DraftKings fantasy golf picks: The Memorial Tournament 2017

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May 26, 2017; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Jon Rahm tees off on the 9th hole during the second round of the Dean & Deluca Invitational golf tournament at Colonial Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

$10,000+

Dustin Johnson ($12,000)
At this point, there’s no real need to introduce Dustin Johnson and what he’s capable of. He’s the World No. 1 in the rankings and is wholly deserving of that distinction. Most analysts have said something along the lines of him playing poorly his past two times out, THE PLAYERS and the AT&T Byron Nelson. He finished tied-12th and tied-13th, respectively. So even his bad play is still elite at this point and time. He’s a threat to win if he’s on the course and could very well do so at the Memorial. Obviously the price is hefty, but it’d be a shame not to have him in your DraftKings fantasy golf picks.

Jon Rahm ($11,100)
One of the hottest golfers in the world along with Johnson, many wondered how Jon Rahm would respond at the DEAN & DELUCA last week after getting cut following a disastrous third round at THE PLAYERS. He responded with a tied-second finish at the tournament last weekend and was on the leaderboard for the entirety. Rahm hasn’t been playing perfect golf, but his overall game is undeniably great right now. He and Johnson are 1A and 1B if you’re ranking these guys. At $900 cheaper, though, Rahm might be the better option.

Jason Day ($10,300)
After taking time off to be with his family, many were waiting on Jason Day to get back to form. The last time we saw him, he looked to be doing just that as he finished second at the AT&T Byron Nelson. However, Day doesn’t have a great history at the Memorial. Thus, the fact that he’s just one tournament deep in terms of being back and with a rough history, he’s a definitive risk at this price.