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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
Sam Burns to Bounce Back at Truist Championship
It was a quiet week on the greens for Sam Burns at Doral, as gaining at least four strokes putting seems to be the only way he can find himself on the first page of leaderboards, despite having decent ball-striking metrics. He'll have a chance to rectify his flat stick woes this week in Charlotte, where he has finished inside the top-20 in his last two events played at Quail Hollow. The former LSU Tiger has all the length needed, but the real concern lies with his long iron play, as he is middle of the pack in terms of strokes gained per shot from 200 yards or more (-0.002). However, that hasn't prevented him from scoring at other venues similar in approach lengths. Burns has shown comfort on these greens in the past, so look for last week's struggle to be a blip on the radar.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Cameron Young Looks to Carry Dominance to Quail Hollow
After going wire-to-wire last week at Doral, all eyes are on Cameron Young as we approach the year's second major. First up, however, is this week's Truist Championship at Quail Hollow. It's one of the more coveted layouts on the PGA Tour, but not one that has particularly jived with the reigning Players Champion thus far. In three events, including a major, the 28-year-old's best finish is a T34. However, it's easy to see that the current state of his game isn't even in the same galaxy as prior seasons. He's the fifth-ranked player on tour in strokes gained from tee to green (1.366) this season, which is attributed more to the superb ball striking than anything he does around the green. He obviously isn't very gassed from his time at Doral, so there's no reason to think he won't be ready to jump back in the mix again this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy Returns to Familiar Stomping Grounds This Week at Quail Hollow
We haven't seen Rory McIlroy since becoming the fourth man in history to defend at Augusta National last month, and rightfully so. When you are on the mountain peaks as high as him, some accomplishments are worth the R&R. He gets back to action this week in Charlotte at an event he's won four times. The long and demanding nature off the tee at Quail Hollow allows the Northern Irishman to play from the best positions on every hole he drives it well on. In 14 career events held here--including two majors--McIlroy has averaged 1.40 strokes gained off the tee. Approach numbers are equally impressive, which makes it clear to see why he's the undoubted course horse every year. He'll be the highest-owned player of the week, and the degree of hangover and amount of rust lingering from not hitting a meaningful shot in a month is the only thing that will determine whether being a part of it was smart or not.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Chris Gotterup Looking to Bounce Back at Quail Hollow
It was a poor week at the Cadillac Championship last week for Chris Gotterup. The iron play fell off a cliff, losing an average of -1.22 strokes on approach over the four days. He has a quick chance to get things straight before the PGA Championship next week, as Quail Hollow should be another venue made for the long-hitting 26-year-old. The rest of his game is still performing at a high level, as he still found a way to finish with a positive total strokes gained on the week. It's unlikely we will see a repeat performance of that magnitude come Thursday, and with any luck, it will somewhat reduce the ownership interest. Any Gotterup believers should stay on the train.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Tommy Fleetwood Looking For Better Iron Play at Quail Hollow
Things have been off for Tommy Fleetwood over his last two outings, where he has lost strokes on approach in back-to-back events for the first time in two years. Ball striking is the bread and butter of the 35-year-old's game, and while his play off the tee is as steadfast as usual, he'll need the other half to pull its weight if he hopes to be in the mix at Quail Hollow. His strong bogey avoidance and ability to score helped him finish top-25 last week in Miami, but a middling par-4 scoring average, less-than-ideal length, and approach play struggles make him a less desirable DFS option. There is a lot more risk here than usual.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
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
