Stephan Jaeger Closing In On First Tour Victory
1 year agoStephan Jaeger is arguably enjoying the best stretch of golf in his six-year PGA Tour career. The 34-year-old German hasn't missed a cut since the RBC Heritage back in April of 2023, and he's been littering the leaderboards with top-25 finishes ever since, including two T3 finishes in his last three starts. He has proven he can close out tournaments with three victories to his name on the Korn Ferry Tour, and fantasy managers have to feel like he's closing in on his first PGA Tour win in the near future. PGA National could be the spot where he gets it done – Jaeger finished T14 here last year, has the eighth-best adjusted course fit, and ranks inside of the top-40 in a number of key statistical categories, including par-3 scoring, approach from 175-200 yards, around-the-green, birdie-or-better percentage, and bogey avoidance over the last 36 rounds. We've seen a number of first-time PGA Tour winners in recent months, and Jaeger could be next in line at the Cognizant Classic.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Stephan Jaeger Aims For Consistency At Mexican Open
1 month agoStephan Jaeger's results have varied to start the season, ranging from a T3 at the Sony Open to missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open. He now looks ahead to the Mexican Open, where he has recorded strong results with finishes of T15, T18, and most recently a T3 in 2024. At 7,456 yards, Vidanta Vallarta is a course that requires length off the tee and strong long-iron play. Jaeger is long enough off the tee, averaging 304.1 yards per drive, and ranks in the 84th percentile in greens in regulation from 200-plus yards, a distance that accounted for 43.3% of all approach shots at this event last year. While Jaeger isn't in his best form, competing against a weaker field should allow the talented German to find more consistency. Fantasy managers should consider playing him at his $9,600 price tag on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Stephan Jaeger Trying To Build Off Pebble Beach
2 months agoStephan Jaeger rode out a tough week at Pebble Beach. The German golfer weathered the storm and shot a 67 in the final round to crack the Top 40. Since his T-3rd at the Sony Open, Jaeger has had an uneven time. That included last month at Torrey Pines where he missed the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open. A 76 in Round 2 was common in the adverse and windy conditions. This week could feature heavy rains on Thursday into late Thursday night. Shifting winds on Friday could impact Jaeger again. The onshore push seemed to bother his shots in January. Jaeger ranks 24th in strokes gained to putting so once he gets on the green, the golfer could be a DFS value option.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Stephan Jaeger A Risky Option At Pebble Beach
2 months agoStephan Jaeger has had an up-and-down start to the season with a T36 and a T3 in his first two events, followed by a missed cut at the Farmers Insurance Open. He now shifts his focus to Pebble Beach, a course he's played four times in his career. His results there have been less than impressive, with finishes of T43 (2018), missed cuts (2019, 2022), and a T71 in 2024. Given the short length of Pebble Beach, approach play will be key to success in this stacked field, but Jaeger ranked just 120th in strokes gained on approach last season. His proximity from the 100-150 yard range (where 37.6% of approach shots at Pebble Beach come from) is 22.7 feet, ranking him in the 53rd percentile. Although his price tag is an intriguing $6,700 on DraftKings, fantasy managers may want to pass on Jaeger this week.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Stephan Jaeger Looks To Find Form At Torrey Pines
2 months agoStephan Jaeger has started the 2025 season strong with a T36 finish at The Sentry and a T3 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Prior to these results, he struggled with consistency, missing the cut in four of his previous eight events. At the Farmers Insurance Open, Jaeger has made the cut in three of five appearances, including a T3 finish in 2024. Torrey Pines presents a challenge with 26.3% of approach shots coming from over 200 yards, an area where Jaeger ranked 121st in 2024. However, he remains one of the longest hitters off the tee, ranking 13th in total driving with an average distance of 310.3 yards -- good for 21st on tour. While his distance will be an asset this week, Jaeger's ranking of 120th in approach to the green last season makes him a risky option to round out fantasy lineups at his $7,800 price tag on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
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