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Patrick Gates

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Patrick Gates has followed professional sports for more than 20 years, with a primary focus on the NHL, PGA TOUR, and horse racing. He has been playing fantasy sports for over a decade and has spent the last several years honing his approach to betting analysis, player props, and advanced metrics. Patrick blends data driven insights with matchup specific context to help readers identify value across betting markets and DFS slates. Patrick has been writing and producing sports betting content for multiple years, covering the NHL, PGA TOUR, and horse racing. He is the host of the Quick Nine golf betting podcast and the Expected Bets For NHL podcast, where he delivers in depth analysis and actionable betting insights. A Buffalo, New York native, Patrick is a lifelong supporter of the Bills and Sabres. You can find him on X at @GatorBetting.

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Jon Rahm - PGA DFS lineup picks, LIV Betting, daily fantasy golf

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Masters Tournament (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Augusta, Georgia, this weekend for the Masters Tournament. The Masters Tournament will feature a field of 91 players, including 58 of the top 60 golfers in the world. In an article released on Monday, I broke down everything you […]


Rory McIlroy - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks

2026 Masters Tournament: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA TOUR heads to Augusta this week for the Masters Tournament. The event is held at Augusta National Golf Club and features a 91-player field, with a cut after 36 holes. Defending champion Rory McIlroy is one of the headliners in the field after completing the career Grand Slam with his victory here last […]


Russell Henley - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Valero Texas Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to San Antonio, Texas, this weekend for the Valero Texas Open. The Valero Texas Open will feature a field of 132 players headlined by World No. 3 Tommy Fleetwood. In an article released on Monday, I broke down everything you […]


Brian Harman - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

2026 Valero Texas Open: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA Tour travels to San Antonio, Texas, this week for the Valero Texas Open, the second of two stops in Texas leading into the first major of the season. The event takes place at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) and features a 132-player field with a cut after 36 holes. The Valero Texas Open serves […]


Brooks Koepka - PGA DFS lineup picks daily fantasy golf LIV golf betting picks

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Houston, Texas, this weekend for the Texas Children's Houston Open. The Texas Children's Houston Open will feature a field of 133 players headlined by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. In an article released on Monday, I broke down everything you […]


Scottie Scheffler - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, PGA News, Golf Betting Picks

Patrick's Props: 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Houston, Texas, this weekend for the Texas Children's Houston Open. The Texas Children's Houston Open will feature a field of 133 players headlined by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. In an article released on Monday, I broke down […]


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2026 Texas Children's Houston Open: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA Tour travels to Houston, Texas, this week for the Texas Children's Houston Open, the first of two stops in Texas leading into the first major of the season. The event takes place at Memorial Park Golf Course and features a 133-player field with a cut after 36 holes. After skipping last week, World […]


Justin Thomas - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting, PGA Injury

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Valspar Championship (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Palm Harbor, Florida, this weekend for the Valspar Championship. The Valspar Championship will feature a field of 135 players and is one of the toughest challenges on the PGA TOUR outside of the Major Championships. In an article […]


Xander Schauffele - PGA DFS, Golf Betting Picks

2026 Valspar Championship: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA Tour travels to Palm Harbor, Fla., this week for the Valspar Championship, the final stop of the Florida Swing. The tournament is played at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort, widely regarded as one of the most challenging venues on the PGA TOUR schedule. The Valspar Championship features a 135-player field with a […]


Ludvig Aberg - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 PLAYERS Championship (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, this weekend for THE PLAYERS Championship. THE PLAYERS Championship, the first of five events this season to award 750 FedExCup points to the winner, will feature a field of 123 players with many of […]


Rory McIlroy - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks

2026 PLAYERS Championship: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA Tour travels to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., this week for THE PLAYERS Championship, the third stop of the Florida Swing. It’s the first of five events this season to award 750 FedExCup points to the winner. THE PLAYERS Championship features a 123-player field with a cut after 36 holes. It is one of the […]


Jordan Spieth - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Orlando, Florida, this weekend for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The Arnold Palmer Invitational, thethird signature event of the season, features a field of 72 players with many of the game’s biggest stars. In an article released on Tuesday, […]


Davis Thompson - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting Picks

2026 Puerto Rico Open Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The first PGA Tour alternate event of the season heads to Río Grande, Puerto Rico, this week for the Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve Country Club. Running opposite the Arnold Palmer Invitational, this event provides an opportunity for players not in the Signature Event field to compete for a PGA Tour title, valuable FedEx […]


Russell Henley - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA Tour travels to Orlando, Fla., this week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the second stop of the Florida Swing. Each of the next three events will be contested in the Sunshine State, making this a pivotal stretch on the schedule. The Arnold Palmer Invitational is the third Signature Event of the season and […]


