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Bryson DeChambeau a High-Upside Play With Risk at PGA Championship
After a drama-filled month--both on the course and off of it--Bryson DeChambeau returned to familiar dominance on LIV Golf last week in Virginia. The 32-year-old finished solo third after missing the cut at Augusta and his rant-fueled outing in Mexico before withdrawing with a wrist issue. It was a good bounce back before the year's second major this week in Philadelphia. However, with looming concerns about what next season and beyond will look like for guys like DeChambeau, it's easy to imagine even more stress being put on this week than usual. Aronimink figures to be a more difficult setup than traditional PGA Championships due to the unusual green segments and incredible bunkering around the property. The former SMU Mustang lacks in the short-game department, and the demand for superb accuracy with the irons doesn't necessarily play into DeChambeau's wheelhouse. There's still plenty of expectation for him this week, but it is farther from a foregone conclusion than it was this time last year.
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Source: Data Golf
Collin Morikawa Withdraws From Truist Championship
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the Truist Championship, though no specific reason has been given. Despite dealing with injuries this season, including a back issue that forced him to withdraw from THE PLAYERS in March, Morikawa had been in strong form, recording five finishes of T7 or better in his previous six starts before a T62 last week at the Cadillac Championship. With his withdrawal, Andrew Putnam enters the field as the first alternate.
Source: Golf Channel
Source: Golf Channel
Xander Schauffele Carries Elite Form Into Quail Hollow
Xander Schauffele has been putting together an impressive run lately, with finishes of third, T4, T9, and T12 in his last four starts. He now heads to the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow, a course where he's already come extremely close, finishing solo second twice in his last three appearances. Success here usually comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game, and Schauffele checks every box. He ranks 19th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.493 per round), 11th on approach (+0.623), 42nd in putting (+0.284), and 26th in driving distance. This setup fits him well, and with his form and course history, he presents as a winning-potential play at $10,000 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Hideki Matsuyama Looks to Bounce Back at Truist Championship
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 53rd at last week's Cadillac Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. So far this season, Matsuyama has six top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in 10 starts. He finished tied for 17th at last year's Truist Championship, but that was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick Secures Third Win of 2026 Season
Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother, Alex Fitzpatrick, walked away as the winners at the Zurich Classic two weeks ago. He will now start preparing for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fitzpatrick is putting together a career year in 2026, securing wins at the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He's now won three of his last four tournaments and secured five top-25 finishes in 10 starts. Fitzpatrick finished tied for 23rd at last year's Truist Championship, but it was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick ranks in the 56th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Patrick Cantlay Continues Playing Well Heading to Truist Championship
Patrick Cantlay finished tied for eighth at the RBC Heritage last month and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Cantlay has five top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in nine starts this season. He finished tied for fourth at last year's Truist Championship, but it was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 74th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
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Source: Data Golf
Ludvig Aberg Returns to Action For Truist Championship
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for fourth at the RBC Heritage last month and will now prepare for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Aberg started the season slowly, compared to the high standards he's set over the past few years, but has secured six straight top-25 finishes and four top-five finishes in his last five starts. He's also missed one cut and has one withdrawal this season. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 89th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
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Source: Data Golf
Justin Thomas Searching for Consistency at Quail Hollow
Since returning from injury, Justin Thomas has been all over the map, with one top-10, one missed cut, and four other finishes ranging from T23 to T77. He'll look to find some consistency at the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow. His history at this course is solid, including a win at the 2017 PGA Championship and four other top-25 finishes. Success here typically comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game. Thomas ranks just 92nd off the tee (-0.036 per round), 103rd on approach (-0.142), and 152nd in putting (-0.605), though he has been solid around the green (22nd) and is 49th in driving distance. Despite the poor profile, this sets up as a potential get-right spot for Thomas. At $7,600 on DraftKings, his history and name will likely make him a popular option in this range, but he comes with plenty of volatility.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth Looks to Break Through at Quail Hollow
