Pat Perry also grabbed Corey Conners at +180 for a Top-20, arguing the Canadian’s skill set perfectly matches Quail Hollow. Conners sits top-15 on TOUR in proximity from 175-225 yards and has gained strokes putting in three of his last four starts. Course history backs it up: T-11 at this year’s Wells Fargo plus T-8 and T-13 the two previous editions at Quail. Perry expects Conners’ fairway-finding driver to keep him out of the gnarly rye rough Webb Simpson warned about, giving him more full-green looks on a week where wet conditions place a premium on approach precision.

Pat Perry stamped Sepp Straka at +180 for a Top-20 saying “this feels as close to free money as we get at a major.” Straka is fresh off a signature-event win where he gained 7.4 strokes on approach and now owns four TOUR titles in two seasons. Perry highlighted that Straka ranks 8th in proximity from 175-200 yards—the bucket that dominates seven holes at Quail—and his elite accuracy (15th fairways gained) neutralizes average length on soaked fairways. With nine made cuts in his last ten starts and a top-70-and-ties cut line this week, Perry thinks the Austrian’s floor is being mis-priced at nearly 2-to-1.

Perry tossed Taylor Pendrith into the outright dart board at 150-1 because the Canadian’s power/putting combo profiles perfectly for a rain-soaked Quail Hollow. Pendrith averaged 186 mph ball speed on Tour last season, easily clearing the saturated rye rough that Webb Simpson called the thickest he’s seen. He already proved course comfort with a T-9 at the 2024 Wells Fargo and owns two additional top-25s on similar long, soft venues (Torrey Pines and TPC Potomac). Pendrith’s streaky flat stick caught fire during those weeks—he gained 4.1 strokes putting in Charlotte last year—and Perry believes Quail’s overseeded greens roll similarly this week. With heavy rough penalizing shorter hitters and books hanging a triple-digit number, Perry labeled Pendrith a live long bomb for betting cards and a DFS leverage play.

Pat Perry argued Corey Conners is still worth a click at 65-1 despite lacking bomber status. Conners sits 7th in Perry’s model largely because of his surgically accurate long irons—he ranks top-15 on Tour in proximity from 175-225 yards, the yardage bucket that dominates seven holes at Quail Hollow. He finished T-11 at this year’s Wells Fargo and owns a T-8 (2023) and T-13 (2024) on the same property, proving he can navigate the course without elite length. While Conners is only average off the tee, Perry noted his fairway-finding allows him to attack soft greens, and the Canadian has gained strokes putting in three of his last four starts. For a player who routinely lives on leaderboards in tough, long setups and is priced deeper than 40-1 fringe names, Perry sees 65-1 as mispriced value.

Pat Perry tagged Sepp Straka as his favorite long-shot outright at 60-1. Straka now owns four PGA TOUR victories, including last week’s signature-event win where he gained 7.4 strokes on approach and dunked a four-iron from a fairway bunker on 18 for the clincher. Perry emphasized that Quail Hollow’s soft fairways neutralize Straka’s merely average length but reward his elite accuracy (15th in fairways gained this season) and laser irons—he sits 8th in proximity from 175-200 yards, the range that dominates Quail’s par-4s. The Austrian also proved major mettle with a Sunday 63 at last year’s Open and went 2-0-1 in the Ryder Cup. With PGA Championships historically producing first-time major winners like Morikawa and Mickelson’s improbably long-shot triumph, Perry believes Straka’s current form makes him a live ticket and a DFS pivot off the chalk bombers.

Pat Perry said Bryson DeChambeau is the one top-tier name he is actually betting right now because the market is still hanging +950 to 11-1 while Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have been pushed to the mid-4s. Perry argued that number is at least two points too long when you consider Bryson’s major-championship resume—four top-5 finishes in his last six PGA Championships and U.S. Opens combined—and the way Quail Hollow magnifies his biggest weapon. DeChambeau is coming in scorching hot after a LIV win in Korea and a runner-up in Mexico, and he leads that circuit in ball speed and strokes-gained off the tee. Perry added that if Bryson were still teeing it up on the PGA TOUR every week the books would probably open him alongside Rory in the +700 range. Because the price discount exists strictly due to league optics, Perry is making Bryson his first outright ticket and a DFS core play for lineups that start with a bomber.

