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2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Fantasy Golf Power Rankings

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with PGA Tour power rankings and betting odds.

Pebble Beach Golf Links again hosts the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, although the Pro-Am portion of the event is being abandoned this year due to COVID-19 protocols. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings and odds for the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

*Note: Dustin Johnson withdrew Monday evening.

Also see:

2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Akshay Bhatia (+30000)

Picked up his first professional top-10 finish at the Safeway Open in the fall but has missed the cut in two of three events since. He’s second on Tour in Par 4 Efficiency: 350-400 Yards and there are six such holes on this week’s main course.

29. Brian Gay (+20000)

Claimed victory at the Bermuda Championship in the fall on a course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., who designed this week’s secondary course, Spyglass Hill GC. Had back-to-back top-10 finishes in this event in 2018 and 2019.

28. Tyler Duncan (+20000)

The 2019 RSM Classic winner doesn’t have a top-10 finish since, but he’s a good irons player and should be well-suited to the shorter – and more open – venue.

27. Seung Yul Noh (+30000)

An excellent short-game player. He surprised with a T-11 finish in last year’s Travelers Championship against a much stronger field than this.

26. Davis Riley (+25000)

Two-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour last year who’s third on the regular-season points list. Tied for 58th last week for his first made cut on the PGA Tour since 2019.

25. Alex Noren (+5000)

Has cooled off since a stretch of three top-10 finishes in four events last summer, but this is a great field for him to get back on track.

24. Harold Varner III (+6600)

A T-13 finish last week was his third top-20 result already on the 2020-21 Tour season. He missed the cut last year, but he has often flirted with contention against fields comparable to this.

23. Denny McCarthy (+15000)

Typically a strong putter but has struggled with the flat stick this season. Missed the cut last week and in two of three events this year, but he had three top 10s last year in more similar fields.

22. Tom Lewis (+15000)

A consistent performer on the European Tour who burst onto the PGA Tour scene with a co-runner-up finish at the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational in the summer. He hasn’t refound that success in North America, but this is one of the weaker fields he has competed against.

21. Chez Reavie (+8000)

Averaging 0.59 Strokes Gained: Approach through 22 measured rounds on the season. He’ll benefit from being able to leave the driver in the bag on the shorter track.

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20. Joel Dahmen (+6600)

Missed the cut last week with 1.17 strokes lost around-the-green per round. He tied for 14th here last year with 1.50 SG: Approach per round.

19. Matthew NeSmith (+6000)

Tied for seventh last week with a strong 1.14 SG: Approach per round. He tied for 11th in this event last year.

18. Sam Burns (+3500)

Finished T-22 last week but on the back of 2.72 SG: Putting per round. He hasn’t played a round at Pebble Beach and could be in for a letdown with his driver not as much of a difference-maker.

17. Henrik Norlander (+4500)

Can often rely too heavily on his putter but has strung together some quality finishes with a well-rounded game. He tied for 25th here last year.

16. Kevin Streelman (+3500)

Has made back-to-back cuts after opening 2021 with a missed cut at The American Express. He finished alone in second last year with 3.37 SG: Tee-to-Green per round.

15. Phil Mickelson (+4500)

Leads the field among those with a minimum of two appearances at Pebble Beach with 2.16 strokes gained on the field per round. The elder statesman still hits bombs, but those won’t help him as much here.

14. Nick Taylor (+7000)

The defending champ hasn’t done much since and comes in off a missed cut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Still, he can’t be ruled out in this field.

13. Matt Jones (+5000)

Moved back inside the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking with a T-30 finish last week. He has made eight straight cuts with most against stronger fields.

12. James Hahn (+5500)

Was in contention Sunday in Phoenix until Brooks Koepka’s surge up the leaderboard left him in the dust. He finished 10th and averaged 1.01 SG: Approach per round for the week.

11. Brian Harman (+5000)

Twenty-sixth in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings and one of the top players in this field by that measure. Tied for eighth at The American Express before a T-36 finish last week in a stronger field.

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10. Jordan Spieth (+2000)

Stole headlines last week with a resurgent 54-hole lead but finished T-4 with a disappointing Sunday effort. He led the field with 1.96 SG: Approach per round.

9. Max Homa (+4000)

Gained 1.47 strokes on approach per round. Tied for 14th in this event last year following a T-10 in 2019.

8. Cameron Davis (+3300)

Has already moved from 229th to 141st in the OWGR since the beginning of 2021. His third-place finish at The American Express sparked the biggest jump.

7. Si Woo Kim (+3000)

Has followed his victory at The American Express with a missed cut at the Farmers Insurance Open and a T-50 in Phoenix. He’s gaining 0.53 strokes per round around-the-green on the season.

6. Will Zalatoris (+1800)

The early PGA Tour Rookie of the Year frontrunner had another top-20 finish last week with a T-17. He gained 1.16 strokes per round on approach.

5. Francesco Molinari (+2200)

The 2018 Open Championship winner is one of the top players in this field despite his 92nd placing in the Golfweek rankings. He has two top 10s in two events this year after a forgettable 2020.

4. Daniel Berger (+1200)

His missed cut last week was his first since the Memorial Tournament in the summer. He tied for fifth in this event last year early in his comeback season.

3. Paul Casey (+1600)

The Englishman has had a successful, globe-trotting last month. He tied for eighth at The American Express, won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and tied for 12th at the Saudi International. He’ll play for a fourth straight week with a lot of travel in between.

2. Jason Day (+1800)

Started showing some of his former world No. 1 form last summer and has placed in the top six in six of the last eight years in this event.

1. Patrick Cantlay (+650)

Best player in this field in the Golfweek rankings following Johnson’s withdrawal. Tied for 11th here last year.

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2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open Fantasy Golf Power Rankings

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers and betting odds.

TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course in Phoenix, Arizona, hosts this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open. The field includes six of the top-nine golfers in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings and odds for the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Also see:

2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Brendan Steele (+8000)

Was off last week for the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, California, following a T-21 finish at The American Express. He gained 1.29 strokes per round from tee-to-green in a T-4 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

29. Si Woo Kim (+6600)

Followed up his victory at The American Express with a missed cut last week. He’s hitting his irons very well and TPC Scottsdale offers the type of risk-reward opportunities where he often succeeds.

28. Byeong Hun An (+10000)

Putting continues to hold him back and he lost another 2.84 strokes per round with the flat stick last week in a T-75 finish. His irons are dialed in, and he should leave himself some shorter putts on the Stadium Course’s relatively unguarded greens.

27. Henrik Norlander (+10000)

One of five co-runner-ups last week while ranking second among those who made the cut in SG: Tee-to-Green.

26. Sebastian Munoz (+10000)

Makes his 2021 debut on the mainland following a T-17 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions and a T-65 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Debuted in this event with a T-47 finish last year.

25. Sam Burns (+8000)

Tied for 18th last week following a missed cut at The American Express. He’s averaging 0.93 SG: Off-the-Tee per round through 18 measured rounds on the season and fits TPC Scottsdale’s bomber profile.

24. Billy Horschel (+5000)

Has plenty of experience here with 1.20 strokes gained on the field over 30 career rounds on the Stadium Course. He tied for ninth last year but leaned a little too heavily on his putter.

23. Brooks Koepka (+5000)

Three straight missed cuts for the former world No. 1 and four-time major champion. He won this event in 2015 but finished outside the top 40 each of the next two years and hasn’t played since 2017.

22. Louis Oosthuizen (+5000)

Playing here for the first time since a third-place finish in 2017. He was fifth in the field with 2.40 SG: Tee-to-Green that year.

21. Brian Harman (+6600)

Twenty-six career rounds played at TPC Scottsdale but with an average of just 0.31 strokes gained on the field per round. He’s 24th in the Golfweek rankings and is 14th in the field by that measure.

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20. Russell Henley (+6600)

Strung together four top-10 finishes over a six-event stretch from mid-August to late October last year. Began 2021 with a T-11 at the Sony Open but missed the cut at The American Express before taking last week off.

19. Cameron Champ (+8000)

Averaging 0.79 SG: Off-the-Tee per round. He gained 1.75 strokes off-the-tee last week but lost a dreadful 4.72 per round with the putter en route to a missed cut.

18. Corey Conners (+6600)

An expert ball-striker who gained 1.04 strokes per round off-the-tee in this event last year but lost 0.79 strokes per round on the greens. His putting has been much improved through his first 24 rounds of the 2020-21 Tour season.

17. Jason Day (+6600)

Missed the cut last week with an uncharacteristically poor putting performance. He was still strong off-the-tee.

