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Scottie Scheffler Looks to Win Memorial Tournament for Third Consecutive Year
Coming off his most recent finish a couple of weeks ago at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson (T3), Scottie Scheffler comes to Muirfield Village this week looking to become the second player in history to three-peat at this event. The world no. 1 nearly triples anyone else in the field in total strokes gained (3.570) here over the last five seasons, which has primarily been attributed to other-worldly approach play. However, that part of the game has been on shaky ground thus far in 2026, while the putter has perhaps been one of his strongest attributes. It's tough to argue with three runner-ups and a solo-third in four of his last five tournaments played, but it's easy to see that the formula is a bit different. Nevertheless, Scheffler is still the easiest must-play guy on the DFS board this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy Looking for Better Performance at Muirfield Village
According to Jack Nicklaus' playful comments when asked about Rory McIlroy at the beginning of the week, he said the last thing the Northern Irishman needs to accomplish is winning the Memorial Tournament. He's been close a few times over his 13 career starts, but has never finished better than fourth. Whether it's the struggle of playing too much from the rough or his struggle to avoid bogeys, getting to the finish line has been tough. Most notably, he went into the final round in 2023 with a share of the lead before shooting 75 and falling outside of the top five. Regardless, the reigning Masters champion will always garner DFS attention, and rightfully so. The usual ball-striking prowess and now unencumbered mindset are a great recipe for success. If he can consistently find fairways this week, there's no reason to think he couldn't give himself an opportunity.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Russell Henley Coming to Ohio on the Heels of Latest Victory
It was quite the Sunday at Colonial Country Club for Russell Henley, who caught fire down the stretch, with birdies on his final three holes to win his sixth career PGA Tour title. It's been a turbulent year from a ball-striking perspective, but he finished the week with an average of 2.12 strokes gained on approach. Henley is making his 10th start at Muirfield Village this week, where he's only finished inside the top 20 three times. However, his best performance came last year in a T5 finish, where he had a similar week with the irons as the one he's coming off of now. It isn't likely to see the former Georgia Bulldog go two for two, but that doesn't mean he isn't capable of having a useful week for DFS.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Tommy Fleetwood Looking for Better Iron Play at Memorial Tournament
Coming off a missed cut at Aronimink, Tommy Fleetwood is coming into Muirfield Village this week looking to find better form with his irons. He's lost strokes on approach in three out of his last four starts, which is not what we've come to expect from the 35-year-old. He's been one of the leading players this season off the tee, but the lack of production on the other side of the ball-striking equation makes it difficult to hang at the top of leaderboards. Nevertheless, the Englishman is one of the more proven DFS commodities, especially if the recent downturn in play decreases ownership percentage.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Patrick Cantlay Looks to Continue Dominance at Muirfield Village
It's been a few years since Patrick Cantlay was the same dominant player who won this event in 2019 and 2021. However, he's shown some decent form in 2026, especially over the last two and a half months. Putting has been the only consistent concern this season, as he ranks 96th on the season in strokes gained on the green (-0.0.84). But his work from tee to green has been top 20 on tour all season, which is much more important at this difficult test. It also helps that Patty Ice is fifth this season in bogey avoidance. If he can reclaim the magic with the flat stick that granted him his nickname, he should be able to find his way into the mix here once again.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Ludvig Aberg a Great Fit for Muirfield Village
Things were a bit muted last week for Ludvig Aberg at Colonial Country Club, as he didn't have the same strength on approach as he's had for the last couple of months. He'll get a shot at redemption this week in Dublin, Ohio, for the Memorial Tournament. The 26-year-old has turned in two solid performances here over the last two seasons, with finishes of T5 and T16. Muirfield is as much of a major championship test as can be found on the PGA Tour, and with that comes an incredible importance from tee to green. Aberg ranks fourth on the season in this metric and has been one of the best long-iron players in professional golf. Play him with confidence.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Akshay Bhatia Needs the Driver to be True in Ohio
Akshay Bhatia won at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and has three Top 10 results in 2026. The American golfer has seven Top 25 efforts in 13 events this season. Bhatia has been one of the best putters all year with 0.718 strokes gained (4th) but off the tee his 56.09% driving accuracy (119th). Bhatia is a longer shot at +8000 to win this week at the Memorial Tournament. However, the Top 20 betting projection could get to around +200. If Bhatia can be close to average accuracy wise with the driver, contending is very possible and he can be a viable option from both DFS and wagering standpoints.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Aaron Rai Primed to take on the Memorial Tournament