Pat Perry wants bettors to grab Andrew Novak at 60-1 while they still can, arguing the 29-year-old has "leveled up" and will keep rattling off leaderboards the next month. Novak’s last three individual starts read T-3 Valero, playoff runner-up to Justin Thomas at RBC, and a Zurich team win with Ben Griffin. Stat-wise he is gaining 1.1 strokes per round tee-to-green over his past 12 rounds, sits top-20 in fairways gained, and is 18th in proximity from 125-175 yards—the wedge window Matt Every said decides the event. Perry believes that confidence surge plus a game tailored to upcoming venues (Colonial, Memorial) makes Novak a buy for outrights, top-20s, and even season-long markets before the oddsmakers fully price in the breakout.

Pat Perry labeled Eric Cole a "get-your-first-win" candidate at 110-1. Cole has five top-15s in his last seven starts and finished T-5 last week despite Scotty Scheffler lapping the field. Over that run he ranks 9th in Strokes Gained: Approach and top-20 in Opportunities Gained, two buckets Perry thinks will separate players on Philly Cricket’s soft, tiered greens. Cole already cashed a plus-225 top-10 ticket for listeners at Harbour Town, proving his game travels. With no Scheffler in the field and Friday’s forecast expected to introduce volatility, Perry sees the 110-1 outright, plus-280 top-10, and matchup bets as "easy clicks on a guy whose wedges keep generating looks."

Pat Perry said he is "willing to bite" on Keith Mitchell at 60-1 to win the Truist Championship after Mitchell popped 12th in the Bet-The-Number model despite a stacked field. Perry highlighted Mitchell’s elite driver—top-15 in carry distance with the horsepower to fly Philadelphia Cricket Club’s 300-yard fairway bunkers that Barnett scouted earlier. Mitchell is also 11th on tour in Birdies Gained and has posted six rounds of 64 or better since January, evidence that he can keep pace in the projected birdie-fest created by soft, receptive greens. Two straight top-25 finishes have him trending, and Perry is pairing the outright with a plus-400 top-10 ticket because “distance plus scoring ceiling is exactly what this place rewards."

Pat Perry highlighted Maverick McNealy as a sneaky outright at 45-1, noting only a handful of PGA Tour players can match McNealy’s five top-10 finishes this season. Although BTN’s model underrates him because carry-distance and bunker-carry buckets are mediocre, Perry pointed out McNealy’s recent uptick in club-head speed that has boosted his average drive to 302 yards while keeping his elite short-game intact. McNealy ranks 6th in Strokes Gained: Putting on bent/poa mixes over the last 50 rounds and has gained strokes on approach in six straight starts since switching to a shortened 8-iron shaft. Perry thinks that blend of improved distance and trademark flat-stick prowess will play nicely on receptive Bethpage greens and is buying at 45-1 before the market notices the quiet heater.

Pat Perry argued Corey Conners is an outright steal at 30-1. Conners grades 13th in the BTN model and, according to Perry, “literally fits everything Matt Every just said we need” — natural distance-control wedges, a high fairway percentage, and enough pop to carry the 300-yard bunker lines Philadelphia Cricket Club presents. Over his last 24 rounds Conners ranks 4th on tour in proximity from 125-175 yards, the exact gap-wedge window Every circled, and sits top-10 in Strokes Gained: Approach during that span. Perry concedes the Canadian’s putter is the wild card but pointed out Conners gained strokes on the greens in three of his last four starts. With the market still obsessed with bomb-and-gouge names, Perry sees Conners as a live winner and back-door each-way at a number that “feels really good.”