16. Carlos Ortiz (+6600)

Was in contention last week for his second win of the 2020-21 season until a final round of plus-6, 78. He tied for 25th last year for his best result in four tries.

15. Matthew Wolff (+6000)

Will be a risky play this week after citing a hand injury for his withdrawal following an opening-round 78 last week. Missed the cut last year but gained 1.24 strokes per round off-the-tee over 36 holes.

14. Gary Woodland (+5500)

The 2018 champion is coming off a T-48 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open in which he lost a staggering 1.46 strokes per round off-the-tee. He’ll need to be much better than that this week, but he usually is.

13. Bubba Watson (+5000)

Has been excellent in all ball-striking categories early in the 2020-21 season. Through 13 measured rounds, he’s averaging 2.63 SG: Tee-to-Green and 1.11 SG: Off-the-Tee. Only one golfer in the field has more rounds played here than his 52.

12. Will Zalatoris (+4500)

Up to 12th in the Golfweek world rankings following another top-10 finish last week. His iron play is well-suited for this week’s venue, as it was for Torrey Pines and Winged Foot.

11. Scottie Scheffler (+4500)

The reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year missed the cut in both the Farmers Insurance Open and The American Express following a T-13 in the Tournament of Champions. He debuted with a missed cut here last year, but he gained 1.00 strokes per round off-the-tee.

10. Ryan Palmer (+4500)

One of last week’s co-runner-ups with 2.61 SG: Putting per round. A poor performance with the flat stick caused him to miss the cut last year, as he gained strokes off-the-tee and from tee-to-green.

9. Harris English (+3000)

Hasn’t finished in the top 10 here since a third-place finish in 2016. He missed the cut last week with 4.07 strokes lost per round from tee-to-green three weeks removed from his Tournament of Champions victory.

8. Sungjae Im (+3300)

Struggling to string together a complete four rounds following a T-5 at the Tournament of Champions. Tied for 34th last year and won The Honda Classic just four weeks later.

7. Hideki Matsuyama (+2500)

Won here twice during a dominant stretch spanning 2016 and 2017. He withdrew in 2018 due to injury but finished T-15 in 2019 and T-16 last year.

6. Daniel Berger (+2200)

Three top-10 finishes in six appearances in this event, including a T-9 early in his resurgent 2020 campaign. He relied on his putting last year, but he’s also a premier ball-striker.

5. Xander Schauffele (+1100)

Three appearances here with no finish worse than his T-17 in 2018. He shared second place last week with 2.06 SG: Tee-to-Green per round.

4. Webb Simpson (+1600)

The defending champ hasn’t played since tying for fourth at the Sony Open. He followed the same schedule last year with a third-place finish in Hawaii.

3. Justin Thomas (+800)

Returns to the USA following a missed cut at the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the heels of a third-place finish at the Tournament of Champions. He finished third in Phoenix each of the last two years.

2. Jon Rahm (+650)

No. 3 in the Golfweek rankings following a T-7 result last week. Three top-10 finishes in five career appearances at TPC Scottsdale.

1. Rory McIlroy (+1100)

No. 1 in the field and No. 2 on Tour in SG: Off-the-Tee through 18 measured rounds on the 2020-21 season. He makes his debut at this event, but he’s a natural fit for the desert-style course.

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2021 Farmers Insurance Open Fantasy Golf Power Rankings

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers and betting odds.

A strong field featuring three of the top four golfers in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings is in La Jolla, California, this week for the Farmers Insurance Open. Marc Leishman is back at Torrey Pines Golf Course to defend his 2020 title and Si Woo Kim looks to go back-to-back after winning last week’s American Express. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings and betting odds for the top 30 golfers at the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open.

The Farmers Insurance Open will be split between the North and South Courses at Torrey Pines GC. The South Course, exclusively, will host the 2021 US Open from June 17-20.

Also see:

2021 Farmers Insurance Open: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Corey Conners (+5000)

Makes his 2021 debut after last finishing T-17 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic in early December. He hasn’t played this event since 2018, but he’s an excellent irons player and can keep it out of the thick rough off the tee.

29. Francesco Molinari (+8000)

His T-8 finish last week was his first top-10 showing since 2019. He played just seven events last year with five missed cuts, including this event. His iron play was back in top form with 1.33 Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green per round last week.

28. J.B. Holmes (+15000)

Three top-10 finishes in this event in his last six appearances. Rebounded from a missed cut in 2019 to tie for 16th last year.

27. Joel Dahmen (+12500)

Missed the cut last week but led the field with 1.94 SG: Off-the-Tee per round over his 36 holes. Tied for ninth in 2019.

26. Max Homa (+10000)

Was in-and-around the lead for much of the week last week until a final round of plus-4, 76. He had just one birdie against four bogeys Sunday, but he still averaged 0.82 SG: Putting for the week.

25. Charles Howell III (+8000)

No one in this field has more rounds played at the South Course than Howell’s 64. He has averaged 1.83 strokes gained on the field per round and has five top-10 finishes since 2010.

24. Gary Woodland (+8000)

Showed a glimmer of his old form with a T-16 finish last week after slipping to No. 40 in the Official World Golf Ranking with six missed cuts in 19 events last year. The 2019 US Open champ will be preparing for this year’s third major.

23. Jason Kokrak (+6600)

Hasn’t finished higher than T-17 in five events since winning the 2020 CJ Cup, but he’s averaging 0.35 SG: Off-the-Tee and 0.90 SG: Putting on the 2020-21 season and has shown he can get hot on west coast greens.

22. Billy Horschel (+5000)

Finished T-8 and eighth in this event in 2016 and 2019, respectively. His putter and driver have been strengths this year and last.

21. Cameron Champ (+6600)

Definitely has the length off the tee to combat the 7,765-yard South Course. Tied for 16th here last year with a better-than-usual putting performance on the Poa Annua greens of the South Course.

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20. Will Zalatoris (+5000)

The PGA Tour rookie will be looking to recapture his upstart 2020 US Open form in an advance screening of the 2021 venue. Torrey Pines won’t yet be tailored to the trademark conditions, but it’s still an excellent test of length and accuracy off the tee.

19. Cameron Smith (+5000)

Dropped to No. 32 in the OWGR following a T-62 finish in his attempted defense of his 2020 Sony Open title. His putter was a disaster two weeks ago, but he gained 1.00 strokes off-the-tee per round.

18. Bubba Watson (+4000)

The 2011 champion has played this event just three times since, but he tied for sixth last year while leading the field in SG: Tee-to-Green.

17. Ryan Palmer (+5000)

A co-runner-up in 2018 with 1.15 SG: Off-the-Tee per round. He has averaged 1.23 strokes gained on the field over 23 career rounds on the South Course. Tied a course record of 62 in the second round on the North Course last year.

16. Adam Scott (+4000)

Has played here just once and was the runner-up in his 2019 debut. He gained 2.66 strokes from tee-to-green and 2.48 strokes on approach per round. He tied for 26th at the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines.

15. Jason Day (+3300)

A former world No. 1, Day won this event in 2015 and 2018. He had six top-10 finishes last year, highlighted by a T-4 on a similar course at the PGA Championship.

14. Brooks Koepka (+3300)

Missed the cut in his 2021 debut last week, but he gained 1.75 strokes per round with the putter. The two-time US Open winner will be preparing for June and is likely to take this event more serious than he does most non-majors.

13. Hideki Matsuyama (+2500)

Skipped last week’s event after playing both tournaments in Hawaii. He tied for 19th at the Sony Open with 2.45 SG: Tee-to-Green per round and was also strong off-the-tee.

12. Si Woo Kim (+4000)

Last week’s winner with 3.87 SG: Tee-to-Green and 2.63 SG: Approach per round. Torrey Pines’ South Course is very comparable to PGA West’s Stadium Course, so he’s in a decent spot for rare back-to-back wins.

11. Viktor Hovland (+2800)

Started the calendar year with a T-31 finish in the exclusive Tournament of Champions. Finished his 2020 PGA Tour schedule with victory at the Mayakoba Golf Classic and is one of the best on Tour in SG: Tee-to-Green through 20 measured rounds on the 2020-21 season.

10. Matthew Wolff (+3500)

Tied for 21st in his debut last year. He has plenty of length off-the-tee and showed at Winged Foot Golf Club in the fall he’ll be a competitor at US Open venues for many years to come.

9. Marc Leishman (+3300)

The reigning champ would be ranked higher if not for relying a little too heavily on his putter last year. Still, he has 44 rounds of experience here and should have a better feel for the greens than most.

