May 7, 2025
Collin Morikawa has been in top form this season, posting six top-17 finishes, including two runner-ups, through his first six starts. He's coming off a T54 at the RBC Heritage and a missed cut at the Zurich Classic, though the latter was a team event and is easy to overlook. His overall profile remains elite; he ranks third on tour in total strokes gained (plus1.670 per round), third from tee to green (plus-1.624), and third on approach (plus-1.090), while also sitting second in driving accuracy—an asset on the shorter 7,119-yard setup at Philadelphia Cricket Club. Putting continues to be his weak spot, having lost strokes in four straight events (88th overall), but even with short betting odds, Morikawa remains a high-end DFS option at $10,500 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
May 7, 2025
Tony Finau hasn't gotten off to the strongest start in 2025, notching just one top-10 finish through his first 11 events. He'll look to turn things around at the Truist Championship, which is being played at Philadelphia Cricket Club instead of the usual Quail Hollow. His biggest struggles have come on approach, where he currently ranks 126th in strokes gained, losing 0.161 strokes per round. While his ball-striking has been inconsistent, Finau has remained solid off the tee, gaining 0.285 strokes per round—42nd-best on tour. With the course measuring just 7,119 yards, approach play will be critical, particularly from the 100–150 yard range, where Finau ranks in the 77th percentile in proximity since the start of the year. He's a risky play for fantasy managers, but one that comes with high upside.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
May 7, 2025
After winning the RBC Heritage a few weeks ago, Justin Thomas has vaulted his way back into the PGA Tour's short list of candidates fans and experts are looking to win nearly every week they play. That talent was on full display in Hilton Head, ranking inside the top five for the week in both strokes gained putting (+1.38) and on approach (+0.96). Accuracy off the tee is the only fear this week at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, though it wasn't a big concern at a similarly distanced and tight Harbour Town course. Like many of the guys at the very top of the board, the focus is as much on Quail Hollow next week as their current stop. Especially for J.T., who has already won a PGA Championship there. Though at $11,800, Thomas is a worthy candidate to make another splash here before making the trip to Charlotte.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
May 7, 2025
After a T3 finish at the RBC Heritage, Maverick McNealy now has two top-three finishes in his last three starts. He'll look to ride that momentum into the Truist Championship, which shifts to Philadelphia Cricket Club this year in place of the usual Quail Hollow. McNealy's strengths lie in his approach play and putting, ranking 33rd in strokes gained on approach (plus-0.422 per round) and 22nd in putting (plus-0.451). His biggest weakness has been around the greens, where he ranks 150th and loses 0.250 strokes per round. However, with the course playing just 7,119 yards, short-game issues could be less of a factor, especially if he continues to find greens in regulation (34th on tour). If McNealy stays sharp with his irons and avoids scrambling situations, he's a solid top-20 bet (plus-140 at FanDuel) and a reliable fantasy play this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
May 7, 2025
After a red-hot stretch where he rattled off five straight finishes of T13 or better, Michael Kim has cooled off a bit, missing a cut and failing to crack the top 25 in his last five starts. He'll look to recapture that elite form at the Truist Championship, which moves to Philadelphia Cricket Club this year in place of the usual Quail Hollow. Kim's stat profile remains impressive—he ranks 14th in total strokes gained per round (plus-1.063), 23rd on approach (plus-0.546), and 23rd around the green (plus-0.324). He struggled with his putter at the RBC Heritage, losing over five strokes on the greens, but has otherwise been solid with his flatstick throughout 2025. If he can find his rhythm on the greens again, Kim offers strong top-20 (plus-180 at FanDuel) upside for both fantasy managers and bettors.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
May 7, 2025
The absence of the world No. 1 leaves Rory McIlroy as the overwhelming favorite in Philadelphia this week. The current Masters champion has been the hottest player this season with three total victories. Until Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance at TPC Craig Ranch, he had been leading the PGA Tour in strokes gained from tee to green. He now sits second in that metric at an average of plus-1.725 while leading in strokes gained off the tee (plus-0.855). The 36-year-old also ranks ninth in strokes gained putting (plus-0.593), which is currently a career-best. Given the bigger fish on the plate in a week, a safe consensus is that McIlroy's focus likely won't be totally in Pennsylvania. And though playing him may never be a ship-sinking move, it might not be the most beneficial this particular week at $13,000 on FanDuel.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
May 7, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood has quietly been one of the best players on tour this season, posting seven top-25 finishes in his first eight PGA Tour starts. He'll look to keep that momentum going at the Truist Championship, which will be held at Philadelphia Cricket Club this year in place of the usual Quail Hollow. Fleetwood's stat profile is among the best in the field—he ranks 12th in total strokes gained per round (plus-1.202), 10th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.087), and ninth in approach (plus-0.690). He also ranks in the 94th percentile in proximity from 100–150 yards, a key range given the shorter layout of this course at just 7,119 yards. At $9,300 on DraftKings, Fleetwood is as reliable as they come and can be featured in most fantasy lineups and betting slips this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
May 7, 2025
