February 5, 2025
Lee Hodges has had a strong start to the season, recording finishes of T33, T9, T34, and T10 while ranking 13th in total strokes gained. He now shifts his focus to the WM Phoenix Open, an event he has played twice, missing the cut both times. This course rewards strong drivers, and Hodges excels in that area, ranking 19th in total driving with above-average numbers in both driving distance (305.3 yards) and accuracy (64.73%). His approach game is solid as well, ranking 70th in strokes gained on approach, but most of his success comes from inside 150 yards. 64.2% of approach shots at TPC Scottsdale are from 150-plus yards out, and this is where Hodges tends to struggle, ranking in the 48th percentile for proximity from that distance over the last two years. With a price tag of $7,100 on DraftKings and his recent form, Hodges is certainly worth consideration for fantasy lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
July 23, 2024
Lee Hodges recently finished tied for 46th place at the Genesis Scottish Open and is gearing up to compete at TPC Twin Cities for the 3M Open. Hodges has been quietly making a mark this year, achieving three top-25 finishes in his last eight tournaments. Notably, he clinched victory at the 3M Open last year and placed tied for 16th in 2022. It's worth noting that at last year's event, more than 37% of approach shots came from 150-200 yards. Over the past year, Hodges has consistently ranked in the 56th percentile in proximity to the hole for approach shots from this distance in the fairway. With his impressive track record and current form, Hodges is worth consideration for DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
July 2, 2024
Lee Hodges had been on a nice run of good form. The American golfer nearly finished in the Top 10 at the Arnold Palmer and PGA Championship. Hodges made five straight cuts before missing the cut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. His biggest weakness may be off the tee where he ranks 131st in strokes gained (-0.216). Part of that is his 293.7 average driving distance but he is 28th in driving accuracy (68.05%). A few more yards might help his birdie fortunes. Hodges ranks 147th in birdie average at 3.50. The John Deere Classic has seen white a few birdies made. It has taken a -21 the past two years to win. Hodges will need to make more putts.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
August 15, 2023
Lee Hodges finished T31 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and looked poised to finish better than that after firing a two-under 68 in the first round and a five-under 65 in the second round. However, he followed with a two-over 72 in round three and a one-under 69 in the final round, but it was enough to see him through to the second leg of the FedEx Cup. This will be his first appearance at the BMW Championship, and Olympia Fields will provide a stern test for all golfers. Hodges is worth consideration for fantasy lineups, but it's worth noting that 42% of approach shots last year were taken from 125 to 175 yards in 2020 (the last time the BMW Championship was held at Olympia Fields). This year, Hodges ranks in the 40th percentile in greens in regulation on approach shots from 100 to 150 yards in the fairway, so he comes with some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
RADIO