Pat Perry opened his outright card with Ludvig Aberg at 16-1. Perry noted Aberg sits 15th in the Bet-The-Number model even after recent iron hiccups, which he chalked up to a brief lull rather than a trend. On a course none of the field has seen, Perry values Aberg’s track record of winning on blind venues across three tours the past two seasons and called the Swede a “quick study with a cheat-code driver.” With soft greens expected, Perry trusts Aberg’s high-launch draw to negate back-spin issues Matt Every warned about earlier, giving him birdie looks inside 15 feet all week. He views 16-1 as a discount versus the pre-podcast 14-1 opener and is comfortable using Aberg in outrights and DFS captain slots.

Pat Perry grabbed Collin Morikawa in the draft specifically because Morikawa shows up this week with a fresh looper on the bag. Perry believes the switch can jump-start Morikawa’s trademark iron play—vital on a rain-softened course where spin management from 145-160 yards decides birdie chances, as Matt Every warned earlier. Morikawa ranks 2nd in proximity from that range over the last 24 rounds, and Perry expects a sharper game plan and club selection with the new caddie to mitigate the course’s steep back-to-front slopes. At 22-1 in the outright market and sub-10% early DFS ownership projections, Perry sees him as a leverage play with win equity that belies recent middling finishes.

Pat Perry’s bomb for the six-pack card is Nate Lashley to finish top 20 at +550. Lashley has quietly cashed two of his last three visits to Craig Ranch (T17 in 2022, T23 in 2023) and rolls in on decent form—T12 at the Texas Open and T27 in Houston. Perry loves the way Lashley sets up birdie looks with wedges on easy, no-wind tracks and notes the plus-price more than accounts for his missed-cut downside. In a watered-down field, he thinks Lashley’s consistent wedge play can squeak another sneaky payday.

Pat Perry pegged Jake Knapp as his favorite mid-tier outright at 55-1 (60-1 on FanDuel). Knapp finished 8th at Craig Ranch last season and owns elite driving distance, a trait Perry believes is critical with soft fairways and minimal wind expected. The rookie just carried Frankie Sappon to contention at the Zurich, underscoring current form and his ability to pour in birdies. On a course where players can ‘just send it off the tee,’ Knapp’s high-end scoring ceiling makes him a betting and DFS smash, and Perry prefers him even over shorter names like Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim.

Pat Perry advised passing on Scottie Scheffler at a skinny +280 outright price. Perry noted that Craig Ranch has produced random winners like K.H. Lee twice, making it a volatile stop even for the world No. 1. Scheffler’s putter remains merely neutral here—he gained less than one stroke on the greens while finishing T5 last year—and a projected putting contest lowers his edge. Perry expects Scheffler to notch another routine top-10, but argued the combination of short odds, historically low winning-score variance, and a field full of bomb-and-gouge specialists makes betting him to win a poor risk-reward proposition.

Pat Perry picks Robby Shelton as a long-shot play at RBC Heritage, with current odds at 170 to 1 outright and 9 to 1 for top 10. Perry cites Shelton's recent impressive form (4th at Valspar and 5th at Valero Texas Open in two of his last three events) and his current position at 14th in the BTN model as indicators of Shelton's ability to deliver outstanding performance despite never previously playing RBC Heritage.

Pat Perry likes Sahith Theegala as an underrated pick at 75 to 1 for the RBC Heritage, highlighting his strong previous results at the course (2nd place finish last year and a previous 5th). Although not standing out in statistical models, Perry observed Theegala's excellent short iron play and controlled shot-making last week at Augusta, traits beneficial at Harbour Town where precise iron play is crucial and drivers are less necessary.

Pat Perry strongly advocates for Bud Cauley at 75 to 1 odds at RBC Heritage, citing Cauley's exceptional recent play. Despite a missed cut in his last RBC Heritage appearance, Perry emphasized Cauley's recent form as 'nuts,' implying outstanding, and believes Harbour Town perfectly suits Cauley's accuracy-focused game. Perry confirmed Cauley as a definite bet given his recent hot streak and course fit.

Pat Perry sees Wyndham Clark as an intriguing play at the RBC Heritage, believing the course setup, characterized by its precision-based approach and limited driver usage, aligns strongly with Clark's iron skills. Perry mentioned that Clark finished T3 last year and ranks highly (fourth) in the BTN betting model despite some recent inconsistency. Considering reduced reliance on a driver at Harbour Town, Clark's iron capabilities make him a strong candidate at current odds.

