5 months agoAlex Noren has always been known for his strong approach play, but it's been his improved around-the-green numbers that have seen him place in the top-25 in all but one of his last 10 events on the PGA Tour. The Sweden native is typically known for firing low numbers at scoring-friendly tracks, but this new element to his game could allow him to hang around during the tough stretches in major conditions, allowing him to birdie a few important holes down the stretch to stay in contention. It would be ridiculous to hint at Noren winning this event in his Pinehurst debut at 41 years of age, but at $6,900 on DraftKings a top-10 finish would be quite valuable. Noren appears to be a strong GPP play for those who are making multiple DFS tournament lineups for the U.S. Open this week.
--Tommy BellSource: PGA Tour
5 months agoAs we cruise into the summer stretch of golf in 2024, it's safe to say that Dustin Johnson had a surprisingly rough spring stretch, as he placed in the top 10 on the LIV Tour just once since his win on February 10, missed the cut at The Masters, and placed T43 at the PGA Championship a few weeks ago. The 39-year-old has lost his approach touch of late, and his usually clutch putting hasn't been able to save him like we're used to. However, Johnson does have a T4 finish in 2014 to hang his hat on here at Pinehurst No. 2, so perhaps this tough track is the jump-start the South Carolina native needs to get back on track. Fantasy managers get a nice discount on DJ, as he's going for just $7,400 on DraftKings. However, there's plenty of risk baked into that price, and the upside we saw in his T10 finish at LA Country Club last year seems much further than a season away at this point.
--Tommy BellSource: PGA Tour
5 months agoJordan Spieth has placed in the top 20 just twice since February, and the reason behind it has been shocking, to say the least. The 13-time PGA Tour winner has struggled on the greens, around the greens, and on approach throughout much of 2024 thus far. It's hard to imagine these woes magically heal at what should be a tough Pinehurst No. 2 track, so despite his T17 finish in 2014, daily fantasy managers will find him at a crazy-low $7,900 price tag on DraftKings. While this type of course is usually one that brings out the best in the 30-year-old, it's tough to imagine playing Spieth in cash-game contests. However, if you're looking for low-owned upside, it might be worth taking a flier on the Texas native with the understanding that this course could eat him alive if he's unable to right the ship on Thursday and Friday in North Carolina.
--Tommy BellSource: PGA Tour
5 months agoTommy Fleetwood hasn't won on American soil yet this season, but he does have a Dubai Invitational trophy to show for his hard work, along with just one missed cut in 2024. While the 33-year-old's approach and putting games come and go like an English rain storm, his around-the-green and off-the-tee consistency has afforded him a high floor and high ceiling each week he tees it up. Fleetwood will be making his way to Pinehurst No. 2 for the first time, but the course fits his game well, and he's quietly shown up well in difficult major conditions before. A price of $8,500 seems fair for the Englishman in what should be a chipping and putting contest this week.
--Tommy BellSource: PGA Tour
5 months agoOf the five major events hosted on American soil between this season and last, Bryson DeChambeau has placed 20th or better in four of them, and three of those finishes have been sixth or higher. Although he hasn't won a major since the 2020 US Open, the 30-year-old has started to become a force to be reckoned with at tougher courses. A dried out Pinehurst No. 2 should definitely play difficult, especially around the greens, where DeChambeau has really improved his game, as displayed in his recent runner-up masterpiece at Valhalla. If the California native can be disciplined on his chip shots once again, excel with his strong putting ability, and take advantage of the limited rough around Pinehurst, he could once again find himself fighting for some major hardware come Sunday afternoon in North Carolina.
