PGA Drive for Show, DFS for Dough - Masters

by RotoGrinders Last Updated 2026-04-08 15:20:58

Our PGA gurus are here to break down the field for the Masters! Join Justin Van Zuiden (stlcardinals84) and Derek Farnsworth (Notorious) for Drive for Show, DFS for Dough, your first look at this week’s PGA DFS slate.

Show Highlights

This podcast episode focuses on providing expert strategies and insights for the Masters. Hosted by Justin Van Zuiden and Derek Farnsworth, the episode dives into the importance of player selection, course evaluation, and lineup building.

Watch the video below to hear all about the Masters PGA DFS slate!

Course Overview

• Single-course, no-rotation major with a 91 player field and a cut to top fifty and ties, which should boost 6/6 and 5/6 rates compared to standard PGA events.
• Fairways are wide, but iron play is critical; Augusta is still viewed as a “second-shot golf course” where precision into large, heavily sloped greens decides everything.
• Greens are firm and fast this year with minimal rough, so misses funnel into runoffs and collection areas, magnifying short-game and creativity around the green.
• Par 5s and one short par 4 invite scoring, but the slopes and tricky surrounds neutralize some of the bomber edge and keep winning scores in check historically.
• Bombers do have an advantage, especially on par 5s, but poor iron play and weak scrambling get exposed quickly, so complete tee-to-green games are preferred.
• Experience matters a lot; veterans who know the slopes and where not to miss gain a significant edge, and it’s rare to see many first-timers near the top.

DFS Strategy

• Paying $14,000 for Scottie Scheffler forces you into a top-heavy, stars-and-scrubs build that largely skips the $9,000 range and leans on volatile low-end values.
• The hosts lean toward starting lineups in the high $9,000 to low $10,000 range with Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, or Ludvig Aberg instead of Scheffler/Rory at their prices.
• They prefer underweight or fade stances on Collin Morikawa due to injury and rust and expect many users to be skittish after recent WD landmines.
• Course-fit filters emphasize elite irons, short game, and Augusta experience, with distance as a bonus rather than a standalone priority.
• Ownership pockets are expected on popular mid-tier names like Chris Gotterup, Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott, and Maverick McNealy, making pivots like Harris English or less trendy vets viable GPP leverage.
• With a small field and generous cut, the focus shifts to ceiling and top-15 equity rather than pure made‑cut safety, especially in large-field GPPs.

Player Highlights

$10,000+ Range

• Scottie Scheffler — cautious/underweight — price at $14,000 strains builds, recent approach play ranks middle of the field despite elite tee-to-green and putting; tough to pair with strong mid-range without thin punts — large-field GPP only as overweight leverage if you take a stand.
• Rory McIlroy — cautious/underweight — back injury seems manageable, but rust, defending‑champ responsibilities, and his own pessimistic comments add concern at his salary — sprinkle in large-field GPPs, avoid in tighter single entry.
• Jon Rahm — target — destroying his current tour with five straight top‑5 finishes, 9 for 9 in Masters cuts, former champion with elite all‑around game — core play in single entry and large-field GPPs.
• Bryson DeChambeau — target — length-driven ceiling, improved results at Augusta with a sixth and then a final‑group appearance, appears to have “figured out” the course — strong GPP anchor, viable in single entry.

$9,000 Range

• Ludvig Aberg — target but ownership‑sensitive — recent form excellent with high finishes and growing buzz; model is lukewarm at price, but talent and results are undeniable — better for large-field GPPs where you can manage exposure.
• Xander Schauffele — target — three top 10s in his last four starts, strong Masters history with multiple top 10s, stable tee-to-green profile — ideal for cash and single entry, still strong in GPPs.
• Patrick Reed — target — two DP World Tour wins this year, elite Masters history with a win and multiple top 12s while often arriving in worse form; short game suits Augusta perfectly — priority GPP play, fine in single entry.
• Cameron Young — target — recent win plus third and seventh in prior starts, long off the tee with proven major upside and two Masters top 10s mixed with missed cuts — high‑ceiling large-field GPP play.

$8,000 Range

• Matt Fitzpatrick — target — excellent all‑around profile this year: strong good‑drive and off‑the‑tee numbers, elite short game, and better ball‑striking than ever despite a cooler putter — strong across formats, especially single entry and three‑max.
• Brooks Koepka — sprinkle — three straight top 20s before a missed cut, ownership likely depressed; major‑championship ceiling if irons rebound — leverage GPP play, not necessary in cash.
• Chris Gotterup — target (with ownership caution) — two wins this year, aggressive, long, and in form; the course appears to fit his bomber/attacking profile despite debutant status — good large-field GPP option, moderate in single entry due to first‑timer risk.

$7,000 Range

• Si Woo Kim — target — one of the best iron players in the field in 2026, above‑average scrambling, and has gained strokes putting in six straight Masters starts despite being a poor putter overall — strong mid‑tier core in all formats.
• Min Woo Lee — target (chalky) — incoming odds much shorter than nearby salaries, distance plus improved iron play, and prior success at Augusta — high‑owned large-field GPP play; consider pairing with contrarian pieces.
• Corey Conners — target — ball‑striking trending up with back‑to‑back top 15s and four top 10s here in the last six years; usual ownership discount compared to past Masters — GPP priority where you embrace short‑game risk.
• Nicolai Hojgaard — target — 9 for 9 made cuts with multiple top-6 finishes recently and a T16 here, plenty of distance and strong recent form — upside GPP value with moderate single‑entry appeal.
• Maverick McNealy — target — more complete game right now than many peers, trending finishes, and good weekend scoring recently — preferred value over Adam Scott for GPPs and single entry.
• Adam Scott — sprinkle — massive course experience with twenty‑four prior Masters and a win, but recent Augusta finishes mostly middling; popular name at the price — limited GPP exposure only, fade in cash.
• Harris English — sprinkle/pivot — plays tough courses well, multiple top 25s at Augusta, Georgia native; projected lower owned compared to Scott and McNealy — sharp GPP pivot.
• Jake Knapp — sprinkle — bomber with prior experience here (made cut in 2024, high volatility but suited to attack par 5s — only for large-field GPP fliers.

$6,000 Range

• Rasmus Hojgaard — target value — distance, solid irons, strong putting, and a T‑32 here last year; one of the more complete skill sets in the low-$6,000 range — preferred deep value in large-field GPPs.
• Kurt Kitayama — sprinkle — good ball‑striker with better around‑the‑green numbers than several similarly priced options, capable of spiking at big events — contrarian GPP punt.
• Ryan Gerard — cautious/fade — once-popular value whose recent form includes concerning putting and blowup potential; projected to carry notable ownership down low — underweight or fade in GPPs.