June 17, 2025
If there was anyone in contention that you felt for on Sunday at the U.S. Open, Sam Burns had to be it. One iffy rules call from two different USGA officials likely cost him a chance at the very end, but that certainly wasn't everything that thwarted his efforts. As driver-dependent as Oakmont was, he only managed to gain strokes off the tee in one of the four rounds. However, the iron play has come alive for the 28-year-old after struggling most of the season with it. He's averaging +1.15 strokes gained on approach over his last three starts. That is a ridiculous bar that can't possibly continue, and the heartbreak of what happened in PA could easily diminish that with such a quick turnaround. The play is there, but it is viable to see some regression following an emotional week that may warrant going a different direction
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
June 17, 2025
After back-to-back top 20 finishes before last week's U.S. Open, the missed cut was a bit surprising for Ludvig Aberg, since he arguably established himself as someone who shines on difficult setups. Other than around the green (-1.16), it wasn't that bad of a week from a statistical perspective. The short game struggles will make it difficult around TPC River Highlands, especially if putting also doesn't cooperate. The 25-year-old ranks outside the top 120 in both strokes gained statistics for the season, and isn't the most accurate player on approach or off the tee. At $11,500, Aberg feels like a desperation play reaching for a level of play we haven't quite seen since the spring.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Tony Finau finished tied for 38th at last week's U.S. Open and is now focusing on preparing for the Travelers Championship, which will take place at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. So far this season, Finau has four top-25 finishes but has also missed the cut four times in 15 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 93rd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is particularly relevant, as over 35% of approach shots at last year's Travelers Championship were taken from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Bud Cauley missed the cut at last week's U.S. Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This season, he has four top-10 finishes and missed the cut twice in 13 starts. Over the past 12 months, Cauley ranks in the 44th percentile in greens in regulation from approach shots 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is noteworthy because, at last year's Travelers Championship, over 35% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Cameron Young finished tied for fourth at the U.S. Open and is now focusing on preparing for this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This season, he has seven top-25 finishes but has also missed the cut six times in 17 starts. Over the past year, Young ranks in the 42nd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is particularly relevant because, during last year's Travelers Championship, over 35% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
J.J. Spaun emerged as the winner of last week's U.S. Open and is now focusing on preparing for this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. So far this season, Spaun has six top-25 finishes, one win, and has missed the cut twice in 17 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 77th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is notable because at last year's Travelers Championship, over 35% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Xander Schauffele finished tied for 12th at last week's U.S. Open and is now focusing on preparing for this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This season, Schauffele has six top-25 finishes and hasn't missed a cut in ten starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 85th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is notable because more than 35% of approach shots at last year's Travelers Championship came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Robert MacIntyre finished in second at the U.S. Open last week and is now focusing on preparing for this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This season, MacIntyre has nine top-25 finishes but has missed the cut twice in his 18 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 52nd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because, at last year's Travelers Championship, over 35% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Si Woo Kim finished in a tie for 42nd place at the U.S. Open last week and is now focusing on preparing for the Travelers Championship, which will be held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. This season, Kim has eight top-25 finishes but has also missed the cut five times in 19 starts. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 27th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is noteworthy because over 35% of approach shots taken at last year's Travelers Championship came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 16, 2025
Luke Clanton missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open two weeks ago. He will now focus on preparing for this week's Travelers Championship, which will be held at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Clanton has made six starts on the PGA Tour this season, with his best finish being T18 at the Cognizant Classic, and he has missed the cut three times. Over the past 12 months, Clanton ranks in the 74th percentile in greens in regulation percentage from approach shots 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is notable because, at last year's Travelers Championship, over 35% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 11, 2025
Matt McCarty got off the mat up in Ontario. The American golfer shook off consecutive missed cuts to end up T-4 at the RBC Canadian Open. Now, the Masters was a bit rougher this year and McCarty did finish T-15. This is only his second U.S. Open appearance. In 2022, he missed the cut at The Country Club. The lack of experience and fear of inconsistent form has McCarty now at +40000 to win at Oakmont. That translates to +1100 for a Top 10. McCarty putts well (21st at 0.378 strokes gained). Unfortunately, McCarty often starts out poor. He averages 29.2 putts per round in Round 1 (126th). That number drops to 26.73 for Round 2 (1st on tour). The key to the U.S. Open is surviving the course. McCarty can do that but consistently is a red flag.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Justin Thomas wants to continue his good 2025 season. The American golfer has six Top 10 results and a win in just 13 events. Thomas has not won a major since the 2022 PGA Championship. Furthermore, his record at the U.S. Open has not been great. That includes back-to-back missed cuts. He did finish inside the Top 10 at Erin Hills (2017) and Winged Foot (2020). Unfortunately, Oakmont saw him falter outside the Top 30. (T-32). In six Sunday appearances, Thomas has never shot better than a 72. Combine that with the expected weather forecast and Thomas may be a weekend DFS liability and a fade to bet too.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Jon Rahm is ready as he will ever be for the U.S. Open. The Spanish golfer is in solid form but remembers what happened nine years ago at Oakmont. Rahm started with a 76 before rebounding on Friday. One of the biggest reasons then was errant shots and not the rough. Also, Rahm missed the U.S. Open in 2024 but was in the Top 12 the two previous years. 2021 saw him win at Torrey Pines. Rahm is always a threat to win majors (has won twice). Rahm stands at +1200 to win and +110 to finish inside the Top 10. He did falter in the PGA Championship but still ended up T-8. Even at the Masters, Rahm flirted with the Top 10 and was a few missed shots from truly contending. Expect him to be a threat around Oakmont.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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
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