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Rickie Fowler Rides History into the Blue Monster at Doral
Rickie Fowler has experience playing in the Miami area. The American golfer lives in Florida (Jupiter) and played in the last six WGC Championships (before it ended in 2016). Fowler had two Top 10 results in those six years and three Top 15 outcomes. Even with further course updates, the golfer carries some buzz to finish inside the Top 20 (+120 at DraftKings). Fowler rode an opening round 65 to a T-8 finish at the RBC Heritage nine days ago. One of the bigger aspects of Fowler's game is his improved driving accuracy (63.9% - 19th) and putting (0.518 strokes gained - 16th). With his ability for lower numbers, Fowler is a reasonable DFS possibility and could be intriguing from a betting perspective too.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Keegan Bradley on Good Run Heading into Cadillac Championship
Keegan Bradley has played better over his last two PGA events. The American golfer finished inside the Top 25 at both events. Bradley had an excellent Sunday each time as well (68 and 66 respectively). One of the wrinkles this week is a new event at the Blue Monster at Doral. A 7.739-yard course weights heavily on some golfers but Bradley has solid driving metrics (306.3 yards - 55th and 62.5% accuracy - 38th). Doral is more than long holes and features upgraded hazards and obstacles. Bradley had early odds around +6000 to win but looking toward a Top 20 at +146 via DraftKings. Bradley's greens in regulation (62.04% - 142nd) is the only red flag but that number has improved of late.
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Source: PGATour.com
Chris Gotterup Looks to Continue Big-Game Hunting at Cadillac Championship
The strong season for Chris Gotterup continues at Trump National Doral, as the long-hitting 26-year-old will make his first start at this iconic venue. It's been a long time since the PGA Tour set up shop here, and the U.S. Open-like conditions that will be presented here are the perfect place for him to flex his ballstriking muscle. He ranks ninth on the season in strokes gained from tee to green, and while the 0.423 strokes gained on approach is impressive in its own right, it has been the 0.613 strokes gained off the tee that has been the real bright spot. If Gotterup can avoid his share of three-putts on the massive green complexes and avoid making the big numbers that are possible on many of these holes, he'll be a fine play in most lineup constructions.
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Source: PGA Tour
Jason Day Looks to Bring Experience Back to the Blue Monster
It's been 10 years since the PGA Tour played at Doral, and Jason Day is one of the few men in this week's field to have competed at this historic property. The Australian is struggling to find consistent form so far in 2026, with most of it residing in the ironplay. It's gotten better in recent weeks, but it certainly isn't at the level needed for the difficult test this week, as he is one of the lowest-ranked players in proximity over 200 yards this season. The major caveat that still gives him meaningful DFS value is his bogey avoidance (ranked fourth on the PGA Tour) thanks to a stellar short game. This week will play with major championship-esque difficulty, and the 38-year-old has some familiarity with the test that awaits. While he is likely near the middle-to-bottom end of what feels like the viable options this week, there is enough to like here to give him a chance in certain lineups.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Cameron Young Returns to Action For Cadillac Championship
Cameron Young finished tied for 25th at the RBC Heritage two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Cadillac Championship held at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida. Young has one win, five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in eight starts this season. The Cadillac Championship makes it return to the PGA schedule for the first time since 2016 and Young will be one of the favorites to win heading into the tournament. The Blue Monster Course will play over 7,739 yards, making it the second longest course in rotation this season.
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Source: Data Golf
Sam Burns Looks to Have Big Impact at PGA Tour's Return to Doral
After a 10-year hiatus, the PGA Tour is back at the Blue Monster, and Sam Burns is as capable as any coming into the year's fifth Signature Event. Since the schedule moved to the East Coast, the 29-year-old has strung together four solid starts, averaging 1.465 strokes gained putting and 0.66 on approach. Given the difficulty this course poses, his faulty short game is a bit of a liability. However, the former LSU Tiger is one of the strongest players in bogey avoidance (13.52%), and also one of the best performers on par-4s on the PGA Tour. Expect Burns to have another usable DFS week.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Marco Penge Trending Down Entering Zurich Classic
Marco Penge struggled at the RBC Heritage, finishing T77 and losing over 8.28 total strokes, including -0.898 strokes off the tee, the first time he has lost strokes in that area this season. Over his last two starts, Penge has also lost more than 13 total strokes tee to green, and fatigue from playing six straight events may be starting to show. Despite this dip in form, he will tee it up again this week at the Zurich Classic alongside Matt Wallace, who finished T2 at the Valero Texas Open but has otherwise struggled to find form this season. Penge remains one of the stronger drivers on Tour, gaining +0.607 strokes per round off the tee (12th) and ranking sixth in driving distance. While the 27-year-old has shown flashes this season, his game is currently trending in the wrong direction heading into New Orleans.
