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Brooks Koepka a High-Upside Play at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Chances are good that Brooks Koepka is pleased with how his 2026 season has fared thus far, and if not for a sick flat stick, it could be even better. However, things are looking a little more shaky as of late, with the iron play becoming a little more inconsistent lately than it was earlier in the year. He's still more than capable of providing solid weeks in this department, but the deeper dive shows much more of a struggle beyond 200 yards than there is before it. TPC Craig Ranch will give him a mix of both, as 175-225 yards is the predominant approach yardage this week. At an event with the birdie-fest stigma, it also helps that the 36-year-old is the seventh-ranked player this season in birdie-or-better rate on par 5s (55.56%). It's all about putting for Koepka this week, and while it may be hard to stomach on such a putter-centric venue, he's doing enough elsewhere to be a DFS option come Thursday.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Chris Kirk Continues Search For Putting Form at TPC Craig Ranch
Chris Kirk caught lightning in a bottle in Round 3 of last week's PGA Championship, posting a 65 and eyeing a top-10 finish. It wasn't to be, as he went backwards on Sunday to fall outside the top 40. The tee to green play hasn't been terrible for the 41-year-old, but his putter has been MIA all season. He's making the start at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson for the first time since 2011. The ball striking form is always a bright spot on the surface, but deeper digging shows a vulnerability outside of 175 yards, which will be in play a lot around TPC Craig Ranch. Plus, the incredibly high importance level that strokes gained putting has at this golf course isn't favorable for a player who ranks 131st in that metric for the season. Consider Kirk a risky DFS choice with very limited upside.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Rasmus Hojgaard Looking to Shake Off Poor Major Showing at TPC Craig Ranch
It was poor week at Aronimink for Rasmus Hojgaard, as the 25-year-old failed to post a single round at level par or better any of the four days. The course layout helped the bomb and gouge players in many ways, but it exposed the Dane's lackluster wedge play that was too difficult to overcome, ranking second to last in the field in strokes gained on approach. He'll have a chance for redemption this week at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he finished T48 last season. His length off the tee will again be of great value, but the task of scorable wedge shots and making birdies will also be presented a lot. It's realistic to think he can figure things out on the scoring side of things given his perseverance to continually make cuts and the overall talent, but he's more of a desperate DFS start than an exciting one right now.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Joel Dahmen is of No DFS Consideration This Week in Dallas
For Joel Dahmen, 2026 is going much like most other seasons on tour: a few bright weeks, with many to forget. He hasn't had a finish inside the top 60 since the beginning of the Florida swing, with the major deficiencies coming on and around the greens. Between both strokes gained metrics, the 38-year-old is losing nearly one stroke per round. That simply won't cut it on the PGA Tour, and the ball striking numbers are nowhere near good enough to overcome. Without a huge turnaround in play, Dahmen is a player to avoid at all costs.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Pierceson Coody is Not The Fun DFS Play He Used to Be
For those that rode the Pierceson Coody train throughout the early part of the year, the time to jump off is far overdue. The 26-year-old has only eked out decent finishes in two of his last eight starts, missing the cut last week in Aronimink in his latest appearance. Driving has been the only bright spot during this time, as he's lost strokes on approach and around the green in three of his last four events. He'll be making his fifth career appearance at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he made the cut for the first time last season, finishing T25. There is still some value to be had here given the rate and frequency he is able to make birdies and the incredible length he possesses off the tee. He fits the mold for the past champions at this golf course, but the inconsistencies are more glaring now than perhaps they were two or three months ago.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Justin Thomas Trending Well Ahead of PGA Championship Despite Concerning Form
The turbulent season for Justin Thomas has calmed down over the last two weeks, with finishes of T23 and 13th in the two Signature Events coming into this week in Philly. The 33-year-old has been a real liability on the greens, ranking 131st in strokes gained putting (-0.333) and three-putt avoidance. This pitfall has also brought down his birdie average, bogey avoidance, and par-4 scoring. Pretty much everything needed to have success at Aronimink will test everything Thomas has failed to be consistent with this season. With two PGA Championships already under his belt, the former Crimson Tide golfer is known for showing out on this stage, but this year's layout should push his expectations outside of the scope of DFS viability.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
J.J. Spaun Trending Up Ahead of PGA Championship
After a poor start to the season, J.J. Spaun has turned things around, recording a win and three other top-25 finishes in his last five events. He'll look to keep it rolling at the PGA Championship, an event where he has struggled in the past, missing the cut twice and never finishing higher than T35. Despite his early-season struggles, he ranks 43rd in total strokes gained (+0.534 per round), ninth on approach (+0.652), and 41st off the tee (+0.297). The main issue has been the putter, where he ranks 145th and is losing -0.474 strokes per round. However, last week at the Truist Championship, he gained over 1.9 strokes on the greens, a promising sign heading into this week. At $7,700 on DraftKings, he'll likely be a popular option, and for good reason. He's trending up ahead of the second major of the season, and his ball-striking could help push him up the leaderboard.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Adam Scott Riding Strong Form Into PGA Championship
Adam Scott has been on a heater, recording four straight top-25 finishes, bringing his total up to seven on the season. He'll look to keep it going at the PGA Championship, which returns to Aronimink Golf Club. This will be Scott's 99th straight major championship start, the second-most of all time. In 25 starts at this event, he has 14 top-25 finishes and has only lost strokes to the field in six appearances. On the season, he ranks 16th in total strokes gained (+1.069 per round), 10th tee to green (+1.123), third on approach (+0.875), and 19th in total driving. Long-iron play should be a major factor this week, and Scott has been elite in that area, ranking third in proximity from 200+ yards (44'1"). At just $7,500 on DraftKings, Scott brings an elite profile and strong upside at a discounted price.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Patrick Reed Looking to Make Another Run at PGA Championship
The last time we saw him, Patrick Reed put together a strong Masters tournament, finishing T12. He now turns to the PGA Championship, a tournament where he has found plenty of success throughout his career. In 12 starts, Reed has recorded five top-20 finishes, including a runner-up finish in 2017. This year's event returns to Aronimink Golf Club, where Reed previously competed in 2018 at the BMW Championship. In that start, he gained strokes throughout the bag, including over 1.8 off the tee, and finished T19. Reed has been in strong form since moving away from LIV and is always a threat to contend at majors. At $9,000 on DraftKings, he brings plenty of upside, though there is some risk of rust after not competing since The Masters.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Sungjae Im Looks to Build on Strong Finish at Truist Championship
Sungjae Im has had an up-and-down season, recording two top-five finishes along with six results of T42 or worse. He now heads to the PGA Championship, a tournament where he has struggled to find success. In seven career starts, Im has missed five cuts, with his best finish being a T17 in 2021. On the season, he ranks 70th in total strokes gained (+0.167 per round), 74th off the tee (+0.065), and 11th around the green (+0.401). His biggest issue has been on approach, as he has lost strokes in five straight events and sits 138th on Tour in that category. One positive note was the putter finally showing up at the Truist Championship, where he gained over 2.9 strokes on the greens. At $7,200 on DraftKings, Im is riding the momentum of a T5 finish last week, but his PGA Championship history and recent approach play still make him a risky option.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
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
