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Ryan Fox Makes Debut at TOUR Championship in Atlanta
Ryan Fox did just enough to make it to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The golfer from New Zealand finished T-47 last week at the BMW Championship. This allowed Fox to secure the 30th and final spot. The 39-year-old rode one incredible Saturday at the Open Championship to glory. Since then, Fox has struggled back in the states. Errant drives have been a big reason why with Fox ranking 140th in driver accuracy (53.49%). He also lost 1.1 strokes to putting along with 0.53 strokes off the tee. Worse, greens in regulation have slipped to 64.71% (121st). Fox may be more likely to again finish in the bottom 10 this week compared to the Top 10 from a betting standpoint.
Source: PGATour.com
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Adam Scott Representing Older Golfers Heading Into Atlanta
Adam Scott did enough to make the TOUR Championship in 2026. The Australian golfer, now 46, had three Top 10 results and has found ways to stay in contention. Scott has three consecutive Top 20 results buoyed by solid final rounds (including a 67 at the BMW Championship). Putter volatility is a huge concern for Scott though. In three of his previous four tournaments, Scott has either gained or lost 1+ strokes to putting. Worse, at the BMW Championship, Scott lost 1.26 strokes and missed several easy putts. Yes, Atlanta can be a little more forgiving but the scores are typically better (262 last year). It is probably a reason to stray from Scott especially in DFS circles.
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Source: PGATour.com
Alex Fitzpatrick Makes Tour Championship Debut Behind Solid 2026
Alex Fitzpatrick made the splash at the right time when he won in New Orleans with older brother Matt. The English golfer made his presence felt when he contended in the two tournaments after (a fourth at the Truist Championship). He expected some bumps and so far the PGA Playoff has been a thud with two outside Top 40 results. That streak goes back to four events when including the Open Championship (T-71). Driving distance (314 yards) and accuracy (64.95%) are both 25th. Driving the ball at East Lake Golf Club is vital but so is putting. This is where Fitzpatrick has struggled over his previous five tournaments in spite of a 66 to open the BMW Championship. The younger Fitzpatrick may be a golfer to avoid from a DFS and betting perspective.
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Source: PGATour.com
Kristoffer Reitan Hoping Adjustments Work Again in Atlanta
Kristoffer Reitan realized the PGA Playoffs are truly different. The Norwegian golfer made some adjustments at the BMW Championship. A T-22 result is much better than what occurred at the FedEx St. Jude Championship (T-58). Reitan's lone PGA win came at Quail Hollow in May and top results have been harder to come by. Reitan did okay at the DP World Championship last year (T-26). It is why Reitan could be considered a bit of an unknown. Extra putts per round (29,09 - 101st) over the first three rounds may be a reason why the golfer could be faded from a betting and even DFS perspective. The opening holes could be very telling for Reitan and how he controls the adrenaline and nerves.
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Hideki Matsuyama Hopes to Resume Late-Season Form in Atlanta
Hideki Matsuyama was enjoying a nice run over the summer and then the BMW Championship happened. The Japanese golfer stumbled out to a 72 on Thursday and never fully recovered until Sunday's 67. Matsuyama and Atlanta have not gotten along often and last year's 29th may have been the low point. He lost 1.52 strokes to putting and was 9.6 yards off the field average per drive. Some debate the format previously helped him to better results. Matsuyama cannot afford another bad start this week and the expectation is for improvement. However, a Top 5 betting result may be worth a fade where a Top 10 result could be more plausible.
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Source: PGATour.com
Xander Schauffele One to Watch in Atlanta This Week
Xander Schauffele may not be having the greatest 2026 season, but Atlanta is a solid course for him. The American golfer has quite a few top-five results at East Lake Golf Club. That includes several runner-ups (2019,2020, and 2023) plus the 2017 title. Regardless of the format, Schauffele excels on this long par-71 course (7,346 yards). Even a subpar BMW Championship last week (T26) should not be a red flag. Schauffele has seven top-10 results in 2026 and nearly won the Rocket Classic earlier in the month. Schauffele drives the ball 319.7 yards on average (10th) and carries 60.98% accuracy (70th). If the putting holds for him, Schauffele is an option that could gain traction betting-wise this week.