8. Scottie Scheffler (+2800)

The reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year missed the cut in this event but finished with four top-10 showings in 22 events on the year. He should vastly improve on last year’s debut.

7. Patrick Reed (+2500)

Typically plays his best golf a little later in the calendar year and PGA Tour season, but he tied for sixth here last year before going on to win the WGC-Mexico Championship four weeks later. Missed the cut last week despite 4.30 SG: Putting per round.

6. Harris English (+2200)

Third-best golfer in the field by the Golfweek rankings at No. 4 overall. Followed up his Tournament of Champions win with a T-32 at the Sony Open and sat out last week.

5. Sungjae Im (+2800)

Went into the weekend as the 36-hole leader at the American Express but shot a 1-over, 73 Saturday en route to a 12th-place finish. He lost 0.79 strokes off-the-tee per round and will need to be more accurate on the South Course, but he should score Thursday and Friday on the North Course.

4. Rory McIlroy (+800)

Down to seventh in the Golfweek rankings, McIlroy coughed up the 54-hole lead to finish third last week in the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. He finished T-5 and T-3 in this event in 2019 and 2020, respectively.

3. Tony Finau (+1800)

Speaking of blowing 54-hole leads, Finau was surpassed by three golfers Sunday to finish fourth at the American Express. He finished the tournament with 0.06 strokes lost putting per round but averaged 3.12 SG: Tee-to-Green.

2. Xander Schauffele (+1200)

The No. 1 golfer in the Golfweek rankings tied for fifth at the Tournament of Champions and has been off the last two weeks. He missed the cut here last year with uncharacteristic poor play around the greens.

1. Jon Rahm (+650)

Withdrew last week while citing a back injury but will return to the field at an event he won in 2017 and finished as the runner-up last year. He’s third in the Golfweek rankings, second in the OWGR and is the prohibitive pre-tournament betting favorite.

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2021 American Express Fantasy Golf Power Rankings

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2021 American Express, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers and betting odds.

PGA West in La Quinta, California, hosts this week’s American Express as the PGA Tour returns to the mainland after opening 2021 with a two-week stay in Hawaii. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings and betting odds for the top 30 golfers at the 2021 American Express.

The first two rounds of the tournament will be split between the Stadium Course and the Nicklaus Tournament Course with all golfers who make the 36-hole cut sticking to the Stadium Course for the weekend.

Also see:

2021 American Express: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. John Augenstein (+25000)

The runner-up at the 2019 US Amateur makes his professional golf debut following a T-55 finish at the 2020 Masters. He’s an excellent irons player and will have better success on more neutral putting surfaces.

29. Nick Taylor (+9000)

Moved up 11 spots to 125th in the Official World Golf Ranking with a T-11 finish at the Sony Open last week. Gained 1.59 strokes per round putting and stays on Bermudagrass this week.

28. Zach Johnson (+6600)

Missed the cut here three times in his last five appearances but has made the cut in nine straight events since the 2020 PGA Championship. He has three top-10 finishes during that stretch, including a T-8 at the US Open.

27. Si Woo Kim (+6000)

Tied for 25th last week with 0.00 strokes lost or gained on the greens. Averaged 1.25 Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green per round.

26. Kevin Streelman (+10000)

Finished second on another Pete Dye-designed course at the Travelers Championship last summer. Has averaged 0.51 total strokes gained on the field per round over 13 career rounds at the Stadium Course, according to Data Golf.

25. Sepp Straka (+8000)

Tied for fourth in this event last year while ranking second in the field with 2.78 SG: Approach per round. He missed the cut in his 2019 debut.

24. Keegan Bradley (+8000)

Missed the cut last week due to 3.49 strokes lost putting per round but ranked second in the field in SG: Tee-to-Green and SG: Approach.

23. Francesco Molinari (+8000)

Slipped to 130th in the OWGR and 359th in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings after playing just seven tournaments last year. He won four times through 2018 and 2019, including the 147th Open Championship.

22. Rickie Fowler (+4500)

Had just two top-10 finishes against eight missed cuts in 20 events last year, but one of the top 10s was a T-10 in his debut at this event. He has played his best golf early in the season in recent years.

21. Brian Harman (+5000)

No. 27 in the Golfweek rankings despite not registering a win since the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship. Didn’t pick up a top-10 finish last year but was T-21 at PGA West. He tied for third here in 2017.

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20. Cameron Davis (+8000)

Twelfth on Tour in Birdie or Better Percentage through 24 rounds on the 2020-21 season. Finished 31st last week while gaining 1.57 strokes per round off-the-tee.

19. Andrew Landry (+12500)

The defending champ also finished second in 2018. He relied heavily on his putter last year, but he also averaged 1.94 SG: Approach and 2.22 SG: Tee-to-Green per round.

18. Russell Henley (+3000)

Has been on a steady rise from No. 251 to No. 52 in the OWGR since a missed cut at last year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open. He’s No. 18 in the Golfweek rankings after collecting six top-10 finishes in his last 17 events.

17. Charles Howell III (+5000)

Only one golfer in this field has played more rounds on the Stadium Course. He has averaged 1.02 strokes gained on the field per round over his 14 laps but missed the cut last year.

16. Cameron Champ (+3500)

Just two top-10 finishes in 20 events last season. Tied for 21st in this event despite a dreadful 1.77 strokes lost around-the-green per round. His distance doesn’t provide his usual advantage.

15. Doc Redman (+8000)

Tied for 29th last year with an impressive 1.44 SG: Putting per round. Hasn’t played since missing the cut at The RSM Classic but had success against weaker fields last year with three top 10s.

14. Phil Mickelson (+6000)

The tournament host is a two-time winner here and more recently tied for second in 2019. Having slipped to 137th in the Golfweek rankings, he figures to split his time between the PGA Tour and Champions circuit this year but could start strong against a weaker field.

13. Gary Woodland (+8000)

The 2019 US Open winner dropped to No. 40 in the OWGR in an uneventful 2020 campaign in which he had four top-10 finishes in 19 events but never really seemed to challenge for the winner’s circle. He tied for second in 2011 at this event but on different courses.

12. Adam Hadwin (+6000)

Missed this event last year for the birth of his child, but finished 2nd, T-3 and T-2 from 2017-19. Leads those with a minimum of four rounds played on the Stadium Course with 2.56 strokes gained per round.

11. Sam Burns (+5000)

First on Tour in Total Driving through five events played on the 2020-21 season. Tied for sixth last year with 2.66 SG: Tee-to-Green per round.

10. Matthew Wolff (+2500)

No. 46 in the Golfweek rankings and 15 in the OWGR. Hasn’t played since a missed cut at the 2020 Masters. Finished just T-61 here last year but averaged 1.61 SG: Off-the-Tee per round and has improved his short game.

9. Paul Casey (+5000)

Ranked second on Tour in Par 4 Efficiency: 400-450 Yards last year. That’s the key distance at PGA West with 11 of 20 par 4s between the Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course falling in that range.

8. Kevin Na (+3000)

Last week’s winner finished T-17 here last year with 3.00 SG: Approach per round. He’d be ranked higher if it weren’t for the long trip back from Hawaii.

7. Tony Finau (+1800)

Tied for 14th last year despite losing strokes on the greens, on approach and off the tee. Was off last week after finishing T-31 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

6. Brooks Koepka (+1800)

The former world No. 1 makes his 2021 debut having slipped to No. 54 in the Golfweek rankings. He has never played this event.

5. Abraham Ancer (+2800)

Has averaged 0.73 strokes gained per round over 11 career rounds on the Stadium Course. He finished alone in second with 2.38 SG: Putting and 3.32 SG: Tee-to-Green per round last year.

4. Sungjae Im (+2000)

Disappointed with a T-56 result as a popular betting pick last week at the Sony Open. He continues to strike the ball well but is struggling on the greens.

3. Patrick Reed (+1400)

A somewhat surprising entry this week coming off a T-21 at the Tournament of Champions. He ended his 2020 schedule with a T-3 finish in a strong field at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.

2. Scottie Scheffler (+1600)

Debuted here last year with a third-place finish. Still trying to get back on track after having to withdraw from the 2020 US Open due to a positive COVID-19 result.

1. Patrick Cantlay (+1200)

Became the betting favorite after world No. 2 Jon Rahm withdrew Monday for an undisclosed reason. Tied for ninth in his lone appearance here in 2019 with 3.13 SG: Approach and 3.45 SG: Tee-to-Green. He’s 10th in the Golfweek rankings and is the top golfer in the field by that measure.

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2021 Sony Open Fantasy Golf Power Rankings

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sony Open, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers and betting odds.