Pat Perry cautiously likes Sungjae Im at 40 to 1 at this week's RBC Heritage, acknowledging Im's consistent course history at Harbour Town. Im notably has finished in the top 15 in three of his last four starts here. Perry feels a safer way to bet Im may be the top 10 market, specifically at plus 280 odds, as Im has struggled to actually win events lately but exceptional consistency at this course bolsters his chance to record another solid finish.

Pat Perry acknowledged Patrick Cantlay's incredible recent history at Harbour Town, finishing second and third (twice) over the past three editions of the RBC Heritage. Perry notes Cantlay offers clear betting value at 21 to 1 odds given his marked past success on this course. While Perry has concerns around Cantlay's recent form and slow play habits, the strong historical performances make him a viable betting option this week.

Pat Perry favors Ludvig Aberg over Xander Schauffele as a betting pick at the RBC Heritage, highlighting that despite entering The Masters with shaky form, Aberg regained sharpness during the tournament. Perry believes Harbour Town's course aligns very well with Aberg's skills, emphasizing its position-focused tee shots and requirement for precise iron play. With driver often unnecessary, Aberg can lean on his versatile and accurate iron game—traits Perry expects will pay off this week.

Pat Perry considers Justin Rose an underrated golfer and a frequent value betting opportunity in PGA tournaments, including this week's RBC Heritage. Perry highlighted Rose's excellent recent play, including another strong Masters performance where Rose ended runner-up in the playoff against Rory McIlroy. Rose's consistency in majors and elite-level play has routinely gone overlooked by bettors, presenting continued betting value at Hilton Head this week based on his recent form and near-win at Augusta.

Pat Perry picked Collin Morikawa as his lock for a top-10 finish at +130 odds. Perry admitted his choice was nothing fancy, simply believing Morikawa’s consistent game and elite iron play positioned him reliably for top-10 contention at Augusta National. This bet was framed specifically as a confident lock rather than an outright, recognizing Morikawa's potential putting challenges as outlined earlier in the show. Despite those concerns, Perry had unwavering confidence in Morikawa delivering a high-floor performance at the Masters this year.

Pat Perry highlighted Taylor Pendrith at +650 as a high-upside longshot for a Masters top-10 finish. While acknowledging it was Pendrith's Masters debut, Perry stated that both he and Barnett liked him as a DFS play and outright longshot possibility. Perry suggested Pendrith's outright chances might be a reach, but he found a +650 top-10 wager an excellent balance between risk and payoff. Pendrith’s impressive recent form and suitable skill set for Augusta made Perry confident he could exceed expectations even in his first Masters appearance.

Pat Perry emphatically endorsed Keegan Bradley as a strong betting candidate at Masters odds of 100-to-1, believing Bradley can genuinely win this tournament. Perry highlighted Bradley's excellent recent form, including consistently high placement (12th in Perry's BTN model) and respectable past Masters finishes (22nd last year, 23rd the year before). Key positives cited were Bradley having the highest apex height in the field, solid ball speed, and quality approach numbers. Perry added Bradley's major-winning pedigree and Ryder Cup captaincy showed he'll handle pressure if contention arises, making triple-digit odds particularly attractive. Perry concluded by emphasizing that at 50 or 60-to-1 Bradley would be questionable, but at 100-to-1 he is a clear value play.

Pat Perry expressed confidence in Patrick Cantlay's outright winning potential at Augusta despite acknowledging some hesitation regarding Cantlay's ability to close. Perry enthusiastically endorsed Cantlay at 35-to-1 as outright winner value. He openly acknowledged questions similarly to Collin Morikawa's perceived struggles under pressure. However, when comparing Cantlay to other contenders like Shane Lowry, Perry indicated a clear preference towards Cantlay, reinforcing his conviction in Cantlay's greater winning upside at Augusta this year. Despite recognizing some risk, Perry firmly listed Cantlay as one of his outright bets, seeing clear value at the current price.

