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Alex Fitzpatrick Looking to Keep Up Ball-Striking Output at Quail Hollow
After gaining PGA Tour status a couple of weeks ago, Alex Fitzpatrick made the most of his first start last week in Miami. He finished T9 at Doral with strong performances in strokes gained off the tee (1.27 average) and on approach (1.06 average), and seems poised to show he can hang with the best players in the world. The ball striking hasn't always been this sharp, but after two victories both on the PGA and DP World Tours, and two other top 10 finishes in his last four starts, the younger Fitzy has undoubtedly found that next gear. This week's Truist Championship at Quail Hollow is heavy on course history, which doesn't bode well for the new PGA Tour member. Even with this run of form, expectations for the 29-year-old are still up in the air, but it's hard to say he isn't worthy of DFS consideration.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ben Griffin Looks Solid on the Surface Heading to Charlotte
Ben Griffin is moving up the world rankings inside the top 20 (16th). The American golfer has consecutive top-10 results, including a stand-alone third-place finish at the Cadillac Championship last week. Griffin did have a March to forget, as he struggled in Florida. However, he began to bounce back as his total strokes gained wandered back into positive territory. Griffin's scoring average is 31st on tour at 69.76. Unfortunately, some concerns are out there. His driving accuracy ranks 25th at 62.89%, and he will need to stay close to the tour average like last week (only minus-2.3 yards). If his approaches are near average, Griffin has a chance to contend again. If not, he becomes a fade in most DFS lineups.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Rickie Fowler Faces a Challenge at Quail Hollow
Rickie Fowler has two straight top-10 results. The American golfer has performed well in 2026 aside from two blips in Texas (missed cut). He did finish 10 strokes off the lead at Doral, but Cameron Young also won the event by six strokes. Courses like Quail Hollow (7,538 yards) do not phase Fowler, as Doral is more than 250 yards longer. Also, this is a par 71, which may help. Fowler's approach game has been much better in 2026, with five aggressively positive events, including more than a stroke gained in back-to-back tournaments. With a solid putts per round (27.92 - 29th) and even better proximity (under 200 yards - 22nd), Fowler may contend again, making him a good betting choice.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Gary Woodland on a Nice Wave Approaching Truist Championship
Gary Woodland has been on a nice run over the past five events. The American golfer has been inside the Top 40 including a win at the Texas Children's Houston Open. Another positive development has been his final round play during this span (70 or better). Woodland has turned quite a few metrics green and his driving distance (323.1 yards) still ranks second. Accuracy may not be the best (55.85% - 112th) but he averages only 28 putts per round for Round 1 and 4. That may bode well this week. When his approach to the green gains greater than one stroke lately, Woodland has contended. From a DFS and betting perspective, Woodland is a golfer to look at for at least Thursday and Sunday.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Sepp Straka Hoping for More Success at Truist Championship
Sepp Straka has won four times on the PGA Tour. The Austrian golfer claimed one of those triumphs at the Truist Championship. Naturally, that was when the tournament was up in Philadelphia. Quail Hollow was hosting the PGA Championship last year. Straka is playing on a course that corresponds favorably to Charlotte. His greens in regulation percentage has heated up to 67.12% - 47th. Furthermore, his driver accuracy has been greater than 5% above average over the past two events. Straka is still +118 via DraftKings for a Top 20 and +300 for a Top 10. It is the latter that could have more value from a betting point of view.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
J.J. Spaun Approaching Charlotte With Optimism
J.J. Spaun had the whole world looking at him going into 2026. The American golfer did not have the best of starts. Missing several cuts and a big drop in putting were the main culprits. However, his strokes gained to approach spiked at THE Players Championship (1.48). Since then, Spaun won the Texas Valero Open and has Top 25 results from the RBC Heritage and Cadillac Championship. Again, the main concern is that putter (150th with -0.597 strokes gained). The improvement in driver accuracy (62.66% - 30th) and greens in regulation (67.65% - 40th). His final round scoring average of 68.5 (10th) makes him a DFS weekend option at a minimum as he could be in contention too.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Alex Smalley Carries Momentum into Truist Championship
Alex Smalley has been enjoying a nice run the previous four events. The American golfer has consecutive Top 10 results including last week's Cadillac Championship. Smalley has been consistent with six Top 25 outcomes. He drives the ball well enough at 306.2 yards (57th) but it is the strokes gained to approach which ranks 16th. That includes hitting greens 70.37% of the time in regulation (10th). Creating opportunities has been Smalley's biggest asset. The extra chances have boosted his scoring average to 69.57 (19th on Tour). Smalley is +160 to finish inside the Top 20 via DraftKings and his ability to gain strokes on approach makes him a viable option at Charlotte.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Nicolai Hojgaard's Roller Coaster Heads to Charlotte
Nicolai Hojgaard makes golf far from dull. The Danish golfer started off poorly at Doral with a 75 then went back and forth the entire weekend. He did nearly backdoor into a Top 20 behind a sparkling 66 on Sunday. The problem is since the Masters Tournament, Hojgaard has struggled putting consecutive rounds together. Some go back further to the Texas Children's Houston Open where the golfer from Denmark had a T-2 but many feel he could have won. Either way, from a betting and DFS standpoint, Hojgaard could easily surprise but his volatility means a likely fade this week for the Truist Championship.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Keegan Bradley Desperate to Bounce Back from Doral Encounter
