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Collin Morikawa is a Smash Play at TPC River Highlands
It was another quality major championship showing for Collin Morikawa this past week at Shinnecock, where he finished T17. The 29-year-old was never a real factor over the weekend after a second round, 65, had him one stroke behind a group of players tied for second place. He shot +5 over rounds three and four, which wasn't going to catch anyone. Still, he finished the week ranked eighth in strokes gained putting (1.22) and 12th off the tee (0.68). Next is the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, a place that he hasn't played well or often. In just his sixth appearance at this event, Morikawa has a great chance to improve upon his record. He's the second-ranked player in strokes gained on approach this season and does exactly what this field forces players to do: hit great wedges and make a ton of birdies. By most accounts, he's close to must-play territory.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ben James Continues Hot PGA Tour Beginning at Travelers Championship
It's been a fast start for Ben James, who has played two events in his young professional career thus far, and his presence has been felt at both. He held the 36-hole lead in Canada before a third round, 78, effectively ended his chances. He bounced back last week at Shinnecock for a T23 finish. The 23-year-old finished 13th for the week in strokes gained around the green (0.61) and tee to green (1.56), while also ranking 17th in strokes gained on approach (0.93). It's hard to go on anything more than his past two starts, which seems to signal that the kid is ready to win now. It's unlikely to happen at such a high-profile tournament, but he's certainly proved to have DFS viability for those willing to take a chance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Viktor Hovland Has Tools to Thrive at Travelers Championship
Viktor Hovland can put together some great rounds of golf. The Norwegian golfer finished solo third at the RBC Canadian Open but missed the cut at the US Open and PGA Championship. This week Hovland faces a less challenging TPC at River Highlands course. Scores are expected to be around -20 or so given the likely rainy conditions earlier in the event. Hovland does have a couple of performances inside the Top 30 in Connecticut (2023 and 2024). Driving accurately and making putts is important and Hovland has +7% driving accuracy in five of his seven previous tournaments. The only concern is Hovland's putter which has been erratic over the past three events.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Eric Cole Seeking Better Fortune in Connecticut This Week
Eric Cole found the RBC Canadian Open a bit much for his liking. The American golfer's driving accuracy was 7% off the average at TPC Toronto. Driver accuracy and distance is an issue for Cole compared to the PGA average (1 event above average in 2026). Cole's biggest asset is his putter. He ranks sixth on tour gaining 0.66 strokes. Cole does have four Top 10 results in his previous six events. Cole went on a cold streak early in 2026 and that is the worry heading into the summer. The TPC at River Highlands sets up well for Cole and the golfer can be under consideration for DFS purposes.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Akshay Bhatia Has Positive Past at Travelers Championship
Akshay Bhatia rebounded nicely at the US Open last week on Long Island. The American golfer finished inside the Top 20 behind gaining 1.35 strokes on approach to the green. More importantly, Bhatia did end up T-5 in 2024 at the Travelers Championship. Driver accuracy is important on the TPC at River Highlands course in Connecticut. With a course that is only 6,844 yards (Par-70), accurateness is again more essential. Bhatia's driver accuracy was +13% in 2024 but -5% in 2025. His putting ability could be a major asset with softer greens expected into the weekend (9th in strokes gained at 0.629). Bhatia projects to be a solid DFS option and betting choice.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Tommy Fleetwood Should Thrive This Week at TPC River Highlands
The solid run of play continued for Tommy Fleetwood last week, as he finished T11 at the US Open. Nothing statistically popped for him, though, as he ranked in the top 20 in nearly every strokes gained category, but nothing higher than 13th (Strokes gained around the green: 0.61). His next start comes this Thursday at the Travelers Championship, where he finished runner-up last season. All signs point directly to a similar week this time, as the 35-year-old has finished T11 or better in four of his last five events. The lone problem is the fact that Fleetwood isn't performing as well on par 4s as he is on par 3s and 5s. That shouldn't have much effect on his DFS viability, but it certainly lowers win equity. Either way, he is a worthy addition to any lineups he finds himself in.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Wyndham Clark Coming Off Redeeming US Open Victory
It was a special week for Wyndham Clark, who completed a wire-to-wire victory at the 126th US Open on Sunday to claim his second career major and US Open title. Before he can take some time to celebrate, he is making the trip to Connecticut this week for the Travelers Championship. It will be his ninth career appearance, with two of his three top 20 finishes coming in the last two seasons. The course length and overall tightness from tee to green diminish Clark's length advantage, but his impressive iron play and putting form over the last several weeks should easily make up the difference. Since his victory at the CJ Cup, the 32-year-old has averaged 1.48 strokes gained putting, 1.027 on approach, and 0.805 around the green. That kind of production will play anywhere. However, a repeat performance of the caliber of last week at Shinnecock shouldn't be expected.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Bud Cauley Needs Good Putting to Succeed at TPC River Highlands
Bud Cauley followed up his win in Canada with a T56 finish last week at the US Open. He still maintained a quality level of ball striking form, but uncharacteristically lost over four strokes on the greens. The 36-year-old is in the field this week for the Travelers Championship, the last Signature Event of the season. It will be his 10th start in this event, where he's only finished inside the top 25 three times. It's a bit unusual, given his strong wedge and short iron ability, but averaging -0.836 strokes gained on the greens is the likely culprit. He's playing well enough to be a major contender this week if he performs better with the flat stick. His victory didn't do much to affect DFS pricing much, making him an excellent pick toward the lower end of the board, especially for riskier lineups.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Sam Burns Looks to Shake Off US Open Letdown at Travelers Championship
