Rick Gehman called Jordan Spieth live at 60-1 to finish the career Grand Slam, arguing his underlying metrics finally align with Quail Hollow’s demands. Spieth has quietly ranked 12th in Total Driving over the past 18 months, a dramatic upgrade that removes his traditional weakest link. Since an offseason wrist procedure, his irons have rebounded to +1.4 strokes-gained approach per round over his last two events. Gehman expects Quail’s punishing green complexes to highlight Spieth’s elite short game (4th in scrambling), especially with the winning score likely in single digits under par. He is betting Spieth outright at 60-1, adding top-20 props, and using him as a leverage GPP option in DFS contests.

Rick Gehman urged bettors to buy into Justin Thomas because this is the sharpest JT has looked since he first lifted the Wanamaker at Quail Hollow in 2017. Thomas ranks third on Tour in strokes-gained approach and sixth in scrambling over his last six starts, a critical combo on a 7,600-yard layout where Gehman projects players to miss roughly 50% of greens. Gehman reminded listeners Thomas gained 7.8 strokes around the green en route to victory here eight years ago and expects a similar winning score of –8 to –10 this week. With outright numbers hovering in the 35-to-40-1 range, Gehman is allocating a full-unit outright, adding top-10 bets, and using JT as a lower-rostered DFS pivot away from the Rory/Scottie/Bryson chalk.

Rick Gehman said Rory McIlroy is a slam-dunk outright and DFS anchor because Quail Hollow is basically built for him this week. Gehman pointed out that McIlroy owns the best strokes-gained record at Quail in the ShotLink era, gaining more than 2.2 strokes per round here since 2010. Two inches of pre-tournament rain have softened fairways, allowing Rory to smash driver without fear of run-outs, while still leaving firm greens that reward his high, spinning approach shots. Gehman added that several par-4s now present carry lines only McIlroy can take, effectively shortening the course by nearly 200 cumulative yards over four rounds and turning long irons for the field into wedges for Rory. Coming off a Masters win that completed his career Grand Slam, McIlroy also leads the Tour in driving distance and birdies per round. Gehman is comfortable betting him at sub-8-to-1 outright, loading up on top-5 props, and locking him into every DFS core build.

After running his custom model, Rick Gehman declared that Patrick Cantlay "is going to win this golf tournament." Cantlay ranked third overall behind only Rory and Justin Thomas despite distance being weighted—proof he has enough pop to clear Philadelphia Cricket’s fairway bunkers. Gehman emphasized that Cantlay is first in the field in strokes-gained total on Northeast bentgrass over the last 36 rounds, gains more than a stroke per round tee-to-green in that span, and has shown improved putting on smoother surfaces. Combining elite short-course history, strong recent approach numbers and favorable greens, Gehman labeled Cantlay both a core DFS spend-up and a top outright betting ticket.

Rick Gehman remains bullish on Michael Kim, pointing out that in 13 starts this year Kim is gaining 1.01 strokes per round—sandwiched between Jordan Spieth and Keith Mitchell. Kim has gained on approach in every event since Phoenix, and the putter has been positive in all but Harbour Town. That steady iron play fits Philadelphia Cricket’s second-shot emphasis, while his solid putting provides weekly upside. At a mid-7K DraftKings tag Gehman sees Kim as a safe made-cut with top-15 potential, ideal for cash builds and single-entry contests.

Rick Gehman urged gamers to buy low on Sahith Theegala at a rock-bottom $6,900 salary—the cheapest he has been since the 2022 Memorial, where he finished T5. Gehman noted that players often ride momentum after the Zurich Classic’s team format; broadcast shots showed Theegala chipping in and draining long putts, a likely confidence jolt. Philadelphia Cricket minimizes punishment for wayward drives, mitigating Theegala’s biggest weakness while letting his imaginative short game shine. Gehman believes getting in early could yield a top-10 result and massive leverage in GPPs.

