June 18, 2025
Maverick McNealy has come close multiple times to victories this year, falling just short each time. He has six top 10s, which include three top-three finishes. He has also been consistent about making cuts (14/17). This week's Travelers Championship will test players' ability to be precise off the tee, hit good iron shots, and be savvy on and around the greens. McNealy ranks 98th in driving accuracy (58.76%), 41st in strokes gained on approach (+0.338), 133rd in strokes gained around the green (-0.151), and 37th in strokes gained putting (+0.271). However, a key distance will be 100-150, a distance McNealy has struggled with, ranking outside the top 100. He's not a terrible play by any means, but there are many better options out there for fantasy managers this week.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Wyndham Clark has let his frustrations with his golf game show in the open for the national audience to see. He has struggled severely as of late, not having finished better than T50 since the RBC Heritage back in mid-April. His history is shaky at best at this week's Travelers Championship with two top 20 finishes, one top 10, three missed cuts, and two other finishes outside the top 25. TPC River Highlands rewards players who are accurate off the tee and great on and around the greens. Clark has struggled with errant driver shots, ranking 130th in driving accuracy (55.82%), but excels around and on the green, where he ranks 32nd in strokes gained around the green (+0.232) and 67th in strokes gained putting (+0.141). This may be a get right spot at one of the easiest venues on Tour, but his game isn't there at the moment, making it best to avoid him this week.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Rickie Fowler has been a truly boom-or-bust candidate in 2025. He has five finishes inside the top 25, including a T7 in his last start at the Memorial, but has finished outside the top 35 six times. His history at this week's Travelers Championship is tricky with four finishes inside the top 20 but also three missed cuts in seven total starts. TPC River Highlands tests players' ability to be precise off the tee and be savvy on and around the greens. This season, Fowler has been very accurate off the tee, ranking 51st (61.77%). However, his poor iron play and short game have hindered his ability to compete. He ranks 104th in strokes gained on approach (-0.026) and 145th in strokes gained around the green (-0.217). Fantasy managers should steer clear of the Californian this week.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Russell Henley has been one of the most consistent golfers over the last two years. After struggling at the PGA Championship, he bounced back with a top-five finish at the Memorial and a T10 at last week's U.S. Open. This week's Travelers Championship is a tournament Henley has typically played well, which makes sense considering TPC River Highlands plays into the strengths of his game. In seven starts, he's finished inside the top 20 four times, including a T11 in 2016 and T6 in 2018. Players will need to be precise off the tee and smooth on and around the greens to succeed at the highest level at one of the easiest venues on the PGA Tour schedule. Henley ranks 17th in driving accuracy, eighth in strokes gained around the green (+0.438), and 34th in strokes gained putting (+0.280). He's an excellent option at his $8,800 price tag on DraftKings.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Ben Griffin has continued to be a machine in 2025 with his latest top 10 finish at the U.S. Open. In his last four starts, he has finished in the top 10 in all four, including a win at the Charles Schwab Challenge and a win at the Zurich Classic just a couple of weeks before that. Not to mention his three other top 10 finishes earlier in the season. This week's Travelers Championship is an event where Griffin has little experience and also little success. He played TPC River Highlands in both 2023 and 2024, posting a missed cut and a 67th-place finish. However, Griffin's game is in the right place and has excelled in areas required to compete at this venue (driving accuracy and play on and around the greens). He ranks 95th in driving accuracy (58.92%), 50th in strokes gained around the greens (+0.164), and 41st in strokes gained putting (+0.252). He should continue his hot play this week and is a great start at his $8,100 price on DraftKings.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Jason Day looks to improve on a solid 2025 season. He has only missed one cut, has three top-10 finishes, and finished T23 or better on two more occasions, including this past weekend at the U.S. Open. This week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands features a layout that rewards precision accuracy off the tee and great play on and around the green. Day ranks 105th in driving accuracy (57.82%), 24th in strokes gained around the green (+0.291), and 108th in strokes gained putting (-0.044). Although those stats aren't ideal by any stretch, he also has a decent history at this venue. In 10 starts, he's made eight cuts, has four top 25s, and has two top 10 finishes. He should be considered a hit or miss option this week for fantasy managers.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
The weeks continue to roll by without Sungjae Im doing anything particularly impressive. The highly regarded ball striker just hasn't found anything in that department in 2025, ranking 174th in strokes gained on approach (-0.911). However, every other part of his game has been pretty respectable, ranking 36th or better in all other strokes gained metrics. The unfortunate side is that the drastic shortcomings with his approach play haven't allowed him to put four rounds together, and that is worrisome on a course like TPC River Highlands that could demand a winning score of -20 under par or more. At $9,000, there's too much not working from tee to green to possibly trust an outcome for the South Korean.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