Pat Perry revealed that, although he bet Viktor Hovland earlier in the year at considerably more favorable 60-to-1 odds, he would not advise betting Hovland at the current market price of 35-to-1. Perry cautioned against Hovland due specifically to concerns about his scrambling ability, a key requirement around Augusta's notoriously difficult greens. He admitted liking Hovland's skill set overall and acknowledged his solid Masters debut as the low amateur, but explicitly clarified he wouldn't recommend the wager at the significantly shorter odds currently available due to the considerable question marks around Hovland's short game and scrambling consistency at Augusta.

Pat Perry recommended backing Jon Rahm as a potential Masters winner at 14-to-1 odds. Perry highlighted Rahm's excellent overall history at Augusta National as a primary reason, emphasizing Rahm's consistently strong performances when competing here. Perry mentioned Rahm's current form, noting he is contending at another event in Miami right now and sitting in fifth place, suggesting an ideal combination of recent form and comfort level at Augusta. Rahm stands out clearly to Perry as a high-quality bet among the shorter-odds selections.

Pat Perry recommended Harris English as a risky yet appealing DFS play at a very low price of $6,500. Despite acknowledging English's volatility, Perry referenced his recent solid form—including a win earlier in the year, T30 at the Players Championship, and T18 at Houston. Additionally, Perry highlighted English's three consecutive solid Masters performances (T21, T43, T22). He emphasized that English ranks favorably at 35th in the BTN model, making him a viable option at his low price if DFS managers can accept his hit-or-miss profile.

Pat Perry identified Lucas Glover as a standout low-priced DFS selection at only $6,600. Highlighting Glover's excellent current form and ball-striking, Perry noted Glover ranks highly at 22nd in the BTN model. Moreover, the betting markets further support this, pricing Glover among the better options within his salary range to secure a top-10 finish. Given his combination of DFS affordability and strong recent play with positive statistical backing, Glover is a valuable play that presents solid upside and reliability in lineup builds.

Pat Perry voiced strong DFS interest in first-timer Thomas Detry at Augusta, comparing him to last year's notable first-timer Nikolai Hojgaard who finished T16. Perry drew attention to Detry’s earlier season victory at Waste Management, indicating legit upside and potential to similarly surprise DFS managers at a low salary. Although his missed cuts at API and Players raised minor caution, Perry still sees Detry's recent T22 at Valspar demonstrating promising enough form to risk the Augusta debutant.

Pat Perry named Taylor Pendrith a standout DFS value at Augusta despite it being his tournament debut. Perry highlighted Pendrith's elite power off the tee, recent improvement with the putter after a rough start to 2025, and his excellent strokes-gained rankings, notably 23rd overall in the BTN model. His recent fifth-place finish in Houston reinforces his current form, making him an attractive, well-priced DFS first-timer at just $6,700.

Pat Perry sees Justin Rose as a promising low-owned DFS pivot at Augusta, despite recent inconsistent outings. Rose showed form with solid play at the Arnold Palmer, and notably has good historical performances at Augusta, including a near victory several years ago. Although acknowledging his volatility of late, Perry believes Rose's existing upside combined with low projected DFS ownership makes him worthy of consideration.

Pat Perry advocated against rostering Sahith Theegala in DFS due to his persistent inconsistency. Despite flashes of upside this season, Theegala has continually mixed strong performances with poor showings. Pat expressed clear discomfort and a lack of trust in Theegala's volatility for such a pivotal event like The Masters, highlighting the necessity of stable performances at Augusta and preferring safer or chalkier alternatives in DFS lineups.

Pat Perry anticipates Keegan Bradley will become a popular DFS choice at Augusta due to impressive recent performances. Perry emphasized Bradley's current consistent form and appealing DFS price point at just $7,000, which could attract significant DFS ownership. Perry sees Bradley as a potentially safe high-floor play, capable of making the cut comfortably and providing essential lineup value.

