August 20, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama was climbing the leaderboards at the BMW Championship, posting a 64 on Friday and reaching fourth place going into the weekend. Unfortunately, he faltered with a 76-73 finish on Saturday and Sunday, ultimately ending up T26. He now heads to the Tour Championship for the 11th straight year, where he's recorded six finishes of T12 or better in his previous appearances. To replicate that success, Matsuyama will need to be solid off the tee, from tee to green, and with long approach shots. He ranks 16th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.898 per round) and 12th on approach (plus-0.576), but struggles off the tee, sitting 126th (minus-0.171). However, he excels from key ranges, ranking ninth in proximity from 175-200 yards and sixth from 200-plus yards. At just $7,500 on DraftKings, Matsuyama offers very solid value with winning upside at East Lake.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Despite six top-10 finishes this season, Corey Conners has struggled in the playoffs, finishing 39th and T50 in the first two events. He'll look to bounce back at the Tour Championship, where he's played four times, with all finishes T22 or worse. To improve, he'll need to perform well off the tee, from tee to green, and on long approach shots. Conners ranks 42nd in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.542 per round), 23rd off the tee (plus-0.379), and 42nd on approach (plus-0.291). He's also a very accurate driver, ranking 19th on tour, and 22nd in proximity from 200-plus yards, a key distance that made up 27% of approach shots here last year. At $7,100 on DraftKings, Conners is a solid course fit, but with a history of struggles at East Lake, he remains a tough fantasy option to trust.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Cameron Young kept up his strong play at the BMW Championship, finishing 11th, and now heads to the Tour Championship for the second time. In 2022, he finished T19, losing nearly two strokes from tee to green. To improve this time, he'll need to be solid across the board, off the tee, from tee to green, and on long approaches. Young ranks 97th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.039 per round), 32nd off the tee (plus-0.319), and 17th in driving distance. His approach game can struggle, ranking 138th (minus-0.234), as well as 99th in proximity from 175-200 yards and 159th from 200-plus yards. While early struggles held him back, he's been playing much better in the second half of the season. At $7,900 on DraftKings, Young offers boom-or-bust potential, but his recent form suggests the former.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Despite losing over 1.4 strokes from tee to green last week, Harris English still managed a T12 finish at the BMW Championship, mainly due to a hot putter that gained him over six strokes. He now heads to the Tour Championship, where he's previously finished T18, T12, and T22, though he's lost over three strokes off the tee in each of those starts. To improve this time around, he'll need to be more consistent off the tee, on long approach shots, and solid overall with his tee-to-green play. English ranks 67th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.251), 52nd off the tee (plus-0.223), and just 96th on approach (plus-0.017). He's also 115th in driving distance, 65th in accuracy, 91st in proximity from 175-200 yards, and 148th from 200-plus yards. At a DraftKings price of $6,900, there's clear value if his putter stays hot, but if his off-the-tee game doesn't improve, especially at East Lake, his upside could be limited.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Sepp Straka sat out the BMW Championship last week to tend to a personal matter but will return this week at the Tour Championship. In his previous trips to East Lake, he's finished T27, T14, and T7, losing strokes off the tee in all three appearances. To contend this week, Straka will need stronger ball-striking, particularly off the tee, along with solid play from tee to green and on long approaches. He ranks 10th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.023 per round), 37th off the tee (plus-0.387), and fifth on approach (plus-0.780). He's also 20th in driving accuracy, 47th in proximity from 175-200 yards, and 32nd from 200-plus yards. At $7,600 on DraftKings, Straka offers solid upside, but questions remain about his recent form -- just one top-10 finish in his last five events -- and his mental focus at a course that hasn't been his strongest.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Ben Griffin has been one of the most consistent players on tour this season. He already has two wins and comes into East Lake riding a stretch of nine finishes of T14 or better in his last 11 starts, including a T12 at the BMW Championship. This will be his first trip to the Tour Championship, and success here typically comes from strong ball-striking, particularly off the tee, from tee to green, and on long approaches. Griffin ranks 20th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.787 per round), 58th off the tee (plus-0.195), and 27th on approach (plus-0.439). His long-iron numbers aren't great at just 100th from 175-200 yards and 118th from 200-plus, but the form he's shown all year more than makes up for that. At $7,700 on DraftKings, he's one of the best value plays on the board and should be started in fantasy lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Rory McIlroy put together an all-around solid performance at the BMW Championship, finishing T12. It was his first result outside the top 10 since the U.S. Open, and he'll look to carry his impressive form into the Tour Championship, where he has enjoyed great success. McIlroy has won at East Lake three times and finished inside the top 10 on eight occasions in 11 appearances. For him to keep that success going, strong play off the tee, from tee to green, and on long approach shots will be pivotal. He currently ranks 12th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.971 per round), third off the tee (plus-0.654), and fourth in driving distance. While his approach play sits at 62nd overall, he is just 85th in proximity from 175-200 yards and 42nd from 200-plus yards. Still, McIlroy is the ultimate course horse at East Lake, and at $11,300 on DraftKings, he is a strong pivot from top-priced Scottie Scheffler.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
August 20, 2025
Patrick Cantlay finished tied for 30th at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Cantlay has nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 18 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 93rd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for seventh at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. So far this season, Aberg has one win, nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 19 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 62nd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
Collin Morikawa finished tied for 33rd at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Morikawa has 11 top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 18 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Morikawa ranks in the 83rd percentile on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
Keegan Bradley finished tied for 17th at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Bradley has one win, nine top-25 finishes, and missed the cut twice in 20 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Bradley ranks in the 77th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
Robert MacIntyre finished in second at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. So far this season, MacIntyre has 12 top-25 finishes and missed the cut twice in 24 starts. Over the past 12 months, MacIntyre ranks in the 51st percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
J.J. Spaun finished tied for 23rd at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Spaun has one win, 10 top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 22 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Spaun ranks in the 78th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
Scottie Scheffler emerged as the winner at last week's BMW Championship and will now focus on this week's Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Scheffler has five wins, 10 top-10 finishes and no missed cuts this season. Over the past 12 months, Scheffler ranks in the 98th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's Tour Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
August 20, 2025
Harry Hall is playing well at a crucial time. The English golfer has finished inside the Top 30 in every event since Myrtle Beach in May. That is a span of 11 events. Hall, as a result, was able to raise his FedEx Cup ranking and keep it inside the Top 30 (26th). He held his final round together at the BMW Championship to finish 6th and cement that playoff spot. Hall's numbers have been right in form with his season outputs. Over the past five events, his strokes gained to putting is 1.031 (0.910 for 2025). A big key to his putting ranks is his one putt percentage (45.8% - 2nd). He is also first on tour in putts per round at 27.46. If Hall can place his approaches well, the English golfer has a chance at +4500 to potentially contend in Atlanta.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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