Hideki Matsuyama Fits Pinehurst No. 2 Like A Glove
3 months agoIt has been a solid year for Hideki Matsuyama, but there is still a ton more to play for as this week's United States Open plays into his skill set as much as any course he's seen all year. Pinehurst #2 will be the most demanding test around the greens that players will see this season, and Matsuyama is the best player on tour in strokes gained around the green (+0.761) to go along with serviceable ball striking. Most recently at The Memorial, the Japanese great gained over five shots on approach into firm and baked-out surfaces much like he'll see again this week. Given how well-suited he is, expect ownership to be high. But for DFS managers willing to overlook that issue; the sky's the limit.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf