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Sam Burns Must Keep Ball in Play at PGA Championship
Sam Burns has not gotten off to the best of starts in his last two tournaments. The American golfer went 76-74 over the past couple of events and despite very good final rounds, the margin for error is less at Aronimink Golf Club. Putting is always key at any major like the PGA Championship. Another feather in the cap is Burns ranks 10th at 0.627 strokes gained. Burns has a solid birdie or better conversion percentage at 35.51% (19th). One key will be the golfer's ability to keep putts inside 20 feet. Burns ranks the best in all of golf in putts from 10-15 feet (44.05%). Along with stringing together holes early, Burns could be someone to keep an eye on from a betting perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Jordan Spieth Looks to Complete Career Grand Slam at Aronimink
As the new poster child for players looking to complete the coveted task of winning all four majors, Jordan Spieth comes into the week needing to shore up his iron play to have a chance. He's lost strokes on approach in each of his last three starts, to an average of -0.369. It's also been a bit of a struggle on the greens this year for the former Texas Longhorn. He's been able to get hot from time to time, but ultimately, he ranks poorly thus far in three-putt and bogey avoidance, as well. His only time playing this course on the PGA Tour level was in 2018, where he finished T55 and lost strokes everywhere except on approach. Considering the 32-year-old this week for DFS is more on the premise of the historical significance than anything statistical related. He's a GPP play for those looking to take on the risk.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Brandt Snedeker Not the Best Option for the PGA Championship
Brandt Snedeker did win at Myrtle Beach and has played well since missing the first four cuts of 2026. The American golfer started really well at the Valspar Championship before an ugly Sunday 76. One of the best putters in 2026, Snedeker has gained 0.632 strokes (9th) on tour. However, he has lost strokes putting wise in six of eight events. The Zurich Classic is considered pretty putt-friendly and his group finished 30th. That is troubling. Snedeker only drives the ball 279.9 yards and the extra length at Aronimink could be significant enough to make the golfer not a viable option from a DFS or betting standpoint.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Rasmus Hojgaard a Volatile Option at PGA Championship
Rasmus Hojgaard put together a solid performance at the Myrtle Beach Classic, finishing T24 while gaining over 3.5 strokes on approach. He now turns his attention to the PGA Championship, which returns to Aronimink Golf Club. On the season, Hojgaard ranks 24th in total strokes gained (+0.838 per round), 25th on approach (+0.415), and 21st in putting (+0.475). He is also one of the longest hitters on Tour, ranking sixth in driving distance, though accuracy remains an issue as he sits just 157th. Long-iron play should be a major factor this week, and Hojgaard has excelled, ranking eighth in proximity from 200+ yards (45'11"). Despite this, he has just one top-30 finish in 11 career major starts and profiles as a volatile option at $6,500 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Maverick McNealy Seeking Better Start in Philadelphia
Maverick McNealy has only missed one cut in 12 events this 2026. The American golfer has finished well in each of his last four tournaments entered (identical 67's in that span). However, his starts have left something to be desired (77-74-71-75). Putters should do well here but McNealy cannot play around. Last week, he lost 0.11 strokes but had gained 0.83 or greater the previous five events, A one-putt percentage of 45.05% (11th) helps and his putts per round improves to 27.4 on the weekends. Combine that with a birdie or better percentage of 37.52% (5th) and McNealy has a simple path to DFS option. He just has to putt.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Harry Hall a Boom-or-Bust Option at Aronimink
Harry Hall recorded his third top-10 finish of the season at the Truist Championship, gaining over 3.7 strokes on approach and finishing T8. He'll look to keep it going at the PGA Championship, which returns to Aronimink Golf Club. As expected, Hall's success this season has largely been driven by his short game, ranking 10th in strokes gained around the green (+0.404 per round), 33rd in putting (+0.365), and 60th in scrambling. The biggest concern remains off the tee, where he ranks 126th and is losing -0.232 strokes per round. His major championship history is limited, with four career starts with two top-30 finishes and two missed cuts. Hall will likely need to lean heavily on the short game again if the driver continues to be an issue, but at $5,800 on DraftKings, he could be worth a flier for those looking for a lineup filler.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Hideki Matsuyama Attempts to Improve Over 2025 PGA Championship
Hideki Matsuyama did not have the best week last week. The Japanese golfer finished 71st at the Truist Championship. He never truly got going and a final round 76 was the punctuation mark on a bad event (+11 overall). Since the Masters Tournament, it has been pretty much downhill. Fortunately, Matsuyama is one of those golfers who has a good short-term memory. Some of the longer holes this week at Aronimink could be a bit problematic for one who drives the ball 301.4 yards on average with only 58.28% accuracy. The key may be how the course dries out as well. Matsuyama lost 2.63 strokes overall last week. Expecting that again is not likely and his one-putt percentage of 44.19% (19th) makes him a viable DFS candidate.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Scottie Scheffler Looks to Defend PGA Championship at Aronimink
As Thursday approaches, Scottie Scheffler is getting set to put up a stiff defense of his title last season. He's coming off three-straight finishes of solo second, which is an amazing feat in itself, but considering what has happened to see him in those positions, it must be a little frustrating for the world no. 1. It's easy to see a similar result this week, if not a successful defense, as Scheffler leads the PGA Tour in so many important statistics pertaining to what will presumably be important at the year's second major. Aside from the ball striking prowess, he leads the PGA Tour in bogey avoidance, birdie average, and par-4 scoring average. If he stays in similar form this week, we could see him hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy again come Sunday evening.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Nicolai Hojgaard Wants to Keep Momentum Rolling in Philadelphia
Nicolai Hojgaard nearly won the Truist Championship last week. The Danish golfer finished T-2 which was his fifth Top 6 result of the 2026 season. Hojgaard can be frustratingly streaky but he was solid across the board last week gaining at least a half stroke in all four major metrics. With longer holes on the final holes, it is good that Hojgaard hits the ball 320 yards off the tee (7th). The bad is the accuracy at 52.07% (144th). Hojgaard must hit the fairways with regularity on an undulating golf course. Few are expecting a winning score of around 260 (like in 2018) but Hojgaard will need to improve his birdie average of 3.86 (73rd), if he wants to contend from a betting perspective.