It was another close call at a US Open title for Sam Burns, who was the only player to make a real charge on Sunday at Shinnecock when he birdied four of his opening eight holes. He stumbled late with a bogey on 15 and missed another opportunity on 17 that would have landed him in a playoff. Still, it was a great performance throughout the bag, as he ranked third in the field in strokes gained on approach (1.55) and from tee to green (2.28). He'll get his next chance at victory this week in Cromwell, Connecticut at the Travelers Championship, where he finished T17 last year. The 29-year-old should be among the favorites statistically, as he ranks well in par-4 scoring and birdie or better percentage on the season. The issue will be judging his play based on his emotionally draining week on Long Island. For that reason alone, he may be better left on the shelf to avoid his high ownership level incase he doesn't produce.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Bryson DeChambeau Looking to Put Major Struggles Behind Him
Bryson DeChambeau has put together a strong season on LIV, recording two victories and four additional finishes of T11 or better. He now turns to the U.S. Open, an event he has won twice, most recently in 2024 and previously in 2020. The biggest story surrounding DeChambeau has been his struggles in majors this season. He missed the cut at both the Masters and the PGA Championship after losing more than 7.1 strokes around the greens and 1.3 strokes on approach. When the U.S. Open was last held at Shinnecock Hills in 2018, DeChambeau finished T25, gaining more than 5.4 strokes putting but once again losing strokes on approach and around the greens. On LIV this season, he has gained +0.22 strokes per round with his short game and +1.19 with his ball striking. The upside is obvious, but after his recent major championship struggles, his biggest test this week may be his mental game. At $11,000 on DraftKings, fantasy managers will want to carefully weigh out their options.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ludvig Aberg Looking for First Major Victory at Shinnecock Hills
Ludvig Aberg has put together a very strong season, finishing outside the top 21 in just two of his last 12 starts, a stretch that includes six top-10s. He now turns to the U.S. Open, where he has recorded a T12 and a missed cut in two previous appearances. This will be his first trip to Shinnecock Hills, though his game should set up well here. Aberg ranks second in total strokes gained (+1.486 per round), 16th off the tee (+0.513), 11th on approach (+0.577), and 50th in driving accuracy. In 10 career major championship starts, he has missed four cuts but also recorded six top-25 finishes. At $9,200 on DraftKings, Aberg offers tremendous upside and possesses all the tools needed to capture his first major championship this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Justin Rose Hoping to Continue Major Success
After losing more than 4.2 strokes with his short game, Justin Rose missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open. He now looks to get back on track at the U.S. Open, where he finished T10 the last time the championship was held at Shinnecock Hills. Statistically, Rose ranks 91st off the tee (-0.057 strokes gained per round), 18th on approach (+0.495), and 58th in driving accuracy. While he has been slightly below average around the greens, Rose is known to elevate his game in major championships. He won this event back in 2013, albeit at a different venue, but he has already recorded a T3 at the Masters and a T10 at the PGA Championship this season. The biggest concern with Rose is that he has missed the cut in this tournament in five of the last six years, which makes him a more volatile play than other majors at $8,400 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Aaron Rai Needs Putter to Cooperate at Shinnecock
After an impressive stretch that included a victory at the PGA Championship, Aaron Rai came back down to earth at the RBC Canadian Open, losing more than 3.8 strokes with his short game on the way to a missed cut. He now looks to get back on track at the U.S. Open, where he will be making his debut at Shinnecock Hills. Success at this championship typically hinges on strong off-the-tee and approach play, along with finding fairways, all areas that fit Rai well. He ranks 55th off the tee (+0.147 strokes gained per round), 17th on approach (+0.496), and second in driving accuracy (71.13%). The biggest question mark remains the putter. Rai gained nearly seven strokes with the flat stick at the PGA Championship, but has lost more than 3.4 strokes combined over his last two events. Still, he has put together a strong season, and at just $6,800 on DraftKings, he offers intriguing value.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Viktor Hovland Trending Up Entering U.S. Open
After a stretch of four straight finishes outside the top 30, Viktor Hovland bounced back nicely at the RBC Canadian Open with a third-place finish. He now looks to keep the momentum going at the U.S. Open, an event where he has found some success. Hovland has recorded four top-20 finishes in seven starts, including a third-place showing last year, though he will be making his Shinnecock Hills debut. The course should suit him well, as he ranks 21st on approach (+0.451 strokes gained per round), 37th tee to green (+0.497), and 16th in driving accuracy. Hovland remains one of the more volatile players on Tour, and at $8,100 on DraftKings, he brings plenty of boom-or-bust upside this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Nicolai Hojgaard Needs to Find Fairways at Shinnecock Hills
Nicolai Hojgaard has not been at his best lately, recording a T44 and two missed cuts in his last three starts since his runner-up at the Truist Championship. He looks to find something at the U.S. Open, though his major championship history is not ideal. In 14 career starts, Hojgaard has just three top-40 finishes to go along with four missed cuts. He comes to Shinnecock Hills sitting 15th in total strokes gained (+1.013 per round), 40th off the tee (+0.285), and 19th on approach (+0.454). While he remains one of the longest hitters on Tour, ranking fifth in driving distance, his accuracy can be an issue, especially at a U.S. Open setup. He only finds the fairways at a 51.45% rate, which could be detrimental at a course designed to punish those who are inaccurate. Still, if he can keep the ball in the short grass, he provides some risk-reward upside at $6,700 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
