August 20, 2025
Harry Hall is playing well at a crucial time. The English golfer has finished inside the Top 30 in every event since Myrtle Beach in May. That is a span of 11 events. Hall, as a result, was able to raise his FedEx Cup ranking and keep it inside the Top 30 (26th). He held his final round together at the BMW Championship to finish 6th and cement that playoff spot. Hall's numbers have been right in form with his season outputs. Over the past five events, his strokes gained to putting is 1.031 (0.910 for 2025). A big key to his putting ranks is his one putt percentage (45.8% - 2nd). He is also first on tour in putts per round at 27.46. If Hall can place his approaches well, the English golfer has a chance at +4500 to potentially contend in Atlanta.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 20, 2025
Sungjae Im seeks a little more consistency while turning back the clock at Atlanta. The South Korean golfer finished seventh last year at East Lake Golf Club. In 2022, Im finished runner-up to winner to Rory McIlroy. Unfortunately, the summer has featured more downs than ups. Im was derailed by a 75 and then a 77 at the BMW Championship. Approaching the green has been rough for Im in 2025 as he is losing 0.973 strokes on average ranking 166th. Greens in regulation has not been much better at 62.11% (156th). East Lake is a course that predicates itself on setting up for birdie chances. If Im is on his game, a +275 to finish inside the Top 10 is not quite so risky.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 20, 2025
Jacob Bridgeman has been playing solidly as the Tour Championship looms. The American golfer has finished inside the Top 40, including one Top 5, in his last five events on American soil. Bridgeman managed a T-17 at Memphis and then a T-19 at the BMW Championship. That kept Bridgeman on the right side of the playoff bubble. Bridgeman's putting ranked 11th in 25 at 0,496 strokes gained. However, that number has dipped over the past five events (0.178). It feels like Bridgeman has been solid but not enough for an event like Atlanta. With his strength being a bit of a weakness, putting will be paramount to any success. Oddsmakers are less optimistic giving Bridgeman +10000 odds via DraftKings to win at East Lake Golf Club.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 20, 2025
Nick Taylor has been pretty consistent in 2025. The Canadian golfer has one win in Hawaii, three Top 10 results and 11 Top 25 finishes. During the first two rounds of the FedEx Cup playoffs, Taylor has ended up outside the Top 30 however. More troubling was his closing 75 at the BMW Championship last week. Despite this, Taylor has gained 0.784 strokes over his last five weeks (0.703 in 2025). One of his bigger issues may be putts per round. Overall, he ranks 109th at 29.29. However, that final round number of 30 comes in at 149th. Even his one putt percentage has fallen to 38.3% (127th). Putting well at East Lake is a prerequisite and Taylor has not shown that consistency the past several months. Maybe that is why he is at +8000 to win the Tour Championship.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 20, 2025
Brian Harman is attempting to keep expectations grounded. The American golfer has not performed well at East Lake in his previous two appearances. He finished 23rd in 2023 and T-21 in 2022. Harman's best round was a 67 during the final round of the 2022 event in Atlanta. The prevailing thought is he will have to shoot at least one round in the middle 60's or better. He did this three straight time in the summer but following up on those rounds is a problem. Harman has not ended up better than -14 in any event this year. One other problem is that Harman is -200 to finish inside the Top 20. Given his 2025 performances, maybe fading Harman in DFS and betting formats is prudent.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 20, 2025
Andrew Novak did not enjoy the BMW Championship last week. The American golfer finished 48th at +20 and never factored into the event. Novak advanced to the Tour Championship despite dropping to 15th in the FedEx Cup points. Over the previous five events, Novak has gained 0.705 strokes (0.488 to putting alone). Through 25 events in 2025, he has one win, five Top 10 results, and has made the cut 68% of the time. This week features no cut and no cushion. Memphis showed he could contend on a higher birdie output course. Weather could play a role and slow down the greens on Friday and Saturday. This may help Novak who is the longest shot on odds at +12000. Thursday will be telling in terms if he can even be a DFS option or not.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 20, 2025
Justin Rose has enjoyed a season for the ages. The English golfer is now 45 but behind a win in Memphis and five Top 10 results, Rose has climbed to 11th in the world rankings. Overall, he ranks fourth in FedEx Cup points. This was after a forgetful May and June where three missed cuts and a W/D could have harpooned his season. Rose bounced back in Scotland with a T-6 at the Genesis Scottish Open. His numbers may not be great but Rose excels at one-putt percentage (42.8% - 16th). He is close to the Top 50 in strokes gained to putting and approach to the green (53rd and 52nd). Over the past five events, Rose has gained 0.533 strokes to putting. Making putts at the Tour Championship is vital. Scoring has been 20 under par or above typically.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 13, 2025
After withdrawing from the Wyndham Championship, Akshay Bhatia bounced back with a T6 finish at the St. Jude Championship, his fourth top-10 finish of the season. He will look to keep that momentum going at the BMW Championship, which returns to a renovated Caves Valley for the first time since 2021. The 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will demand both strong approach play and distance off the tee. Bhatia ranks 27th in total strokes gained, 13th on approach, and 135th in driving distance. His biggest inconsistency has been his putter, losing strokes in seven of his last eight events, though he still sits 28th on tour in strokes gained putting. He also ranks 26th in proximity from over 200 yards, a key range given the course's length. Sitting 29th in the FedEx Cup standings, Bhatia is right on the bubble for next week's Tour Championship, making his $8,200 price tag on DraftKings an appealing play this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
