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DraftKings fantasy golf picks: The PLAYERS Championship 2017

By Cody Williams

Apr 5, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Augusta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 6, 2017; Wilmington, NC, USA; Jon Rahm of Spain eyes his tee shot on number four during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Eagle Point Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2017; Wilmington, NC, USA; Jon Rahm of Spain eyes his tee shot on number four during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Eagle Point Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

DraftKings Golf Lineups

Two Stars, Two Low-Mids, Two Values

Dustin Johnson
Sergio Garcia
Tyrell Hatton
Wesley Bryan
Kyle Stanley
Ross Fisher

Your’e definitely incurring some risk on the lower portion of this lineup, but the top end is exceptionally strong – as it should be for what DraftKings is making you pay for Johnson and Garcia. With that being said, this lineup is likely best for tournament play given the fliers and value plays at the bottom.

The Mid-Tier Overload

Jon Rahm
Justin Thomas
Brooks Koepka
Adam Scott
Phil Mickelson
Hudson Swafford

This might actually be the safest lineup that we’ll look at, and it does come with solid upside when you consider players like Swafford, Koepka and Thomas in addition to the winner-threat in Rahm. Honestly, this lineup would be nice in most formats as it could really be dangerous. The key for how well it performs could come down to Lefty and if he’s passable or good this weekend at Sawgrass. Given that it’s Mickelson, that might be worth the risk.

High Risk District

Jason Day
Hidek Matsuyama
Pat Perez
Patrick Cantlay
Daniel Berger
Hudson Swafford

The consistency and certainty with this lineup is almost non-existent. However, if all of these players come out playing to their potential, you’re looking at a potentially massive payout. It’s all about if you’re willing to put that much faith in an entire lineup.

My DraftKings Lineup for The PLAYERS Championship 2017

Sergio Garcia
Jon Rahm
Rickie Fowler
Martin Kaymar
Brian Harman
Adam Hadwin

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Kaymar’s pricing on DraftKings really makes this lineup possible with three top-tier options. He’s consistent enough that he should be valued a little bit higher than he is. Then you throw in two relatively reliable lower-tier options in Hadwin and Harman and this feels like the winner to me for The PLAYERS.