Rick Gehman called Philadelphia Cricket "a Lucas Glover golf course." Glover will lay back, pepper fairways and attack pins with his long-irons rather than trying to fly the 310-yard bunkers. Gehman reminded listeners that Glover gained five-plus strokes ball-striking at both the Valspar and THE PLAYERS and routinely bounces back quickly from ugly putting weeks—he went from –5.8 SG putting at API to +3.0 the very next start. If the putter is merely neutral, Gehman sees realistic top-five equity at a sub-$7.5K price, making Glover a strong DFS differentiator in large-field tournaments.

Rick Gehman said Brian Harman is suddenly a very playable DFS option at Philadelphia Cricket. Because the course is short, Harman’s lack of carry distance is not a liability, letting him lean on elite accuracy and wedges. Gehman highlighted that Harman has gained roughly 7.5 strokes tee-to-green in three of his last six starts, a massive ceiling for a mid-tier salary. Since switching to an oversized putter at the Texas Open he has NOT lost strokes with the flat stick, eliminating the usual downside. Gehman expects a high-floor, top-10 ceiling and plans to be overweight on Harman in DFS builds.

Rick Gehman highlighted Andrew Novak as a 7K flyer after finishes of 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in his last three measured starts (Harbour Town, Texas Open, plus assumed strong Zurich performance). Novak gained across all four strokes-gained categories in the two stroke-play events, a profile Gehman loves to target for upside at low ownership. While he doubts Novak wins a signature event, Gehman sees a realistic path to a top-12 that pays off handsomely in large-field DFS tournaments.

Rick Gehman cautioned against chasing Sam Burns’ back-to-back top-13s. While Burns rode a Sunday 63 to T5 at Byron Nelson and keeps gaining with the putter (positive in every event since Riviera), he still lost strokes on approach last week and remains negative with his irons overall. Gehman called the results "fool’s gold," warning that unsustainable putting masks ball-striking deficiencies. Until Burns turns the iron play around, Gehman is avoiding him in DFS lineups despite an appealing mid-7K price tag.

Rick Gehman urged gamers to get ahead of the curve on Sungjae Im. The Korean has gained strokes off the tee in every start since Memphis nine months ago, maintained his usual short-game excellence, and now shows only mildly negative approach numbers after months of dreadful irons. Gehman believes a top-five finish is imminent—possibly this week—and envisions DFS and outright value if Sungjae pops before DraftKings can adjust pricing for next week’s PGA Championship. He plans to give Im one more try as a low-owned ceiling play at Philly Cricket.

Rick Gehman called Sepp Straka’s 2025 campaign the most underrated of the season. After an early win, Straka has continued to pile up strong tee-to-green weeks and recently dragged partner Bryce Garnett to T12 at the Zurich. He ranks third in ball-striking over the last 36 rounds—sandwiched between Morikawa and Cantlay—despite averaging well below field carry distance. Gehman thinks Philadelphia Cricket sets up perfectly: accuracy matters more than power, and Straka keeps it in the 35-yard corridor even if he cannot fly the bunkers. Struggling with the flat stick in his last three events, a neutral week on the greens could put Straka back on the leader board at modest DFS ownership.

Rick Gehman labeled Daniel Berger the most intriguing $8K option. Over the last 36 rounds Berger ranks third in total strokes-gained (1.32) behind only Rory and Justin Thomas, matching Russell Henley while playing two additional events. He has missed just one cut—Torrey Pines—since the American Express and flashed ceiling weeks of +11.5 SG tee-to-green at Phoenix and +8.7 at Harbour Town. Gehman loves Berger’s across-the-board green cells on the Holy Grail profile, calling him an ideal all-around play on an unknown course where balanced skill sets provide the safest path to high DFS returns.

Rick Gehman called Jordan Spieth quietly the sixth-best player in the field over the last 36 rounds. Since returning from wrist surgery Spieth owns five straight top-28s and four consecutive top-18s, powered by a white-hot putter and a driver that has gained distance and stability since last season. Gehman added that the course lets Spieth "spray it off the tee" without severe punishment, enhancing his upside. With all facets trending and confidence rising, Gehman is bullish on inserting Spieth into DFS cores for both floor and win equity.

