3 weeks agoBrian Harman has flown under the radar in his last four starts, recording finishes of T25, T17, T32, and most recently T40 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He now turns his attention to The PLAYERS Championship, an event he has competed in 12 times. He's made the cut nine times, including four top-10 finishes -- highlighted by a T2 finish in 2024. To replicate that success at TPC Sawgrass, Harman will need to be solid from tee to green, where he currently ranks 68th on tour, gaining 0.399 strokes per round. He also ranks well in other key areas this week, including 51st in driving accuracy, and 93rd in strokes gained off the tee (0.033 per round). He's also in the 95th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a critical range given that 30% of all approach shots at Sawgrass last year came from this distance. At $7,600 on DraftKings, Harman is a strong sleeper pick for fantasy managers this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
1 month agoBrian Harman finished tied for 17th at the Genesis Invitational two weeks ago, marking his second consecutive top-25 finish and his third in 2025. He is now focusing on preparing for this week's Cognizant Classic, which will be held at the PGA National Resort. This will be Harman's first appearance at the tournament since 2022 when it was known as the Honda Classic. Over the past 12 months, Harman ranks in the 95th percentile for proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is particularly relevant because, at last year's Cognizant Classic, over 44% of approach shots came from this distance. Harman has been in excellent form this year and could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
2 months agoBrian Harman already has competed in five events in 2025. The American golfer does have two Top 25 results but nothing inside the Top 20. Harman has been a few shots short of contending here and there. Part of that is early putting issues as he ranks 153rd in strokes gained to putting (-0.499). His putting issues have compounded in final rounds where he averages 33 putts a round. Last year that number was 27.6. A number that large is why Harman missed the cut at The American Express and cannot contend. Overall putting was inside the Top 40 in 2024 and 27th in 2023. Harman must start making putts when it counts otherwise he may not be a viable DFS or betting option.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
3 months agoIt was all smiles for Brian Harman last week at Waialae through the first three rounds. However, the left-hander struggled mightily on Sunday, losing 2.76 strokes on the greens and falling nearly 20 spots to leave a sour taste in our mouths coming into this week's event at PGA West. You can never discount the talent of a major champion, but his less-than-stellar 2024 season certainly didn't boost his appeal in DFS formats. There is value here at $9,900 on FanDuel given his lengthy and somewhat consistent course history at the three layouts, though. However, expectations should be tempered until his consistency returns.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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