2 months agoIt was a season to mostly forget for Max Homa. He had a run of good finishes early that peaked with a T3 The Masters, but things turned sour for the 33-year-old soon after as he only had two other finishes inside the top 25 the rest of the season. Perhaps the most puzzling issue is that his poor play can't be attributed to one or two areas, as he ranked outside the top 100 in strokes gained putting (-0.080) and off the tee (-0.447). Lucky for him, nothing gets a player fired up to find his game more than team competition, and, after getting the pick from U.S. Presidents Cup Captain, Jim Furyk, Homa will undoubtedly represent the heart and soul of the American squad given his 5-1-1 record over his two previous appearances in both the Presidents and Ryder Cups. It's the perfect opportunity to gain some much-needed confidence to close out 2024.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
3 months agoViktor Hovland has been a relatively disappointing option for fantasy managers this year, but everyone should take note of his T2 finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week. The 26-year-old Norwegian sensation gained strokes off-the-tee for the ninth consecutive start dating back to May, while also gaining 3.3 strokes with the flat stick. He's known for being a "feel" player, and that "feel" appeared to be elite last week as he approaches his BMW Championship title defense. The current OWGR No. 8 profiles as a solid course fit for Castle Pines Golf Club, as he ranks second in weighted strokes gained off-the-tee, 15th in weighted approach play, sixth in birdie-or-better percentage, and 11th in par 5 scoring over the last 24 rounds. Hovland could be catching fire at the right time, and fantasy managers could be in line to capitalize on his $10,400 DraftKings salary at this year's iteration of the BMW Championship.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
3 months agoCameron Young has been considered a rising star since joining the Tour in 2022, and while he's had his share of ups and downs this season, his form over the last few weeks has given fantasy managers a glimmer of hope. The 27-year-old Wake Forest alum posted back-to-back top-10 finishes in late June, before finishing outside of the top-20 in his three subsequent events, most recently with a T61 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship. But Young should be a solid course fit for Castle Pines Golf Club, as he ranks third in driving distance, 27th in weighted approach play, 13th weighted around-the-green, seventh in opportunities gained, and 11th in birdie-or-better percentage over the last 24 rounds. Young could be a sneaky, low-owned option with upside at his $8,500 DraftKings salary this week, and fantasy managers should be open to considering investing in him at the BMW Championship.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
3 months agoChristiaan Bezuidenhout has been a model of consistency for fantasy managers over the past several months. The 30-year-old South African has finished inside of the top-25 in seven of his last 11 events dating back to May, with his last three results being a T16 at the Olympics and back-to-back T22 finishes at the Wyndham Championship and FedEx St. Jude Championship. But the OWGR No. 45 has only one top-10 finish during that span, and it's worth noting that he's yet to win a PGA Tour event his four years since joining. He does not appear to be a solid course fit ahead of the BMW Championship, as he ranks in the bottom half of the field in driving distance, weighted approach play, opportunities gained, birdie-or-better percentage, and par 5 scoring. Fantasy managers considering Bezuidenhout this week may be wise to consider the route of limited ownership, if any at all, this week at Castle Rock.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
3 months agoAlex Noren has been a model of inconsistency this summer, and fantasy managers will likely have a tough time evaluating his potential at Castle Pines Golf Club this week. The 42-year-old Swede does have three top-25 finishes in eight appearances dating back to June, but he also has three missed cuts and other middling finishes, most recently including a T45 at the Olympics and a T30 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He does not appear to be a solid course fit ahead of the BMW Championship, as he ranks in the bottom half of the field in driving distance and accuracy, weighted approach play and putting, par 5 scoring, opportunities gained and bogey avoidance over the last 24 rounds. Noren offers some upside for fantasy managers with his $7,500 DraftKings salary this week, but he will be tough to trust based on recent form and overall course fit.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
3 months agoSungjae Im paid off big time for fantasy managers investing in him between May and July. The 26-year-old South Korean star posted seven finishes inside of the top 12 in his nine appearances during that span, impressively gaining strokes off the tee and on the greens in eight of those starts as well. His last two tournaments haven't been as fruitful, though, as he posted a T41 at the Wyndham Championship and finished T40 in the 70-man field at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week. Im should be in line to bounce back at Castle Pines Golf Club this week, as he ranks 18th in weighted approach play, 12th in weighted around-the-green, second in weighted putting, and 11th in bogey avoidance over the last 24 rounds. Fantasy managers should capitalize on his top-10 upside at a mere $9,000 DraftKings salary this week.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
