March 11, 2025
For a guy like Russell Henley, his win this past week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational was a game-changer. It may have been his fifth PGA Tour victory, but the size and importance of this win are far greater than the other four times he's lifted a trophy. The short game was on fire at Bay Hill, as he led the field in strokes gained around the green (+1.59) and was 10th in strokes gained putting (+0.91). Ball striking was fine, but approach numbers were slightly misleading due to a bad first round that featured 20+ mph winds. If the hangover isn't too great for the 35-year-old, there is little reason to doubt his game going into the PGA Tour's flagship event.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 11, 2025
Since his win at the WM Phoenix Open, Thomas Detry has not had his best form. The incredible putting and iron play he used to win in the desert seems to have soured, as he has lost a combined -9.68 strokes between putting and approach play over his last two starts. The only thing he has been able to hang his hat on has been strokes gained off the tee, ranking 16th on the season (+0.542). However, that alone won't get the job done at TPC Sawgrass. Detry could be a worthwhile pick this week, depending on what player shows up to play. But, even at $9,000 on FanDuel, the perceived floor makes him hard to recommend.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 11, 2025
For someone as deadly with his ball striking and, at times, the clutchest putter on the PGA Tour, Patrick Cantlay has struggled to find much to be happy about at TPC Sawgrass. His best finish is a T19 in 2023 by gaining over nine strokes ball striking, and is similar form with the irons heading into this week. Over his last three starts, Cantlay is averaging +1.23 strokes gained on approach. The performance off the tee hasn't been as hot, but then again, his last few outings have been much more driver-dependent than perhaps TPC Sawgrass is. There is certainly room to be skeptical of the 32-year-old this week, but it feels like the Stadium Course is a venue where he will scare a win or even get one eventually.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 11, 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a resurgent year for Daniel Berger. The 31-year-old finished T15 last week at the API to continue a strong run over his previous four starts, resulting in nothing less than a top 25 finish and including positive strokes gained metrics across the board. While he has yet to get back into the winner's circle, he's certainly putting himself in the mix enough to expect it sooner than later. For a place like the Stadium Course, Berger is a prime candidate for success. He ranks 13th on the PGA Tour this season in bogey avoidance, 18th in driving accuracy (66.43%), and has impeccable proximity numbers with short irons and wedges. As long as the vibes stay high, keep playing him with confidence.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 10, 2025
Rickie Fowler finished tied for 18th at the Cognizant Classic two weeks ago and has not missed the cut in any of his five tournaments this season. He is now focusing on preparing for The PLAYERS Championship this week, held at TPC Sawgrass. Historically, Fowler has performed well at this tournament, finishing tied for 68th in 2024 and tied for 13th in 2023. Over the past 12 months, Fowler ranks in the 63rd percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's The PLAYERS Championship, over 32% of approach shots came from this distance. Fowler could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week, but including him in your roster comes with some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Harris English missed the cut at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and is now focusing on preparing for this week's The PLAYERS Championship held at TPC Sawgrass. In 2025, English has one win and one top-25 finish. His performance at The PLAYERS Championship has been mixed; he finished T19 in 2024 but missed the cut in 2023. Notably, over 32% of approach shots at last year's event came from 100-150 yards. Over the past 12 months, English ranks in the fifth percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from this distance in the fairway. Including English in DFS lineups this week carries some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Wyndham Clark finished T22 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week, securing three top-25 finishes this season. He is now focusing on preparing for The PLAYERS Championship, which will be held at TPC Sawgrass this week. Clark has a strong history at this tournament, finishing tied for second in 2024, T27 in 2023, and missing the cut in 2022. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 67th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is particularly significant because, at last year's The PLAYERS Championship, over 32% of approach shots came from this distance. Clark could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Akshay Bhatia missed his first cut of the year at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and will now shift his focus to preparing for this week's The PLAYERS Championship, which takes place at TPC Sawgrass. In seven tournaments this year, Bhatia has two top-10 finishes and one top-25 finish. His only previous appearance at The PLAYERS Championship was in 2024, where he missed the cut. It's worth noting that in last year's tournament, over 32% of approach shots came from distances of 100-150 yards. Over the past 12 months, Bhatia