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Sam Burns Poised to Rebound at TOUR Championship
Sam Burns did not have the best start or finish at the BMW Championship last week. The American golfer bookended two rounds of 71 which kept him from being a factor. He has played better at the TOUR Championship with three consecutive Top 12 results. Burns was in contention in three of the four majors this season. Putting is a big reason why as Burns ranks fourth in strokes gained at 0.63. A key thing for Burns may be manageable putts. He tops the ranks in putts made from 10 to 15 feet (44.08%) and is 26th in putts from inside 10 feet. Driving accuracy was close to average last week. His real problem was again a few adventures around the green and some missed putts. Burns again is a golfer to look at on DFS and betting radars.
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Source: PGATour.com
Cameron Young Seeking More Consistent Putting at TOUR Championship
Cameron Young has enjoyed a fantastic 2026 season. The American golfer has won twice and sits third in the World Golf Rankings. However, the past few events have seen Young miss some putts he normally would make. The BMW Championship saw him lose 1.2 strokes to putting and he was 10% off with driver accuracy compared to the rest of the field. His birdie or better percentage of 31.48 only ranks 67th. Again, he is up against the 30 highest ranked golfers in the word this week at East Lake Golf Club. The Atlanta based course is 7.346 yards in length (Par-71). His two appearances in Atlanta produced two Top 10 results (T-4 last year, T-9 in 2022). Young will get balls close but the putter is key. He can get hot with makes him viable from a DFS or betting perspective.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Sungjae Im Trending in the Right Direction Heading to BMW Championship
Sungjae Im finished tied for fifth at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Im has hit a rich vein of form in the final weeks of the 2026 season and will need one to find it again this week to give himself a chance to qualify for next week's Tour Championship. He currently sits at 40th in the FedEx Cup standings and will need to crack the top 30 to make it to next week's Tour Championship. Over the past 12 months, Im ranks in the 11th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This could prove to be an important approach-range bucket because Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Aaron Rai Needs Strong Finish at BMW Championship
Aaron Rai finished tied for 63rd at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will need to find something to bounce the recent form he's been in to qualify for the Tour Championship next week. He'll need to find the midseason form that he rode to a PGA Championship title. He's sitting at 37th in the FedEx Cup standings and needs to get inside the top 30 to make it to the final round. Rai has one win, five top-25 finishes, and five missed cuts in 18 starts this season. Two of those five missed cuts have come in his last four starts. Over the past 12 months, Rai ranks in the 89th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This could be important because Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Kurt Kitayama Putting Together a Solid Finish to 2026 Season
Kurt Kitayama finished tied for 12th at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship. He will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Kitayama continued his excellent 2026 season and will need another solid finish at this week's BMW Championship to secure his spot at next week's Tour Championship. So far this season, he has 11 top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in 20 starts. Over the past months, Kitayama has ranked in the 88th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This could prove to be an important approach-range bucket because Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Alex Smalley Continues Rising in FedEx Cup Standings
Alex Smalley turned in another solid performance at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, finishing tied for 24th. He'll now turn his focus to preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. He currently sits at 23rd in the FedEx Cup standings and can secure his spot at next week's Tour Championship with another solid outing. Smalley has 11 top-25 finishes and four missed cuts in 22 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Smalley ranks in the 79th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards, and this could prove to be an important approach-range bucket.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ryan Gerard Hitting His Stride Heading to BMW Championship
Ryan Gerard finished tied for 24th at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Gerard has three top-25 finishes in his last four starts. So far this season, he has 10 top-25 finishes and four missed cuts in 25 starts. Gerard will need another solid finish at this week's BMW Championship to guarantee his spot at next week's Tour Championship. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 56th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This could prove to be an important approach range bucket because Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Rory McIlroy Struggles at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Rory McIlroy struggled to a 66th-place finish at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will need to be a lot sharper for this week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. McIlroy posted his worst finish of the season after taking three weeks off to prepare for the FedEx Cup playoffs. So far this season, he has one win and eight top-25 finishes in 15 starts. Over the past 12 months, McIlroy ranks in the 64th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This could prove to be an important approach range bucket because Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Chris Gotterup Still in Good Spot to Make Tour Championship
Chris Gotterup finished tied for 30th at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Gotterup currently ranks seventh in the FedEx Cup playoff standings. He has three wins, nine top-25 finishes, and two missed cuts in 21 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Gotterup ranks in the 80th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because Bellerive Country Club plays over 7,400 yards in length and could be an important approach distance this week.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
