The Power Fade: Workday Charity Open
The Power Fade – PGA DFS By: Mark Farris Tournament: Workday Charity Open Course: Muirfield Village Golf Club (Par 72 – 7,450 Yards) Location: Dublin, OH Defending Champion: New Event (The Memorial can be used) Patrick Cantlay (2019), Bryson
The Burning Edge – Rocket Mortgage Classic
I’m going to start with this. Last week was a shit show. Yeah yeah, I had the winner and another top five golfer written up. Who cares, my other picks were garbage and it cost us all money. It’s time
The Power Fade: Rocket Mortgage Classic
The Power Fade – PGA DFS By: Mark Farris Tournament: Rocket Mortgage Classic Course: Detroit Golf Club (Par 72 – 7,340 Yards) Location: Detroit, MI Defending Champion: Nate Lashley (-25) Greens: Primarily Poa Corollary Courses: Keene Trace GC (Barbasol Championship)
The Power Fade — Travelers Championship
The Power Fade – PGA DFS By: Mark Farris Tournament: Travelers Championship Course: TPC River Highlands (Par 70, 6800 yards) Location: Cromwell, CT Greens: Bentgrass/Poa Blend Defending Champion: Chez Reavie (-12) Corollary Courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links & Hamilton Golf
The Burning Edge – Travelers Championship
The Burning Edge Last week proved how frustrating PGA DFS can be. A heavy favorite in Webb Simpson two weeks ago missed the cut and burned 35% of the DFS field. One week later he won the RBC Heritage and
The Burning Edge – RBC Heritage
The Burning Edge Congratulations to Daniel Berger on an excellent finish on Sunday at Colonial. In my opinion that was the best win in his young career. The field was stacked and he stepped up to the challenge. We have
The Power Fade – RBC Heritage
The Power Fade – PGA DFS By: Mark Farris Tournament: RBC Heritage Course: Harbour Town GL (Par 71, 7100 yards) Location: Hilton Head, SC Greens: Bermuda Defending Champion: C. T. Pan (-12) Corollary Courses: Port Royal GC (Bermuda Championship), TPC
The Power Fade – Charles Schwab
I’m sure these guys have been doing something. They have access unlike many of us amateur golfers where the COVID-19 course closings varied by state. Personally, I never understood that. Honestly, it is very difficult to find any points in time – with regularity – where four amateurs are on a golf course within 6 feet of each other. I’d say on the green, but hell, if you play with some of the guys I have, putting doesn’t even break the rule!
The Burning Edge – Charles Schwab
June 8th, 2020 The Burning Edge Golf is back! Nearing a three-month hiatus, we finally have a major sport to watch. I hope everyone is excited as I am about having a four-day DFS sweat back in our weekly routines.
The Burning Edge – Players Championship
The Burning Edge The Burning Edge is a PGA DFS must read each week. Not for the writing…. Trust me. Simply for the best and most consistent picks in the industry. I will not be giving you 40 golfers to choose from each week, I will simplify the game for you and give you the best chance to win money. Don’t just glance over my article because even the slightest detail can help change your lineup and possibly change your life forever. This article will consist of my top plays on the slate for both major DFS sites. Plus, betting tips, and statistical information to help you make an educated decision. Trust the process and reap the rewards. STOP READING IF: You don’t like winning money. You don’t like to take risks. You don’t want to learn. You expect to win every single week. Tournament Stop Tournament: THE PLAYERS Championship Defending Champion: Rory McIlroy -16 Course: TPC Sawgrass Yardage: 7,189 Par: 72 Greens: Bermuda *Top 65 and Ties Make the Cut (No MDF) Key Stats Par 4 (450-500)- Top 10 in field -Louis Oosthuizen -Bubba Watson -Brandt Snedeker -Tyrell Hatton -Tony Finau -Patrick Rodgers -Wyndham Clark -Billy Horschel -Webb Simpson -Daniel Berger Proximity (200+)- Top 10 in field -Scott Stallings -Colin Morikawa -Keith Mitchell -Cameron Champ -Carlos Ortiz -Rickie Fowler -Phil Mickelson -Daniel Berger -Erik Van Rooyen -Marc Leishman Ball Striking-Top 10 in field -Rory McIlroy -Colin Morikawa -Viktor Hovland -Bryson DeChambeau -Webb Simpson -Marc Leishman -Paul Casey -Erik Van Rooyen -Hideki Matsuyama -Joel Dahmen Top 10 overall rankings -Marc Leishman -Webb Simpson -Rory McIlroy -Gary Woodland -Bryson DeChambeau -Jon Rahm -Daniel Berger -Justin Thomas -Tony Finau -Xander Schauffele These rankings are based on a personalized mixed model created on