Jordan Spieth has put together a solid season, but still hasn't been able to crack the top 10, with six top-25 finishes and a best result of T11. He'll look to change that at the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow. His history at this course isn't great, with two missed cuts and a best result of T28 at the 2017 PGA Championship. Success at this course typically comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game. Spieth ranks just 95th off the tee (-0.049 per round), but sits 45th on approach (+0.226), 29th in putting (+0.415), and 40th in driving distance. At $8,000 on DraftKings, his profile offers a solid return on investment, but he'll need to keep it in play off the tee if he wants to contend this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Adam Scott Brings Strong Form to Quail Hollow
Adam Scott carded a bogey-free 64 in his final round at the Cadillac Championship, jumping up to a T4 finish at Doral. He now looks to carry that into the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow. Scott has recorded seven top-25 finishes in 13 starts at this venue. Success here typically hinges on driving distance, approach play, and short game, areas where Scott has been great. He ranks first on approach (+1.009 per round), 16th in driving distance, and 50th off the tee (+0.230). The only real concern is the putter, where he has lost more than 1.9 strokes in four straight events. Even with that, Scott is in great form and still profiles as an elite option at $8,900 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Robert MacIntyre a Steady Option at Truist Championship
Robert MacIntyre did not have his best stuff at the Cadillac Championship, losing more than 5.9 strokes on approach and finishing T42. This was his sixth event in his last eight where he has lost strokes on approach, and he now ranks 136th on Tour in that category (-0.410 per round). There's a clear pattern with MacIntyre, as his three top-five finishes this season have all come when he's gained strokes across the board, something he'll try to replicate at Quail Hollow. This course rewards strong driving and short-game play, areas where he excels, ranking eighth off the tee (+0.613), 103rd in driving distance, and fourth in putting (+0.832). At $9,300 on DraftKings, iron issues could limit his upside, but his elite off-the-tee play and putting provide a safe floor for fantasy managers.
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Source: PGA Tour
Jason Day Looks to Overcome Approach Struggles at Quail Hollow
Jason Day had a solid overall week at the Cadillac Championship but ultimately finished T38 after losing over 5.3 strokes on approach. This has become a trend, as he now ranks 140th on Tour in strokes gained on approach (-0.436 per round). He has been excellent in the short game, ranking 10th around the green (+0.416) and 17th in putting (+0.503). At Quail Hollow, driving is a major factor, and Day also ranks just 80th off the tee (+0.040) and 97th in driving distance. He does have strong history here, with four top-10s, including a win in 2018. At $7,900 on DraftKings, he brings upside, but will need a quick turnaround with the irons to contend.
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Source: PGA Tour
Akshay Bhatia Looks for Complete Game at Truist Championship
Akshay Bhatia finished T23 at the Cadillac Championship, gaining over 9.3 strokes around the green and putting, but losing more than 7.9 combined off the tee and on approach. He'll need his full game to show up at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow. His course history here isn't strong, with a best finish of 42nd in four appearances. He has been great overall this season, ranking ninth in total strokes gained (+1.360 per round), third in putting (+0.848), and 15th on approach (+0.528). The concern at a course like this is off the tee, where he ranks 124th (-0.220) and 101st in driving distance. Bhatia has been in solid form, but he'll need to find something off the tee if he wants to contend this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Justin Rose to Continue Mid-Season Club Change at Truist Championship
Almost like deja vu, Justin Rose returned to competition last week sporting an unfamiliar name to the golfing scene, especially the hard goods portion of it. And, just like the last time he switched to a niche company outside the mainstream, it didn't look good. It was arguably more from his chipping and putting, but posting an even 0.00 strokes gained on approach is a steep fall from what we've seen from him most of the year. His long history at Quail Hollow holds a few good memories and finishes, but what sticks out more in the metrics is the putting woes he's experienced here. The 45-year-old has only gained strokes on the greens four times in 11 events played. The uncertainty with the new additions in the bag and his clear struggle on these putting surfaces make him a hard sell this week. There aren't many places Rosey can't get things done, but this track feels as close to that possibility as any other venue on tour.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Si Woo Kim is Back to Peak Form Ahead of Truist Championship
The muscle behind Si Woo Kim's golf game flourished this past week in Miami, as he led the field in strokes gained around the green (1.19) and ranked fifth in strokes gained on approach (1.40). It's certainly quite the recipe to be a top-five long iron player at a course that forces many players to hit a ton of them, but also be able to get up and down from anywhere if needed, much like what is on deck this week at Quail Hollow. Over 40% of approaches in last year's PGA Championship--where Kim finished T8--came from over 200 yards. There doesn't seem to be anything that could stand in his way this week, outside of the always turbulent putter. Nonetheless, he's one of the more intriguing DFS plays of the week, but beware of outrageous ownership.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