Rick Gehman expressed cautious optimism on Patrick Cantlay, noting the UCLA alum historically spikes on pure bentgrass in the Northeast. Over his last 36 rounds Cantlay sits fourth in ball-striking and is one of only six players gaining a full stroke per round in that metric, despite a Masters stumble. He averages 0.84 strokes tee-to-green per round during that span. The putter has been the glaring issue, but Gehman believes smoother bentgrass surfaces at Philadelphia Cricket can spark a rebound. If Cantlay even putts to field average, his elite tee-to-green profile gives him top-five equity at a mid-9K DraftKings tag.

Rick Gehman advised fading Corey Conners at $8,800. Connors’ calling card is pinpoint driving paired with laser-like irons, but Gehman fears Philadelphia Cricket’s generously wide fairways and modest rough mean those skills won’t separate him from the field. The Canadian will still hit plenty of greens, yet on a course where everyone plays from short grass he loses his usual edge both off the tee and on approach. Gehman prefers Conners on longer, tighter setups where accuracy is rewarded and sees little justification to pay the premium in DFS this week.

Rick Gehman said Russell Henley is his favorite mid-tier buy at $9,400 because Philadelphia Cricket does not demand big carry distance. Henley can play his usual positional style, lean on elite irons, and avoid the fairway bunkers that punish shorter hitters off the tee. Gehman noted Henley’s form is sparkling: a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational plus T6 at the Cognizant, T8 at RBC Heritage, and T5 at Pebble Beach all within his last five starts—three of those coming on similar positional venues. With Henley ranking as one of the tour’s best second-shot players and rolling in on high confidence, Gehman expects another top-10 ceiling at a salary that lets DFS players squeeze in Rory or Xander.

Rick Gehman declared Xander Schauffele the most under-priced golfer on the DraftKings slate, arguing he should cost more than Morikawa. Since the start of 2024 Schauffele ranks second only to Rory in total strokes-gained, and over his last 12 rounds he has gained roughly 17 strokes tee-to-green despite two off-the-tee hiccups. Gehman dismissed early-season injury concerns, pointing to an 8th at the Masters and T18 at Harbour Town accomplished without his A-game. With enough length to carry the 310-yard bunkers, a stellar iron profile, and a strong putter, Gehman expects Schauffele to contend and views him as a core DFS play and attractive outright bet at the Truist Championship.

Rick Gehman advised fading Collin Morikawa this week. Morikawa’s roughly 290-yard carry distance sits right on the edge where the course’s fairway bunkers become a problem, forcing him to hit nearly perfect drives while bombers simply fly the trouble. Gehman also highlighted worrying recent short-game trends: Morikawa has lost strokes putting in four consecutive events and bled strokes around the green in his last two starts. With Gehman projecting a best-case scenario of "zero off the tee" and merely average scrambling, he sees Morikawa’s ceiling as a back-end top-10—nowhere near enough to justify his DFS salary or outright odds at the Truist Championship.

Rick Gehman said Rory McIlroy should enjoy a major edge at Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon course because his 310-plus yard carry distance allows him to fly the inside-corner fairway bunkers that guard almost every dogleg. Clearing those hazards eliminates most of the trouble off the tee, a luxury shorter hitters will not have. Gehman added that McIlroy has been "the best player in 2025 by far," playing with a newfound freedom and piling up wins, so form is not a concern. He framed Rory as the clear top spend-up on DraftKings and a worthy outright favorite, expecting him to separate from the field at the Truist Championship.

Gehman cautioned listeners to ignore the temptation of Sepp Straka / Brice Garnett despite Straka’s strong model rank. Straka rated inside the top five of Gehman’s weighted‑strokes‑gained build, but Garnett’s recent form is "the problem." Since a T11 at the Cognizant Classic, Garnett has piled up missed cuts and finishes outside the 40s, 50s and 60s. Gehman is "pretty comfortable overlooking that team" because history shows one elite ball‑striker cannot carry a partner consistently losing multiple strokes per round, particularly when alternate‑shot exposes weak links. The volatility of Zurich favors balanced pairings, so Gehman recommends a hard fade on Straka/Garnett in DFS builds.

