DraftKings Fantasy Golf Strategies – US Open

Written by:
Don Shapiro
Published on:
Jun/18/2015
DraftKings Fantasy Golf Strategies – US Open

Whether you are entering one of a few dozen Fantasy Golf contests being offered by DraftKings or looking to bet the US Open, the following strategies should be useful. *Note that betting on this year’s US Open is available before and after each day’s play with updated odds.

DraftKings.com offered these strategies as part of their US Open PGA Cheat Sheet.  Both Fantasy players and sports bettors can benefit from this information as the winning player(s) will pay out whereas most wagering events require a full team effort and do not rely on a single individual.

First is obvious.  Look at which golfers have enjoyed success at past US Open events.

Phil Mickelson stands out here.  He has finished second at this event a record 6 times in some very heartbreaking ways.  He is always well prepared for this event and is likely to be in the mix in some way once again.  He is listed at 12-1 odds of winning this year.

Jason Day (20-1) and Lee Westood (field odds) have also enjoyed solid performances at past US Open events.

Geoff Ulrich of DraftKings.com also notes that statistics play a vital role when it comes to both Fantasy Golf strategies and betting strategies for the US Open.

While statistically analysis might prove tougher than normal this week due to the lack of playing history there are some key stats I am pinpointing.  The first is driving distance.  Both the wide open nature and length of this course suggest players who hit it long off the tee will have an advantage.  Past US Opens have also shown that long hitters generally carry some kind of an advantage at this event and I think that trend will continue to hold true.  Additionally, like any US Open I think hitting as many greens in regulation will be key.  Even though the greens at Chambers Bay are unusually large they are also going to be difficult to hold.  Slopes and undulations mean players must still hit quality shots to land their ball and hold the greens.  Like any US Open staying out of trouble will be key and I think the eventual winner will be someone already ranked highly in that area. 

Ulrich also suggests that this year’s winner will need to be a good scrambler. 

GOLF - MAJOR/MAIN EVENTS - Jun 18

06/18/2015 07:30:00

 

WINS US OPEN 2015 - ALL IN

 
 

55101

RORY MCILROY

+450

 

55102

JORDAN SPIETH

+650

 

55103

TIGER WOODS

+3000

 

55104

ADAM SCOTT

+2000

 

55105

JUSTIN ROSE

+1200

 

55106

PHIL MICKELSON

+1200

 

55107

HENRIK STENSON

+2000

 

55108

JASON DAY

+2000

 

55109

DUSTIN JOHNSON

+1200

 

55110

RICKIE FOWLER

+1500

 

55111

BUBBA WATSON

+2000

 

55112

MARTIN KAYMER

+2300

 

55113

JIMMY WALKER

+2500

 

55114

MATT KUCHAR

+2300

 

55115

SERGIO GARCIA

+2000

 

55116

BRANDT SNEDEKER

+3000

 

55117

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA

+2800

 

55118

LEE WESTWOOD

+5500

 

55119

BROOKS KOEPKA

+4000

 

55120

BILLY HORSCHEL

+4000

 

55121

PAUL CASEY

+4000

 

55123

CHARL SCHWARTZEL

+8000

 

55124

GRAEME MCDOWELL

+5500

 

55125

KEEGAN BRADLEY

+5500

 

55126

LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN

+5500

 

55127

IAN POULTER

+5500

 

55128

JIM FURYK

+2500

 

55129

ZACH JOHNSON

+5500

 

55130

JASON DUFNER

+6500

 

55131

LUKE DONALD

+7000

 

55132

WEBB SIMPSON

+7000

 

55133

BILL HAAS

+7000

 

55134

HUNTER MAHAN

+5500

 

55135

JAMIE DONALDSON

 
 

55138

GARY WOODLAND

+7000

 

55141

OTHERS ON REQUEST

 

Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com

     

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