February 3, 2026
As time goes on and Scottie Scheffler continues to wreak havoc on the rest of the PGA Tour roster, the question of whether you take him or literally anyone else becomes the weekly discussion. He's so good in every area that if he shows up firing on all cylinders, everyone else is playing for second place. This feeling can't be felt more than at TPC Scottsdale (or Augusta), as he won back-to-back in 2022 and 2023 and averages a sickening +2.897 total strokes gained over his last 20 rounds. There isn't any other explanation needed. If you believe in a third victory for the 29-year-old, he's in your lineup without question.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
February 3, 2026
The impressive start that Maverick McNealy has gotten off to this season has a chance to throw a W in the mix this week at the WM Phoenix Open. The 30-year-old has demonstrated supreme comfort on this track in two previous starts (WD'd in 2023), with T9 and T6 finishes coming in the last two years. Through eight rounds, he ranks fourth in the field in total strokes gained average (+2.364) at TPC Scottsdale and second in strokes gained putting (+1.156). There is little reason to doubt him ahead of Thursday's round, and if you can find room on some DFS lineups for the former Stanford Cardinal, he's a must-add.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
February 3, 2026
It felt like a special occasion with Brooks Koepka back on the tee sheet for the Farmers Insurance Open, and this week will likely feel like much of the same. The WM Phoenix Open was the site of his first career victory on the PGA Tour in 2015, and it often feels like one of the few regular events he gets amped up to play in. His return last week was more positive than many expected, as he played all four rounds to end the four days at T56. Koepka showed signs of life by ranking 11th in the field in strokes gained from tee to green (+2.02). The putter didn't cooperate, however, how much stock can we give it on unpredictable Poa annua greens? In five career appearances at TPC Scottsdale, Brooksie has managed to gain strokes with the flat stick in all of them. It's still up in the air on what kind of fantasy asset he'll be in his returning season, but this is as good a spot as any to take a chance on him this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
February 3, 2026
After a T6 finish to open the season, followed by a T24 the following week, Harry Hall should be pleased with how his game is trending ahead of this week at TPC Scottsdale. He's making a ton of putts, averaging +1.123 strokes gained through his first two starts. That number will surely fall, just as his -0.076 strokes gained on approach will rise. However, ball striking hasn't been good here. Over his eight competitive rounds on the Stadium Course, he's lost an average of 0.687 strokes between off-the-tee and on approach metrics. Ranking third last season in birdie average (4.56) and having a tidy short game, there's plenty of reason to think he'll improve on his best finish of T41 in this event come Sunday.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
February 3, 2026
It has been an incredible run for Chris Gotterup over the last seven months. From winning the Scottish Open last year to being the first winner on tour this season, he's established himself as one of the bright young players. After competing on TGL Monday night, the 26-year-old made the trek out to TPC Scottsdale for his third career appearance. The first two ended early, missing the cut both times and failing to really gain strokes anywhere besides on the green. However, we are now two wins and a slew of good finishes later, and this time feels like a much different story. Through his first two events, the 26-year-old is averaging +1.169 strokes gained off the tee and +0.628 on approach. Everything about his game is more refined and exudes more confidence than when he was here last season. Play Gotterup with confidence this week, but understand that his streaky putting limits his upside a little bit.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
February 3, 2026
After a discouraging 2025 season, the new year started in a similar fashion for Tony Finau. The 36-year-old missed both of his first two cuts of the campaign and looked set for a third after a terrible start on Thursday at Torrey. However, he battled back nicely to finish T11. After a run of poor ball striking to end last year, things look much improved on that front. Even with the MCs out the gate, he is averaging +0.261 strokes gained off the tee and +0.250 on approach. It isn't record-breaking by any means, but it's certainly a step in the right direction. His history at TPC Scottsdale isn't very impressive, other than a runner-up finish in 2020. The putter has let him down, which isn't anything new for the Utah native. So, while there are positives to draw on from last week, the jury is still out on whether he's back to being a reliable fantasy option. The best advice feels like letting the suckers take the bait of hoping the play travels from San Diego.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
February 3, 2026
It was a decent start to the season for Sam Burns, who finished T27 at the AMEX a couple of weeks ago. He averaged +1.33 strokes gained from tee to green, but surprisingly, lost strokes with the putter. That is the second consecutive event where the putter let him down, going back to the Hero World Challenge in December. For someone who led the tour in strokes gained putting last season, it is a troubling sign. However, his time at this week's event, the WM Phoenix Open, has historically been a venue where he's rolled the ball well. The ball striking seems poised enough, especially considering the 150-200 yard range is more in his wheelhouse of approach yardages. Burns has a decent floor with the possibility of having a nice week. Don't hesitate to take him in DFS lineups.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
January 28, 2026