Aaron Rai returns from some time off after winning the PGA Championship. The golfer from England humbled the Philadelphia golf course with some amazing putting. Rai actually gained more strokes from approach (1.83) compared to putting (1.77). In his last three stroke (single-player) events, Rai has double digit accuracy from his driver. The wildcard is what happens after winning a major. Just ask J.J. Spaun about that this year. Rai ranks inside the Top 10 in greens in regulation at 70.31%. Does rest become rust? That again is a valid question. The uncertainty makes one hesitant here with Rai from a DFS or betting perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
J.J. Spaun Rebounded at Charles Schwab Challenge
J.J. Spaun has had an adventurous 2026 season. The American golfer won the Valero Texas Open but has missed six cuts in 14 events. Spaun is the definition of a risk-reward candidate. He was on form at the Charles Schwab Challenge with a T-6 last week. A few missed putts on Sunday could have placed Spaun in a better position. Anyway, Spaun's metrics are very good and his 64.82% driving accuracy (16th) bodes well at Muirfield Village. Getting long shots close is also a priority at the Memorial and Spaun ranks second in Proximity at 34 feet 3 inches. It comes down to putting for Spaun. If he is close to average, Spaun is very good from a Top 10 or Top 20 betting standpoint.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Xander Schauffele One to Watch This Week in Ohio
Xander Schauffele has been remarkably consistent in 2026. The American golfer has eight Top 25 results in 11 events. That includes a T-7 at the PGA Championship a few weeks back. The Memorial Tournament sets up well for Schauffele. Since 2019, he has not finished outside the Top 25 in Ohio. His best effort in 2026 was a third at THE Players Championship in March. Schauffele is inside the first four or five names in betting circles (was +1700 on DraftKings to win). His Top 10 number is currently +138 and that may be a number to consider given his 18th-ranked driving distance (314.8 yards) and he is Top 30 in all four major strokes gained metrics.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Hideki Matsuyama Putter Could be Vital at the Memorial
Hideki Matsuyama has had several Top 20 results at Muirfield Village. The Japanese golfer won the event in 2014. He has a Top 10 as recent as 2024 despite an opening round 73. Matsuyama has only finished with a 69 or better in two of his last 18 rounds in Ohio. Longer courses normally tend to be a benefit to the golfer but the putter at the Cadillac Championship was unkind (lost 0.53 strokes) to say the least. Driving distance is not bad for Matsuyama but that 57.42% driving accuracy (103rd) is a little more troubling. At 28.4 putts per round, Matsuyama ranks a solid 58th. The golfer cannot get too far behind early. If he does, he is another fade from a betting standpoint this week.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Nicolai Hojgaard Rust Concerns at Muirfield Village
Nicolai Hojgaard has not played since the PGA Championship. The Danish golfer was up and down all over the week at the second major of 2026. While driving distance has been typically good, driving accuracy has been a different story for Hojgaard. At the Truist and Cadillac Championships, Hojgaard's driving accuracy was 21 and 11% off the field average. Worse, his putts per round before Round 4 is more than a full stroke above his Sunday number (27.82). His lone Memorial appearance in 2023 was derailed by some awful approach shots (lost 2.54 strokes). Hojgaard, despite seven Top 25 results, might be someone to avoid in DFS circles especially.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Ryan Gerard Surfaces After Long Cold Stretch with Top 10 Result
Ryan Gerard had a very good early stretch to the 2026 season. The American golfer nearly won the Sony Open then the American Express. After that, below average starts tended to derail Gerard. It was why the T-10 at the Charles Schwab Challenge was a mild surprise. A hot start put Gerard in a great position (64) but a final round 72 knocked him slightly out of contention. His driving accuracy ranks 32nd at 62.53%. Gerard averages 303.9 yards per drive which is close to normal for a PGA golfer. Muirfield Village requires setting up shots well and Gerard has spurts where that becomes a problem. Volatility is high from a DFS perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Wyndham Clark May Struggle at the Memorial Tournament
Wyndham Clark did win THE CJ Cup Byron Nelson his last time on the golf course. The American golfer enjoyed the birdie festival on his way to a -30 including a scintillating 60 in the final round. Clark's problem is more on courses where the birdies are not as plentiful. His track record at the Memorial Tournament is not quite so good (missed several cuts since 2019). Clark does have a T-12 in 2023 but gained around a full stroke putting and on approach. That has not happened on the Ohio golf course before or since. Muirfield Village is a long course that places a premium on driving accuracy. Clark has been around 8-10% off the average in driving accuracy at the Memorial. From a betting standpoint, he becomes a fade this week.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Sungjae Im Remains Boom-or-Bust at Colonial
Sungjae Im bounced back nicely after missing the cut at the PGA Championship, recording a T9 finish at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He now looks to keep that momentum going at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he has alternated between top-15 finishes and missed cuts over his last six appearances. Colonial typically rewards accurate driving, short-iron play, and hot putting. Im ranks 52nd in total strokes gained (+0.436 per round), 135th on approach (-0.372), 39th in putting (+0.277), and 77th in driving accuracy. Where he can separate himself is around the greens, ranking ninth on Tour while gaining +0.436 strokes per round. He will likely need to continue leaning on his scrambling ability, however, as he ranks just 151st in greens in regulation (61.27%). At $8,300 on DraftKings, Im remains one of the biggest boom-or-bust options in the field.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
