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Tommy Fleetwood Set to Defend at East Lake
After not finishing worse than T14 since the PGA Championship, it was a bit surprising to see Tommy Fleetwood struggle so much at Bellerive last week. He finished T47, losing strokes off the tee, around the green, and on them. The 35-year-old ranks 6th on the season in strokes gained from tee to green (1.218). However, even with the solid play to close out the regular season, the vibe feels eerily similar coming into his title defense this week at East Lake. Yes, he finally got a victory on American soil, but the win equity hasn't changed. It's unlikely the poor form carries over enough to fade a DFS darling, but those hoping for a repeat from last year should likely temper expectations.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Si Woo Kim a Volatile Play With High Upside at Tour Championship
After a disappointing T33 last week in St. Louis, Si Woo Kim continues to struggle with inconsistency with the putter heading into this week's Tour Championship. The South Korean is the second-ranked player this season in strokes gained from tee to green (1.378), which is tested in every facet around East Lake. However, his -0.150 strokes gained putting average (ranked 106th) has undoubtedly kept him from a win this season. It hasn't been an Achilles heel at every tournament, as it's been the leading statistic for him in two of his five podium finishes in 2026. But know it's impossible to trust, and rostering him in DFS means betting on the upside of everything he does away from the dance floor and accepting the volatility that comes when he's on it.
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Source: PGA Tour
Scottie Scheffler Dealing With Health Issue Ahead of Tour Championship
It was an odd week in St. Louis filled with abnormally poor shots and subsequent meltdowns from Scottie Scheffler after his win in Memphis. We would find out on Sunday that the world No. 1 was dealing with a case of HFMD, which made holding the golf club or taking a simple step painful. The fact he even played is almost dumbfounding, which makes his upcoming week at East Lake more worrisome than in previous years. This course has notoriously been a problem for the 30-year-old, routinely losing strokes on the greens, and is not dominating with his iron play like he does most other places. With such a large salary gap between him and the rest of the field, his only real value comes from a victory, and given what is now known about his health, that seems far more unlikely now. Fade Scheffler this week.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Tom Kim Sneaks Into Tour Championship Field
Tom Kim finished tied for 28th at last week's BMW Championship, putting him at 29th in the FedEx Cup standings and earning one of the last spots in this week's field at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. So far this season, Kim has one win, seven top-25 finishes, and three missed cuts in 22 starts. The last time Kim made an appearance at the Tour Championship was in 2023 when he finished tied for 20th. Over the past 12 months, Kim ranks in the 94th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Viktor Hovland Needs Bounce-Back at Tour Championship
Viktor Hovland finished tied for 33rd at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Hovland has one win, nine top-25 finishes, and four missed cuts in 20 starts this season. He finished 12th at last year's Tour Championship and tied for 12th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Hovland ranks in the 99th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth noting because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
J.J. Spaun Starts Strong but Stumbles Over the Weekend
J.J. Spaun sat at the top of the leaderboard heading into the weekend at last week's BMW Championship but ultimately finished tied for 22nd. He'll now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. So far this season, Spaun has one win, eight top-25 finishes, and seven missed cuts in 22 starts. He finished tied for 25th at last year's Tour Championship. Over the past 12 months, Spaun ranks in the 72nd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Gary Woodland Continues Playing Well Heading to Tour Championship
Gary Woodland finished tied for fourth at last week's BMW Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Woodland has one win, seven top-25 finishes, and six missed cuts in 21 starts this season. This will be his first appearance at the Tour Championship since 2019 when he finished 15th. Over the past 12 months, Woodland ranks in the 71st percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Russell Henley Can Compete For Tour Championship Title
Russell Henley finished tied for 12th at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. So far this season, Henley has one win, 12 top-25 finishes, and three missed cuts in 19 starts. He finished tied for second at last year's Tour Championship and tied for fourth in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Henley ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ludvig Aberg Hitting Top Gear Heading to Tour Championship