A full field is in Honolulu, Hawaii, this week for the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club as the 2020-21 PGA Tour season kicks back into full gear. Harris English looks to go back-to-back in the 50th state after moving up to No. 6 in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings with victory at the Sentry Tournament of Champions last week. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings and betting odds for the top 30 golfers at the 2021 Sony Open.

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2021 Sony Open: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Takumi Kanaya (+15000)

Having turned pro just last year, Kanaya begins his 2021 PGA Tour schedule at No. 146 in the Golfweek rankings. He’s a two-time winner on the Japan Tour but has played just one non-major PGA Tour event (2020 Zozo Championship).

29. Zach Johnson (+4000)

Has gained 1.03 strokes per round on the field with 52 career rounds played at Waialae, according to Data Golf. He won here in 2009 but has two missed cuts against three top-10 finishes in his last 11 trips.

28. Billy Horschel (+3300)

Tied for 24th at the exclusive ToC last week, but has a top finish of 54th in three trips to Waialae.

27. Hudson Swafford (+200000)

The Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship winner in the fall swing, Swafford returns to the Sony Open with three top 10s in the last seven years. He lost 2.08 strokes per round from tee-to-green last week.

26. Tom Hoge (+10000)

Tied for 12th last year with 1.28 SG: Putting per round. He lost 0.67 strokes per round off-the-tee and the tighter fairways this year could penalize him more.

25. Kevin Na (+6000)

Hasn’t played this event since missing the cut in 2018. Has had success on similar shorter courses favoring accuracy over distance off the tee.

24. Jason Kokrak (+5000)

Putted his way to victory at The CJ Cup but missed the cut in two of his final three events of 2020 before a T-35 finish in the 42-man field at the ToC. Has played here just once since 2015.

23. Emiliano Grillo (+5000)

Made the cut here each of the last three years with a top finish of 21st last January. He averaged 1.11 SG: Tee-to-Green but lost 0.52 strokes per round around the greens.

22. Russell Henley (+3500)

The 2013 Sony Open champ has finished inside the top 50 just twice with three missed cuts in seven appearances since.

21. Branden Grace (+9000)

Finished 13th in his only career appearance here in 2017. He has fallen to 220th in the Golfweek rankings, but he ended his 2020 schedule with an impressive T-8 finish at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.

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20. Si Woo Kim (+8000)

Averaging 0.52 SG: Around-the-Green through 20 measured rounds on the 2020-21 season. Lost in a playoff on a similar course at the 2018 RBC Heritage.

19. Brendon Todd (+5000)

Gains 0.76 strokes per round over 22 rounds at this venue. Tied for 13th in the strong field last week but relied far too heavily on his putter with 1.29 strokes lost per round off the tee.

18. Lanto Griffin (+4000)

Tied for seventh in this event last year with a strong performance off-the-tee. He comes into this year’s tournament losing 0.02 strokes per round off-the-tee over 22 measured rounds on the season.

17. Charles Howell III (+5000)

His 64 rounds played at Waialae over his career are three more than anyone else in this field. He still leads all in the field with 1.86 strokes gained per round. Has never won this event but is a two-time runner-up since 2007.

16. Marc Leishman (+6000)

Second in the field among those with a minimum of 10 rounds played at Waialae CC with 1.45 strokes gained per round. Has played his best golf between January and March over recent years,

15. Sebastian Munoz (+5000)

Missed the cut in back-to-back events to close 2020 following a T-19 finish at the Masters. Rebounded for a T-17 finish at the ToC last week despite losing 0.29 strokes per round on the putting surfaces.

14. Matt Kuchar (+4000)

The 2019 champion by four strokes at minus-22, Kuchar doesn’t have a PGA Tour victory since but still enters the calendar year 34th in the Golfweek rankings. He’s still one of the top players in the field by that measure but is just 16th by the betting odds.

13. Adam Scott (+3300)

Was awful on and around the greens last week but gained 1.70 strokes per round on approach and was able to finish in a tie for 21st. Missed the cut here in 2019 and didn’t play last year ahead of his win at The Genesis Invitational.

12. Sergio Garcia (+3300)

Tied for 11th last week with 1.18 strokes lost putting per round, but he was fourth in the field with 2.00 SG: Tee-to-Green per round. He’s oddly making his debut at this event.

11. Kevin Kisner (+3000)

Three top-5 finishes here in the last five years. Led the field with 2.63 SG: Tee-to-Green and was third among those who made the cut with 0.85 SG: Around-the-Green per round.

10. Abraham Ancer (+2500)

Tied for 17th last week with 1.67 SG: Putting per round and will look to keep the hot putter going while staying on Bermudagrass greens. Has played here each of the last three years but with a top finish of 29th.

9. Hideki Matsuyama (+2000)

Tied for 41st in the 42-man field last week, largely due to his 2.44 strokes lost per round with the flat stick. He’s still sixth by the betting odds this week and will lean on his strong play from tee-to-green while needing a more average performance on the greens.

8. Ryan Palmer (+3000)

Finished alone in fourth last week and was top-five in the field in both SG: Approach and SG: Tee-to-Green. Has played 48 rounds at Waialae with an average of 0.41 strokes gained per round.

7. Joaquin Niemann (+2500)

Second in last week’s field in both SG: Approach and SG: Tee-to-Green and lost to English in a playoff. Playing in Honolulu for the second time after a T-57 finish last year.

6. Daniel Berger (+1600)

Struggled Sunday to finish 10th at the ToC. Ranks behind only English in this field by the Golfweek rankings but has just the fourth-best betting odds.

5. Cameron Smith (+2800)

Last year’s champion returns with the ninth-best odds to win. There have been two back-to-back winners here since 2000.

4. Collin Morikawa (+1400)

The 2020 PGA Championship winner tied for seventh last week despite losing 0.11 strokes per round on the greens. He tied for 21st in his debut at this event last year.

3. Harris English (+1400)

Last week’s winner relied maybe a little too heavily on his putter with 1.71 SG: Putting per round. He lost strokes around the greens and will need to be sharper in that area as one of the greater tests at Waialae.

2. Webb Simpson (+1200)

The third-best golfer in this year’s field by the Golfweek rankings just missed out on a playoff last year. He tied for 17th last week despite losing a woeful 1.64 strokes per round off-the-tee.

1. Sungjae Im (+1800)

Led the field last week with 2.38 SG: Tee-to-Green per round but lost 0.81 strokes per round on the greens. He was previously a plus-putter on the young season, and he gained 0.84 strokes per round on these greens while finishing T-21 last year.

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2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions Fantasy Golf Power Rankings

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers.

The Sentry Tournament of Champions kicks off the 2021 portion of the PGA Tour schedule. An elite 42-player field is at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Hawaii. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings for the top 30 golfers at the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Also see:

2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Lanto Griffin (+8000)

Returns for his second Tournament of Champions despite not winning in 2020, as he advanced to the Tour Championship in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. He finished alone in 13th in his 2020 debut despite an uncharacteristically awful putting performance with 0.48 strokes lost per round with the flat stick.

29. Cameron Champ (+5000)

Makes a third straight appearance with 1.31 total strokes gained per round, according to Data Golf. He averaged 0.84 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee last year, but his distance advantage was largely negated at the unusually long 7,596-yard, par-73 venue.

28. Martin Laird (+15000)

Returned to the winner’s circle in 2020 with a playoff victory at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. He has gained 1.83 strokes per round on the field over 12 career rounds played at the Plantation Course, with a runner-up finish in 2012 highlighting his three appearances.

27. Kevin Na (+10000)

A four-time PGA Tour champ, Na has surprisingly played this event just twice. He has lost 0.84 strokes per round but his short game should be better suited to the course. His 2020 campaign ended with a T-13 finish at the Masters.

26. Jason Kokrak (+8000)

Won The CJ Cup against a similarly-elite and slightly larger field. Will look to lean on the same hot putter that led to his success at Shadow Creek Golf Course.

25. Brendon Todd (+10000)

Went without a win in 2020 after victories in back-to-back events he played in the fall of 2019, but he still made it to the Tour Championship. Finished just 29th last January at plus-2 and will need a much better performance with the putter.

24. Mackenzie Hughes (+12500)

Back at Kapalua for just the second time as a PGA Tour pro. His short game was his greatest strength in a 2020 campaign featuring seven top-10 finishes in 22 events.

23. Sebastian Munoz (+8000)

An inconsistent putter, Munoz gained 1.11 strokes per round on these greens last year en route to a T-17 finish. His 2020 schedule ended with back-to-back missed cuts at the RSM Classic and Mayakoba Golf Classic.

