PGA DFS Expert Survey: ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
Our panel of experts is here to give you their PGA DFS advice for this week’s contests by answering a handful of questions to help you make crucial lineup-building decisions. Want to know who Noto has as the top three finishers? Or who is STLCards’ top overall golfer? Find out below!
PGA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
Who is your favorite golfer for cash games?
Notorious: Collin Morikawa
stlcardinals84: Collin Morikawa
JBails26: Xander Schauffele
hondizzle: Xander Schauffele
Who is your favorite contrarian golfer (when considering price, key stats, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?
Notorious: Kurt Kitayama – The four winners at this venue have been Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, and Tiger Woods. They are all elite total drivers of the ball and elite iron players. Kitayama has gained strokes off the tee in 14 of his last 15 starts and has been red-hot with his approach play this fall. He gained 6.3 strokes on approach last week at the Shriners and gained 10.6 strokes on approach two weeks ago at the Black Desert Championship. He finished in the top 25 in both events despite losing over 10 strokes putting. While the putter is always a wildcard, I wouldn’t call Morikawa (at least not until recently), Bradley, or Matsuyama good putters. Kitayama is one of the best in the field tee to green and has finished in the top 30 at this event in both of his appearances.
stlcardinals84: Beau Hossler – The high salary tags will likely make people shy away from Hossler this week, which makes him a very appealing contrarian GPP option. He has a great blend of strong course history and current form. In his two previous trips to Narashino, he has finished 16th and 2nd. He has finished inside the top 25 in four of his last five PGA TOUR starts with strong statistical metrics across the board. He has showcased his upside significantly more often over the past few months, and he continues to be underrated by many.
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JBails26: Min Woo Lee – I have a love/hate relationship with Min Woo because it’s never surprising to me if he goes out for a round and shoots +3 or -7. He’s not a strong iron player, but in some tournaments, he just finds a way to score. He doesn’t fully fit the archetype of golfer I am targeting this week, but since there is no risk of him missing the cut, I am willing to roll the dice on him and hope that his irons show up. He did manage a T6 here last year, and he’s historically shown he has upside in any given week. Since he’s not projecting as an elite value, I’d expect his pOWN% to be relatively low for a smaller field.
hondizzle: Will Zalatoris – Many in the industry are likely to wait for Zalatoris to show positive form before including him in their player pools. However, if you believe in his talent, this could be an excellent week to buy low. With guaranteed 4 rounds (barring injury withdrawal), Zalatoris offers significant upside potential. There are risks to consider: Zalatoris hasn’t played in nearly 2 months, which could lead to some rust. Additionally, he’s returning from a major back injury. Despite these concerns, the potential reward may outweigh the risk for those who value his upside. If Zalatoris can regain the form he displayed before his injury-induced hiatus, he could prove to be a valuable addition to your lineup. This tournament presents an opportunity to capitalize on his talent while his selection rate might be lower than usual.
Who is your favorite golfer (when considering price, key stats, projected ownership, etc.) on the board and why?
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