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for 16th at last week's BMW Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Aberg has rattled off three straight top-25 finishes and could end the season with a bang by winning the Tour Championship. So far this season, he has 13 top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in 19 starts. Aberg finished tied for 21st at last year's Tour Championship and 16th at the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Chris Gotterup Continues Strong Finish to 2026 Season
Chris Gotterup finished tied for fourth at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. In his last five starts, Gotterup has one win, three top-25 finishes, and one missed cut. He's finding form at the right time and could go on to win the Tour Championship. He has three wins, 10 top-25 finishes, and two missed cuts in 22 starts this season. Gotterup finished tied for 10th at last year's Tour Championship. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 65th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because 34% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Tour Championship.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick Has Chance to Cap Off Great Season at Tour Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick finished tied for 28th at last week's BMW Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Fitzpatrick has only finished outside of the top 15 twice in his last seven starts. So far this season, he has three wins, 14 top-25 finishes, and one missed cut in 25 starts. This week will be Fitzpatrick's first appearance at the Tour Championship since 2023, when he finished tied for ninth. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 80th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth noting because 34% of approach shots came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ryan Fox Makes Debut at TOUR Championship in Atlanta
Ryan Fox did just enough to make it to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The golfer from New Zealand finished T-47 last week at the BMW Championship. This allowed Fox to secure the 30th and final spot. The 39-year-old rode one incredible Saturday at the Open Championship to glory. Since then, Fox has struggled back in the states. Errant drives have been a big reason why with Fox ranking 140th in driver accuracy (53.49%). He also lost 1.1 strokes to putting along with 0.53 strokes off the tee. Worse, greens in regulation have slipped to 64.71% (121st). Fox may be more likely to again finish in the bottom 10 this week compared to the Top 10 from a betting standpoint.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Adam Scott Representing Older Golfers Heading Into Atlanta
Adam Scott did enough to make the TOUR Championship in 2026. The Australian golfer, now 46, had three Top 10 results and has found ways to stay in contention. Scott has three consecutive Top 20 results buoyed by solid final rounds (including a 67 at the BMW Championship). Putter volatility is a huge concern for Scott though. In three of his previous four tournaments, Scott has either gained or lost 1+ strokes to putting. Worse, at the BMW Championship, Scott lost 1.26 strokes and missed several easy putts. Yes, Atlanta can be a little more forgiving but the scores are typically better (262 last year). It is probably a reason to stray from Scott especially in DFS circles.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Alex Fitzpatrick Makes Tour Championship Debut Behind Solid 2026
Alex Fitzpatrick made the splash at the right time when he won in New Orleans with older brother Matt. The English golfer made his presence felt when he contended in the two tournaments after (a fourth at the Truist Championship). He expected some bumps and so far the PGA Playoff has been a thud with two outside Top 40 results. That streak goes back to four events when including the Open Championship (T-71). Driving distance (314 yards) and accuracy (64.95%) are both 25th. Driving the ball at East Lake Golf Club is vital but so is putting. This is where Fitzpatrick has struggled over his previous five tournaments in spite of a 66 to open the BMW Championship. The younger Fitzpatrick may be a golfer to avoid from a DFS and betting perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Kristoffer Reitan Hoping Adjustments Work Again in Atlanta
Kristoffer Reitan realized the PGA Playoffs are truly different. The Norwegian golfer made some adjustments at the BMW Championship. A T-22 result is much better than what occurred at the FedEx St. Jude Championship (T-58). Reitan's lone PGA win came at Quail Hollow in May and top results have been harder to come by. Reitan did okay at the DP World Championship last year (T-26). It is why Reitan could be considered a bit of an unknown. Extra putts per round (29,09 - 101st) over the first three rounds may be a reason why the golfer could be faded from a betting and even DFS perspective. The opening holes could be very telling for Reitan and how he controls the adrenaline and nerves.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
