2 months agoMichael Thorbjornsen was in strong contention to make the cut at The American Express after rounds of 65 and 68, but a three-over 75 on Saturday left him just one stroke short. He now shifts his focus to the Farmers Insurance Open, an event he has yet to compete in. At Torrey Pines, driving distance and approach shots from over 200 yards will be key, as over 26% of approach shots come from this range. Though the sample size is limited, Thorbjornsen ranks in the 90th percentile for proximity to the hole on approaches from over 200 yards over the past year. Priced at $7,400 on DraftKings, fantasy managers will need to decide whether they trust the 23-year-old's ability to rebound at this challenging venue before adding him to their lineups.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoMichael Thorbjornsen withdrew from the Sony Open before his scheduled tee time for the first round, but no explanation was given for his withdrawal. During his senior year at Stanford, Thorbjornsen missed the 2023 fall season due to a stress fracture in his back and also underwent ankle surgery. Lanto Griffin will replace Thorbjornsen in the field this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports
6 months agoIt was a solid week in Mississippi for Michael Thorbjornsen as the young 23-year-old rode a hot putter to a T8 finish. He ranked seventh on the week in strokes gained putting (+1.48) and fourth in strokes gained off the tee (+0.88), both of which he was very hot and cold in the seven events played in the regular season after turning pro in June. Getting acclimated to the professional circuit is an uphill battle for most players, and it certainly appears that Thorbjornsen is no different. That being said, a new venue for the PGA Tour levels the playing field for new guys going up against journeyman players with a wealth of course knowledge. It wouldn't be surprising to see someone with his talent put together another solid showing, even if the overall stats don't support it. At $10,600 on FanDuel, it's a hefty price to pay for such a wide variety of outcomes and should be viewed as a risky play with high upside should the strong play with the driver and putter continue.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
9 months agoMichael Thorbjornsen earned his PGA Tour card by graduating the PGA University as the top-ranked player. The American golfer has had golf in his blood and does have a Top 5 result from the 2022 Travelers Championship. He has fared well on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour with four Top 20 results. The delay in his arrival on tour came from a stress fracture in his back. Thorbjornsen bounced back then posted a Top 10 at the Pac-12 Championship and NCAA Regional. He drives the ball over 310 yards and when accurate can easily gain several strokes off the tee.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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