Rick Gehman warned that the Bud Cauley / Kevin Tway duo is a DFS trap. Cauley popped No. 2 in his custom model thanks to a torrid last 36‑round run and a Sunday 63 last week, but Gehman said Tway "is probably the problem here." Tway has missed five straight cuts (Punta Cana, Club Car, Valspar, Puerto Rico, Farmers) and has not finished better than T55 since January. Outside of driving distance he offers no current strokes‑gained strength. Gehman’s takeaway: Cauley’s spike form cannot overcome a partner hemorrhaging strokes tee‑to‑green, especially in alternate‑shot. He advises fading the team despite Cauley’s attractive statistical profile.

Among the 6K salary dumpster, Gehman highlighted Angel Ayora Fenegas and Alejandro Del Rey as the only duo gaining a combined half‑stroke per round over their last 36. Ayora’s DP World log is filled with made cuts and solid tee‑to‑green weeks (14th–50th range), while Del Rey already owns a 2025 win at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. Gehman likes that each plays full international schedules—comfort with unfamiliar setups should translate in a one‑off like TPC Louisiana. If you need a true punt to unlock studs, this is the pair he trusts most.

Gehman urged listeners not to overlook the Paul twins at $7,300. Jeremy just tied for runner‑up in Punta Cana (his third top‑25 in six PGA starts), while Yannik finished 3rd on the DP World Tour last week. The brothers bring built‑in trust, identical swings, and an ability to plug‑and‑play clubs if something goes sideways. Gehman thinks that familiarity is underrated in alternate‑shot, where communication mistakes cost strokes. With both players arriving off podium finishes, he sees a live top‑10 outcome at a dirt‑cheap tag.

Hisatsune is quietly on a heater—three top‑18s in his last four PGA starts, including two top‑5s—while gaining in every strokes‑gained category except a one‑week driver hiccup at Harbour Town. Kanaya, a decorated amateur, keeps missing PGA cuts but does so on the number and has looked sharper on Asian and DP World circuits. Gehman views the Zurich as the ideal ‘trust your countryman’ environment: comfort off the course, shared language on the course. If Kanaya merely plays to field average while Hisatsune stays hot, the ceiling far exceeds their low‑7K salary.

Gehman loves the ‘Nap and Sap’ combo. Jake Knapp already owns a trophy in a similar team setting (the event formerly known as the QBE/Grant Thornton Shootout), proving he thrives when sharing shots. Both golfers post elite birdie percentages for this price tier, giving them eruption potential in four‑ball. Gehman, a long‑time Frankie Cap backer, thinks the partnership’s collective aggressiveness translates into low rounds and argued they are a perfect leverage dart at $7,100.

In the ugly 7K range Gehman singled out Bramlett and Smalley. Smalley rates as one of the highest SG:Total players under $8K, and Bramlett brings an ‘elite skill set’—elite length and a willingness to attack par‑5s. Gehman likes that they can trade off strengths: Bramlett can rip drivers in best‑ball while Smalley’s tidy irons protect par in alternate‑shot. For salary‑savvy builds, they are his favorite combination of floor and upside.

Gehman labeled the Thorbjornson–Vilips pairing the ultimate GPP wild card. Both are 23‑year‑old phenoms with minimal PGA Tour reps but eye‑popping amateur pedigrees. Vilips endured a post‑win slump after capturing Puerto Rico yet flashed five strokes gained on approach during a Friday 66 at Harbour Town. Thorbjornson just tied for runner‑up in Punta Cana, his best finish as a pro. Gehman thinks their collective firepower can post the round of the day in best‑ball, even if the floor is a missed‑cut blow‑up. Perfect for DFS lineups seeking first‑place equity rather than safety.

Higo’s win in Punta Cana ruined the price break but did not dampen Gehman’s enthusiasm for a Fox–Higo stack. The South African had been trending: 12th at Porto Rico, 3rd at Club Car, and finally a W last week. Fox complements him perfectly, ranking among the Tour’s top drivers in both distance and birdie opportunities gained. Gehman thinks Fox’s ‘absolute masher’ profile sets up birdie looks in best‑ball, while Higgo's improving iron play keeps them afloat in alternate‑shot. Even with elevated ownership, their ceiling and multiple pathways to scoring make them worth keeping in core builds.

