March 30, 2026
Matt McCarty has not had it easy over the past two PGA events. The American golfer missed the cut at THE PLAYERS Championship then again at the Valspar Championship. One of the biggest reasons is crooked numbers. Five straight rounds of 72 or worse do not help the scoring average which has risen to 70.4 (86th). A concern this week is the driving distance of 297.6 yards (131st). Accuracy is nice but San Antonio is 7,435 yards and is headlined by three holes of 590 yards or longer. Those Par-5's can make a difference. McCarty has been putting well and averages a solid 28.22 putts per event (56th). Avoiding mistakes and putting well could make McCarty a possible DFS option heading into the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Brian Harman nearly finished inside the top 10 at The Players Championship. The American golfer looked like he might even win the event at times. A final-round 73 kept him from contending truly, but it was undoubtedly his best effort of the season. He gained 2.81 strokes overall and was a plus in all four major metrics. The defending champion at the Valero Texas Open has two top-25 results in 2026, but the first three events were hardly memorable. Harman can be a threat to contend any week, and the San Antonio course suits him well. He held off the field in 2025 but played excellently over the weekend, posting a T25 finish. That makes Harman at least a solid consideration for top-20 bets and more.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Steven Fisk won the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship behind a balanced game and clutch putting. The American golfer unfortunately got off to a bad start in 2026 missing three consecutive cuts. Since then, Fisk has played better but he is driving the ball almost six yards fewer on average and his accuracy is now under 60%. Even greens in regulation has dropped to 96th at 65.78%. Fisk was sixth last year overall at nearly 71.67%. On the bright side, putting has improved which keeps him from missing more cuts. His scoring average has dropped by 0.81. That little less off the tee has made a significant impact and the Oaks course is a daunting 7.435 yards with two 600+ yard holes. Fisk might be another fade this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Luke Clanton has one solid result over the past six months. The American golfer finished T-5 at the Puerto Rico Open in March. Even last week saw Clanton make the cut then everything unraveled on Saturday. He ended up going 77-72 for the weekend. Yes, he is only 22, but the rigors of the PGA Tour are clearly getting to him. He lost 1.47 strokes off the tee and 1.56 strokes putting last week. That is a bad recipe for this week as well. TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is not any easier. Clanton is a golfer to fade for DFS and betting options once again.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Max Homa missed the cut at the Valspar Championship two weeks ago, following a tied-for-32nd finish at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago. Homa will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Homa has had mixed results at the Valero Texas Open, missing the cut in 2023 and finishing tied for 25th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Homa ranks in the 38th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 36% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Valero Texas Open.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 30, 2026
Russell Henley tied for 13th place at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, followed by a sixth-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is now preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in Texas. This season, Henley has five top-25 finishes and one missed cut in six starts. Fleetwood missed last year's Valero Texas Open, but he finished fourth in the 2024 edition. In the past 12 months, Henley has ranked in the 97th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards when hitting from the fairway. This statistic is significant because over 36% of approach shots at last year's Valero Texas Open came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 30, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for eighth at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, finishing 49th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational the week before. Fleetwood will now focus on preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Fleetwood has three top-10 finishes and no missed cuts this season. Fleetwood finished tied for 62nd at last year's Valero Texas Open and tied for seventh in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Fleetwood ranks in the 55th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 36% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Valero Texas Open.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 30, 2026
Daniel Berger finished tied for 66th at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago, following a second-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is now focusing on preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open, which will take place at TPC San Antonio in Texas. This season, Berger has three top-25 finishes but has also missed the cut once in eight appearances. Last year, he tied for 30th at the Valero Texas Open. Over the past 12 months, Berger ranks in the 88th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150 to 200 yards in the fairway. This statistic is significant because over 36% of approach shots at last year's Valero Texas Open came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 27, 2026