22. Harris English (+3300)

Had one of the best falls of anyone without a win in 2020. He was the runner-up at The Northern Trust in late August and then had four top-10 finishes in his final six events on the year. He finished 11th in 2014 in his only appearance here to date.

21. Viktor Hovland (+2000)

If only Hovland’s 2021 debut was at any other course. One of the top rising stars in golf, his 2020 schedule finished with a win at the Mayakoba Golf Classic and a T-3 in Dubai the following week. Still, putting and play around the greens are too important here to have high expectations for Hovland in his debut at the Tournament of Champions.

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20. Marc Leishman (+8000)

Finished 7th and 4th in his last two appearances here in 2018 and 2019, respectively. He won his fifth PGA Tour title at last January’s Farmers Insurance Open, but he had just one other top-10 finish in 18 other events.

19. Abraham Ancer (+4000)

One of five making his debut at the Plantation Course this year. His 2020 campaign was highlighted by two runner-up finishes with just one missed cut in 21 events.

18. Joaquin Niemann (+4000)

Finished fifth in his debut at this event last year. He didn’t lean too heavily on any one area of his game with 0.87 SG: Putting and 0.86 SG: Tee-to-Green per round.

17. Kevin Kisner (+6600)

Makes his fourth appearance at the TOC with an average of 1.02 strokes gained per round across 12 rounds played with a top finish of 9th in 2016. Typically a strong putter, he lost 0.36 strokes putting in a T-14 finish last year.

16. Adam Scott (+5000)

Returns to Kapalua for the first time since a sixth-place finish in 2014 after getting his 14th career PGA Tour title at February’s Genesis Invitational. He’s tied for second in this field with 24 rounds played here and has averaged 1.68 strokes gained per round.

15. Scottie Scheffler (+3300)

The 2019-20 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year was red-hot last summer before a positive test for COVID-19 forced him to withdraw from the US Open and partially derailed his season.

14. Tony Finau (+2500)

There would be some irony in Finau winning the Tournament of Champions. He hasn’t won on Tour since a 2016 victory in the alternate-field Puerto Rico Open. Perhaps the curse is lifted; however, after Hovland’s victory at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. On his own merit, Finau is an expert iron player who showed major strides with his wedges and putter last year.

13. Sungjae Im (+3300)

Debuts here after getting his first win at last year’s Honda Classic. He followed it up with a third-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational before the season was suspended but had just one other top-10 result before a T-2 at the Masters. He’ll need to be sharper around the greens after losing 0.35 strokes per round with his short game in the fall portion of the 2020-21 season.

12. Cameron Smith (+4000)

Our final member of the strong Australian contingent at the Tournament of Champions, Smith got his first solo PGA Tour win at last year’s Sony Open in Hawaii. The rest of his 2020 campaign had been rather disappointing up until a T-2 finish at Augusta National. He gained 1.01 strokes per round with the putter across 16 measured rounds in the fall portion of the schedule.

11. Daniel Berger (+3000)

Another name making a long-awaited return to the Plantation Course after getting a win in 2020. Berger has gained 1.20 strokes per round on the field here across eight rounds and his strong approach game and putter should have him in contention.

10. Bryson DeChambeau (+1000)

As mentioned above, the excess length of Kapalua negates the advantages of a lot of the longest hitters to play here. While DeChambeau’s PGA Tour-best 337.8 average yards of driving distance helped him to victory in the US Open, he’ll need to rely much more heavily on a less jaw-dropping short game.

9. Collin Morikawa (+2800)

Became a routine betting favorite last year with victory at the PGA Championship, but he comes into the first event of 2021 with just the 12th-best odds to win. His putter really struggled following the breakthrough major win, but his iron play remained sharp.

8. Webb Simpson (+1800)

Won twice in 2020 with two third-place results and four other top 10s in 17 events on the year. He has averaged 2.09 strokes gained per round here over 15 career rounds with two third-place finishes.

7. Hideki Matsuyama (+1800)

Second in this field with 2.51 strokes gained per round at the Plantation Course. He returns for the first time since 2018 with a runner-up and finishes of 3rd and 4th.

6. Jon Rahm (+750)

Finished inside the top 10 each of the last three years here, including a runner-up finish in 2018. He comes into this year’s tournament at No. 2 in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings after winning twice upon the Tour’s 2020 restart.

5. Patrick Reed (+1600)

Won here in 2015 and has two runner-up finishes in four appearances since. He has averaged 1.72 strokes gained per round over 24 rounds played. He relied perhaps a bit too heavily on his 2.33 SG: Putting per round last year, but he also gained 0.70 strokes per round around the greens.

4. Patrick Cantlay (+1800)

Finished alone in fourth last year with a field-best 1.64 SG: Approach. He also found success on these greens in a better-than-usual putting performance with 1.19 SG: Putting for the tournament.

3. Xander Schauffele (+1000)

Followed up his 2019 win at Kapalua with a playoff loss to Justin Thomas last year. He lost 0.18 strokes per round with the putter but led the field in SG: Around-the-Green, SG: Off-the-Tee and SG: Tee-to-Green.

2. Justin Thomas (+700)

Won here for the second time in his career to start the 2020 calendar year. The No. 5 player in the Golfweek rankings, Thomas got his second victory of 2020 in a similar field at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

1. Dustin Johnson (+600)

Johnson’s odds aren’t worth the risk as the tournament betting favorite, but the No. 1 player in the Golfweek rankings is a strong choice in any fantasy lineup. Like Thomas, he’s a two-time winner here, most recently doing so by eight strokes over Rahm in 2018.

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Fantasy Golf Power Rankings for the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers.

The Mayakoba Golf Classic will feature its strongest field ever as it returns to El Camaleon Golf Club in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It will be the PGA Tour’s final individual stroke-play event of 2020. Tournament play will resume Jan. 7-10 with the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings for the top 30 golfers at the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic.

Also see: Mayakoba Golf Classic odds, predictions and PGA Tour best bets

2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Gary Woodland (+7000)

The 2019 US Open champ has had a year to forget. Woodland missed the cut at the 2020 US Open and Masters and has just two top 10s in 13 events since the mid-June restart. He was the runner-up here in 2016 and hasn’t finished worse than 41st in four appearances.

29. Sepp Straka (+9000)

Straka has made four straight cuts, including a T-5 at the Houston Open. He’s averaging 0.74 Strokes Gained: Approach to start his 2020-21 season, according to Data Golf.

28. Pat Perez (+10000)

Perez would be priced among the favorites if it weren’t for the much stronger field this year. He won here in 2016 and finished sixth and eighth in 2018 and 2019, respectively. He averages 1.38 strokes gained on the field per round over 30 career rounds played at El Camaleon GC.

27. Wesley Bryan (+15000)

Bryan has bounced between the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour in 2020 without much success on either circuit, but his approach game has been very strong, and he’s well suited to the shorter venue.

26. Brian Harman (+5000)

Harman’s missed cut at the RSM Classic two weeks ago was his first since the Memorial Tournament. His best result in that stretch was a T-11 in a strong field at The Northern Trust to begin the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

25. Alex Noren (+7000)

Noren is one of the many golfers making their debut at the Mayakoba Golf Classic this week. He has been leaning heavily on his putter but has three top-20 finishes in his last five events, including a T-17 at the US Open.

24. Keegan Bradley (+5000)

Faltered late to finish T-15 at the RSM Classic and finished T-4 against a somewhat similar strength of field at the Sanderson Farms Championship. He has averaged 0.95 SG: Approach through his last 19 measured rounds.

23. Carlos Ortiz (+5000)

Ortiz returns to play for the first time since winning the Houston Open and booking his ticket to the 2021 Masters in April. He was the runner-up here a year ago but against a much weaker field.

22. Byeong Hun An (+10000)

Missed the cut in his lone appearance here in 2017, but his typically strong approach game and slower, softer greens should play well in Playa del Carmen.

21. Doug Ghim (+8000)

Averaging 0.95 SG: Approach through 11 measured rounds on the 2020-21 season. Also tied for 14th on Tour in Par 4 Scoring early in the campaign and should be able to score on the most important holes here.

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20. Chez Reavie (+5000)

Struggling early in the 2020-21 season with a top finish of T-29 in his last five events oddly coming at the Masters. His approach play should be well-suited to the course.

19. Emiliano Grillo (+4500)

Ranks second in this field among those with at least 10 rounds played here with an average of 1.59 strokes gained on the field per round. Cracked the top 10 in both 2016 and 2017.

18. Harold Varner III (+6600)

Also has two top-10 finishes in this event, albeit against weaker competition than in attendance this week. Averaging 1.27 SG: Tee-to-Green through his last 13 rounds.