Patrick Cantlay remains one of the most consistent players on tour this season, securing his sixth top-15 finish at the RBC Heritage with a T13 result. He now looks ahead to the Truist Championship, which will be played at Philadelphia Cricket Club instead of the usual Quail Hollow. At 7,119 yards, the course is on the shorter side, which should play to Cantlay's strengths. He is gaining 1.142 strokes per round overall, ranking 13th in tee-to-green performance (1.028 gained per round) and 17th on approach (0.605 gained per round). He's also sixth in greens in regulation and hits the fairway at a rate of 61.61% (58th on tour), which will be a key factor on a new course. At $9,500 on DraftKings, Cantlay is once again a reliable option for fantasy managers.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
May 7, 2025
April couldn't have been better for Andrew Novak, who has finished first, second and T3 over his last three starts. Yes, his win did come at the Zurich Classic with teammate Ben Griffin, but the level of play he's shown can't be ignored, as he has now cracked the top 35 in the world. The 30-year-old has performed well across the board over the last month. However, the most impressive part would be in strokes gained putting. Novak isn't particularly known for his work with his flat stick, though he's extremely streaky and can make putts in bunches at certain points. After skipping TPC Craig Ranch, it is plausible to expect his high level of play to continue this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
May 7, 2025
From a statistical perspective, Shane Lowry has cooled off since a disappointing finish at Augusta. He's lost strokes on approach over his last two starts, but has still managed to finish inside the top 20 on both occasions (one being the team event in New Orleans). The short game has come in clutch during that time, averaging +0.795 strokes gained around the green. It will be interesting to see how the players perform at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, which is speculated to play closer to the toughness of a major championship than a run-of-the-mill PGA Tour event. That scenario should play to Lowry's strength, so long as the putter doesn't go cold. Play him with confidence at $10,800 on FanDuel.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
May 6, 2025
Stephan Jaeger played well again in Texas with a T-11 at the Texas Children's Houston Open. The German golfer won the event last year and went on a bit of an inconsistent stretch. Now, that has happened again in 2025. Jaeger struggled at the Masters, made the cut, then finished outside the Top 50. He has only missed the cut twice in 13 PGA appearances. With some nasty rough, any errant shots could be a problem for Jaeger. He ranks 172nd in scrambling from the rough (48.6%). Greens in regulation is about average but driving accuracy is 54.07% (160th). Given the potentially nasty conditions over parts of Thursday and Friday, Jaegar may be an option to avoid from a betting and DFS perspective.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
May 6, 2025
Aaron Rai has enjoyed one of his better seasons on the PGA Tour. The English golfer is inside the Top 50 for the FedEx Cup points and has pushed his world ranking up to 29th. Rai has made the cut in all but two of the 11 PGA events he has entered. Rai is solid off the tee, gets balls close and has kept his erratic putting to a minimum. He ranks 111th in strokes gained to putting at -0.031. However, Rai only averages 28.13 putts per final round. That comes in at 63rd. Rai has a 70.17 scoring average which is solid and his birdie average is 31st. Combine that with his proficiency of Par 4's (4th on tour) and that is a reason why Rai could again do well this week in Philadelphia.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
May 6, 2025
Lucas Glover has enjoyed back-to-back top-10 results. The American golfer contended well at both The Players Championship and the Valspar Championship. Unfortunately, the 45-year-old could not make enough birdies at the Masters to stick around for the weekend. The RBC Heritage was hardly better, as Glover could not string many birdies together over that weekend. That result was outside the top 50 with a T61 finish. Glover can be downright incredible when his putter is working. Too many times it does not, though, which pushes his strokes gained to 103rd at minus-0.004. There are tournaments where he gains several strokes and others where he loses. If his putts per round are around 27, look out! Glover typically is around 29.36 putts per opening 18 holes. That ranks 138th and will make him a fade, even in daily fantasy formats.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
May 6, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick has endured a rough 2025 so far. The English golfer is outside the Top 75 in the world rankings (84th). Worse, Fitzpatrick has two Top 25 results this year but the past few months have been tough. He has missed three cuts in his last five appearances on the PGA Tour. He still hits well off the tee and ranks 51st in strokes gained with the driver. However, Fitzpatrick ranks beyond the Top 125 in approach to the green and putting. He averages 29.1 putts per round and 29.78 per opening round. Fitzpatrick's scoring average has dropped to 71.4 which ranks 166th. Given that this Philadelphia course can be rough around the edges, Fitzpatrick is looking for a little luck and some brotherly love.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
May 6, 2025
Jason Day abruptly withdrew from the Truist Championship late on Tuesday morning. The Australian golfer was replaced by Patrick Rodgers originally. The former 2018 winner had previously withdrawn just before The Players Championship due to an acute illness. It is not known at this time what caused Day to exit the tournament less than 48 hours before the start. Also, Patrick Rodgers withdrew subsequently and was replaced by Chez Reavie. Day had enjoyed a solid run of starts with five Top 30 results in nine appearances in 2025.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: Golf Monthly
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