. Nine under to start the day, Stallings was five strokes behind Scheffler when his afternoon began to improve. He has a great golf swing and is very accurate with his shots. 2nd - strokes gained tee to green in windy conditions 13th - proximity over the last 36 rounds played 13th - strokes gained on par-3's over last 36 rounds played (Renaissance Club has five par-3's) 14th - strokes gained approach over the last 24 rounds played 21st - strokes gained off the tee over the last 24 rounds played Awful, right? Q. It features small greens and will play even smaller than the measurements indicate with fall-off areas and false fronts protecting the pin locations. JAMIE LOVEMARK: I guess in theory I shouldnt be but I am. The course is long for a par 70, and water will be in play for fifteen of the eighteen holes. . It appears now that they only let me go and look at the last few previews you wrote. Q. Abraham Ancer (1.454 sg:wind vs. 1.059 sg:total) Its near impossible to consider wind by wave and/or player as gusts can come and go by the hour or even by the minute. Look, I think Im a good wind player. I enjoy it, Patrick does, too. Fabian Gomez (-0.18 sg:wind vs. 0.511 sg:total) Its been an unremarkable return for Rory McIlroy since he rejoined the PGA Tour after dominating on the DP World Tour. Does Anti-specialist mean they are bad wind players? -2017 Nine Bridges, Q: How does your game fit the wind being from Texas? Tee shots take second place. Rickie Fowler (2.356 sg:total) I like having the feel aspect. He is also a great putter. Shawn Stefani (1.133 sg:wind vs. 0.784 sg:total) This would be classed as a tough hole on tour. . your ability to handle the wind here and that type of thing? An event taking place on a difficult course? Maybe I have lower expectations, Im not sure what it is. Max Homa, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, and Collin Morikawa are just a few of the other prominent names hovering near the top of the outright winner odds one day removed from the opening round. Is there anyway we can get an update on this document; looks like 4.3.17 was the last update? It takes time. I see lots of wind, which I know plays into my favor. In this case, that's 1.5-1 = 0.5. It was really good, especially in the conditions. Thank you. The tee shot on a par 3 is also considered an approach shot. Looks like conditions suit me. highlighted by 4.2 strokes gained off the tee and 6 . Max Homa (0.718 sg:wind vs. 0.02 sg:total) Unless otherwise noted, strokes gained stats are taken from the player's last 50 rounds and are a way to use golf statistics relative to the field and round played. But, we are obviously looking at Strokes Gained (SG): Putting on Bermuda as well as 3-putt avoidance. For GPP contests on DraftKings, I will be breaking down the key stats (past 24 rounds) and selecting golfers from different price tiers to provide flexibility for a DFS lineup. Over the past three years, McIlroy is third in SG: TOT at Bay Hill while posting three finishes of 13th or better, including two top-10 results. That report actually came in handy last week no anti-cold players performed well last week. However, the general consensus is that it can give golfers a significant edge, especially if they are able to control their ball flight. DeChambeau 6. Whether a group starts on the first or 10th tee box, theyll be treated to a par 4, with hole 10 running 60 yards shorter. Which statistic other than Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green are you weighing most? (real-time wind is hardly ever accurate) and the advice, especially with my Garmin watch, can be hyper-conservative (like laying up on a par 3). Cameron Smith (0.95 sg:wind vs. 1.289 sg:total) I can still find your 2017 (and older) previews, but 2018 (as you mentioned) needs to be unlocked. Its windy where Im from in Oklahoma so its kind of like I was at home. That was my deal. Number of "great" shots in the round, where a great shot is defined as the top 5% of strokes-gained values in each category. But, which players offer good value from a derivative markets standpoint? I didnt even want to hit balls on Monday here, or Tuesday I dont know which day it was, Monday because it was so windy and I was hitting it bad. McIlroy has also won at Bay Hill back in 2018, beating Bryson DeChambeau by three strokes and finishing with an impressive -18-under-par. -2018 U.S. Open, Q. Youre the only player thats obviously won each of the tournaments in Texas. Some golfers are able to make small adjustments that allow them to hit the ball straighter and closer to their target, while others may find that the wind disrupts their swing so much that they end up losing strokes. I was trying to look at some older articles that you wrote for Rotoworld. This means that players could be tentative and leave putts short due to fear of overpowering their stroke and sending it further away from the hole. Jon Rahm (2.491 sg:total) This analysis often forms the cornerstone for the weekly golf betting tips. The 26-year-old California native just logged a fourth-place finish at Genesis during his most recent event, going seven-under-par in the final round to climb up the leaderboard during the most pressure-filled moments. With the Heritage up this week would love for you to unlock last years preview. Can someone explain the meaning of : If you have any specific requests let me know and I can go back and publish them. Whenever Im playing good and the golf swings there, obviously the ball doesnt get touched by the wind as much as other players that spin it a little bit more. Rory McIlroy (2.794 sg:total) So sure, the wind definitely blows in Texas. Join Now! Stay away from difficult underfoot conditions or exposed edges and get off the hill as soon as possible. RICKIE FOWLER: I like the golf course. Like you said, I do like playing in the