This podcast episode provides a comprehensive preview of the Rocket Classic golf tournament. The hosts discuss storylines, betting strategies, and offer their picks for the tournament. They also delve into various golf-related topics, including swing thoughts and course restorations.
The hosts offer betting strategies and picks across various markets:
Matchups:
Positional Wagers:
Outright Winners:
Fantasy Golf: The hosts discuss several players for DraftKings lineups, emphasizing Patrick Cantlay in the 10K range, Harry Hall in the 9K range, Max Homa in the 9K range, and considering several players in the 7K range. They also mention Luke Liston as a high-upside player in DFS and outright markets, despite inconsistency. Ben An and David Skinns are mentioned as potentially valuable picks in the lower price ranges.
The hosts discuss several players they like for fantasy golf lineups (specifically DraftKings), highlighting these players and price ranges:
Patrick Cantlay ($10,200): High praise and a strong recommendation for lineups. His recent consistent play (outside of Majors) and potential for a win make him a top choice.
Harry Hall ($9,000 - $9,500 range): Praised for his exceptional putting and improved iron play, leading to a high birdie average which is considered a key factor for success at the Rocket Classic. His recent strong performances further support this pick.
Max Homa ($9,000 - $9,500 range): Chosen for a matchup bet, Homa is also seen as a solid fantasy option due to his ability to drive the ball well and overall strong game.
7K Range Players: The hosts suggest loading up on several players from the 7K range, though they don't explicitly name specific players in this range at this point in the podcast. Later, several players from this range are discussed (Alex Noren, Ben An, Amelino Giro, Rio Hishitsune), with the hosts expressing interest in their upside potential.
Luke Liston: Though not explicitly placed in a price range, Liston is recommended as a high-upside DFS option, despite some inconsistencies.
Chris Gotterup: Mentioned as a good fantasy option due to his consistently strong recent performance and ability to perform well on driver-heavy courses.
David Skinns: Mentioned in the later part of the podcast as a potential value pick in the mid-6000s range because he is a longer hitter than some may expect, and has shown recent improvements.
It's important to note that the exact pricing for the players might vary slightly depending on the update provided by DraftKings closer to the tournament. The hosts emphasize that lineup construction should take into account ownership projections and overall lineup balance.