June 11, 2025
Bryson DeChambeau continues to dominate, posting top-five finishes in six straight events across both LIV and major championships, including a T5 at the Masters and a runner-up at the PGA Championship. He now looks to extend that run at the U.S. Open, where he famously edged out Rory McIlroy last year to claim his second career title at this event. This year's tournament heads to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously demanding layout with 28-yard-wide fairways and rough approaching five inches. Ball-striking will be critical, and DeChambeau leads LIV in strokes gained in ball-striking (plus-2.06 per round), from tee to green (plus-2.44), and off the tee (plus-1.92). He's not losing strokes in any area of his game, is in elite form, and is poised for another strong U.S. Open performance.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 11, 2025
Corey Conners heads to the U.S. Open in strong form after a T27 finish at the Canadian Open, his 10th top-30 result of the season. He's made just one cut in six career U.S. Open starts, but that appearance resulted in a T9 finish last year. This year's tournament returns to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously tough course featuring 28-yard-wide fairways and rough nearing five inches. Ball-striking will be critical, and Conners ranks 24th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.747 per round), eighth in driving accuracy, and is in the 61st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. His weakness lies around the green, where he ranks 113th, losing 0.043 strokes per round. Conners' elite tee-to-green play gives him solid upside, but his track record at the U.S. Open and short-game concerns add volatility to his outlook.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Ben Griffin is one of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour not named Scottie Scheffler. The American golfer has three Top 10 results including a win at the Charles Schwab Challenge and a runner-up at the Memorial. There is always the risk of an implosion. Again, a young golfer heading to Oakmont on a hot streak could be considered troubling. The one major red flag with Griffin is scrambling from the rough (154th - 52.14%). Some have reported the greens are extremely slick. It would not take much for shots to slide into that deep rough. From there, Griffin's scrambling from distance (30+ yards) ranks 119th. At +7500 to win, Griffin is more valued by sportsbooks than golfers like Sam Berger, Keegan Bradley, and Daniel Berger.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Sam Burns delivered a miraculous Sunday performance at the Canadian Open, firing an eight-under 62 to force a playoff with Ryan Fox. Although he fell just short of the win, it marked his sixth straight top-30 finish and gives him plenty of momentum heading into this week's U.S. Open, where he finished T9 last year. Success at Oakmont Country Club, one of the toughest tests in golf, will hinge on tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Burns ranks 132nd in strokes gained from tee to green (minus-0.221 per round), 84th in driving accuracy, and sits in the 39th percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. Where he separates himself is on the greens, leading the PGA Tour in strokes gained putting per round (plus-1.056). Given the speed and difficulty of Oakmont's greens and the form he's shown, Burns profiles as a solid option for both DFS players and bettors this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Wyndham Clark has not had the best two months. The American golfer has largely struggled since April and that includes five straight results outside the Top 50. Clark has one Top 10 result and that occurred in March. Clark is not the same golfer from even last year. His scrambling from the rough ranks 150th at 52.59%. Furthermore, Clark comes in 132nd when it comes to greens in regulation (63.78%). Despite averaging 4.19 birdies per round (19th), Clark's scoring average has ballooned to 70.62 (122nd). Clark will be an attractive target because of previous results. He did win the 2023 U.S. Open but he finished outside the Top 50 in 2021,2022, and 2024. Clark could be a high-risk betting option.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Daniel Berger does not want to make it three missed cuts in a row. The American golfer opened up at The Memorial with an 81. Ultimately, he missed the cut and promptly took a week off. It will be intriguing to see how he handles the rough at Oakmont. Everyone wants to talk about approach and drives, etc. How does Berger fare if the weather turns poorly? Putting has already been inconsistent where Berger ranks 120th in strokes gained at -0.092. Berger is 10th in scrambling from the rough at 66.06% but this rough is a half foot deep or more in spots. Combine that with potentially breezy conditions as the tournament goes along and fading Berger from a DFS standpoint is reasonable heading into the U.S. Open.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Keegan Bradley continues to put together a consistent season, most recently finishing T7 at the Memorial—his fourth top-10 result of the year. He now turns his attention to the U.S. Open, an event where he's historically struggled, making six cuts but recording only two finishes inside the top 27 across 12 starts. This year's tournament will be held at Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously difficult layout with fairways averaging just 28 yards in width and rough reaching up to five inches thick. Clubhead speed, driving accuracy, and approach play from the rough will be critical. Bradley ranks 47th in driving accuracy, 111th in clubhead speed, and sits in just the 23rd percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. However, he also ranks third on tour in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.220 per round) and 14th on approach (plus-0.577). While Bradley offers upside thanks to his elite ball-striking, his U.S. Open track record may give DFS managers reason to look elsewhere this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 9, 2025
Joaquin Niemann emerged as the winner of last week's LIV Virginia tournament and is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. So far this season, Niemann has four wins and three top-10 finishes in LIV events. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 88th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is particularly important because the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is only 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to hit the fairway off the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open last week and is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open, which will be held at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. This was McIlroy's first missed cut of the season. Despite this setback, he has three wins and six top-25 finishes in 11 starts this year. Over the past 12 months, McIlroy ranks in the 81st percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is significant because the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is only 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to find the fairway off the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama finished 38th at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago and is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open, which will be held at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. This season, Matsuyama has one win, six top-25 finishes, and has missed the cut three times in 14 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 84th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is noteworthy because the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is only 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to find the fairway off the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Si Woo Kim finished tied for 31st at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago and is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. So far this season, Kim has eight top-25 finishes but has also missed the cut five times in 18 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 31st percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is noteworthy because the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is only 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to hit the fairway off the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Scottie Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago and is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. This season, Scheffler has three wins and six top-10 finishes, and he hasn't missed a cut in his 12 starts. Over the past year, he ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is particularly significant because the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is only 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to hit the fairway from the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for 16th at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago. He is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. So far this season, Fleetwood has six top-15 finishes and has not missed a cut in his 13 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 11th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is particularly relevant because the fairways at Oakmont Country Club have an average width of 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to find the fairway off the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Harris English finished tied for 12th at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago. He is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open, which will be held at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. This season, English has six top-25 finishes, one win, and missed the cut twice in 14 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 43rd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is significant, especially considering that the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is only 28 yards, making it challenging for golfers to hit the fairway off the tee.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 9, 2025
Jason Day missed the cut at last month's PGA Championship and is now focusing on preparing for this week's U.S. Open, which will take place at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania. So far this season, Day has four top-10 finishes and has missed the cut only once in 11 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 44th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. This is significant because the average fairway width at Oakmont Country Club is just 28 yards, making it challenging to hit fairways.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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