fantasynational.com. Top Notch Options Best plays on the slate with winning upside. ***Rory McIlroy*** Course History: 1st in 19’, cut in 18’, t35 in 17’, t12 in 16’, t8 in 15’ Stat Highlight: 1st Ball Striking, 1st GIR%, 1st SG Tee to Green Course Fit: A- Current Form: A+ Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 25 Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: Driving, Current Form, B Game will get him top 5 Weaknesses: 3 putt avoidance ***Justin Thomas*** Course History: t12 in 19’, t63 in 18’, t72 in 18’ Stat Highlight: 1st Proximity (150-175 & 125-150), 3rd SG: Tee to Green Course Fit: B+ Current Form: B Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 50 Best Putting Surface: Poa Strengths: Driving, Scoring Ability, Ownership Weaknesses: Proximity 200+, GIR%, Course History (for his standards) ***Patrick Cantlay*** Course History: cut in 19’, t23 in 18’, t22 in 17’ Stat Highlight: 8th Opportunities Gained, 8th GIR%, 14th Approach Course Fit: B+ Current Form: B Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 50 Best Putting Surface: Bentgrass Strengths: Elite Irons, Ownership, Scoring Chances Weaknesses: Putting Salary Savers Salary relief for balanced builds. ***Webb Simpson*** Course History: t16 in 19’, 1st in 18’, t16 in 17’, t66 in 15’ Stat Highlight: 5th Approach, 9th Par 4 (450-500), 14th SG: Short Game Course Fit: A- Current Form: B+ Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 30 Best Putting Surface: Poa Strengths: Course History, Current Form, All Around Game Weaknesses: Ownership, SG: OTT ***Bryson DeChambeau*** Course History: t20 in 19’, t37 in 18’ Stat Highlight: 1st SG: OTT, 3rd Opportunities Gained, 4th Ball Striking Course Fit: B Current Form: A Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 50 Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: DRIVER, Scoring Chances Weaknesses: Ownership ***Sungjae Im*** Course History: cut in 19’ Stat Highlight: 4th Proximity (175-200), 14th Tee to Green, 17th Par (500-550) Course Fit: B Current Form: A Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 40 Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: Current Form, All Around Game, Confidence Weaknesses: Ownership, Putting (0-5ft) Tourney Treasures Lower owned golfers with upside. ***Patrick Reed*** Course History: t47 in 19’, t41 in 18’, t22 in 17’, cut in 16’, t24 in 15’ Stat Highlight: 1st SG: Short Game, 2nd Putting, 18th Par 4 (450-500) Course Fit: C+ Current Form: A Upside: Winner Potential Floor: Top 45 Best Putting Surface: Bentgrass Strengths: Current Form, Putting, Strong Field Events Weaknesses: Proximity 200+, Par 5 (500-500) ***Matt Kuchar*** Course History: t26 in 19’, t17 in 18’, 82nd in 17’, t3 in 16’, cut in 15’ Stat Highlight: 6th Scrambling, 7th Putting, 7th SG: Short Game Course Fit: B- Current Form: B- Upside: Top 5 Potential Floor: Top 60 Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: Putting, Strong Field Events, All Around Player Weaknesses: Long Irons, Opportunities Gained, Driving Accuracy ***Tom Hoge*** Course History: t30 in 19’, t72 in 18’ Stat Highlight: 2nd Proximity 150-175, 10th Putting, 15th Approach Course Fit: C+ Current Form: B Upside: Top 20 Potential Floor: Missed Cut Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: Approach, Current Form, Ownership, Salary Weaknesses: Long Par 4’s, Par 5 scoring, Unpredictable Sneaky Suspicions Gut plays. ***Billy Horschel*** Course History: t26 in 19’, t37 in 18’, cut in 17’, t28 in 16’, t13 in 15’ Stat Highlight: 8th Par 4 (450-500), 29th 3 putt avoidance, 34th SG: OTT Course Fit: B- Current Form: C+ Upside: Top 12 Potential Floor: Top 60 Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: Cut Maker, Putting, Florida Boy Weaknesses: Scoring, Approach ***Bud Cauley*** Course History: t47 in 19’, cut in 18’ Stat Highlight: 3rd Scrambling, 9th 3 putt avoidance, 27th Approach Course Fit: B- Current Form: C Upside: Top 16 Potential Floor: Missed Cut Best Putting Surface: Bermuda Strengths: Scrambling, Ownership, Salary, Tee to Green Game Weaknesses: Scoring Chances, Driving Accuracy On The Edge Golfers very much in play. Jon Rahm Xander Schauffele Tommy Fleetwood Hideki Matsuyama Adam Scott Tony Finau Henrik Stenson Colin Morikawa Viktor Hovland Ian Poulter Danny Willett Daniel Berger Jason Kokrak Corey Conners Christian Bezuidenhout Talor Gooch Joel Dahmen Jimmy Walker Bets and Odds For the degenerate in all of us. Picks to Win- Justin Thomas 14/1, Patrick Cantlay 25/1, Patrick Reed