July 15, 2025
With all the hoopla surrounding the upcoming Ryder Cup and whether current U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley will need to bring his sticks to Bethpage as well, this week in Northern Ireland is big. It's the year's final major and the last chance to really vault up the standings with a good week. Golf across the pond hasn't been very bright for the 39-year-old, who has missed the last five cuts in this championship, beginning here in 2019. The approach play is a point of emphasis for Bradley in the often more brutal conditions here than at home, especially the wind. He's also struggled on the greens, averaging -0.94 strokes gained on the greens in the last three Opens. The previous 18 months have been much more successful and have the former St. John's golfer on the tip of everyone's tongue. American pride suggests rooting for Bradley, but the DFS strategy is to have tempered expectations.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Justin Thomas finished tied for 22nd at last week's Genesis Scottish Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship held at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Thomas has one win, seven top-25 finishes and missed the cut twice in 16 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Thomas ranks in the 69th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because the greens at Royal Portrush measure only 5,400 square feet on average.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Scottie Scheffler finished tied for eighth at last week's Genesis Scottish Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Scheffler has three wins, nine top-10 finishes and hasn't missed the cut in 15 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Scheffler ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because the greens at Royal Portrush measure just 5,400 square feet on average.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Jon Rahm finished in second at last week's LIV Andalucia and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship held at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. So far this season, Rahm has 11 top-10 finishes and missed the cut once in 14 starts. Over the past 12 months, Rahm ranks in the 95th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because the average green size at Royal Portrush is only 5,400 square feet.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Collin Morikawa missed the cut at last week's Genesis Scottish Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Morikawa has 10 top-25 finishes and missed the cut twice in 15 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Morikawa ranks in the 94th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because the average green size at Royal Portrush measures just 5,400 square feet.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 13th at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last month and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Matsuyama has one win, seven top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 17 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because the average size of the greens at Royal Portrush is only 5,400 square feet.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Brooks Koepka finished tied for 32nd at last week's LIV Andalucia and will now turn his focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship held at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Koepka has three top-15 finishes including a T12 at the U.S. Open last month. However, he missed the cut at the Masters Tournament and the PGA Championship. Over the past 12 months, Koepka ranks in the 85th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is significant because the greens at Royal Portrush measure just 5,400 square feet on average.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for 34th at last week's Genesis Scottish Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. So far this season, Fleetwood has 12 top-25 finishes and missed the cut once in 16 starts. Over the past 12 months, Fleetwood ranks in the 85th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because the greens at Royal Portrush average just 5,400 square feet.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Jason Day missed the cut at the John Deere Classic two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship held at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Day has seven top-25 finishes and missed the cut twice in 14 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Day ranks in the 35th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because the greens at Royal Portrush measure just 5,400 square feet on average.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 14, 2025
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for eighth at last week's Genesis Scottish Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Portrush, United Kingdom. Aberg has one win, six top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 16 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 90th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because the greens at Royal Portrush average only 5,400 square feet.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 9, 2025
Gary Woodland has seen mixed results this season, missing six cuts but also recording five top-25 finishes in his first 17 events. He'll look to find more consistency at the Scottish Open, where he has played three times and finished T67, T25, and T30. To get back on track, he'll need to lean on his tee-to-green game, approach play, and driving distance. Woodland ranks 93rd from tee to green at plus-0.086 strokes per round, 45th on approach (plus-0.283), and 18th in driving distance. His biggest issue remains his putter, as he lost over seven strokes on the greens at this event last year. Still, his ball-striking gives him a clear edge, and at just $6,900 on DraftKings, Woodland brings strong value to fantasy lineups this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
July 9, 2025
Aaron Rai has put together a solid season, missing just four cuts and posting eight top-25 finishes, including a T17 at the Travelers in his most recent start. He'll look to keep that momentum going at the Scottish Open, where he has played seven times and won in 2020. Success at the Renaissance Club depends on strong tee-to-green play and solid approach, both of which are strengths for Rai. He ranks 27th from tee to green with plus-0.769 strokes per round, 46th on approach (plus-0.280), and 22nd off the tee (plus-0.407). His only real weaknesses are with his putter, where he's losing 0.086 strokes, and in driving distance, where he ranks 166th. He also ranks in the 68th percentile in proximity from 150 to 200 yards, a range that accounted for 41.4% of approach shots here last year. At $8,300 on DraftKings, Rai is a steady option who can be trusted to round out a fantasy lineup this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
July 9, 2025
Maverick McNealy has quietly put together a strong season, recording six top-10 finishes and missing just three cuts in 18 starts. He'll aim to keep that momentum going at the Scottish Open, where he has competed once in 2022 and finished T16. Success at the Renaissance Club requires solid tee-to-green play, strong approach shots, and good driving distance, all areas where McNealy has been solid. He ranks 44th from tee to green (plus-0.482 strokes per round), 41st on approach (plus-0.304), and 76th in driving distance, while also sitting 34th in putting (plus-0.257). He ranks in the 60th percentile in proximity from 150 to 200 yards, a range that accounted for over 41 percent of approach shots here last year. At $8,000 on DraftKings, McNealy brings a well-rounded game that makes him a solid value option this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
July 9, 2025
Aldrich Potgieter withdrew from the John Deere Classic after shooting a five-over 76 in the third round, though no reason was given. He's set to tee it up again this week at the Scottish Open, making his tournament debut. Success at the Renaissance Club relies on solid tee-to-green play, approach shots, and driving distance. Potgieter is the longest hitter on tour, ranking first in driving distance, second in strokes gained off the tee at plus-0.730 per round, and 68th from tee to green at plus-0.292. However, he struggles on approach, ranking 121st at minus-0.111, and sits in just the 27th percentile for proximity from 150 to 200 yards, a range that accounted for over 41% of approach shots here last year. At $7,200 on DraftKings, he'll likely be a popular play, but the 20-year-old will face a challenge beyond just overpowering the course.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
July 9, 2025
Tom Kim has had a tough season so far with just one top-25 finish and seven missed cuts in 19 events. He's hoping to find a spark at the Scottish Open, where he has competed three times and posted results of T15, T6, and third over the past three years. Success at the Renaissance Club leans heavily on tee-to-green performance, approach play, and distance off the tee. Despite his struggles, Kim still ranks 73rd in strokes gained on approach at plus-0.138 per round, 84th from tee to green at plus-0.139, and 43rd around the green at plus-0.164. He's also 90th in driving distance and ranks in the 56th percentile in proximity from 150 to 200 yards, a key range that made up over 41% of approach shots at this course last year. Betting on Kim or including him in your lineup remains risky until he shows more consistency, but a trip across the pond might be just what he needs to turn things around.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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