--Tommy BellSource: PGA Tour
5 months agoRussell Henley finished T27 at last week's Memorial Tournament, marking his fourth consecutive top-30 finish. He has been extremely consistent and outstanding in 2024, missing the cut in only one tournament and finishing inside the top five three times. Next, he will prepare for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Henley has historically performed well in the U.S. Open, finishing T14 in 2023, missing the cut in 2022, and T13 in 2021. The U.S. Open is always one of the toughest challenges for golfers all season, and Pinehurst is a course that demands accuracy with approach shots. It's worth noting that over the past 12 months, Henley ranks in the 39th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. Despite this, Henley has found other ways to contend week in and week out, making him worth considering for DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoByeong Hun An finished T22 at last week's Memorial Tournament. It could have been better, but he carded a 75 in the final round on Sunday, which was his worst round of the tournament. Nonetheless, An has finished in the top 25 in three of his last four tournaments, including two top-five finishes. An has been in excellent form in 2024 and is now preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Pinehurst is a course that emphasizes strong iron play and will be one of the toughest challenges for golfers this year. One noteworthy stat is that over the past 12 months, An ranks in the 93rd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. Given An's recent form and strong iron play, he could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoJason Day finished T33 at last week's Memorial Tournament, but he struggled with a disappointing 77 in the final round on Sunday. Despite this, Day has made the cut in six straight tournaments and had one top-five and one top-20 finish during that time. Now, he's gearing up for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, an event he has historically performed well in, even though he missed the cut at last year's edition. It's important to note that Pinehurst will be a challenging course, especially for approach shots. Over the past 12 months, Day has struggled with approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway, ranking only in the eighth percentile for greens in regulation percentage. Despite his recent struggles, Day still has the potential to perform well this week, making him worth considering for DFS lineups.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoTyrrell Hatton finished T18 at last week's LIV Houston tournament, achieving his fourth straight top-20 finish in LIV tournaments. His most recent PGA Tour appearance was at the PGA Championship last month, where he finished T63. Hatton will now focus on preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst. The U.S. Open is known for being one of the toughest challenges of the year for golfers, and Hatton has previously performed well at this tournament. In 2023, he finished T27, and in 2022, he finished T56. Pinehurst will present a stern challenge for golfers, especially on approach shots. It's worth noting that over the past 12 months, Hatton ranks in the 66th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. Hatton is capable of contending this week and is worth considering for DFS lineups.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoWill Zalatoris finished tied for 41st at last week's Memorial Tournament, shooting an underwhelming 79 in the final round on Sunday. Despite his strong start to the season, Zalatoris has been struggling to replicate his early season form, which saw him finish inside the top 15 in three straight tournaments. As he prepares for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, he's coming off back-to-back top-50 finishes. Zalatoris has had mixed results at the U.S. Open, finishing tied for second in 2022 and missing the cut in 2021. The Pinehurst course poses a tough challenge for golfers, emphasizing the need for accuracy on approach shots. It's important to note that Zalatoris ranks in the 80th percentile for greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. Despite not maintaining his early season form, Zalatoris has shown some consistency and could be a solid choice for DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoWyndham Clark had a tough time at the Memorial Tournament last week, missing the cut for the second consecutive week and the third time in his last five tournaments. In his recent outings, he has struggled in almost every aspect of his game except off the tee. However, Clark will now focus on preparing for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Despite his recent struggles, it's worth noting that he is the defending U.S. Open champion. On the downside, Clark missed the cut in both 2022 and 2021. Pinehurst is known for being a difficult course that demands accuracy on approach shots. Over the past year, Clark has performed averagely, ranking in the 50th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. While Clark's recent form has been inconsistent, he has shown great potential in the past and could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week, albeit with some risk.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoBrooks Koepka finished tied for ninth at last week's LIV Houston, marking his third straight top-10 finish in LIV events, including one win during that time. Koepka will now prepare for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where he has historically performed well. In 2023, he finished T17, 55th in 2022, and tied for fourth in 2021. Pinehurst will be a tough challenge for golfers this week, with an emphasis on accuracy on approach shots. Over the past 12 months, Koepka ranks in the 75th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway. Considering his recent form and past success at the U.S. Open, Koepka could be worth considering for DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoAfter a resurgent season last year that saw Justin Rose return to being a prominent threat on the PGA Tour, 2024 has been much less kind to the former U.S. Open champion. The 151st-ranked player in strokes gained on approach (-0.417) still has the pedigree to show out here and there like we saw with his T6 at Valhalla earlier this year. However, the volatility makes him nearly untouchable in most fantasy lineups. His T12 in 2014--the last time this championship was held at Pinehurst #2--is reason to suggest he has enough prowess on and around the greens to stay relevant, though just like his iron play isn't up to the same level it was 10 years ago, Rosey isn't the same player in that aspect either. Even at $9,000 on FanDuel, he isn't worth the heartache.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
5 months agoSam Burns has turned in two solid weeks with a T10 at the RBC Canadian Open and a T15 at The Memorial Tournament last week. In that time, he's mostly posted positive strokes gained metrics across the board. However, he did average -0.35 strokes gained on approach at Muirfield Village, which will need to be cleaned up to have any chance at the place many regard as the home of American golf. At a venue where short game is more crucial than the run-of-the-mill tour event, Burns has demonstrated strength on and around the greens at different points this season. He gained an average of +1.103 strokes putting through his first six events to start the year, but has since cooled off. More recently, he's averaged +0.63 strokes gained around the green over his last three starts. At $9,800 on FanDuel, there is considerable risk here, especially if his recent success causes a spike in ownership, but, he is worth a nod in certain lineups.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 months agoFrom tee to green most weeks, Cameron Young does enough right to draw some attention at a demanding venue like Pinehurst No. 2. However, it should be noted that the 27-year-old has lost strokes with his irons in four of his last five starts. Things fall off severely on and around the greens, as he is ranked outside the top 100 in chipping and putting strokes-gained metrics for the season. Even if his ball-striking returns to form, he likely won't have enough success without a solid short-game performance. There's just too much going wrong here to feel confident putting him in a lineup at $9,900 on FanDuel.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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