2 years agoIn five of his last eight starts where Aaron Wise has gained even a fraction putting, he has not finished worse than T27. His iron play has immense upside, and his driving statistics show an extremely high floor, not losing more than half a stroke off the tee in any tournament since February. Wise has flashed promise with the putter, gaining handsomely at the Memorial and PGA Championship, but has since lost strokes with his broomstick in his last three starts. If the putter bounces back this week, his tee-to-green game provides a phenomenally high floor for him to turn a successful putting performance into a win.
--Byron LindequeSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoIn his 28 rounds since the Masters, Christiaan Bezuidenhout has gained 0.84 strokes putting per round. Five of his last 10 rounds have also flashed approach play that has averaged 2.1 strokes gained, which, when paired with his sensational putting ability, is a recipe for success at this week's Wyndham Championship. Bezuidenhout is steady off the tee with above-average accuracy, which is another strength of his game he can lean on at a course that requires precision off the tee. His DFS price and ownership remain palatable, and his betting odds are appetizing for an illustrious winner worldwide, who remains without a PGA Tour win.
--Byron LindequeSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoAfter testing positive with COVID-19 a few months ago, it appears that Sungjae Im is starting to return back to his impressive ball-striking form. The South Korean has gained just shy of 14 strokes in ball-striking in his last two starts. However, his putter may still be suffering from some lingering symptoms, as he has lost an average of 0.75 strokes putting over his last 10 rounds. If he can get his putter healthy, Im's tee-to-green play, along with his impressive course history at the Wyndham, all point towards an impressive week ahead.
--Byron LindequeSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoTyrrell Hatton has lost strokes in ball-striking in all of his United States starts since the Masters. However, he gained significant strokes in his two most recent starts that took place in Europe. Whether or not that form makes its way back across the pond to North Carolina is yet to be determined. History would suggest it does not continue. The lack of ownership associated with Hatton at a relatively high price tag makes the 27th-ranked golfer in the world an intriguing pivot for DFS players, while his betting odds reflect a similar lack of interest from the betting public.
--Byron LindequeSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoLast week, it was one bad round for Adam Scott that took him out of contention at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. A third-round 78 saw Scott finish outside the top-35, even with shooting a 69, 66, and 65 in his other three rounds. Even with his long PGA Tour career, Scott will only be making his fourth start at the Wyndham Championship. Last year, Scott finished T2 at the event, his best career finish. In terms of DFS, the field isn't very strong this week, and Scott's DFS price is too low for his talent. Scott should be a great play this week, and he does have some incentive to play well. Scott currently sits 73rd in the FedEx Cup standings, which is three spots, and 18.8 points out of the BMW Championship cutline. No matter what, Scott will have a place in the FedEx St. Jude next week, but a big finish this week would put less pressure on Scott next week in Memphis.
--Kasey Kuhrts - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoWill Zalatoris made a weekend charge last week, but it was only good enough for a T20 finish at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Now, Zalatoris will return to the Wyndham Championship where he finished inside the top-30 last year. Other than his first PGA Tour win, Zalatoris doesn't have much to play for as the end of the season nears. Zalatoris currently sits inside the top-11 in the FedEx Cup standings and has no real chance to fall out of the Tour Championship threshold. In terms of DFS, Zalatoris is the most expensive player in the field this week. Zalatoris obviously has the ability to win the tournament, but without a win, it will be tough for him to pay off his DFS price this week. Zalatoris is the best player on approach on tour this season, which will be big this week. However, as always, Zalatoris will only go as far as his putter will take him.
--Kasey Kuhrts - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoBilly Horschel will tee it up for the first time since The Open Championship in mid-July. Since his win at The Memorial, Horschel has struggled. Horschel has only made one cut since his win, which came at The Open. However, this week Horschel returns to a place he has had a very good amount of success. In his career, Horschel has made eight of nine cuts at the Wyndham Championship, with four top-11 finishes in his last five starts at the event. Adding to the success of Horschel at the Wyndham Championship, Horschel has shot 13 straight rounds under 70, dating back to 2017. In DFS this week, Horschel will be one of the most expensive players in the field. However, even with the high price, Horschel has very little risk due to his incredible history at the Wyndham Championship.
--Kasey Kuhrts - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 years agoThe only player on the PGA Tour playing better than Scott Stallings over the past three weeks is Tony Finau. Stallings has recorded three consecutive top-10 finishes, securing a 10th-place finish last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. Stallings has been lights-out from tee-to-green and has positioned himself well heading into the FedEx Cup playoffs, currently sitting 44th overall. He has played his event the past five years, making the cut twice over that time. His lack of success at this event is a slight concern, but Stallings' recent play cannot be ignored, and Sedgefield Country Club doesn't typically play tough. Stallings is a very appealing DFS play, especially in a field that lacks high-end talent. He is also a solid outright bet given his number on the betting market, and he could grab his first PGA Tour win since 2014.
