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PGA DFS DraftKings picks, PGA Championship 2021: Best fantasy golf lineup

By Cody Williams

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 16: Jordan Spieth hits from the fairway on the 5th hole during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 16, 2021 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 16: Jordan Spieth hits from the fairway on the 5th hole during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on May 16, 2021 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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PGA Championship DraftKings picks: $9,000 range

Collin Morikawa ($9,800) – The defending champion after winning at TPC Harding Park last year, Morikawa isn’t someone who seems to fit this. He lacks distance off the tee and that will make his strength, his iron play, less impactful as he plays from further away. Throw in a worrisome putter and this isn’t where I’m investing for my lineups.

Xander Schauffele ($9,600) – Schauffele’s major record is unbelievable as he’s only missed one cut in 15 tries while having eight top-10 and six top-five finishes. He was a sneaky top-15 at the Wells Fargo two weeks ago and could be a strong play in the $9,000 range as he’s proven to be a big-game hunter..

Brooks Koepka ($9,500) – This could bite me given that Koepka in majors seems to be a different animal but he just doesn’t look all the way healthy. There were too many times at the Byron Nelson where it appeared he was fatigued or just not himself. Koepka is a fade for me and I’m crossing my fingers that he doesn’t pop up again in another big-boy tournament.

Hideki Matsuyama ($9,400) – Matsuyama played better than his T39 finish at the Byron Nelson would indicate in his first time out since winning The Masters. His around the green game was lackluster, though. He could’ve shaken off that rust last week but it’s still hard to fully buy in given the emotional toll Augusta had to take.

Viktor Hovland ($9,300) – Hovland is going to be super popular but you might not be able to afford not having him in your lineup. He’s coming off a pair of top-three finishes and has been on leaderboards all year while checking all the necessary boxes. Plus, he’s playing on Paspalum grass again, which is where his two PGA Tour wins to this point came on.

Webb Simpson ($9,200) – Much like with Morikawa, Kiawah just seems to be a bad fit for what Simpson excels with. If he gets a hot putter, that could change the game but, based on his form and even how he looks at his best, the ceiling appears to be limited in comparison to other guys in this range.

Patrick Reed ($9,100) – On a course where conditions could be windy and short game could be key, you have to consider Reed. Love him or hate him, his ability around the green is elite and he’s also a guy who thrives in tough situations. Throw in a low ball flight that could possibly cut through the wind and he’s a nice option at the bottom of this tier.

Patrick Cantlay ($9,000) – If Cantlay were in form, this would be a great fit for him as he has the all-around game to win. Unfortunately, he has four-straight missed cuts coming in and just looks off. Even iwth the name-brand value, this isn’t someone you can afford to risk on at this price for your PGA DFS lineup.