March 31, 2026
Patrick Rodgers missed the cut in Houston simply because the birdies were not there. The American golfer went 72-72 during the first two rounds. It was the first time Rodgers was in the negative when it came to strokes gained to putting since Scottsdale (WM Phoenix Open). Was last week a blip? That is possible considering Rodgers' approach shots were so erratic and so were his missed putts. The 2.76 strokes lost overall was his worst event since the Betfred British Masters last August. Given the numbers, Rodgers is in an event where outrageously low scores are not commonplace. He did have a Top 5 in San Antonio as recently as 2023 so maybe that betting option of a Top 20 or Top 10 is again a potential choice.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 31, 2026
Sepp Straka has enjoyed a very solid 2026 season so far. The Austrian golfer has four Top 25 results in six events and comes off a T-8 at THE PLAYERS Championship. Straka is capable of the odd implosion like round. There was Round 3 at The Genesis Invitational (80) and the 76 at TPC Sawgrass. Straka's numbers do not jump off the page off the tee but his balance does. It is why he ranks 22nd strokes gained overall at 1.082. Straka's fortune this week boils more down to putting. He averages 29.4 putts per round on Sundays which is that one red flag. Starts are key and something that Straka has worked on which makes him a solid early betting option to lead after Thursday. Top 10 and Top 20 bets are also viable choices for Straka again.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 31, 2026
Nick Taylor missed his first cut of 2026 at the Valspar Championship. The Canadian golfer missed quite a few birdie opportunities due to errant drives. Taylor was 24% off average distance and 22% off the average accuracy with his driver. With TPC San Antonio rolling in at 7,435 yards, the course features three Par 5's with lengths of 590 yards or greater. A similar result came in from the Arnold Palmer but Taylor was able to offset that with better putting. He ranks 93rd in strokes gained as even numbered years seem to be down ones in terms of putting. With his final rounds averaging 29.64 putts per round, Taylor is a fade at least for the weekend in DFS especially. Chances of seeing the weekend are almost a coin flip which sets up different betting options.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 31, 2026
Keith Michell is enjoying his most consistent stretch of golf in a long while. The American golfer has made all nine cuts in 2026. Furthermore, he comes off a T-14 last week in Houston. TPC San Antonio rewards longer hitters and Mitchell averages 312.1 yards off the tee (27th). His overall strokes gained ranks ninth in driving (0.653). The one real concern is that he wastes putts in the middle rounds. Mitchell averages 30.11 putts per second round. It seems he has one round where shots go errant more and putts do too. This is the weekend for Mitchell to put four rounds together. He has three straight Top 20 results in San Antonio and that makes him an attractive betting option again.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Rickie Fowler missed his first cut of the year at the Texas Children's Houston Open, losing over 4.1 strokes on approach in the process. He looks to get back on track at the Valero Texas Open, where he has shown a mix of volatility and upside, with three finishes of T17 or better alongside two missed cuts in six appearances. Fowler had been solid all-around this season, ranking 29th in total strokes gained (+0.857 per round), 11th in putting (+0.710), and 17th in total driving. His approach play has fallen to 72nd on tour, largely due to losing strokes in four straight events. While he has been accurate off the tee (17th), his long iron play has been questionable, ranking just 116th in proximity from 200+, a distance that made up over 26% of approach shots here last year. After back-to-back disappointing results, Fowler carries clear boom-or-bust potential at $8,800 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 30, 2026
Matt McCarty has not had it easy over the past two PGA events. The American golfer missed the cut at THE PLAYERS Championship then again at the Valspar Championship. One of the biggest reasons is crooked numbers. Five straight rounds of 72 or worse do not help the scoring average which has risen to 70.4 (86th). A concern this week is the driving distance of 297.6 yards (131st). Accuracy is nice but San Antonio is 7,435 yards and is headlined by three holes of 590 yards or longer. Those Par-5's can make a difference. McCarty has been putting well and averages a solid 28.22 putts per event (56th). Avoiding mistakes and putting well could make McCarty a possible DFS option heading into the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Brian Harman nearly finished inside the top 10 at The Players Championship. The American golfer looked like he might even win the event at times. A final-round 73 kept him from contending truly, but it was undoubtedly his best effort of the season. He gained 2.81 strokes overall and was a plus in all four major metrics. The defending champion at the Valero Texas Open has two top-25 results in 2026, but the first three events were hardly memorable. Harman can be a threat to contend any week, and the San Antonio course suits him well. He held off the field in 2025 but played excellently over the weekend, posting a T25 finish. That makes Harman at least a solid consideration for top-20 bets and more.