--Dalton Finkbeiner - RotoBallerSource: https://www.pgatour.com/
2 years agoDavis Riley's breakout season appears to be coming to a disappointing end. Riley has recorded four top-10 finishes so far this year but has missed the cut in back-to-back weeks for the first time all season. Over his last four starts, Riley's best finish is a 31st-place showing at the U.S. Open back in June. His iron play has been particularly bad during this recent stretch. At the Rocket Mortgage last week, Riley lost 3.3 strokes on approach, leading to the missed cut. He has been so reliable in DFS all year, but despite his struggles, he is attracting ownership based on his past performances. His recent play is a concern, but Riley has shown enough to be given the benefit of the doubt, especially in a field that doesn't have a ton of big-name players. Riley is a good buy-low option in both DFS and on the betting market.
--Dalton Finkbeiner - RotoBallerSource: https://www.pgatour.com/
2 years agoHarold Varner III has had a great season in 2021-2022 and will look to continue his strong play heading into the FedEx Cup playoffs. Varner has made the cut in nine of his last 10 events, posting two top-10 finishes during that time. HV3 picked up his first professional win in six years earlier this year, winning the PIF Saudi International back in February. Varner is still searching for his first PGA Tour win, which could finally happen later this week if his recent play continues. Varner is one of the best iron players on the PGA Tour and ranks 28th on tour in strokes gained on approach. Varner has played in this event the past five years, making the cut all five times, and he has posted two top-10 finishes at Sedgefield Country Club. He is a great DFS play and should also be considered for an outright bet.
--Dalton Finkbeiner - RotoBallerSource: https://www.pgatour.com/
2 years agoBrian Harman heads into the Wyndham Championship fresh off a sixth-place finish at The Open Championship at St. Andrews. It was his best career finish at an Open Championship and his second career top-10 finish at a major. Harman has had a good season, racking up five top-10 finishes so far, and he has only missed the cut four times. He is great around the greens, ranking 12th in strokes gained around the green over the past 50 rounds. Harman has played the Wyndham Championship three times, making the cut twice, and he managed to finish T6 in 2019. He is an accurate player who typically makes very few mistakes, making him a great fit for Sedgefield Country Club. He will most likely attract a considerable amount of ownership given his price and course fit. Harman is a very good DFS option and should be rostered if players can fit him into their lineups.
--Dalton Finkbeiner - RotoBallerSource: https://www.pgatour.com/
2 years agoIt has been a season to forget for Rickie Fowler. Fowler has not posted a top-10 finish all season and has only finished in the top 25 twice. He is coming off a tough performance at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where he missed the cut and lost a shocking 6.1 strokes on approach over two days. In fact, Fowler has lost strokes on approach in three of his last four events, signaling his struggles with his irons is a real problem. Fowler sits 133rd in the FedEx Cup standings, so the pressure will be on him to have good week to secure his spot in the playoffs. He is cheap in DFS and is attracting almost no ownership given his terrible season. He is a popular player and fans typically root for him to do well, but from a DFS perspective, Fowler is a player to avoid.
--Dalton Finkbeiner - RotoBallerSource: https://www.pgatour.com/
2 years agoAmong the longer shots going into The Wyndham Championship this week, Si Woo Kim is gaining some notice. This comes off consecutive top-15 finishes where the Korean golfer did not finish as well as he would have liked (73-70). So, the natural order dictates that if Kim cleans up those late mistakes, he could finish in the top-ten or better. Unlike Brandt Snedeker (who has won this tournament twice), Kim is coming into the tournament in much better form. The 2016 winner snapped out of a three event funk thanks to The Open Championship. Kim may see his numbers shorten and could be worth a look DFS-wise too.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
2 years agoEven for DFS purposes, K.H. Lee is an intriguing golfer this week for the Wyndham Championship. When he can put his game together, the Korean golfer can post some great scores. That -26 at the AT&T Byron Nelson was some four-round run and yes, he won that tournament. How much did that final round 73 at the Travelers Championship affect him and is Lee truly over that round? He was in contention firmly until a few missed opportunities. If he strings a few birdies together early, Lee will likely contend once again. His putter does run hot and cold. Keep that in mind, however.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
2 years agoBrandt Snedeker has endured a rough 2022 season. He ranks 180th in the FedEx Cup and in the 300's when it comes to world rankings. If that is not tough enough, the American golfer has missed the cut the last two tournaments Snedeker has entered (ten of last 14). He drives less than 285 off the tee and cannot make putts. That is a recipe for unfortunate results right there. He loses 0.355 strokes off the tee right away. His shots are often errant throwing off the rest of the game. Trying to find his stroke and putting are vital this week more than anything else.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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