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The 7 most underrated players at the 2015 Wyndham Championship
They call the PGA Championship “Glory’s Last Shot,” since it’s the last major of the year, but the Wyndham Championship is really the last shot for golfers to earn enough points to qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs.
Golfers outside the top-125 are fighting to extend their season this week and qualify for The Barclays with a strong finish at the Wyndham.
While the PGA Tour guys have their 2015 season hanging in the balance, DraftKings has $400,000 on the line this week — $100K to the winner, $20,000 for second, $10,000 for third and cash prizes are awarded down to 34,355th place.
It’s $3 to enter, so there’s no excuse not to sign up and get in the action.
Enter the $400,000 contest here.
Below, I give you my seven best value picks — players I believe to be underrated by DraftKings this week.
7 underrated players
Sedgefield Country Club, host of the 2015 Wyndham Championship, is a Donald Ross design measuring 7,127 yards as a par-70. It’s a short layout that has relatively small, undulating and slick greens.
As the statistically easiest par-70 course on the PGA Tour schedule last year, the course suits an aggressive player who will attack pins and make a lot of birdies.
With that in mind, here’s my value picks:
Tiger Woods ($8,200)
Hold on, let me explain.
If there’s ever a week to take Tiger Woods, it’s this week. Yes, he just missed the cut at the PGA Championship, and he’s had his worst year ever. But, with the relatively short layout at Sedgefield, he won’t need to hit many drivers. So if you still think he has the iron game to compete, he’s a great choice at just $8,200.
And if you believe at all in the “clutch” factor, Tiger needs to play well this week to make the FedExCup Playoffs. So there’s that.
Jason Dufner ($7,600)
Dufner is a big name with a small price tag, and this could be his week to break through after a mediocre season.
He currently ranks 39th on Tour in GIR, and he’s made six straight cuts with three top-25 finishes, including a T18 at the U.S. Open. Although he hasn’t been happy about his putting, he’s playing steady golf of late, and he’s coming to a course that suits him well. I’m all in on the Duff this week.
Boo Weekley ($6,600)
Weekley has made 9 of his past 10 cuts with three top-10 finishes in that span. He also finished T33 in last week’s PGA Championship, so he’s playing consistently solid golf as of late.
He also ranks 57th on Tour in GIR and 56th in birdie average. With Weekley, you’re getting a player who’s a near lock to make the cut, and could easily contend at Sedgefield.
J.J. Henry ($6,600)
Never underestimate the power of momentum, and Henry has plenty of it. He’s made five straight cuts, including a win at the Barracuda Championship two weeks ago.
Even more importantly, Henry is ranked 10th in GIR in 2015. He’s a great pick this week at any price, but at $6,600 he’s a STEAL.
Kyle Reifers ($6,300)
Speaking of of momentum, Reifers finished in second place at the PGA Tour’s Barracuda Championship before the top golfers went out and struggled at Whistling Straits. He’s also ranked 79th in GIR this year — so at only $6,300, he’s a risk I’m willing to take.
Adam Hadwin ($6,000)
The last time he teed it up on Tour was the Barracuda Championship, and he missed the cut. I know, not what you wanted to hear. That being said, he finished T18, T7 and T21 respectively in his three previous starts.
I’m not taking him for his play of late, however, I’m taking him because he couples consistent ball striking with trusty putting. He’s ranked 58th in strokes gained putting, 85th in GIR and 46th in driving accuracy.
At $6,000, you’ll be hard pressed to find a statistically better combination for this course, or any course for that matter.
Chad Collins ($5,800)
If you top loaded your lineup and you need someone cheap that you’re just hoping makes the cut, Collins is your guy. Although he missed the cut at the Quicken Loans, his most recent outing, he’s made 16 of 22 cuts on the year — fairly reliable for such a low cost.
He’s also ranked 66th in driving accuracy, 98th in strokes gained putting and 47th in scoring average — and scoring is really all that matters, right?
Enter the $400,000 contest here.
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #2
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #2
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludvig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Sam Burns – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Stephen Jaeger – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele testing the Callaway Ti 340 mini driver & the DUW – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
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Photos from the 2024 Valero Texas Open
GolfWRX is on site this week at the Valero Texas Open.
The event has been around since 1922, making it one of the oldest on the PGA Tour calendar. Over the years, it’s been held at a variety of courses across the Lone Star State, but it’s found its home at TPC San Antonio in recent years. Some of the biggest names in golf have taken home the title here, including Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and Ben Crenshaw.
GolfWRX has its usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs and special pull-out albums. As always, we’ll continue to update the links below as more photos come in from TPC San Antonio.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Ben Taylor – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Paul Barjon – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Joe Sullivan – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Wilson Furr – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Willman – SoTex PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Jimmy Stanger – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Rickie Fowler – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Harrison Endycott – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Vince Whaley – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Kevin Chappell – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Christian Bezuidenhout – WITB (mini) – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Scott Gutschewski – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
Pullout Albums
- Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Taylor with new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Swag cover – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Greyson Sigg’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Davis Riley’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Josh Teater’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hzrdus T1100 is back – – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Mark Hubbard testing ported Titleist irons – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Tyson Alexander testing new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Cobra putters – 2024 Valero Texas Open
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fred
Aug 19, 2015 at 12:25 am
this seems a little haphazardly done, i really greatly enjoy this series of fantasy picks and think you’ve done a tremendous job this season, really, but this time it just seems like you looked at a statistical ranking of players for GIR and just cross referenced them with DK prices
JuNiOR
Aug 18, 2015 at 7:20 pm
At this point Jack Nicklaus with a cart can beat Tiger Woods…don’t hate its the truth.
Trump 2016
Aug 18, 2015 at 2:52 pm
Woods will miss the cut.
Pat M
Aug 18, 2015 at 2:29 pm
What is the this? A fantasy betting pool on who might make the cut? Tiger is what? #300th in the world?