Pat Perry is enthusiastic about Robert MacIntyre as a DFS target given his strong recent performances and encouraging history at Augusta National. Perry highlights MacIntyre's excellent play recently, including T11 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and ninth at The Players Championship, paired with finishes of 12th and 23rd in his last two Masters appearances. Perry expresses slight concern that MacIntyre could become more popular than initially anticipated in DFS, cautioning against rostering him if ownership becomes overly chalky but confidently targeting him otherwise.

Pat Perry highlights Russell Henley as a strong cash-game play for DFS contests at an attractive price of $8,400. Perry mentions Henley's impressive recent win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, strong Augusta history including a T4 in 2023, and outstanding ball striking metrics (23rd in approach). Furthermore, Henley is currently ranked eighth in strokes gained putting and 14th in the overall BTN model. Perry acknowledges Augusta's length could slightly disadvantage Henley due to his average driving distance, but Henley's accuracy and consistency hitting fairways and greens offer a safe DFS floor with substantial upside.

Despite initial hesitation, Pat Perry highlights Patrick Cantlay as a highly attractive low-ownership DFS pivot at Augusta. Perry noted Cantlay's historical Augusta struggles stem predominantly from subpar putting performances, but recent data indicates significant positive trends in this area. Coupled with recently strong iron form, Perry suggested Cantlay could meaningfully surpass DFS expectations if recent putting improvements hold up at Augusta—potentially offering substantial leverage in DFS lineups due to moderate projected ownership.

Pat Perry is strongly inclined to roster Will Zalatoris despite projections for high DFS ownership (chalk). Zalatoris has consistently excelled at The Masters, never finishing outside the top 10 in years he has competed. Perry noted Zalatoris' ball-striking form is steadily returning—though not yet peak—and his proven Augusta comfort significantly boosts his value. Even acknowledging the chalky ownership, Perry believes Zalatoris' high upside at Augusta justifies the DFS price tag and popularity.

Pat Perry sees Jordan Spieth as a sneaky DFS leverage option at Augusta, suggesting Spieth's ownership will be lower due to mixed recent performance. Perry believes Spieth's perennial affection and great track record at Augusta could resurface despite uneven form this season. He suggested that Spieth flashing positive indicators recently combined with Augusta intuition could yield excellent return at modest ownership in DFS contests.

Pat Perry recommended Xander Schauffele as a potentially strong pivot for DFS lineups, expecting lower ownership after returning from injury. Although Schauffele struggled initially post-injury with poor finishes at Arnold Palmer and The Players Championship, he regained form with an impressive T12 at the Valspar, gaining 11 strokes on approach shots. Given his historically strong Augusta record, Perry sees a great leverage opportunity here if Schauffele's ownership stays suppressed due to his inconsistent start to the season.

Pat Perry strongly endorsed playing Collin Morikawa despite high expected ownership (chalk) in DFS this week. Perry mentioned Morikawa's exceptional recent form coupled with elite iron play and excellent history at Augusta National, having finished top 10 each of the past three years. Perry conceded Morikawa would likely be popular but remains confident enough in his consistency and upside at Augusta to justify absorbing the chalk in DFS lineup builds.

Pat Perry sees Jon Rahm as a strong DFS pivot option at this year's Masters. Perry expects Rahm's projected ownership to be relatively low, providing leverage opportunities. While Rahm sits in the top tier pricing range alongside Routinely popular DFS options like Scheffler and Rory, Perry thinks DFS players who pivot to Rahm could have a substantial differentiation advantage in tournaments. This insight ties directly into strategic considerations in roster management for DraftKings lineups, particularly given Rahm’s continued elite potential ability to contend and win at Augusta.

Pat Perry stated definitively he's picking Rory McIlroy over Scottie Scheffler for DFS lineups at Augusta. Perry acknowledged Scheffler’s exceptional Masters history, including two wins, but prefers McIlroy, who is showing signs of peak form heading into the event. Rory has historically struggled with mental hurdles at Augusta, yet Perry thinks this could be his breakthrough year due to current form and fewer off-course distractions. Perry also likes the $1,300 DraftKings price savings choosing Rory provides over Scheffler, allowing greater flexibility in roster construction, despite viable options also existing in the $6k salary range.