February 12, 2025
Things have not started as high as many hoped for Sahith Theegala in 2025. While he isn't playing badly enough to miss cuts, the Pepperdine product hasn't cracked the top 35 in any of his five starts this season. What's more frustrating is that none of the struggles can be blamed on one part of his game. He has lost strokes in two of five events from on approach and off the tee, and three of five from on and around the green, which has amounted to -0.098 total strokes gained on the season (ranked 101st on PGA Tour). At a place as demanding as the South Course, taking Theegala at $9,300 on FanDuel is fool's gold.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 12, 2025
It has been a long and, at times, frustrating history for Justin Rose at Torrey Pines. The 44-year-old has played in 17 total events at Torrey and has had as many quality finishes as missed cuts in that span. His most recent MC came here a few weeks ago at the Farmers Insurance Open after a second-round, 80. There is reason to have hope though, as he notched a T3 finish at Pebble two weeks ago with drastically improved stats that plagued him in San Diego the first time. The downside is that little comparisons can be made between the two courses aside from grass types. At $8,200 on FanDuel, Rosey has some upside to take advantage of, especially ownership-wise, but the drastic range of outcomes given the impending weather and length of the South Course makes him more of someone to avoid.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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February 12, 2025
Sam Stevens has been very solid to start the year with results of T44, T17, second place, T51, and T59 through his first five events. He now turns his attention to the Genesis Invitational, which is being held at Torrey Pines. Stevens competed here at the Farmers Insurance Open earlier just a few weeks ago, finishing in second place. This week, driving accuracy and distance will be important, and Stevens ranks 44th in distance and 105th in accuracy. He also ranks in the 58th percentile for approach shots from 150-200 yards, a range that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. Where Stevens has excelled this year is in scrambling, ranking third on tour and making par or better on 73.64% of holes where he misses the green in regulation. Stevens may find it difficult to repeat the success he found at this course recently, but given his overall recent form, he is an intriguing option at his $7,600 price tag on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 12, 2025
Harris English won the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines just a few weeks ago and returns to the same venue this week to compete in the Genesis Invitational. The 35-year-old had the third-best putting performance of his PGA career, gaining over six strokes with the flat stick. Despite the win, English currently ranks 139th on approach, 99th around the green, and 135th off the tee to start the year. He also ranks in the 56th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. However, he ranks 17th in strokes gained in putting, and fantasy managers will need to rely on English having another career day on the greens to be in contention. This makes his $7,600 price tag on DraftKings difficult to get excited about, even though he already won here this season.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2025
Maverick McNealy has had an up-and-down start to the year, recording two top-10 finishes and three finishes outside the top 40. He now returns to Torrey Pines for the Genesis Invitational, the same venue as the Farmers Insurance Open just a few weeks ago, where McNealy finished T52. Good driving is crucial for success at this course, and while McNealy ranks just 70th in driving distance and 116th in accuracy, he has gained 4.140 strokes off the tee through his first five events. He also ranks in the 36th percentile for proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. While McNealy has solid course history here and is coming off a top-10 finish at the WM Phoenix Open, fantasy managers should carefully weigh their options before committing to his $7,800 price tag on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2025
Min Woo Lee has gotten off to a strong start in 2025, recording finishes of T12 and T17 in his first two PGA Tour events. He now turns his focus to the Genesis Invitational, which will be held at Torrey Pines this year, a course he has played just once before, finishing T43 in 2024 at the Farmers Insurance Open. Lee ranks seventh in scrambling, fourth in strokes gained around the green, 16th in bogey avoidance, and second on approaches from 200-plus yards -- a distance that accounts for 26.3% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. He also ranks 23rd in strokes gained off the tee and third in driving distance -- two categories that will be critical this week. Despite limited course history, Lee is arguably in the best form of his PGA career and excels in almost all of the key stats for this week. Fantasy managers should continue to play him until he gives them a reason not to.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2025
Viktor Hovland has started in just two PGA events this year, recording finishes of T36 and T22. He now turns his focus to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, a course where he has played twice, finishing T2 in 2021 and missing the cut in 2019 -- both at the Farmers Insurance Open. This year, Hovland ranks 146th in strokes gained around the green but makes up for it with his approach play. He ranks in the 96th percentile for proximity to the hole from 150-200 yards over the past 12 months, a distance that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. Additionally, Hovland is accurate off the tee, ranking 37th on tour in accuracy while gaining 2.390 strokes off the tee through his first two events. At a price tag of $7,900 on DraftKings, Hovland's upside is certainly worth considering for fantasy managers.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: DataGolf