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Source: PGA Tour
Sahith Theegala Eyes Another Strong Week at Zurich Classic
Sahith Theegala has put together a strong bounce-back season after a down 2025, recording seven top-25 finishes through his first 11 events, including a T25 last week at the RBC Heritage. He looks to keep it going at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he will team up with Aaron Rai. This duo forms a well-balanced pairing, with Theegala ranking 23rd in total strokes gained (+0.889 per round), 14th around the green (+0.382), and 36th in putting (+0.327). He can be sporadic off the tee, ranking just 106th in driving accuracy, but Rai is sitting in eighth. In this team format, players can get away with more volatility off the tee, and Theegala's overall form has been solid all season. This duo should have a strong chance to make a run into the weekend.
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Source: PGA Tour
Shane Lowry Teams Up with Brooks Koepka at Zurich Classic
Shane Lowry opened the season with finishes of T8, T24, and T2, but has since cooled off, missing two cuts and failing to finish better than T28 in his last five. He now looks to regain form at the Zurich Classic, where he won in 2025 alongside partner Rory McIlroy. This year, he'll team up with Brooks Koepka, forming arguably the most formidable duo in the field. Lowry has been solid overall, gaining 0.794 strokes per round (29th on Tour), but his around-the-green play has held him back, ranking 103rd and losing -0.095 strokes per round. He has not finished worse than 13th here in his last three appearances, and will look to use this unique format to get back on track.
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Source: PGA Tour
Si Woo Kim Adds Another Strong Finish at RBC Heritage
Si Woo Kim finished in third place at the RBC Heritage, gaining over 3.53 strokes off the tee and 4.46 on the greens. This marked his seventh finish of T13 or better in his first 11 starts. The gains with the putter are especially encouraging for Kim, who ranks just 111th on Tour in putting, losing -0.227 strokes per round. He has been elite in nearly every other area, sitting 11th in total strokes gained (+1.377 per round), fourth tee to green (+1.605), and fourth on approach (+0.817). Kim also ranks first on Tour in driving accuracy, hitting 71.75% of fairways, and also leads in proximity (33'3"). Playing from the fairway and consistently hitting greens will always keep him near the top of the leaderboard, and if the putter stays hot, he has the upside to win most tournaments he competes in.
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Source: PGA Tour
Luke Clanton Hoping to Find Form in New Orleans
It has been a slog of a season for Luke Clanton, whose T5 finish in Puerto Rico has been the only placement inside the top 70 all year for the former FSU Seminole. He has lost strokes in most areas and doesn't hold any fantasy value on a week-to-week basis. However, teaming up with Blades Brown this week at the Zurich Classic will hopefully free him up to have a better week. For DFS purposes, this duo is quite the flyer pick with optimistic upside. But finding success could give Clanton some momentum heading into the middle of the season.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Scottie Scheffler is Starting to Hit His Stride
After back-to-back second-place finishes, Scottie Scheffler is eyeing his next victory. If it weren't for the slow starts that have plagued nearly every event since his win at the AMEX, there is no telling how many victories he would have converted to this point. Just as it has been for three years, there are no glaring weaknesses in the former Longhorn's game, as he leads the PGA Tour in total strokes gained average (2.049). The accuracy issues have seemingly been resolved, and he is making more birdies than anyone else in professional golf. He'll undoubtedly be the favorite when he tees it up next week in Miami.
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Source: PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka Looking for Progress in PGA Return With Partner at Zurich Classic
In a year full of scenarios we never thought we would see Brooks Koepka in, the five-time major champion is making the start in New Orleans this week with a somewhat unlikely partner, Shane Lowry. The duo is arguably the strongest team in this week's field, as both men have turned in solid finishes over the last month and a half. Koepka has averaged 0.965 strokes gained on approach over his last four events played. The only real fall off has been on and around the green, but it hasn't been such a detriment that it isn't allowing him to score. If he and Lowry pair as well together in reality as they do on paper, it could be a chance at a much-needed victory for Koepka.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick Looks to Share Recent Form at Zurich Classic
With two wins in his last three starts, Matt Fitzpatrick is likely the hottest player in the game right now. He's climbed to third in the OWGR and is taking his talents to New Orleans this week to team up with his brother, Alex, in the Zurich Classic team event. The 31-year-old is now ranked third on the season in strokes gained from tee to green (1.725), thanks to red-hot ball striking and a temperamental putter that thrived en route to his victory in Hilton Head on Sunday. He should be able to do plenty on his own to keep his team afloat, if not vie for another win.
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Source: PGA Tour
Sahith Theegala Brings Strong Form Into Harbour Town
Sahith Theegala's bounce-back season is alive and well. He has six top-25 finishes through 10 events, a big jump from just two all of last year. He now looks to keep it rolling at the RBC Heritage, where he has finishes of T5, second, and 69th in his last three appearances. His success here has been driven largely by his short game, as he gained over 15.5 combined strokes around the green and putting in his two top-5 finishes. That continues to be a strength this season, as he ranks 16th in strokes gained around the green (+0.358 per round) and 29th in putting (+0.444). He has also been solid in other key areas, ranking 50th on approach (+0.258) and ninth in par-5 scoring. The main concern with Theegala is keeping the ball in play off the tee, which is critical at Harbour Town, as he ranks just 106th in driving accuracy (56.84%). Theegala has been in great form all season, and if he can find fairways, he has a strong chance to climb the leaderboard here once again.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