17. Sebastian Munoz (+5500)

Followed up a surprise T-19 showing at the Masters with a missed cut at the RSM Classic the following week. His iron play has been strong and he should have an easier time on the more favorable greens this week.

16. Rickie Fowler (+3300)

More name value than anything else in recent years, Fowler is still fairly accurate off the tee, and he was the runner-up here in 2017 against weaker competition.

15. Joel Dahmen (+5500)

Hasn’t missed the cut in any of three appearances and had a top finish of sixth last year. He tied for eighth in a strong field at the Zozo Championship but tied for 50th at the RSM Classic two weeks ago.

14. Will Zalatoris (+3300)

The Korn Ferry Tour graduate hasn’t played since a T-16 result at the Bermuda Championship. He finished in the top 10 in two of four events since his breakthrough T-6 at the US Open.

13. Billy Horschel (+4000)

Finished eighth in 2019 for his best career showing in Playa del Carmen. He has been struggling on approach, but he’s setting himself up well off the tee and should hit the tight fairways.

12. Marc Leishman (+5500)

The winner of the Farmers Insurance Open in late January, Leishman bounced back from a poor stretch of play since the restart with a T-13 showing at Augusta National Golf Club. He positions well off the tee and should have a better putting performance on these friendly greens.

11. Viktor Hovland (+2000)

Has three top-15 results in his last four events, including a T-13 at the US Open. Missed the cut in his debut here last year but has played the weekend in all but three of 22 events in 2020.

10. Russell Henley (+2500)

Henley also missed the cut here last year after finishing 29th in 2018. He tied for third at The CJ Cup and for fourth at the Zozo Championship against small but elite fields.

9. Joaquin Niemann (+3500)

An expert ball-striker when he’s on, Niemann finished just T-44 at the RSM Classic after having to withdraw from the Masters. Another notable to miss the cut here last year just a couple of months after his first career win at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier.

8. Brendon Todd (+4500)

Last year’s champion will defend against much stiffer competition. He has just one top-10 result in 2020 after winning twice last year.

7. Corey Conners (+2800)

Tied for 10th at the Masters and the RSM Classic. Averaging 0.60 SG: Approach and 0.59 SG: Off-the-Tee through 21 measured rounds on the young season.

6. Brooks Koepka (+1200)

Seems to be back on track with a T-5 at the Houston Open and a T-7 at the Masters following a largely disappointing 2019-20 campaign for the four-time major champ. He won’t have his usual length advantage, but he should be motivated to end the year on a high point.

5. Abraham Ancer (+1800)

Two top-10 finishes in his last three appearances and has played here each of the last five years. His approach game has long been a strength, but he’s averaging just 0.09 SG: Approach over his last 16 measured rounds.

4. Tony Finau (+2000)

Will make his fifth appearance at this event with two missed cuts and a top finish of seventh in his 2014 debut. He’s averaging 1.95 SG: Tee-to-Green and 1.06 SG: Approach through 16 rounds on the season.

3. Daniel Berger (+2000)

The most notable omission from the 2020 Masters Tournament will be there in April. Berger’s the second-best player in attendance while ranked sixth in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings.

2. Harris English (+1600)

Has three top-10 finishes in his last five events, including a fourth-place showing at the US Open. He won here in his debut in 2013, but has just one other top-10 finish in his ensuing seven appearances.

1. Justin Thomas (+600)

The top-ranked golfer in attendance at No. 5 in the Golfweek rankings. His distance won’t be tested here so he’ll be able to rely on iron play that’s nearly unrivaled in this field.

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Fantasy Golf Power Rankings for the 2020 RSM Classic

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2020 RSM Classic, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top 30 golfers.

The Masters is over, but many of the world’s best golfers are sticking around in Georgia and making the short trip down the coast to Sea Island Resort for the RSM Classic. A surprisingly strong field is in attendance for the second-to-last full-field PGA Tour event of 2020. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings for the top 30 golfers at the 2020 RSM Classic.

The Tour will be off next week before the Mayakoba Golf Classic takes place in Mexico from Dec. 3-7. The 2021 portion of the schedule begins with the Sentry Tournament of Champions from Jan. 7-10.

Also see: 2020 RSM Classic odds, picks and PGA Tour best bets

2020 RSM Classic: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Denny McCarthy (+7000)

Tied for eighth last year while ranking second in the field with 2.62 Strokes Gained: Putting per round, according to Data Golf. He has been putting very well in the early part of the 2020-21 Tour schedule but is struggling on approach.

29. Adam Hadwin (+11000)

Hasn’t finished better than last year’s 68th in three appearances in this event, but he has had success on similar courses at the Valspar Championship and 3M Open.

28. Emiliano Grillo (+10000)

Averaging 0.90 SG: Approach per round through 14 measured rounds on the season. Tied for third at the 3M Open at the comparable TPC Twin Cities, but missed the cut at the Houston Open the week before the Masters.

27. Danny Willett (+9000)

The 2016 Masters champ had a quality T-25 showing last week at Augusta National after withdrawing from the Houston Open the week before. His iron play and putter have been weaknesses in limited action this season.

26. Chez Reavie (+9000)

Playing here for the first time since a 33rd-place finish in 2015 and missed the cut in his only other appearance (2012). His tee-to-green game is well suited to the two short courses at Sea Island Resort, but his putter has been a major hindrance through his last five events.

25. Charles Howell III (+8000)

Won here in 2018 but missed the cut last year and in 2017. He’s averaging 1.51 SG: Putting but is losing 0.87 strokes per round on approach through eight measured rounds.

24. Brian Harman (+5000)

Ranked 19th in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings, Harman is one of the top players who failed to qualify for last week’s Masters. He’ll be looking for a victory between now and April to help secure his invitation to the 2021 tournament. He has made the cut in nine straight events and finished in the top 30 of the no-cut CJ Cup and Zozo Championship.

23. Justin Rose (+4000)

Rose is making his debut in this event as one of the surprise entrants off of a T-23 showing at the Masters. His putting stroke could correct some weaknesses in his ball-striking on Sea Island’s large greens.

22. Brendon Todd (+5500)

Missed back-to-back cuts at the Bermuda Championship and the Masters but finished fourth here last year on the heels of back-to-back wins in Bermuda and at the Mayakoba Golf Classic.

21. Zach Johnson (+7000)

Finished eighth and seventh in 2017 and 2018, respectively, before placing 61st last year. The short track plays to his favor.

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20. Sam Burns (+6600)

Burns returns to play following a week off for the Masters. He tied for seventh at the Houston Open and is averaging 1.11 SG: Tee-to-Green through his last 14 measured rounds.

19. MacKenzie Hughes (+6600)

The 2016 champion has struggled here since with two missed cuts and a 65th-place finish, but he has been in excellent form of late, especially with his putter. He averaged 2.05 SG: Putting and 1.57 SG: Around-the-Green per round during his victory.

18. Dylan Frittelli (+6000)

Finished 35th last year and comes off a surprise T-5 at the Masters. His much talked about added distance won’t be as relevant here on two courses measuring just a little over 7,000 yards.

17. Joaquin Niemann (+3300)

Had to withdraw from the Masters due to a positive COVID-19 test after three straight top-20 finishes. He is averaging 1.45 SG: Tee-to-Green and 0.95 SG: Off-the-Tee per round.

16. Jason Day (+2800)

Shot a 6-over-par 78 in the second round of the Masters to miss the cut after a T-7 finish at the Houston Open. Isn’t playing as well as he was in the middle of the summer but should still content in this field.

15. Doc Redman (+6600)

Has two top-5 finishes in his last five events but is coming off a T-61 in Houston. Placed 23rd last year in his debut at Sea Island.

14. C.T. Pan (+6600)

Probably the biggest surprise of the 2020 Masters with a T-7 finish, Pan will look to keep riding his hot putter and strong short game. He was sixth here in 2016 but missed the cut last year.

13. Talor Gooch (+6000)

Averaging 1.32 strokes gained per round on the average Tour pro over his last 20 rounds and has two top-5 finishes in his last three events. He’s averaging 0.85 SG: Tee-to-Green per round with 0.47 SG: Putting.

12. Ian Poulter (+5500)

Had back-to-back top 10s on the European Tour before returning to America for a T-12 at The CJ Cup and a T-25 at the Masters. He hasn’t played this event since a 36th-place finish in 2016.

11. Tommy Fleetwood (+2200)

Tied for 19th at Augusta National with a final round of plus-2, 74. His iron play hasn’t been as strong as in past years, but he should be a good fit for this course.