wind. Strokes Gained is now available in the FantasyLabs PGA Models. You don't currently have any notifications. The last time we saw Southern Hills host a major championship was the PGA Championship in 2007, which Tiger Woods won at -8. "Most strokes gained in winds over 20 MPH. Gambling problem? Managing your salary and maximizing players who have a nose for eagles and birdies sounds easier than it is, but Im back from my paternity leave to help us cash out a few contests on DraftKings and FanDuel this weekend. Bad weather: It could get dicey at the Players, but there's optimism to finish Sunday Key statistics. Much appreciated. I use your specialist documents weekly in my DFS preparation. If you dont compress the ball, if you start coming out of it, start hitting these short weak right shots, the balls going to do whatever it wants to do in the air. Matt. Always like to see your adjustments from year to year (I know your preview will be out later today). When you go back to midsummer and what youve been able to do since midsummer last year and into the fall and now this week, has anything changed, or is it just a matter of your games coming together? The winds blowing you all over out there and you got to kind of manipulate it and thats how I play anyway, so I think that helps. If you are a 20 handicap, you get 20 strokes for the round. Davis Love III (-0.459 sg:wind vs. 0.012 sg:total) The rough is tall at three and a half inches, while numerous doglegged fairways will challenge players vision, accuracy, and distance off the tee. Subscribe:Apple Podcasts|Spotify|Google Podcasts|Stitcher|SoundCloud|iHeartRadio. Is there anyway to access the ones a bit older? Did you think it gives you an advantage? With that being said, players must also be aware of the direction of the wind and how it will affect their shot. Trahan (0.598 sg:wind vs. 0.229 sg:total) SG values are adjusted at the hole-level . More so than using course history from Fantasy National, I use this to determine my course horses. Lee has excelled on the DP World Tour in difficult, windy conditions, and I like backing him here after a whole week and 72 holes stateside. Have a wonderful evening! The PGA Tour will stay in the Sunshine State for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida this weekend. But I think its just a great layout for the predominant wind you get here off the ocean, you get a lot of crosswinds and I tend to play well in the wind so I think thats kind of why it fits my game. Conners 3. NFL Free Agency Rumors & News: Derek Carr, Leonard Fournette (2023 Fantasy Football), Early Draft Sleepers to Target (2023 Fantasy Football), Trending Up & Trending Down (2023 Fantasy Football), 2023 NFL Free Agency Predictions (Fantasy Football). DraftKings maximum salary is set at $50,000. Hideki Matsuyama (2.861 sg:wind vs. 2.408 sg:total) JHONATTAN VEGAS: Yeah, I feel like wind is an advantage for me, the way I flight the ball. T17, T10, and T24 finishes in his previous three appearances suggest that we may see Homa atop the leaderboard at some point this weekend, so dont miss out and add him into as many DFS lineups as possible ahead of Thursdays opening round. The wind doesnt bother you that much; what is it, you have low trajectory normally? So, if you are unsure of the exact wind speed, it is better to add 1% for every 1 mph. Good luck! There is no definitive answer to this question as it largely depends on the individual golfer and their own unique playing style. Shouldnt be much movement in two weeks but I just updated. Alex Cejka (1.107 sg:wind vs. 0.689 sg:total) -2018 PGA National, Q. This is all I can do. Hes also 37th in SG: Putting on fast Bermuda greens. SportsLine expert Patrick McDonald analyzed the Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023 field and revealed his top golf picks, best bets, props, sleepers and fades Many trees have been removed from the course, and the thick rough both off of the fairways and off of the green complexes have been mowed down. Some golfers pick up a reputation based on one event or one round played in the wind. Southern Hills Country Club is a par 70 measuring 7,558 yards and features Bentgrass greens par 70. A few crooked digits around the Stadium Course could result . Your email address will not be published. Brutal conditions at Bay Hill did not stop the Canadian flusher from going 6 under on the weekend, including posting a final-round 66. I won the first week I put it in, and Im just able to flight the ball so much better than I used to be able to, and the wind doesnt seem to take it as much. -2017 Valero, Q. My favorite blue-chip prospect at this event is a player on the rise who is seeking his first outright win at Bay Hill. Hogan himself said that her swing was the best he had ever seen. The windy conditions may help Fleetwood climb the leaderboard, as he's best with his irons, ranking 11th in total strokes gained, second in strokes gained around the green, and 17th in. I probably need to prepare more for calm conditions, get my launch up where for this, it feels like home. Do you play well in the bad conditions? Viktor Hovland is 1st in this field over the last 36 rounds played in proximity to the hole. The Fantasy Golfanac considers windy rounds to be any round where the average wind is at least 14 mph for the day. The Bermuda putting surfaces have played "lightning" fast in every round since 2017. -2018 Match Play, Q. Are you a mudder? Early week roster builds tend to have a struggle finding value . You can find anexplainer on those metrics here. The field this week will consist of 156 players, including 20 PGA professionals. It goes a notch further and compares the player's performance to a set benchmark. Max Homa 4. Looking at the forecast last night, we knew it was going to be a stiff wind. Strokes Gained Approach-The-Green (SGAPR) So