Daniel Berger - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, PGA Player News, Golf Betting

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this weekend for the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. While the field is not as strong as the past two events, it still presents plenty of betting opportunities, especially with more volatility and […]

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2026 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA TOUR heads to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this week for the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, marking the start of the Florida Swing. Each of the next four events will take place in the Sunshine State. The Cognizant Classic features a 123-player field with a cut after 36 holes, unlike the past […]


Matthew Fitzpatrick - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting Picks, PGA Player News

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Genesis Invitational (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Pacific Palisades, Calif., this weekend for The Genesis Invitational. The Genesis Invitational, the second signature event of the season, features a field of 72 players with many of the game’s biggest stars. In an article released on Tuesday, […]

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Hideki Matsuyama - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting Picks

2026 Genesis Invitational Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA TOUR heads to Pacific Palisades, California, this week for The Genesis Invitational, the second Signature Event of the season. As a Signature Event, the tournament features an elevated purse and 700 FedEx Cup points, a limited field of 72 players, and no cut. The event returns to Riviera Country Club after being played […]


Daniel Berger - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, PGA Player News, Golf Betting

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The PGA Tour travels to Pebble Beach, California, this weekend for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am features a field of 80 players with many of the game’s biggest stars. We’ve been close to an outright winner the past […]

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Rory McIlroy - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks

2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA TOUR travels to Pebble Beach, California, this week for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am, the first Signature Event of the season. With Signature Event status comes an elevated prize pool and 700 FedEx Cup points up for grabs, but the field is limited to just 80 players, and there will be no […]


Sahith Theegala - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting Picks

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 WM Phoenix Open (Premium)

The PGA Tour travels to Scottsdale, Arizona, this weekend for the WM Phoenix Open. The Farmers features a full field of 123 players, highlighted by a mix of major championship winners, rising stars, and seasoned veterans, making for a strong and well-balanced season opener. We’ve been close to an outright winner the past two events, […]

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2026 WM Phoenix Open Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA TOUR heads to Scottsdale, Arizona, this week for the WM Phoenix Open, better known as The People’s Open. Few events on the PGA TOUR match the energy and atmosphere of this tournament, with the par 3 16th hole, famously dubbed the Coliseum, serving as the epicenter of the chaos and entertainment. While much […]


Wyndham Clark - PGA DFS lineup picks daily fantasy golf

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Farmers Insurance Open (Premium)

The PGA Tour travels to La Jolla, Calif., this weekend for the Farmers Insurance Open. The Farmers features a full field of 156 players, highlighted by a mix of major championship winners, rising stars, and seasoned veterans, making for a strong and well-balanced season opener. In an article released on Tuesday, I broke down everything […]

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Brooks Koepka - PGA DFS lineup picks daily fantasy golf LIV golf betting picks

2026 Farmers Insurance Open Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA Tour heads to La Jolla, Calif., this week for the Farmers Insurance Open, the second straight event held in the Golden State. It is also the second multi-course event of the season, with players rotating between the Torrey Pines North Course and South Course on Thursday and Friday. After the cut is made […]


Ben Griffin - PGA DFS lineup picks daily fantasy golf

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 American Express (Premium)

The PGA Tour travels to La Quinta, Calif., this weekend for The American Express. The Amex features a full field of 156 players, highlighted by a mix of major championship winners, rising stars, and seasoned veterans, making for a strong and well-balanced season opener. In an article released on Monday, I broke down everything you […]

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2026 American Express Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The PGA TOUR heads to La Quinta, California, this week for The American Express, marking the start of the California Swing, with four of the next five events taking place in the Golden State. The American Express is the first multi-course event of the season, with players rotating between three venues from Thursday through Saturday: […]


JJ Spaun - PGA DFS Lineup Picks, Golf Betting

Patrick's Picks: Top Betting Plays for 2026 Sony Open (Premium)

The 2026 PGA Tour season officially gets underway this weekend in Hawaii at Wai'alae Country Club. The Sony Open features a full field of 120 players, highlighted by a mix of major championship winners, rising stars, and seasoned veterans, making for a strong and well-balanced season opener. In an article released yesterday, I broke down […]

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Russell Henley - PGA DFS Picks, Golf Betting Picks, Daily Fantasy Golf

2026 Sony Open Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

The 2026 PGA TOUR season gets underway this week in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club. In recent years, The Sentry has served as the traditional season opener, but that event was cancelled this year due to ongoing drought conditions and water-related concerns. As a result, the Sony Open in Hawaii takes center stage as the […]


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