3 months agoTommy Fleetwood is likely going to be a popular option for fantasy managers once again this week. The 33-year-old Brit has been in excellent form in recent months, posting nine finishes inside of the top-25 and only missing one cut in his 13 starts dating back to April. He put on another ball-striking clinic at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week, gaining 8.3 strokes to the field in that category, and finished T22 despite having a career-worst performance losing almost eight strokes putting. Fleetwood profiles as an excellent course fit for Castle Pines golf club as well, as he ranks first in driving accuracy, ninth in weighted approach play, sixth in par 5 scoring, and 13th in bogey avoidance over the last 24 rounds. If Fleetwood can get back to his baseline on the greens, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see him contending for his first Tour victory come Sunday evening.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
3 months agoMatt Fitzpatrick finished T18 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and is now getting ready for this week's BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. This week, a lot of approach shots are expected to come from 150-200 yards. It's worth mentioning that over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick has been in the 79th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from this distance while in the fairway. Fitzpatrick might not be getting a lot of attention this week, but he's worth considering for DFS lineups.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoAdam Scott finished the FedEx St. Jude Championship at T18 and has secured three consecutive top-20 finishes. He is now preparing for the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. There may be numerous approach shots from 150-200 yards, and over the past year, Scott has ranked in the 60th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from this distance in the fairway. Scott has shown his skills in the last two months and might be underestimated this week. However, including him in DFS lineups this week carries some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoIn the previous week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, Justin Thomas secured a T30 position and has started to demonstrate some consistency, making the cut in five consecutive tournaments, one of which resulted in a top-five finish. It's worth noting that Thomas didn't qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs last year. Over the past year, Thomas has excelled, ranking in the 75th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This statistic is particularly noteworthy considering the upcoming BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club, where a significant number of approach shots are expected to fall within this distance range. Despite Thomas's recent strong performances, it's important to acknowledge that including him in DFS lineups this week carries a certain level of risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoBilly Horschel finished T10 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship. He will aim to maintain his impressive form at this week's BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. Horschel has secured top-10 finishes in three consecutive tournaments. His success is mainly attributed to his ability to avoid poor shots on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. He ranks in the 81st percentile for poor shot avoidance percentage from these shots over the past 12 months. Horschel's performance is peaking at the right time, making him a potentially valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoLudvig Aberg's performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week saw him secure a T40 finish and he is now gearing up for the upcoming BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. Aberg possesses the necessary skills to make a strong comeback this week. Notably, over the past 12 months, he has consistently ranked in the 95th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This statistic holds significant importance as a considerable number of approach shots could be within this distance range. Despite his underwhelming performance last week, Aberg emerges as a compelling option to consider for DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoXander Schauffele, who shot a 63 on Sunday, tied for second place at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship held at TPC Southwind. He will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. It's worth noting that over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 92nd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is crucial because a significant number of approach shots could be taken from this distance at Castle Pines Golf Club. Schauffele has consistently delivered high-quality performances throughout the 2024 season and could be a valuable addition to DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
3 months agoThere is one event left until the Tour Championship, and Davis Thompson is trying to hold on to a spot in the top 30 to make it there. He currently sits in 26th position and has a daunting task ahead of him at Castle Pines to hopefully improve or at least keep his spot in the standings. It was nice to see his ball striking return to a manageable number last week at TPC Southwind (+0.27) after losing strokes in his three previous outings, however, the putter was worse than we've become accustomed to seeing from him over the last two months (-0.01 strokes gained putting). Even still, his length off the tee and great hands around the green (3rd in strokes gained around the green for the season: +0.455) warrant him some consideration this week at $9,000 on FanDuel.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
3 months agoIt was a solid week across the board for Akshay Bhatia last week in Memphis, but what stood out the most was the plus-5.6 strokes he gained on the greens, most of which was done over the final two rounds. The 22-year-old has come into his own in 2024 much more than his rookie campaign last season, where he ranked 183rd (minus-0.505) in strokes-gained putting compared to his 27th ranking (plus-0.379) currently. His only real weakness is around the green, and while it may play a bigger factor here than most weeks given the difficulty of Castle Pines, it shouldn't make or break his tournament, as long as everything else continues firing on all cylinders.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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