February 11, 2025
Despite an inconsistent final round at the WM Phoenix Open, Rasmus Hojgaard has been outstanding to start 2025, posting finishes of T12, T22, and T14 at the Dubai Desert Classic. He now shifts his focus to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, a course that demands strong driving and accuracy with long irons. Hojgaard currently ranks eighth in strokes gained from tee to green, sixth in driving distance, seventh in total driving, and is in the 98th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards over the last 12 months. This is his first time at Torrey Pines, but fantasy managers should not hesitate to play him at his $8,300 DraftKings price tag.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: DataGolf
February 11, 2025
Scottie Scheffler was making a late push at the WM Phoenix Open but had a rough back nine on Sunday, settling for a T25 finish. This was Scheffler's second tournament since injuring his hand over Christmas, and it seems any issues are more mental than physical. He now looks ahead to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, a course where he most recently finished T20 in 2022 and T7 in 2021. This week, driving distance, accuracy, and proximity from 150-plus yards will be crucial. Scheffler ranked second in total driving in 2024 and is in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole from 150-200 yards over the last 12 months, a distance that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. He is worth his $12,300 price tag on DraftKings, as Scheffler should once again find himself in contention this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2025
It has been a fun start to 2025 for Collin Morikawa. He has secured two solid finishes to start his PGA Tour season (T17-2nd) and his TGL team is currently dominating the startup tech circuit. Given the solid play he's continuing to produce, it's crazy to think he hasn't won on Tour in over a year. This week at Torrey Pines is another real opportunity to be on the lookout though, as he has as good of a shot as anyone to contend. He finished third at the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open and T4 at the 2021 U.S. Open. He also won the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park which shares many characteristics with the South Course. As one of the premier long iron players in the game and one of the most accurate drivers of the golf ball, he should be in your lineups.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
February 11, 2025
After a solo second at Pebble Beach, Shane Lowry is returning to Torrey Pines, where he missed the cut a month ago at the Farmers Insurance Open. The Irishman has made many attempts at various tournaments here over the years but has sadly struggled in most cases. His usual comfortability off the tee is diminished around Torrey, averaging minus-0.157 in strokes gained off the tee in seven career starts on this property. Compare that with his average of plus-0.234 last season in that metric, or his plus-0.408 average in 2023, and his discomfort off the tee at the south course becomes obvious. At, $10,300 on FanDuel, Lowry is probably better left alone.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
February 11, 2025
Sungjae Im is perhaps the trickiest player in this field to pin down ahead of Thursday, as he could produce a wide range of outcomes that most DFS players will choose to let be someone else's problem, which is understandable. The 26-year-old is notorious for fading at weird times and even at courses where he has a good history. Torrey Pines is one of those places, as the South Korean has notched two T4s and a T6 in three of the last four years at the Farmers Insurance Open that this venue typically hosts (one T4 finish was just last month). The major downside is that Im has been struggling with his irons lately, losing strokes in three of his past four starts. That must improve for him to find success this week, and at $10,800 on FanDuel, it's simply too much to risk.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
February 11, 2025
It may seem a bit far-fetched to call for outright fading a guy like Russell Henley, who's done nothing but improve over his first three starts this season. However, this famed municipal track doesn't particularly play into his skillset. The long par-4s don't give him many looks with wedges and low irons that are much more solid than his longer clubs, and his strength with the putter--while a limited sample size here--hasn't been as blatant. As someone who ranks 167th in driving distance (291.8) and has spotty approach numbers from beyond 200 yards, Henley's ceiling seems reduced and is coupled with a floor that could tank a lineup if things go sideways.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2025
Nick Taylor has had a very nice beginning to 2025. He won at the Sony Open. The Canadian golfer also has two other Top 25 results including at Scottsdale last week. Despite this, Taylor may not enjoy the inclement weather much over the first day or so this week. He just did not make enough putts to contend in his previous two tournaments. Again, rain and some gusty winds could play havoc off the tee for Taylor. The key will be around the green. Taylor has gained nearly a stroke (0.966 - 8th) in 2025 so far. With his putting metrics near the Top 50, a weekend surge is possible. For Taylor, the trick may be weathering Thursday and early Friday. For that reason, maybe fading from a DFS standpoint is wise.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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