Robert MacIntyre has been steady all season, recording five top-10 finishes and missing just two cuts in 21 starts. He struggled on approach last week at the St. Jude Championship, losing over six strokes and finishing T38 but will look to bounce back at the BMW Championship, which returns to Caves Valley for the first time since 2021. The newly renovated 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will demand both strong approach play and distance off the tee, two areas where MacIntyre holds his own, ranking 41st in approach and 63rd in driving distance. He also sits 54th in putting and 62nd in approach from over 200 yards, a key range given the course's length. Currently 20th in the FedEx Cup standings, he's well positioned for a spot in the Tour Championship. At $8,100 on DraftKings, he isn't the most appealing play on the board, but his upside keeps him in consideration for fantasy lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
After seven straight events with results of T53 or worse, Sungjae Im has rebounded with finishes of T17 and T27 in his last two starts. He'll look to carry that momentum into the BMW Championship, where he owns four straight top-15 finishes, including a third-place showing in 2021, the last time Caves Valley hosted. The renovated 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will reward both approach play and distance, two areas where Im has struggled this season, ranking 168th on approach and 142nd in driving distance. He does, however, make up strokes around the green, ranking third on tour in that category. Sitting 25th in the FedEx Cup standings, he needs only a steady week to lock up a spot in next week's Tour Championship. At $8,000 on DraftKings, Im can be left on the bench by fantasy managers, as there are stronger options at this price point.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
Since returning from injury earlier this year, Xander Schauffele has been solid, but not quite the dominant force we saw last season. He's posted three top-10 finishes in 14 starts, and after trending upward late in the summer, he opened the playoffs with a T22 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship. Schauffele has been a BMW Championship standout in recent years, finishing T8 or better in each of the last three editions, though this week marks a return to Caves Valley for the first time since 2021, where he placed T49. The renovated 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will reward both approach play and distance. Schauffele ranks 48th in total strokes gained, 10th in approach, and 28th in driving distance, but sits 110th off the tee and 125th in putting. At 43rd in the FedEx Cup standings, he needs a 21st or better finish to have a chance to advance to the Tour Championship. Priced at $10,500 on DraftKings, he's a high-upside option whose aggressive play could pay off in this must-perform week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
Since missing the cut at the U.S. Open, Shane Lowry has struggled, posting three straight finishes outside the top 40, including a T59 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship. He'll look to rebound at the BMW Championship, which returns to a renovated Caves Valley for the first time since 2021. The 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will emphasize approach play and distance. Lowry ranks 16th in total strokes gained, third on approach, and 136th in driving distance. He's also sixth in proximity from 175-200 yards, a range that could play a major role this week. Currently 23rd in the FedEx Cup standings, Lowry is safely in play for next week's Tour Championship. At $7,700 on DraftKings, he profiles as a reliable mid-range option due to his strong iron play.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
Si Woo Kim had missed three straight cuts heading into last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, but he bounced back nicely with a T14 finish, gaining over eight strokes on approach. He'll look to carry that momentum into the BMW Championship, which returns to a renovated Caves Valley for the first time since 2021. The 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will put an emphasis on approach play and distance this week. Kim ranks 27th in total strokes gained, 31st in strokes gained on approach, and 142nd in driving distance. His short game is among the best on Tour, ranking 15th around the green, but his putting remains a weakness at 152nd. Sitting 41st in the FedEx Cup standings, Kim will need a 21st or better finish to have a chance to crack the top 30 and qualify for next week's Tour Championship. At $7,300 on DraftKings, Kim offers decent value, though his lack of distance could be a limiting factor.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
After five straight finishes of T8 or better, Matt Fitzpatrick came back down to Earth with a T32 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He'll look to get back near the top of the leaderboard at the BMW Championship, which returns to Caves Valley for the first time since 2021. The 7,600-yard, par-70 layout will put an emphasis on both approach play and distance this week. Fitzpatrick ranks 37th in total strokes gained, 84th in strokes gained on approach, and 85th in driving distance. He's a solid putter, ranking 26th, and also sits 17th in proximity on approach shots from over 200 yards. Currently 40th in the FedEx Cup standings, he'll need a strong showing to crack the top 30 required to advance to the Tour Championship. At $8,900 on DraftKings, it may be difficult to trust Fitzpatrick to pull off the feat.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 13, 2025
Patrick Cantlay finished T9 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, marking his fourth top-10 finish of the year while gaining over six strokes on approach. He looks to carry that momentum into the BMW Championship, where he has previously won twice, including the last time it was held at Caves Valley in 2021. The course has been renovated into a 7,600-yard, par-70 layout, putting an emphasis on distance this week. Cantlay ranks eighth in strokes gained on approach, 10th in total strokes gained, and 81st in driving distance. He is also 21st in birdie-or-better percentage and 78th in putting. Sitting 19th in the FedEx Cup standings, he is comfortably inside the top 30 needed to qualify for next week's Tour Championship. Cantlay is a strong DFS option this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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