After a subpar performance last week at Oakmont, Patrick Cantlay is looking to regain his steady form of play that's been on display for most of 2025. He has three top-five finishes and another four finishes inside the top 15. The problem has been the majors this year for Cantlay. He finished T36 at The Masters and missed cuts in both the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. This week's Travelers Championship should be a great spot to get right for the Californian. TPC River Highlands will be one of the easiest courses played all year on the PGA Tour. Players will need to excel at precision off the tee as well as smooth play on and around the greens. Cantlay ranks 81st in driving accuracy (59.91%), 78th in strokes gained around the green (+0.068), and 65th in strokes gained putting (+0.151). Although his $9,800 price tag on DraftKings is steep, it may be worth it in the end.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
It was an admirable T19 finish at the U.S. Open for Ryan Fox after winning in Canada the week before. The strong performance with the iron play continued, as it was his third consecutive event averaging more than +1.10 strokes gained per round. His spotty short game and poor accuracy off the tee are enough reasons to be slightly concerned for the New Zealander this week, but it's hard to argue with how many birdies he makes (4.14 average) and the clear confidence he's found with his iron play. At $8,300 on FanDuel, Fox has some level of appeal, and while there is some risk to consider, the potential value for what you're paying makes him worth a nod.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
June 18, 2025
After impressive performances at both the Memorial Tournament and last week's U.S. Open, Jordan Spieth is showing remarkable form heading to TPC River Highlands. The former Longhorn averaged +2.17 strokes gained on approach at Oakmont and ranks 39th on the season in strokes gained off the tee (+0.302). The hectic nature of the 31-year-old on the greens hasn't been as fruitful as of late, but he's performed admirably with the putter at this venue over six career starts, including a win in 2017. If Spieth can avoid needing too many daring escape shots, we's a fine play in DFS formats.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
After a T12 finish at the U.S. Open this past weekend at Oakmont, Christiaan Bezuidenhout looks to build off that in the final stretch of the PGA Tour season. This week's Travelers Championship is the final signature event of the season. This week's venue, TPC River Highlands, plays perfectly into the South African's game. Players will need to excel in driving accuracy and play around and on the greens. Bezuidenhout ranks 39th in driving accuracy (62.95%), 17th in strokes gained around the green (+0.315), and 16th in strokes gained putting (+0.431). Although his history in this event isn't great in his three starts, he did come up with a T21 finish last year, an encouraging sign that he's found a way to navigate around the course. He is a solid dark horse candidate, especially at his low price of $6,600 on DraftKings.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama started 2025 strong but has cooled off recently, missing three cuts and posting only two top-25 finishes in his last eight starts. He aims to rebound at the Travelers Championship, where he has competed twice, finishing T23 and T13. Success at TPC River Highlands depends on driving accuracy, approach play, and putting. Matsuyama ranks 35th in strokes gained on approach (plus-0.387 per round), 77th in putting (plus 0.099), but just 135th in driving accuracy. He is, however, in the 93rd percentile in proximity from 100–150 yards, a key range that made up 35.5% of approaches here last year. At $8,100 on DraftKings, Matsuyama offers value, but his recent form should make managers consider other options before locking him into lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Justin Thomas was among the big-name golfers to miss the cut at the U.S. Open, but outside of majors, he has put together a strong season. He has recorded six top-10 finishes, including a win and two runner-ups. Thomas looks to regain that form at the Travelers Championship, where he has competed nine times, including back-to-back top-10 finishes. To succeed again at TPC River Highlands, he'll need to be sharp off the tee, on approach, and on the greens. Thomas ranks 17th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.869 per round), 12th on approach (plus-0.601), and 15th in putting (plus-0.460). His driving accuracy can be inconsistent, ranking just 126th. However, he ranks in the 99th percentile in proximity from 100–150 yards, a key range accounting for 35.5% of approaches here last year. His ability to bounce back will be tested, but Thomas remains a solid option for fantasy managers this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Adam Scott entered Sunday at the U.S. Open just one shot off the lead but struggled with a nine-over 79 on the final day, dropping to a T12 finish. He looks to rebound at the Travelers Championship, where he has competed four times with recent finishes of T39, T19, and T13. To succeed again at TPC River Highlands, Scott will need to be sharp off the tee, on approach, and on the greens. He ranks 56th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.402 per round), 96th in putting (plus-0.014), but 112th on approach (minus-0.084) and 116th in driving accuracy. Despite these struggles, he is in the 65th percentile in proximity from 100–150 yards, a key range that accounted for 35.5% of approaches here last year. Scott's success often depends on how well he putts, and at $7,600 on DraftKings, fantasy managers will need his flat stick to heat up to justify playing him.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 18, 2025
Collin Morikawa recorded his ninth top-25 finish of the season with a solid T23 at the U.S. Open. He looks to carry that momentum into the Travelers Championship, where he has competed four times, making the cut twice, including a T13 finish last year. To succeed again at TPC River Highlands, he will need to be sharp off the tee, on approach, and on the greens. Morikawa ranks fourth in strokes gained on approach (plus-0.860 per round), second from tee to green (plus-1.442), and third in driving accuracy, but has struggled with his flatstick, ranking just 110th (minus-0.048). He also ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity from 100–150 yards, a key range that made up 35.5% of approaches here last year. As long as his ball-striking is on, Morikawa is a very solid choice for fantasy managers and bettors.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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