Source: PGATOUR.com
Source: PGATOUR.com
Ben Griffin Attempting to Bounce Back After Truist Championship
Ben Griffin will have another stern challenge at the PGA Championship this week. The American golfer found the middle rounds tough going at the Truist Championship (73-75). Griffin has not missed a cut in his previous six events but that T-63 was a tough pill to swallow. Also, this golf course will not play soft with the weather forecast calling for increased heat in the Philadelphia area (could top 90 by Sunday). With the course drying out, an increased premium on putting could help Griffin. His one-putt percentage of 43.84% ranks 27th on the tour. The course is longer on some of the ending holes by as much as 30 or 40 yards so Griffin will need to be accurate to set up putting chances.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Harris English Will Need His Putter to Thrive at Aronimink
Harris English may not have the best chance to win in Philadelphia this week. The American golfer is around +8000 via DraftKings to win the PGA Championship. English does have seven Top 25 results in 12 events though. Despite this, the golfer has only finished once inside the Top 10 (T-4 at RBC Heritage). Aronimink is not a long golf course at 7,237 yards (Par-70). However, it starts with a first hole that has a little of everything. With hills and bumps plus twists and Bentgrass, this will be a test for Harris. For a golfer not the best with his approach, his 139th ranked Proximity could prove to be a bit much from a betting perspective. His putting (22nd at 0.467 strokes gained) must more than offset that.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Akshay Bhatia's Creative Flair Could Show Itself in Philadelphia
Akshay Bhatia has had quite the 2026 so far. The American golfer came back from five strokes down to defeat Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia did not have the best driving numbers that week (-10.7 yards, -10% accuracy). However, his 2.79 strokes gained to putting was by far his best metric of the season. Shot making around the greens and keeping those putts per round down will be vital. Bhatia ranks 4th on tour with 27.67 putts per round and 8th in one-putt percentage (45.16%). With a birdie or better conversion percentage of 37.93% (2nd), Bhatia can be solid from a DFS or betting perspective this weekend.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Keegan Bradley Knows the Aronimink Golf Club Well
Keegan Bradley knows the Philadelphia area golf courses pretty well. The American golfer won the BMW Championship in 2018 when it was held at Aronimink. Bradley will see a course that looks very much the same as it did eight years ago. His form has been better of late with all three of his Top 25 results in 2026 coming over the past four events. One of the big reasons Bradley beat Justin Rose in a playoff then was his work approaching the greens (2nd at 0,888 strokes gained). Now, it is one of his weaker links at 0.293 strokes lost (129th). Improved putting has been vital though as Bradley has gained at least a half stroke or better in four of his last six tournaments. Betting wise, he can be an option potentially for Top 20 or Top 40 wagers.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Si Woo Kim Struggles at Truist Championship
Si Woo Kim finished tied for 65th at last week's Truist Championship but will now look forward to this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Kim is putting together an outstanding 2026 season. He has no missed cuts and nine top-25 finishes in 14 starts this season, with his best finish being a tied for second at the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this season. Kim finished tied for eighth at last year's PGA Championship and missed the cut in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Kim ranks in the 91st percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Gary Woodland Can Continue Incredible 2026 Season at PGA Championship
Gary Woodland finished tied for 17th at last week's Truist Championship and will now start his preparations for this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Woodland has one win, four missed cuts, and three top-25 finishes in 12 starts this season. After starting this season rather shakily, Woodland has bounced back nicely, securing one win and three top-25 finishes in his previous six starts. Woodland missed the cut at last year's PGA Championship and tied for 60th in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Woodland ranks in the 63rd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