10. Matthew Fitzpatrick (+2500)

Yet another European Tour star making a surprise debut in this event. Averaging 1.03 SG: Approach through 10 measured rounds.

9. Jason Kokrak (+4000)

One of the best putters on Tour this season with 1.62 SG: Putting per round. Placed 10th here in 2013 but has two missed cuts in four appearances since.

8. Kevin Kisner (+4000)

The 2015 champ has three other top 10s but three missed cuts in nine total appearances in this event. He missed the cut last week after a T-14 in a strong field at the Zozo Championship.

7. Harris English (+2800)

A fourth-place finisher at the US Open, English wasn’t invited to the 2020 Masters. He’s averaging 1.81 strokes gained per round on the average pro across his last 20 rounds.

6. Louis Oosthuizen (+2800)

Hasn’t missed a cut since the RBC Heritage in mid-June. His putter has been hot, but he’s also averaging 1.11 SG: Tee-to-Green over his last 12 measured rounds.

5. Sebastian Munoz (+3300)

Finished third here last year with 2.15 SG: Tee-to-Green per round. Should be motivated after a disappointing final-round 75 knocked him out of the top 10 at Augusta National.

4. Russell Henley (+2500)

Few entered Masters Week as hot as Henley, but he was too late to qualify. He’s averaging 2.06 strokes gained per round on the average pro across his last 20 rounds.

3. Tyrrell Hatton (+1800)

Hatton shares the second-best odds to win the RSM Classic following a missed cut at the Masters. He’ll be looking to use his rest to his advantage along with his expert ball striking.

2. Webb Simpson (+1800)

Simpson leads everyone in this field with a minimum of 10 rounds played at the Seaside Course with 1.95 strokes gained per round at this venue. He has never won here, but he has four top 10s in eight appearances. He’s the rightful betting favorite.

1. Sungjae Im (+1800)

A co-runner-up in his first Masters appearance, Im is the top entrant this week coming down from Augusta. Anything slightly resembling his game from a week ago would secure a top finish. He was 37th here in 2018 – his lone appearance to date.

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Fantasy Golf Power Rankings for the 2020 Masters

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Masters, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top-30 golfers.

The 2020 Masters tees off Thursday, Nov. 12, at Augusta National Golf Club. The final major of 2020 welcomes a field of 93 after being postponed roughly seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings for the top 30 golfers at the 2020 Masters Tournament.

Also see:

2020 Masters: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Jordan Spieth (+6600)

One of many former world No. 1’s in the 2020 Masters field, Spieth has slipped to No. 99 in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings. The 2015 Masters champ hasn’t won a tournament since 2017, but he has never finished worse than T-21 at Augusta National and leads the field with an average of 3.38 strokes gained per round, according to Data Golf.

29. Phil Mickelson (+10000)

The three-time Masters champion has gone 2-for-2 to start his run on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. He missed the cut at last week’s Houston Open, as well as the US Open, but he tied for second in a star-studded field at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational to show he can still contend against the world’s best.

28. Rickie Fowler (+6600)

Has just two top 10s against seven missed cuts in 18 events in 2020. The five-time PGA Tour winner tied for ninth here last year and was the solo runner-up in 2018.

27. Cameron Smith (+8000)

Averaging 1.01 Strokes Gained: Putting through 16 rounds and four events to begin the 2020-21 PGA Tour season. He tied for fourth in a strong field at the Zozo Championship and has a top finish in the Masters of T-5 in 2018. He got his first PGA Tour win at the Sony Open in January.

26. Scottie Scheffler (+6600)

The reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year is one of the risky first-time Masters participants. No one has won here in their first attempt since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979, but Scheffler tied for fourth at the PGA Championship to show major pedigree. He withdrew from the US Open after testing positive for COVID.

25. Tommy Fleetwood (+5000)

Once again, Fleetwood’s best results have come on the European Tour this year. He was the runner-up at the Scottish Open and tied for third at the Portugal Masters while missing the cut at the US Open and finishing T-29 at the PGA Championship. His putting was much improved last season with an average of 0.41 strokes gained per round.

24. Si Woo Kim (+15000)

The 2017 Players Championship winner ranked fourth on the PGA Tour last season in Par 4 Efficiency from the key distance range of 450-500 yards. He’s also strong around the greens and has two top-25 finishes here in the last two years.

23. Matt Kuchar (+12500)

Kuchar has had a largely disappointing 2020 following a victory at the Asian Tour’s SMBC Singapore Open. He missed the cut at both the US Open and PGA Championship, but he hasn’t missed the cut here in 10 straight attempts since his 2002 debut. He was second in 3-Putt Avoidance last season.

22. Lee Westwood (+10000)

The veteran Englishman returns to Augusta National for the first time since 2017 after re-entering the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking earlier this year. He missed the cut at the Houston Open but had previously rung up six straight top-20 finishes before a T-30 at the Italian Open.

21. Paul Casey (+6600)

Registered the best major finish of his career with a T-2 at the PGA Championship. He missed the cut here in 2019 but had three straight finishes of T-6 or better from 2015-2017.

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20. Sungjae Im (+8000)

Im’s odds to win have ballooned since before the PGA Tour season was suspended for the pandemic. He won The Honda Classic and finished third at the Arnold Palmer Invitational but hasn’t finished better than T-9 in 18 events since the restart.

19. Tiger Woods (+4000)

Looks to become the first back-to-back winner of the Masters since he did so in 2001-2002. A win ties him with Jack Nicklaus’ record of six green jackets and gives him sole possession of the PGA Tour’s all-time win record of 83. He missed the cut at the US Open and finished T-37 at the PGA Championship.

18. Collin Morikawa (+3300)

The PGA Championship winner has three PGA Tour victories since last July. He hasn’t played great since his first major win and is going against the trends in his Augusta National debut.

17. Hideki Matsuyama (+2800)

Tied for second last week with a much better than usual putting performance. He averaged 0.30 strokes lost per round with the flat stick last season and was just 142nd in 3-Putt Avoidance.

16. Justin Rose (+5000)

Rose is third to Woods and Mickelson among those with a minimum of 50 rounds played at Augusta National with 2.30 strokes gained per round. He missed the cut last year for the first time in 14 career appearances with two runner-ups and three other top-10 showings.

15. Patrick Reed (+2800)

The 2018 Masters champ has played sparingly of late, but he has four straight top-20 finished, including a T-3 at the European Tour’s marquee BMW PGA Championship. His putting was once again a strength in the 2019-20 season.

14. Adam Scott (+5000)

Scott finished just T-32 last week, but he averaged 0.46 Strokes Gained: Putting and 0.98 SG: Approach per round. He bridged his 2019 and 2020 seasons with victories at the Australian PGA Championship and the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational but has played just five events since the restart.

13. Bubba Watson (+2800)

The two-time Masters champ finished in the top 10 of The CJ Cup and Zozo Championship in his final warmup events. He wasn’t great around the greens last season, but Augusta is a completely different test he has aced before.

12. Jason Day (+3300)

Day finished T-7 in Houston with 1.86 SG: Tee-to-Green and 0.55 SG: Putting. Injuries have hampered the former world No. 1 over the past few seasons, but he has returned to No. 41 in the OWGR with six top 10s in 19 events this year. He tied for fifth at the 2019 Masters.

11. Xander Schauffele (+1400)

A staple major contender who tied for second last year. It will be only his third Masters appearance, but he has seven top 10s in 13 career majors.

10. Rory McIlroy (+1200)

When removing past success and popularity, there hasn’t been much to like about McIlroy’s game this year. Still, he has no missed cuts in 16 events and was able to backdoor a T-8 finish at the US Open. His betting odds are suppressed as he tries again to complete the career grand slam.

9. Tyrrell Hatton (+2800)

Hatton has a top finish of just T-44 in three appearances at the Masters, but he has five career top 10s in majors before missing the cut at the 2020 PGA Championship and US Open. Outside of those, he has two victories and six other top 10s in 12 international events this year. He ranked third on Tour with 2.19 total strokes gained per round last season.

8. Patrick Cantlay (+2200)

Comes into the Masters ninth in the Golfweek rankings following his victory at the Zozo Championship. He’s one of the steadiest on Tour around the greens and was the low amateur here in 2012 before a T-9 last year.

7. Tony Finau (+2500)

Finau takes a lot of heat for his inability to close out victories, but he has a top-5 finish in each major since 2018, including a T-5 at last year’s Masters. He was 10th on Tour in Par 4 Efficiency: 450-500 Yards last year.

