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DraftKings fantasy golf picks: The Players Championship 2019

By Cody Williams

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 13: Webb Simpson holds the pin flag on the 16th hole green during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 13, 2017 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 13: Webb Simpson holds the pin flag on the 16th hole green during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 13, 2017 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – MARCH 08: Tommy Fleetwood of England hits a tee shot during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard at the Bay Hill Club on March 08, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – MARCH 08: Tommy Fleetwood of England hits a tee shot during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard at the Bay Hill Club on March 08, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

$9,000-8,000

Jordan Spieth ($8,900)
Spieth has not been playing good golf as of late. Since the turn to 2019, Spieth has made the cut in four of his five starts, but has not finished better than T35 in any of those outings. However, with his price this low and how hot he can get, you have to at least mention him as he gears up for his Masters form.

Tommy Fleetwood ($8,800)
It seems that Fleetwood always has one round that sinks him from winning a tournament, but he’s so often in the mix that he’s often a sure bet. He’s not missed a cut this season and is coming off of a T3 at the Arnold Palmer. After a strong Players last year, I like his chances to show well.

Patrick Cantlay ($8,700)
Aside from a missed cut at the Farmers, Cantlay has been hot this season. He has five top-10s in his eight tournaments this season, and every made cut he’s had has seen him finish in the top 20. He’s mixed in with some big names right now, but he could play with them in his current form.

Francesco Molinari ($8,600)
Molinari has only played in four tournaments this season, but is coming off of a win at the Arnold Palmer. While he’s not been in the best form so far when he’s played this year, we know how hot he can get when he gets in a rhythm, so he’s one to watch at The Players Championship.

Webb Simpson ($8,500)
Simpson hasn’t played well of late with his last two finishes being outside the top 35. Having said that, no one saw him going to Sawgrass last year and shooting a blistering 18-under and winning, which is what he did anyway.

Tony Finau ($8,400)
It’s only a matter of time before Finau breaks out and earns a signature PGA Tour win, and it has to be coming soon. While he struggled at Sawgrass last season, he’s still shown flashes of his top-notch form this season with two top-10s and three additional top-25 finishes on the year.

Hideki Matsuyama ($8,300)
Though he’s not bee at his very best, Matsuyama has been playing good golf so far this year. In 2019, he has just two finishes (out six tournaments) coming outside of the top 20, including two top-10s and a top-five finish. He missed the cut last year at Sawgrass, but has traditionally played well there.

Adam Scott ($8,200)
Inconsistency has really marred Scott’s value recently, but he was on a bit of a heater before missing the cut at The Honda Classic, registering two top-10 finishes in the span of three tournaments. If he can recapture that, he’s tremendous value at this price point.