Sahith Theegala wanted to put 2025 behind him and for good reason. The American golfer made 17 of 23 cuts but had zero Top 10 finishes and only was inside the Top 25 twice. Theegala missed two months and a little more due to injury. His form got wrecked and yet, he never truly looked right until the Fall season. Even then, he missed the cut at The RSM Classic. His weekend at the Farmers Insurance Open last year was a nightmarish 75-73. However, Theegala finished T-4 the previous year. If the conditions are right, the player can be a solid DFS choice (4.14 - 40th in birdie average for 2024). With a Top 10 result (T-8) at The American Express, Theegala has momentum and lots of it.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Gary Woodland has been driving the ball well in 2026. The American golfer ranks second early on in driving distance at a whopping average of 327.1 yards. Again, it is early. However, the South Course weighs in at a whopping 7.802 yards. Even the North Course is a solid 7,258 yards. Six holes on the South Course are 500 yards or greater. Two are Par-4's by the way (505 and that 517 yard 15th hole). Woodland will need to be accurate but that length is vital on a course like this. Woodland is +16500 to win on DraftKings but +420 to finish in the Top 20. It all comes down to accuracy here which should at least make Woodland an eye catcher for the Farmers Insurance Open.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Andrew Putnam nearly won The American Express last week. The American golfer ended up T-2 after an opening round 72. While Scottie Scheffler did his thing and surgically took the field apart, Putnam did have the round of the week with a 60 on Friday. He was a whopping 10 under par during a 10 hole stretch. It was something to watch. Also, this buoyed Putnam to a big paycheck and huge result. There is one brick wall in the way and that is Torrey Pines. Putnam had consecutive solid starts then sputtered ending up over par last year and in 2018. Getting off the tee is something Putnam does not excel in ranking 173rd losing 0.69 strokes. Worse, Torrey Pines is one of those courses where errant shots can ruin a round. Putnam is another golfer to probably fade.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Matthieu Pavon was the 2024 winner of the Farmers Insurance Open. The French golfer played 26 PGA events in 2025 and managed not to finish inside the Top 25 once. That is correct. Even after a two month break, Pavon missed two cuts in four Fall events. As a result, Pavon dropped further to 260 in the OWGR (World Rankings). The golfer's odds are now bleak at DraftKings (a whopping +34000). What about last year at this event? Pavon blew up with an 80 during the second round to miss the cut. His biggest problem early in 2025 were these rounds that just melted down. There was that 83 at the Arnold Palmer, the 78-76 at the Masters, and the 80 at the RBC Canadian. If Pavon misses a few putts early, the warning bells could go off again this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Luke List had an eventful 2025, only making the cut in 13 out of 28 events. The American golfer has won twice on the PGA Tour, including a playoff win at the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open. List stormed up the leaderboard with a final-round 66, then beat Will Zalatoris in a playoff. Since then, the golfer has mostly struggled. Every year has gotten worse, including an implosion in 2025, which featured a final round of 81. If his putter and approaches go awry, then look out. In 2025, he lost a combined 0.527 strokes to the average ranking outside the Top 125 in both metrics. List will need birdies to offset some of the inevitable mistakes, which makes him less stable for a betting pick or DFS possibility.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Jake Knapp is among the top-15 betting choices for this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. The American golfer does have one PGA win, and yet he is only given a 50.44% chance of making the cut at Torrey Pines this weekend. He finished strong at the Sony Open, closing with a 66. It has been a mixed bag for Knapp the last two times in the San Diego area. The courses played differently, too. He finished third in 2024 but 32nd in 2023. Simply, one big difference was the conditions. Add in the fact that Knapp could make putts last year but was 13% less accurate compared to the average, and that is troublesome. Knapp frequently does not drive the ball far. Six of his first nine events in 2025 featured well below average driving distance. That will create a challenge even with solid putting numbers.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Rasmus Hojgaard has found glory five times internationally. The Danish golfer has not done so on the PGA Tour. He did start off well at The American Express but consecutive rounds of 70 kept him outside the Top 40. Torrey Pines does not yield as many birdies. However, one has to take advantage of the opportunities given. With the North-South rotation, Hojgaard may not want to watch last year's video. When The Genesis Invitational was moved due to the wildfires, the golfer opened with an 82 then followed up with a 77. He has never played the North course. It may be a week where fading Hojgaard as a DFS or betting choice might prove prudent. Even if he performs well, sometimes watching is better.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 28, 2026
Christiaan Bezuidenhout played well last week. The South African golfer finished outside the Top 30 but was in the 60's for all four rounds. It becomes tough when all these crazy birdie numbers pop up. He bookended 68's sandwiched by a 67 and 69. Torrey Pines may be different. Bezuidenhout missed the cut in 2024 and did not play the event in 2025. Also, he has never won on the PGA Tour. All five of his wins are from the international circuit and none since 2020. Yes, the South African has three Top 10 results in each of the past two seasons. However, he has never shot below a 69 at either Torrey Pines course. The belief is to be a decent betting option that Bezuidenhout may need to do that a few times this weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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