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Steven Fisk won the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship behind a balanced game and clutch putting. The American golfer unfortunately got off to a bad start in 2026 missing three consecutive cuts. Since then, Fisk has played better but he is driving the ball almost six yards fewer on average and his accuracy is now under 60%. Even greens in regulation has dropped to 96th at 65.78%. Fisk was sixth last year overall at nearly 71.67%. On the bright side, putting has improved which keeps him from missing more cuts. His scoring average has dropped by 0.81. That little less off the tee has made a significant impact and the Oaks course is a daunting 7.435 yards with two 600+ yard holes. Fisk might be another fade this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Luke Clanton has one solid result over the past six months. The American golfer finished T-5 at the Puerto Rico Open in March. Even last week saw Clanton make the cut then everything unraveled on Saturday. He ended up going 77-72 for the weekend. Yes, he is only 22, but the rigors of the PGA Tour are clearly getting to him. He lost 1.47 strokes off the tee and 1.56 strokes putting last week. That is a bad recipe for this week as well. TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is not any easier. Clanton is a golfer to fade for DFS and betting options once again.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Max Homa missed the cut at the Valspar Championship two weeks ago, following a tied-for-32nd finish at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago. Homa will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Homa has had mixed results at the Valero Texas Open, missing the cut in 2023 and finishing tied for 25th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Homa ranks in the 38th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 36% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Valero Texas Open.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 30, 2026
Russell Henley tied for 13th place at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, followed by a sixth-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is now preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in Texas. This season, Henley has five top-25 finishes and one missed cut in six starts. Fleetwood missed last year's Valero Texas Open, but he finished fourth in the 2024 edition. In the past 12 months, Henley has ranked in the 97th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards when hitting from the fairway. This statistic is significant because over 36% of approach shots at last year's Valero Texas Open came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 30, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for eighth at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, finishing 49th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational the week before. Fleetwood will now focus on preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Fleetwood has three top-10 finishes and no missed cuts this season. Fleetwood finished tied for 62nd at last year's Valero Texas Open and tied for seventh in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Fleetwood ranks in the 55th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 36% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Valero Texas Open.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 30, 2026
Daniel Berger finished tied for 66th at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, following a second-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is now focusing on preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open, which will take place at TPC San Antonio in Texas. This season, Berger has three top-25 finishes but has also missed the cut once in eight appearances. Last year, he tied for 30th at the Valero Texas Open. Over the past 12 months, Berger ranks in the 88th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150 to 200 yards in the fairway. This statistic is significant because over 36% of approach shots at last year's Valero Texas Open came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 27, 2026
Golf icon Tiger Woods was reportedly involved in a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, early Friday afternoon. As the investigation continues, no details about the accident or Woods' condition have been released by the Martin County Sherriff's Department, though a sheriff's office spokesperson is expected to speak with the media later on Friday. The 15-time major champion had recently competed in the TGL Finals and had been rumored to be considering a return to competitive tournament golf at the upcoming Masters. Woods, who sustained serious leg injuries in a 2021 car crash outside of Los Angeles, has a history of incidents on the road. More updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
--Joe Nicely - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
March 25, 2026
Ryan Fox has quietly put together a very strong start to the season, posting four straight finishes of T24 or better through his first four events. He looks to continue that run at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he has recorded finishes of T78 and T15 in two appearances. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. Fox ranks 25th in total strokes gained (+1.045 per round), 75th on approach (+0.094), 16th in driving distance, and 24th in bogey avoidance. He has also been excellent from 200+ yards, ranking fourth in proximity (41'8"), a range that made up 30.5% of approach shots here last year. At just $7,400 on DraftKings, Fox offers significant upside at a discounted price at Memorial Park.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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