Keegan Bradley largely struggled at the Cadillac Championship. The American golfer finished just inside the Top 50 after a 72-73 start. The good thing was the event at Doral was a non-cut tournament. With the Truist Championship returning to Quail Hollow, the signature event goes back to a Par-71. At 7,538 yards, the Charlotte course. When this was the Wells Fargo Championship, Bradley even finished T-2 in 2022 and had a few Top 25 results. For Bradley, his driving distance and accuracy both rank 60th or better. It boils down to putting where Bradley has a respectable 28.41 putts per round (68th). He may be a reasonable DFS option for this signature event.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Gary Woodland Riding Momentum Into Cadillac Championship
Gary Woodland has been playing inspired golf this season, highlighted by a win at the Houston Open and two other finishes of T14 or better. He'll look to keep it rolling at the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral. Woodland has played here before, posting finishes of T29, T16, and T23, though those came between 2012 and 2015. His game still sets up well for the 7,700-yard Blue Monster, as he ranks second in driving distance, 59th on approach (+0.163 strokes per round), and 30th in putting (+0.410). He also sits 82nd in proximity from over 200 yards, a range that should be heavily in play this week. The only real concern has been his around the green play (154th), but with momentum on his side, Woodland offers strong value at just $7,400 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth Brings Boom-or-Bust Potential to Cadillac Championship
Jordan Spieth has posted solid results this season, with four finishes of T12 or better, but has yet to break into the top 10. He now looks to find something at Trump National Doral, where he has played three times, finishing T17 twice and T34. This should be taken with a grain of salt, given this has not been played on the PGA since 2016. Spieth's game is a decent fit here, ranking 45th on approach (+0.294 strokes per round), 27th putting (+0.423), and 43rd in driving distance. The biggest question mark remains off the tee, where he ranks 113th, losing -0.133 strokes per round and sitting 108th in driving accuracy. At $8,200 on DraftKings, Spieth is a tough player to trust in fantasy lineups, but he always carries tournament-winning upside.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Adam Scott Looks Poised for Another Strong Finish at Doral
With a T24 finish at the Masters, Adam Scott now has five top-25 finishes in his last seven events. Things seem to be clicking for the Aussie at the perfect time, as he is one of the few in the field with a strong history at Trump National Doral. Scott has five top-10 finishes here and a win in 2016 when the PGA Tour last played the Blue Monster. His game continues to fit the 7,700-yard test, sitting third in strokes gained on approach (+0.912 per round), 18th in driving distance, and fourth in proximity from 200+ yards, a range that will undoubtedly come into play this week. At $8,400 on DraftKings, Scott profiles as an elite option at a familiar course.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Maverick McNealy Needs Approach Game to Click at Doral
Maverick McNealy has put together a steady season, recording seven top-25 finishes through his first 10 events. He now looks to keep it rolling at the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral. The 7,700-yard Blue Monster should favor players with length off the tee, strong long-iron play, and the ability to convert on the greens. McNealy ranks 22nd in total strokes gained (+0.970 per round), 26th in putting (+0.430), and 49th in driving distance. The main concern has been his approach play, where he ranks 95th, losing -0.040 strokes per round, including losing strokes in five of his last six tournaments. As long as he can put together a decent week on approach, McNealy profiles as a high-upside option at $8,800 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Harry Hall's Volatility Continues at Cadillac Championship
Harry Hall has been a quintessential boom-or-bust player this year, recording four top-25 finishes to go along with four missed cuts. This includes a stretch of eight straight starts losing strokes off the tee, though he still sits 54th in total strokes gained per round (+0.378), thanks to gaining +0.847 per round around the green and putting. At Trump National Doral, length will be key given the course's 7,700-yard layout. Hall is only 103rd in driving distance and 133rd in proximity from 200+ yards, a range that will certainly come into play this week. At $7,400 on DraftKings, Hall will once again need to rely on the short game, but he does not project as a reliable fantasy option until he finds some consistency in the rest of his game.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Tommy Fleetwood Looks to Rebound at Trump National Doral
Tommy Fleetwood has four top-10 finishes this season, though his recent form has dipped, with a T33 and T52 in his last two starts. He now looks to get back on track at the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral. The 7,700-yard Blue Monster should reward length off the tee, strong long-iron play, and the ability to convert on the greens. Fleetwood has been solid overall, ranking 20th in total strokes gained (+1.085 per round) and 42nd on approach (+0.323), but the putter has held him back, sitting 108th (-0.190). He also isn't long off the tee (121st in distance), but this is somewhat offset by how accurate he's been, ranking ninth in driving accuracy. There's still plenty of upside here, but it likely comes down to whether the putter shows up and if he can clean up the recent approach play struggles.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