if you hit a 5-yard cut, its going to be probably a 10-yard cut into the wind. Max Homa: $11,600 Make sure you are aware of this and allow for it when you are next on the course. Here, well outline two picks across the various markets using a custom statistical model. Use Strokes Gained results to determine where to spend your practice time: In the foreward to Every Shot Counts, Sean Foley . Adam Scott (2.015 sg:total) Hover over cells to view the category breakdown of great shots. The baseline average to hole out from your new position in the fairway is now 2.91. So, yeah, its just something that Im accustomed to and I dont particularly enjoy it, but its a good challenge. Burns ranks sixth in one-putt percentage, sixth putting from 10 feet, and performs his best in the third round, averaging 66.8 on his scorecard. Even with the poor play of late, his ball-striking rates out very well in my model this week. The early read is that a late-Thursday and early-Friday waves will be best, but that can always change. The conditions are often windy and the course is very demanding. Wind, I classify as my friend, but I would say this course might be a different beast with 30-mile-an-hour wind. I dont know what was the reason. Rory McIlroy hits from the fairway on the third hole during the final round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Thank you. Tom Lovelady (-0.011 sg:wind vs. 0.312 sg:total) Kevin Na (1.239 sg:wind vs. 1.642 sg:total) But holding shots in the winds and letting it turn with it, being more feel-based, which can either be because of wind or it can be because of severe slopes and fairways, like Augusta has, where you have to fight against something. The wind is going to howl: . Weather radar, wind and waves forecast for kiters, surfers, paragliders, pilots, sailors and anyone else. Back him at +100 or better for a top-10 finish. Can you please update this report? Well, with the wind, like I said, the course had to be very challenging. Here is a list of performance when the weather is Sub 70 Degree Used the off weeks to just work on that and felt like I was in a good place; it paid off. Thank you so much for the excellent and prompt response! We know the prowess with the irons. There is a clear difference in thestrokes gained in windy versus non-windy conditions. Pingback: 2017 U.S. Open DFS Golf Outlook - Fantasy Six Pack. Odds come courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook and are reflective at time of writing. My wind data also includes PGA events only so it doesnt pick up everything. Peter Uihlein, Talor Gooch tied for lead at Mayakoba. Si Woo 4. I want to be ahead of it when he does come out and run away with a victory. Is that mere coincidence or do you think theres something about that in terms of like He finished T13 at the Players, the MC'd at the Masters. Thats exactly what we need here at TPC Sawgrass. Sam Burns is a huge value this weekend at $8.1K on DraftKings. 1. Thanks in advance. When he plays four rounds, he's playing them well. Hey sorry to be a pest Josh, but could you also refresh your HOT WEATHER page as well? Weve seen over the past few weeks how important putting well on Bentgrass greens have been. You have to make sure trying to hit the fairways. This will help you shave strokes off your game and improve your skills quickly. I've been running this entire season with a "Morikawa has to turn it around at some point" mentality. -2018 Masters, Q. Alex Prugh (-0.076 sg:wind vs. 0.314 sg:total) There have been some major renovations made by Gil Hanse since we last saw the course on TOUR. Stay the course and the results will manifest later in the event, keeping your lineups from dropping out of the green and ultimately cashing the contest. Let's be honest, $9.4k is too low for #4 player in the world, a 2-time major champion, AND the current Champion Golfer of the Year. I enjoy playing in windy conditions, so I know it can get fairly windy down here. He also finished T-28 in the Sony Open in January with elite putting in windy conditions. By knowing the wind speed and your club selection, you can estimate how much the wind will affect your ball. Obviously Ive had a lot of practice growing up in Scotland. I watched the Golf Digest YouTube flyover of the course, and the greens look tricky. -2019 Sentry TOC at Kapalua, KEVIN TWAY: Yeah, I played good. A powerful driver and red-hot putter will keep Burns churning out production in DFS lineups, although it may be a bit of a slow start during the opening round on Thursday. James Hahn (0.639 sg:wind vs. 1.001 sg:total) Tiger Woods (1.696 sg:wind vs. 2.376 sg:total) Let's talk stats. I was like thats just going to make me frustrated. There are many factors that affect how far a golfer can hit their 9 iron. But its not easy out here for anybody. So, I dont trust it but I like it. Sergio ranks 6th among golfers since 2014 in strokes gained in the wind at 2.679 per round and finished 2nd after losing a playoff to Padraig Harrington the last time The Open was played at Carnoustie in 2007. Steve Rawlings takes a good look at the event here -2016 Harbour Town, Q. Hi Josh Firm, fast and windy conditions should suit the . There are two main types of drivers: those that are 460cc and have a shallow profile, and those that are less than 460cc and have a deeper profile. There is nothing subjective here. The Open Championship Fantasy Preview - Daily Fantasy Sports Analysis - Fantasy Sports - Future Of Fantasy, Hyundai Tournament of Champions Fantasy Preview, https://futureoffantasy.com/performance-in-cold-weather, https://futureoffantasy.com/overseeded-specialists. Grew up in Oklahoma, live in Florida now, its windy every day, so and its kind of what Im used to. : total ) Hover over cells to view the category breakdown of great shots par... 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