About this Video

• Video Title: Truist Championship Live Chat | Fantasy, Betting, DFS Q&A, Weather 2025
• Channel: RickRunGood
• Speakers: RickRunGood
• Duration: 00:52:50

Introduction

This live chat video focuses on the Truist Championship golf tournament. RickRunGood answers viewer questions regarding weather forecasts, course analysis, player performance predictions (including one-and-done picks and DFS strategies), and upcoming events, all while discussing his upcoming media appearances.

Key Takeaways

• Weather significantly impacts the tournament: Heavy rain and wind are predicted, likely leading to preferred lies and affecting gameplay. This favors players skilled with short irons and wedges.
• Course analysis favors shorter, strategic players: While distance is beneficial, the wide fairways make accuracy and short-game proficiency more crucial. The course shares similarities with Quail Hollow and Colonial.
• One-and-done strategy suggestions: Xander Schauffele and Victor Hovland are top choices, with Colin Morikawa and Patrick Cantlay as lower-owned alternatives.
• Upcoming events and collaborations: RickRunGood will be part of the ESPN stream for the PGA Tour Live and will participate in future golf contests, including a foursome with a contest winner and a listener.
• Data-driven analysis is key: RickRunGood emphasizes the use of his website (rickrrunGood.com) and statistical analysis to inform his picks and predictions. He discusses various player profiles, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses for different course conditions.

RickRunGood mentions several golfers he likes this week, depending on the specific context (one-and-done, DFS, outright bets, etc.). To answer your question accurately, I need more context. Does your question refer to his one-and-done picks, his DFS lineup suggestions, or his outright betting choices? Providing this context will allow me to pinpoint the specific golfer(s) he favors.

For DFS, RickRunGood suggests several players in different price ranges. In the $6,700-$7,400 range, he likes Eric Cole and Sahith Theegala. He also mentions Brian Campbell as a potentially valuable low-owned option. For higher-priced players, he favorably mentions Xander Schauffele and Victor Hovland.

Regarding outright picks, RickRunGood states he has made two wagers: an 18-to-1 bet on Xander Schauffele and a 35-to-1 bet on Daniel Berger. He also considers Takumi Kanaya an interesting option at 20-to-1. He further suggests adding a bet on Canlay if he were to add another outright bet. He cautions against following his bets directly, emphasizing that he is not offering financial advice.

RickRunGood mentions several golfers he likes for DFS, with varying reasons:

• Xander Schauffele: While not explicitly stated as a DFS pick, his high upside and projected ownership make him a strong consideration. RickRunGood highlights his strong performance and the fact that he is available at a price point and ownership percentage that make him an attractive option.

• Victor Hovland: Similar to Schauffele, Hovland's strong performance and projected ownership make him attractive for DFS. The fact that he is projected to be relatively highly owned but still has strong upside makes him a viable pick in DFS lineups.

• Eric Cole: In the $6,700 range, Cole is highlighted for his resurgence in approach play and putting. RickRunGood notes that the course doesn't demand extreme distance, making Cole's strengths particularly relevant.

• Sahith Theegala: At $6,900, Theegala is presented as a "buy low" opportunity, representing the cheapest he's been in three years. This suggests a potential value play, though RickRunGood acknowledges taking a chance based on this low price point.

• Brian Campbell: This is a low-owned option. RickRunGood points out that Campbell's short driving distance is not a significant disadvantage on this course because of the wide fairways, and his strong fairway hitting percentage and approach play make him a worthwhile DFS consideration.

It's important to note that RickRunGood's analysis is based on his own data and models, and he doesn't explicitly state these as guaranteed winning picks but rather as players with a high probability of performing well based on his analysis.

RickRunGood mentions numerous other golfers throughout the live chat, often in the context of comparisons, alternative picks, or responses to viewer questions. These include (but are not limited to):

• Justin Rose: Frequently discussed due to his past performance on similar courses and his strong putting statistics on bentgrass greens.
• Justin Thomas: Considered for both this week's and next week's tournaments, based on his approach play and performance on short courses.
• Colin Morikawa: Suggested as a lower-owned alternative in one-and-done selections and considered in various DFS lineup discussions.
• Rory McIlroy: Discussed extensively, often in the context of his overall skill and projected performance, particularly his driving distance.
• Hideki Matsuyama: Mentioned as a one-and-done and DFS option, with his driving accuracy and approach play highlighted as key factors.
• Patrick Cantlay: Offered as a lower-owned one-and-done option and considered for his overall course fit.
• Tommy Fleetwood: A player mentioned in the context of one-and-done strategy and overall tournament performance predictions.
• Bryson DeChambeau: Discussed for his potential to win at Quail Hollow next week.
• Jordan Spieth: Mentioned due to his improved driving and approach play and is a strong DFS option.
• Keegan Bradley: Considered in discussions regarding one-and-done selections and DFS lineups.
• Daniel Berger: Highlighted as a valuable "dark horse" option for one-and-done and as an outright betting choice due to his well-rounded statistical profile.
• Brian Harman: Suggested as a dark horse pick for one-and-done.
• Russell Henley: Frequently discussed in one-and-done and DFS context, often as a mid-range ownership pick.
• Max Homa: Mentioned as a DFS option.
• Keith Mitchell: Mentioned as a DFS option.
• Gary Woodland: His profile is analyzed but not recommended due to weaknesses in the short game.
• Cameron Young: His current struggles are analyzed.
• Ludvig Aberg: His strengths and weaknesses are discussed, considering his strong driving but inconsistent approach play.
• Mackenzie Hughes: Mentioned as an option for a specific tournament.
• Ricky Castillo: Mentioned as an option for a specific tournament.
• Takumi Kanaya: Mentioned as a possible outright bet.
• Sam Stevens: Mentioned in a viewer question.
• Ben Griffin: Mentioned for his recent success with Andrew Novak.
• Andrew Novak: Mentioned for his current great form.

This list isn't exhaustive, but it covers a significant portion of the golfers named during the live stream. Many others are briefly mentioned, often within specific contextual discussions of player comparisons or viewer questions.