Gehman pegged Laurie Canter and Jordan Smith as the sneakiest value in the 8K range. When he sorted the entire field by strokes‑gained total over the last 36 rounds, this duo ranked second—trailing only Rory/Lowry—yet they are priced exactly at $8,000. Canter’s seven‑stroke implosion at Augusta masks a run of podium finishes and elite tee‑to‑green numbers on the DP World Tour. Smith is arriving off a runner‑up at the Volvo China Open where he gained 17 strokes on the field. Both players routinely contend overseas and bring polished games that travel. Gehman expects them to slide under the DFS radar because of limited PGA Tour name recognition, making them a leverage play with top‑10 equity.

Gehman advised steering clear of the Nico Echavarria–Max Greyserman team despite their intriguing price. Greyserman’s trademark weapon—driving—has abandoned him, losing strokes off the tee in six consecutive starts and in eight of his last nine. Gehman stressed that when a player’s primary skill goes missing it rarely resurfaces under alternate‑shot pressure. Echavarria brings a scorching hot putter, but both golfers are hemorrhaging strokes tee‑to‑green, a profile that historically finishes well outside the top 30 at TPC Louisiana. With plenty of comparable volatility elsewhere, Gehman sees no reason to gamble on two players simultaneously searching for form.

Gehman is "cautiously optimistic" about Aaron Rai linking up with Sahith Theegala. Rye showed he belongs by finishing T‑27 in his first trip to Augusta, gaining strokes tee‑to‑green at both The Masters and Harbour Town. Theegala, meanwhile, owns only one top‑25 in 2025 but still sports elite long‑term birdie‑rate metrics. Gehman believes the Zurich format is tailor‑made for ending slumps—bogeys get bailed out by a partner and the mindset shifts from grind to attack. With Rai's consistently solid iron play (top‑15 SG:APP over last 24 rounds) covering any Theegala miscues, and Theegala’s spike‑putting ceiling capable of 6‑birdie rounds in four‑ball, Gehman thinks the duo offers tournament‑winning upside at modest ownership.

Rick Gehman called the Billy Horschel–Tom Hoagie pairing one of the strongest DFS foundations on the slate. Horschel absolutely owns TPC Louisiana: three top‑4 finishes (including a win) with Sam Burns in the team era and a solo victory back when the event was individual. Gehman loves that kind of ‘course comfort’ in alternate‑shot chaos. Hoagie supplies the form angle—over the last month he’s piling up birdies thanks to a spike in approach play and a suddenly reliable putter, ranking top‑10 in both SG:APP and SG:Putt over his past 12 competitive rounds. Gehman thinks the “ball‑striking + putting” combo can rack up birdie streaks in best‑ball while Horschel’s experience keeps them out of trouble in alternate‑shot, making their mid‑tier salary an under‑priced ceiling.

Although Rory McIlroy / Shane Lowry lead the field at 1.74 SG per round and come in as defending champions, Gehman plans "not to have a super ton of exposure" to the $12.4K duo. He cited the Zurich’s historical trend of top‑priced teams underperforming—only Cantlay/Schauffele have truly paid off as favorites—and the event’s wild volatility where $6K squads routinely surface on leaderboards. Gehman concedes the pair is formidable, riding the momentum of McIlroy’s Masters win, but believes the hefty salary limits roster construction and offers minimal leverage. His recommendation is to be underweight versus the field while targeting cheaper, high‑variance teams instead.

Rick Gehman labeled Thomas Detry / Robert MacIntyre an intriguing $10K pivot, noting the pair has combined to gain roughly 0.5 strokes per round over the last 36 rounds despite each enduring individual slumps. Detry’s driver is back to the pre‑Phoenix‑win level, and MacIntyre’s volatility fits a format where a partner can erase mistakes. Gehman pointed out that TPC Louisiana has historically been a venue where players snap out of funks because the team environment lets them swing freely—"freewheeling it around"—as bad shots are less punitive. He views this European tandem as a high‑ceiling alternative to the chalkier options directly above them in salary.