ranks in the 84th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from this distance in the fairway. He may go under the radar this week, but including Bhatia in DFS lineups does carry some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Sepp Straka finished tied for fifth at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and is now preparing for The PLAYERS Championship, which will be held at TPC Sawgrass this week. In his eight starts this season, Straka has one win, two top-five finishes, and three top-15 finishes. He has historically performed well at The PLAYERS Championship, finishing T16 in 2024, T65 in 2023, and tied for ninth in 2022. Over the past 12 months, Straka ranks in the 97th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant, as over 32% of approach shots at last year's The PLAYERS Championship came from this distance. Straka could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Justin Rose finished tied for eighth at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and is now focusing on preparing for this week's The PLAYERS Championship, which will be held at TPC Sawgrass. In 2025, Rose has made only four starts, missing the cut in two of them while finishing in the top 10 in the other two. His past performances at The PLAYERS Championship have been mixed; he missed the cut in 2024 and 2022 but tied for sixth in 2023. Over the past 12 months, Rose ranks in the 75th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant, as over 32% of approach shots at last year's The PLAYERS Championship came from this distance. Given Rose's inconsistency this season, including him in DFS lineups this week may carry some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Maverick McNealy missed the cut at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and will now focus on preparing for The PLAYERS Championship, held at TPC Sawgrass. Before his missed cut, McNealy had recorded three top-10 finishes in seven starts this season. Historically, he has performed well at The PLAYERS Championship, finishing tied for ninth in 2024, T60 in 2023, and T46 in 2022. Over the past 12 months, McNealy ranks in the 58th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important, as over 32% of approach shots at last year's tournament came from this distance. McNealy may go overlooked this week, but he could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama finished T22 at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. He is now focusing on preparing for The PLAYERS Championship this week, which will take place at TPC Sawgrass. So far this season, Matsuyama has played in seven tournaments without missing a cut, achieving five top-25 finishes, including one victory. He has historically performed well at The PLAYERS Championship, finishing tied for sixth in 2022 and fifth in 2023. In the past 12 months, Matsuyama has ranked in the 57th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant, as over 32% of approach shots in last year's tournament came from this distance. Matsuyama could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Jake Knapp finished tied for sixth at the Cognizant Classic two weeks ago and is now focusing on preparing for this week's The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. He has been in excellent form recently, securing three consecutive top-25 finishes. Knapp finished T45 in last year's The PLAYERS Championship, which was his only prior appearance in the tournament. Notably, at last year's event, over 32% of approach shots came from 100-150 yards. In the past 12 months, Knapp ranks in the 48th percentile for greens in regulation percentage with approach shots from this distance while in the fairway. Although he may be overlooked this week, including him in DFS lineups carries some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Will Zalatoris finished T22 at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, marking his second consecutive top-25 finish and fourth for the season. He has yet to miss the cut in any of the six tournaments he has played in this year and will aim to maintain that streak when he tees it up at TPC Sawgrass for this week's The PLAYERS Championship. Zalatoris has had mixed results at this tournament in previous years. He missed the cut in 2024, finished 73rd in 2023, and placed T26 in 2022. Over the past 12 months, Zalatoris ranks in the 67th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is noteworthy because over 32% of approach shots at last year's The PLAYERS Championship came from this distance. Although Zalatoris has been in excellent form, his past results at this tournament make him a risky choice for DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
March 10, 2025
Billy Horschel missed the cut at last week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, marking his third missed cut in his last four tournaments. He will aim to bounce back when he tees it up at TPC Sawgrass for this week's The PLAYERS Championship. Horschel has historically struggled at this tournament, having missed the cut in 2024 and 2023, and he had to withdraw in 2022. Notably, at last year's The PLAYERS Championship, over 32% of approach shots came from 100-150 yards. In the past 12 months, Horschel ranks in the 86th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from that distance in the fairway. Although he has played well at times this year, his inconsistent performance means that including him in DFS lineups this week carries some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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