June 11, 2025
Tom Kim did not fare well at the first two majors in 2025. The South Korean golfer made the cut but finished outside the Top 50 at both the Masters and the PGA Championship. Kim strives for improvement at the U.S. Open. Kim has finished 26th or better and ended up inside the Top 10 in 2023 (LACC North). His scrambling is around average but strokes gained to putting has dipped in 2025 (141st at -0.224). Worse, Kim's greens in regulation is 151st at 62.85% and shots greater than 200 yards end up a distant 56 feet 11 inches on average (170th). Kim now stands at +20000 as Oakmont appears to be that intimidating.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Sungjae Im has been a little inconsistent lately. The Korean golfer missed the cut at the PGA Championship and the RBC Canadian Open but T-16 at the Memorial. Overall, Im has three Top 10 results in 2025. All three of those are in the Top 5. Im has never won a major and has missed the cut at the U.S. Open four times in six appearances. That includes the last three years. Im is inside the Top 50 when it comes to scrambling from the rough. Unfortunately, his accuracy approaching the green is poor. He ranks 157th in greens in regulation at 62.24%. Overall strokes gained approaching the green ranks 177th at -0.865. That might be why DraftKings has him listed at +12000 to win come Sunday.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Brian Harman had a sour taste in his mouth after his performance at the Memorial. The American golfer missed the cut (76-78) and looked out of sorts. This is in stark contrast to April where Harman won the Valero Texas Open and finished T-3 at the RBC Heritage. Harman is fairly accurate with his shots but his scrambling from the rough ranks 140th at 53.15%. Driving accuracy is 62.53% and greens in regulation rolls in at 66.48%. If Harman is making putts, look out. People do forget that Harman finished tied for runner-up at Erin Hills in 2017. Since then, he has not finished a U.S. Open inside the Top 15. Oakmont does not seem the most ideal for his pace and game so from a DFS standpoint, it may be wise to fade.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Tony Finau has had his struggles at the U.S. Open. The American golfer did thrive at Pinehurst last year and finished tied for third. However, it has been a series of hits and misses through the years. Oakmont was an adventure nine years ago where Finau missed the cut at +7 (72-75). Finau is high on a few boards but the rough on the Pennsylvania golf course could be problematic. Errant shots at Oakmont will be a concern considering Finau has issues scrambling (58.61% - 122nd). Scrambling from the rough is worse at 54.92% (127th). If the weather does turn wet, that will only cause worse conditions. Driving and fairway accuracy is helpful and Finau ranks 102nd (58.75%) with his drives. DFS owners may want to look elsewhere this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Patrick Cantlay has not won an event since the 2023 BMW Championship. The American golfer has won eight times on the PGA Tour but no majors. Each year since 2021 has seen Cantlay get closer and closer to his goal. He tied for third last year at Pinehurst and Cantlay was in contention until the closing holes. 2025 has seen him nab three Top 5 results. However, Cantlay has not finished better than fourth. The huge question mark with Cantlay boils down to scrambling from the rough. He ranks 131st at 54.55%. Also, his putts-per-round is a bit high at 28.98 (125th). Simply, if Cantlay keeps the ball on the fairway and green, he is a candidate to finish inside the Top 10 or 20 for bettors.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Akshay Bhatia struggled after three top-10 results in four events. The American golfer endured many struggles through April and most of May. However, the past two tournaments have shown improvement, as Bhatia had a T22 at the Charles Schwab and then a T16 at the Memorial. It was the latter which turned some heads, only because Bhatia bounced back from an 80 with a final-round 70. He hopes to improve from his PGA Tour performance when he missed the cut. Scrambling is an issue, as he ranks 159th (56.15%). With how deep the rough is and the greens being so challenging, Bhatia could very well struggle. Oakmont values accuracy and clutch putting. Bhatia has the ability, with consistency being the question.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Xander Schauffele is rounding into form, recording six straight top-30 finishes, including a T8 at the Masters and T28 at the PGA Championship. He has gained strokes from tee to green in all six of those starts and will look to continue that trend at the U.S. Open, where he boasts an elite track record of eight starts and no finishes worse than 14th. Oakmont Country Club will challenge every part of a player's game, especially tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Schauffele ranks 40th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.552 per round), seventh on approach (plus-0.681), and 164th in driving accuracy. However, he ranks in the 86th percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough over the last 12 months. Despite early-season struggles after returning from injury, Schauffele's consistent major prowess and elite upside make him a top contender at this year's U.S. Open.