DraftKings PGA: 2020 WGC Mexico picks and analysis

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 22: Justin Thomas of the United States plays a tee shot during the second round of World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at Club de Golf Chapultepec on February 22, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 22: Justin Thomas of the United States plays a tee shot during the second round of World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at Club de Golf Chapultepec on February 22, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

DraftKings PGA: 2020 WGC Mexico picks and analysis

I love the Genesis Open, but the coverage was atrocious. We missed half of the collapse of Rory, and CBS failed to show key guys in contention throughout Sunday. Congrats to Adam Scott for battling through a tough Riviera to claim his first title since 2016. Scott was putting better than baseline and his irons were as slick as always. Scott seemed to be the only golfer immune to the Kikuya and Poa on Sunday. Chipping and putting was brutal to watch and made the pros look like me at my municipal. Most of these golfers will get another chance at Poa this week at the WGC Mexico.

The Tour begins its trek East this week, traveling from California to Mexico City. Club de Golf Chapultepec has hosted the tournament only 3 times. Its long (7,330 yards), but plays short due to the 7,000 foot elevation. The comparisons to the Genesis Open will be aplenty this week. Besides the elevation, the numbers look very similar. The yardage is similar, its a par 71, the rough is kikuyu, the greens are poa, and the field is very strong.

The 2019 WBC Mexico saw Dustin Johnson blitz the field with a 21-under after 4 rounds. He finished 5 strokes better than Rory (solo 2nd) and 10 shots better than the third place golfers. That was the most dominant victory of 2019. The 2018 edition of the WGC Mexico saw Phil Mickelson beat Justin Thomas in a playoff. Phil finished at -18. Dustin Johnson captured the 2017 title, shooting a -14, winning the tournament by 1 stroke over Tommy Fleetwood. (Chapultepec has only hosted the event since 2017)

Oddly enough, this course seems to favor golfers who flight their irons high on approach. Around the green and Ball-striking are two other stats that make a lot of sense for this course. Additionally, since it is a no cut event, DK scoring is of utmost importance.

Key Stats

DraftKings Scoring Gained

Approach Gained

Ball-Striking Gained

Fairways Gained

Around the green Gained

Poa Gained