Golf icon Tiger Woods was reportedly involved in a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, early Friday afternoon. As the investigation continues, no details about the accident or Woods' condition have been released by the Martin County Sherriff's Department, though a sheriff's office spokesperson is expected to speak with the media later on Friday. The 15-time major champion had recently competed in the TGL Finals and had been rumored to be considering a return to competitive tournament golf at the upcoming Masters. Woods, who sustained serious leg injuries in a 2021 car crash outside of Los Angeles, has a history of incidents on the road. More updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
--Joe Nicely - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
March 25, 2026
Ryan Fox has quietly put together a very strong start to the season, posting four straight finishes of T24 or better through his first four events. He looks to continue that run at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he has recorded finishes of T78 and T15 in two appearances. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. Fox ranks 25th in total strokes gained (+1.045 per round), 75th on approach (+0.094), 16th in driving distance, and 24th in bogey avoidance. He has also been excellent from 200+ yards, ranking fourth in proximity (41'8"), a range that made up 30.5% of approach shots here last year. At just $7,400 on DraftKings, Fox offers significant upside at a discounted price at Memorial Park.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 25, 2026
Marco Penge continued his up-and-down start to the year with a T4 finish at the Valspar Championship, marking his second result of T16 or better through six events. He will look to carry that momentum into the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he is making his tournament debut. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. Penge ranks first on tour in strokes gained off the tee (+0.861 per round) and seventh in driving distance, but sits just 140th on approach (-0.621) and 147th in bogey avoidance. In fact, he has lost strokes in every major category outside of off the tee. At $9,100 on DraftKings, Penge is likely to be a popular pivot given his elite driving ability, but his approach game has the potential to hold him back.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 25, 2026
Aaron Rai appeared to be rounding into form with a T23 finish at the Cognizant Classic, but has since missed back-to-back cuts. He will look to get back on track at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he has competed four times, posting T19, T7, T7, and a missed cut. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. Rai ranks 75th in strokes gained on approach (+0.094 per round), but is only 164th in driving distance and 108th in bogey avoidance. In his two T7 results at Memorial Park, Rai gained over 8.2 strokes putting, an area where he has struggled this season. He has lost strokes with the flat stick in four of six starts and sits 129th on tour in strokes gained putting (-0.437 per round). Without elite short game, Rai could find it difficult to keep up with the longer hitters on tour, making him a risky option at $7,700 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 25, 2026
Jason Day has been in a bit of a slump in his last three events, recording two missed cuts and, most recently, a T59 finish at THE PLAYERS. He will look to bounce back at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he has a T16, missed cut, and T27 in his three most recent appearances. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. Day ranks just 130th on approach (-0.454 strokes per round) and 131st in driving accuracy, though he is 11th in bogey avoidance. His short game has remained elite, ranking 10th around the green (+0.482) and 53rd putting (+0.245). His iron play has been a concern, ranking 150th in proximity from 200+ yards, a range that made up over 30% of approach shots here last year. At $8,000 on DraftKings, Day will likely lean on his short game to contend, making him a risky option in this range.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 25, 2026
Before his missed cut at THE PLAYERS, Harris English had put together a very consistent start to the season, finishing between T22 and T27 in each of his first six events. He looks to return to that form at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he has recorded a T4, T39, and T18 in his three most recent appearances. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. English sits 123rd in strokes gained on approach (-0.355 per round), 75th in driving distance, and 46th in bogey avoidance. He also ranks in the 85th percentile from 150-200 yards, a range that made up 36.5% of shots into greens here last year. At $8,900 on DraftKings, English presents as a solid option, but his upside could be limited by inconsistent iron play.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 25, 2026
Ben Griffin continued a slow start to the season, missing his third straight cut at the Valspar Championship last week. He will be searching for a spark at the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he has posted finishes of T16, T36, and T18 in three appearances. Success here typically hinges on distance off the tee, long iron play, and avoiding bogeys. Griffin sits 117th in strokes gained on approach (-0.251), 26th in driving distance, and 46th in bogey avoidance. He has struggled on longer approach shots, ranking just 164th in proximity from 200+ yards, a range that accounted for over 30% of shots into greens here last year. Despite that, his short game has been solid, gaining +0.450 strokes around the green, 14th on tour. Griffin is still difficult to trust in fantasy lineups, but this could be the turnaround spot he has been searching for.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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