6. Jon Rahm (+1000)

Rahm comes into his fourth career Masters No. 1 in the Golfweek rankings. He tied for ninth last year, finished fourth in 2018 and tied for 27th in his 2017 debut. He led all golfers with 2.40 total strokes gained per round over 17 events last year.

5. Webb Simpson (+3300)

Simpson has become one of the top value plays this week after winning twice earlier in 2020. He tied for 37th at the PGA Championship and improved to T-8 at the US Open. He was first on Tour in Bogey Avoidance, seventh in 3-Putt Avoidance and first in Par 4 Efficiency last year.

4. Bryson DeChambeau (+800)

The US Open champ by six strokes has been the betting favorite for the Masters ever since. He’s averaging 4.04 total strokes gained per round over eight rounds to start the 2020-21 season. His all-or-nothing mentality means he can win this tournament by a wide margin, but he could miss the cut if things go poorly on Augusta’s tormenting putting surfaces.

3. Justin Thomas (+1100)

Thomas has won twice with two runner-ups, two third-place finishes and four other top 10s in 18 events in 2020. He’s the safest play in the field, but he hasn’t finished better than T-12 in four trips to Augusta, Georgia.

2. Brooks Koepka (+1600)

Koepka slipped from No. 1 to No. 12 in the OWGR in 2020, but he finally showed flashes of his old self with a T-5 finish at the Houston Open. He shot back-to-back rounds of 65 over the weekend to drastically drop his betting odds for this week. The four-time major champ tied for second here last year.

1. Dustin Johnson (+900)

Johnson recaptured the top spot in the OWGR with victories at the Travelers Championship and The Northern Trust since the restart. He tied for second at the PGA Championship and for sixth at the US Open before returning to play with a seemingly-casual T-2 at the Houston Open. He hasn’t finished worse than T-10 in his last four Masters appearances and tied for second last year.

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Fantasy Golf Power Rankings for the 2020 Houston Open

Analyzing the best fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Houston Open, with PGA Tour power rankings of the top-30 golfers.

The 2020 Masters Tournament is just one week away. The PGA Tour and many of the world’s best golfers first make one more stop at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, for the Vivint Houston Open. Below, we look at the fantasy golf power rankings for the top 30 golfers at the 2020 Houston Open.

Also see:

2020 Houston Open: Fantasy Golf Top 30

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30. Shane Lowry (+5500)

The 2019 Champion Golfer of the Year has just two top-10 finishes but seven missed cuts in 20 international events in 2020. He has a poor history at the Masters, including missed cuts in 2019 and 2017, and may be more focused on this event than the ‘big-name’ golfers usually are.

29. Cameron Davis (+7000)

Enters the week 37th in the Golfweek/Sagarin world rankings following a T-6 at the Sanderson Farms Championship and T-52 at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Averaging 0.55 Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green and 0.46 SG: Putting through 12 measured rounds on the 2020-21 season, according to Data Golf.

28. Si Woo Kim (+5000)

Followed up a T-8 at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open with a T-17 finish in a strong field at The CJ Cup. Is averaging 0.89 SG: Tee-to-Green over his last 18 rounds.

27. Stewart Cink (+6600)

The 47-year-old has made four straight cuts with a win at the Safeway Open and a T-4 at the Bermuda Championship last week. He’s in great form after getting his first win in 11 years.

26. Alex Noren (+9000)

Likewise, Noren has been playing his best PGA Tour golf in some time with three top 10s in 18 events this year. He won’t participate in the 2020 Masters but can book his ticket to the 2021 tournament with a win this week.

25. Kevin Streelman (+8000)

Steelman was playing his best golf early in the PGA Tour’s mid-summer restart but cooled off with back-to-back missed cuts at the US Open and Shriners.

24. Wyndham Clark (+8000)

Comes off a disappointing playoff loss to Brian Gay at the Bermuda Championship last week after charging up the leaderboard with a Sunday 65. It may be difficult to bounce back one week later.

23. Brandt Snedeker (+9000)

The nine-time PGA Tour champ will be heading to Augusta National next week and will be looking to do so on a positive note with just one top-10 result on the year.

22. Lee Westwood (+8000)

Heads back to the Masters for the first time since 2017 after re-entering the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking much earlier this year. He tied for 13th at the US Open in his only PGA Tour event since the restart.

21. MacKenzie Hughes (+10000)

Hughes, 55th in the Golfweek rankings, is one of the top players in this week’s field by that measure who won’t be in the Masters next week. He has six top 10s in 20 events this year for one of his most successful years on Tour.

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20. Brian Harman (+5000)

The 22nd-ranked golfer in the Golfweek rankings doesn’t have a win since 2017 but will look to join the trend of players snapping those long slumps early in the 2020-21 season.

19. Keegan Bradley (+8000)

The 2011 PGA Championship winner won’t attend the Masters for the third time in the last four years. He should be motivated to secure another invitation with a win after dropping to 122nd in the OWGR.

18. Emiliano Grillo (+8000)

Has made nine straight cuts dating back to late July with two top 10s and a best finish of T-3 at the 3M Open in that span. His short game and putter have been weaknesses.

17. Sergio Garcia (+3500)

Followed up victory at the Sanderson Farms Championship with a T-43 at the Shriners and a T-21 at The CJ Cup. Continues to struggle with the flat stick but has been great off-the-tee and from tee-to-green.

16. Lanto Griffin (+4500)

Got his first PGA Tour win in this event last year but that was at Golf Club of Houston. He comes off a T-7 at The CJ Cup and a T-11 at the Zozo Championship to show he could defend his title against stiffer competition.

15. Zach Johnson (+4500)

Tied for eighth at the US Open as part of a five-event streak of making the cut. Averaging 0.98 SG: Tee-to-Green with 0.97 SG: Putting through 12 rounds early this season.

14. Jason Day (+3500)

Likely one of those looking ahead to next week but found his top form this summer and could get his first win since 2018 against a more moderate field.

13. Russell Henley (+2200)

Ranks 27th in the Golfweek rankings following a T-3 at The CJ Cup and T-4 at the Zozo Championship, both against elite fields. Won’t be going to the Masters but can take advantage of his top current form and book his ticket for 2021 with a win.

12. Denny McCarthy (+6600)

Tied for fourth in a considerably weaker field last week and is putting the ball extremely well to compensate for other weaknesses in his current form.

11. Corey Conners (+5000)

Will be going to Augusta next week and is coming off a T-8 at the Zozo Championship. He’s now playing his best golf of the year after a largely disappointing 2020.

10. Adam Scott (+3300)

Has played just six PGA Tour events since winning in back-to-back starts at the Australian PGA Championship and The Genesis Invitational to bridge his 2019 and 2020 calendars. Should be motivated to play a full four rounds.

9. Hideki Matsuyama (+1800)

Averaging 1.75 SG: Tee-to-Green over his last 14 rounds but with 0.35 strokes lost putting per round. That’s a part of his game he’ll need to get right before another run at Augusta.

8. Doc Redman (+5000)

Entered Sunday with the 54-hole lead in Bermuda before finishing T-4. He has been steadily climbing the OWGR with three top-5 finishes since the PGA Championship.

7. Tony Finau (+1600)

Finished in a tie for 11th at the Zozo Championship in his first event since a T-8 at the US Open. He’s the third-best player in the field by the Golfweek rankings.

6. Sungjae Im (+2800)

Few were in as good of form before the midseason suspension of play as Im. He’s struggling around-the-green and with the putter through 20 rounds on the new season.

5. Dustin Johnson (+700)

A co-runner-up at last year’s Masters, Johnson will be looking to get right and loosened up after sitting out of competitive play since the US Open due to a positive COVID-19 result. He’s looking for his third win since the restart.

4. Brooks Koepka (+2000)

Koepka tied for 28th at The CJ Cup after some time off to rest a nagging knee injury. He’s always a major risk in these sorts of events, but he had a hand in the Memorial Park redesign and has a sizable advantage.

3. Scottie Scheffler (+2000)

The PGA Tour’s 2020 Rookie of the Year will make his first appearance at the Masters next week. Is looking to recapture his top form after missing the US Open due to a positive COVID-19 test.

2. Tyrrell Hatton (+1200)

Hatton’s a surprise participant this week after earning his second win of 2020 at the European Tour’s BMW PGA Championship last month. He returned to North America with a T-3 at The CJ Cup before a T-28 at the Zozo Championship.

1. Viktor Hovland (+2200)

The best player in this week’s field who won’t be playing Augusta despite winning the Puerto Rico Open and finishing as the low amateur at last year’s Masters and US Open. He will be there next year after moving into the top 50 of the OWGR but will still be motivated for his first full-point win.

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