors have been quick to talk about his accuracy problems—and it seems all the talk is getting on his nerves.
While talking with Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk recently, he had this to say:
“The inaccuracy issue,” Allen said. “Going back to college having a 56-percent completion percentage. Obviously, it’s not great. But I think that it’s a little blown out of proportion. I do think that I’m accurate. Jordan Palmer’s helped me out a lot throughout this process with getting my feet right. Once we did that [I’m] throwing the ball a little easier. The ball’s coming out and where
it’s supposed to be.”
He went on to admit that his footwork was not very good. But then he started to make excuses—he was asked to do a lot in the Wyoming offense, and they threw downfield a lot. But then he tried to brag about winning eight games in back to back seasons.
While that was an incredible accomplishment for the Cowboys, it would get coaches at many schools fired.
He’s had issues with accuracy his entire career.
Accuracy has been something that has dogged him for years. During his season at Reedley Community College, he completed just 49 percent. Back in high school, he completed 50.8 and 57.4 percent his two seasons on Varsity. His best season was back when he played junior varsity (59.5 percent).
He’s admitted to not being the most accurate guy in college. But he’s never really been an accurate guy. He hasn’t put in the work to get better yet. Why should anyone believe he’ll do so now?
Expert Picks for Valero Texas Open
Though many of the PGA regulars took the week to rest after a competitive Masters tournament, the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina still managed to provide an exciting weekend for daily fantasy golf enthusiasts. Continuing the trend set early this season, Satoshi Kodaira needed three extra holes to hold off Si Woo Kim and capture victory.
Pre tournament favorites Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar put up mediocre numbers, while Marc Leishman and Paul Casey both missed the cut. Because of this, a slew of mid range players had the opportunity to break out and make a name for themselves on DraftKings and FanDuel.
Competitive Play at Harbour Town
Only a few players carried a lofty price tag heading into this weekend’s event in South Carolina, meaning those with the chutzpah to get creative with their picks could really cash in. As the winner and runner-up, Kodaira and Kim could be drafted for peanuts on either FanDuel or DraftKings. Other top finishers such as Bryson DeChambeau, Webb Simpson, and Billy Horschel were available for a decent price.
DK Legends value picks did fairly well at the RBC, depending on how they complimented the other picks in a lineup. Those starting Matthew Fitzpatrick, Kevin Streelman, or Ollie Schniederjans may not have selected the eventual champion, but their middle of the pack finishes provided many of lineups the points needed to make an impact in four-day contests. Unfortunately, Adam Hadwin, who many felt could have a chance to win with his consistent play so far this year, had to withdraw just before Thursday.
Taking Advantage of Thinner Fields
This weekend’s Valero Texas Open at the TPC in San Antonio will host a veteran field, as many of the young guns of the PGA are resting for more impactful tournaments upcoming. Players such as Brandt Snedeker, Bill Haas, and Pat Perez will look to tackle the tough, windy course that has been known to cause fits to anyone not careful off the tee box.
While higher priced players like Matt Kuchar and Adam Scott haven’t provided DFS players a ton of scoring so far this season, some of the lesser known players looking to climb the world rankings or make a Ryder Cup squad will hope to capitalize. Xander Schauffele, Brendan Steele, and Ryan Moore are just a few who could use this weekend to make their mark.
Charley Hoffman and Billy Horschel are two players who enjoy playing this tough Texas course, as they each have placed in the top five multiple years, including a win for Hoffman in 2016. Defending champ Kevin Chappell may not be lighting courses on fire as of late, but he represents another option for those building a lineup based on course experience.
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