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Cameron Young has appeared at the U.S. Open five times. The American golfer has missed the cut three times with one result inside the Top 40 (T-32 at the LA Country Club in 2023). Young has played well of late and finished T-4 at the RBC Canadian Open. He contended right until the closing holes finishing two strokes behind the winner despite back-to-back scores of 65. Young's overall scrambling ranks 153rd at 56.51% and he loses 0.499 strokes gained in approach to the green (165th). A course like Oakmont with glass-like fairways and greens could present a large obstacle for Young. Adding in the prospect of rain may keep Young from even being an intriguing DFS choice for the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Since his impressive run of six straight finishes of T17 or better, including the Masters, Collin Morikawa has cooled off slightly, recording just one result inside the top 20 in his last five starts. He'll look to get back on track at the U.S. Open, where he's posted four straight top-14 finishes. Oakmont Country Club will test every aspect of a player's game, particularly tee-to-green performance, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Morikawa ranks fifth in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.153 per round), sixth on approach (plus0.710), and second in driving accuracy. However, he sits in just the 21st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. If he can keep the ball in the fairway, Morikawa should once again be in the mix at the U.S. Open.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick remembers Oakmont Country Club well. The English golfer was in position to contend when a Saturday 79 derailed his hopes in 2016. Fitzpatrick did later win a U.S. Open in 2022 and has several Top 20 results. Fitzpatrick did contend at the PGA Championship tying for eighth place with back-to-back weekend scores of 72. He has shown better form the last several events and did improve his scrambling from the rough from outside the Top 150 to 121st. His sand saves are still Top 20 on the PGA Tour through 13 events. Fitzpatrick is a solid betting value as a +12000 long shot (+280 Top 20). Fitzpatrick has three results inside the Top 20 since 2018.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Jordan Spieth has not won a U.S. Open since 2015. However, the American golfer has been in better form in 2025. He has four Top 10 results and has been close to victory on several occasions. Spieth is 31 and yet it feels like he has golfed forever. Since that 2015 triumph, Spieth has only finished inside the Top 20 once, however. That was 2021 at the Torrey Pines South course (T-19). The one thing that is always an adventure for Spieth is scrambling from the rough. He ranks 144th on tour (53.08%). If that number rises to above 60% this week, Spieth has a chance to be a solid DFS and betting option for fantasy players.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Shane Lowry has been in excellent form in 2025, recording 10 top-25, four top-10s, and two runner-up finishes through 14 events. He now heads to the U.S. Open, where he's made the cut in eight of 12 appearances, including four top-20 finishes. Oakmont Country Club will test every aspect of a player's game, particularly from tee to green, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Lowry currently ranks second on tour in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.464 per round), 28th in driving accuracy, and second in strokes gained on approach (plus-1.020). He's also in the 91st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. As long as his putter holds up -- he ranks just 103rd in strokes gained putting -- Lowry is one of the strongest value plays on the DraftKings slate at just $7,300.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Brooks Koepka is hard to count out at Oakmont Country Club. The American golfer has won five majors and that includes the aforementioned U.S. Open triumphs in 2017 and 2018. Playing on the LIV Tour has been a mixed blessing for Koepka, although he recently won America's tournament in 2023. The first two majors in 2025 have not quite been so kind. He missed the cut at the Masters and the PGA Championship. He did not even shoot better than a 74 in any of those four rounds. Koepka places a lot of pressure on himself but he knows the rough and the landing area well on this golf course. Currently, Koepka stands at +6000 to win and is always worth a look (+260 for a Top 20).
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Viktor Hovland has been hit or miss at the U.S. Open. The young Norwegian golfer has three short stays and three Top 20 results since 2019. Oakmont presents as one of the toughest challenges Hovland has faced in some time. He did win the Valspar Championship in March after missing three consecutive cuts. It is safe to say Hovland has been inconsistent. Since an opening 65 at Pebble Beach in February, Hovland has not had a round or rounds that put any fear into the field. For a golfer with high expectations, that speaks volumes. Also, he only ranks 121st in strokes gained to putting (-0.104). If he struggles with the uneven greens and rough, it may be another weekend to avoid even a Top 20 wager on Hovland.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Since his run of five straight top-13 finishes in March, Michael Kim has cooled off, posting just one top-25 result in his last nine starts. He'll look to rebound at the U.S. Open, where he's made only two career appearances, most recently missing the cut in 2023. Success at Oakmont Country Club will rely heavily on tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Kim ranks 32nd in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.716 per round) and sits in the 82nd percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough, but is just 108th in driving accuracy. He's roughly field-average with his putter (minus-0.001 strokes per round) but gains a solid 0.358 strokes around the green, good for 15th on tour. Despite a shaky track record in majors (five missed cuts in nine starts), Kim has the tools to compete. At just $6,300 on DraftKings, he's a boom-or-bust value option that could swing a DFS lineup.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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