Gehman advised fading the $10.6K Collin Morikawa / Kurt Kitayama duo, arguing the price tag is unjustified given current form and event history. Kitayama "has not been as sharp" in recent starts, while Morikawa’s Zurich resume is surprisingly poor: a missed cut with Viktor Hovland, a T29 with Max Homa and only one finish better than T23 despite entering each year on a top‑three pre‑tournament roster. Gehman prefers either paying all the way up for the Rory/Lowry hammer or dropping into cheaper volatility plays, noting that favorites rarely deliver here and the unique team format magnifies any cold stretches.

Rick Gehman said the Keith Mitchell / J.T. Poston pairing is a core DFS target at $10K because their skill‑sets line up with the best‑ball / alternate‑shot scoring structure. Mitchell has flashed ceiling rounds all spring – 5.5 SG in Round 1 at Valspar, 5.2 SG R1 in Houston, 8.0 SG R1 at Valero, and 5.5 SG R1 in Punta Cana where he finished T‑2. Poston has rediscovered his putting stroke and can pick up the tee‑to‑green slack when Mitchell cools. Gehman likes the complementary nature of an elite ball‑striker (Mitchell) and a hot putter (Poston) who both own high birdie rates. Mitchell already owns a T4 and 6th at TPC Louisiana, reinforcing course comfort. In a week where bogeys are protected by a partner and scoring erupts, Gehman is "generally in" on this high‑variance team and expects them to be one of the most popular DFS builds.

Rick Gehman identified Justin Thomas as the number one ranked player in the field on short courses, an important distinction given Harbour Town Golf Links' short, strategic layout at the RBC Heritage. Gehman emphasized Thomas' exceptional performance on similar-length courses, suggesting Thomas' precision approach and skillset provide significant upside. He concluded confidently, suggesting Thomas is his personal pick to potentially win the event outright, clearly highlighting the strengths Thomas possesses at shorter course venues as a key deciding factor.

Rick Gehman expressed strong interest in Ryan Gerard at $6,600 as likely the best DFS value in the low-price range. Although Gehman was initially concerned about Gerard's putting-heavy runner-up finish at Valero Texas Open—considering that event an outlier—Gerard's impressive 9th-place at Houston and other recent events demonstrate his reliable tee-to-green capability and consistent top-25 potential. Gerard notably performed well in a competitive stretch featuring Torrey Pines and PGA National earlier this year. Given Gerard's stable ball-striking metrics and his ability, Gehman considers him an ideal deep-value target for DFS lineups at the RBC Heritage, particularly considering he didn't expend energy at the Masters.

Rick Gehman highlighted Tom Hoge at $7,100 as undervalued for the RBC Heritage, despite historically poor results at Harbour Town. Hoge has recently excelled, posting multiple optimal DFS lineup performances, including T3 at The Players Championship, T5 at Valero Texas Open, and T14 at The Masters. Gehman specifically emphasized Hoge's dramatic putting improvement, adding positive strokes putting for four consecutive events after earlier struggles. With this significant short-game turnaround combined with consistently elite iron play, Gehman considers Hoge significantly undervalued for DFS contests despite puzzling course history at Harbour Town.

Rick Gehman called out Harris English as an intriguing option at just $7,200, highlighting his improving recent form after experiencing a post-victory slump following his win earlier in the season. English showed encouraging signs at high-profile events like The Players, Houston Open, and notably at the Masters last week, overcoming a weak Friday performance off-the-tee with strong starts and finishes. Gehman acknowledged English's average history at Harbour Town (best finish T17), but he believes English's skillset and the recent progress indicate potential upside at this price point despite a surprisingly unremarkable record at the venue.

Rick Gehman recommended Bud Cauley at $7,500 as a notably undervalued player at the RBC Heritage. Cauley enters with impressive recent form, recording three straight top-six finishes. His standout play includes consistent tee-to-green performance and improved putting metrics. Initially viewed skeptically due to hot putting (6 strokes gained putting at the Players), Cauley subsequently reaffirmed his skillset by sustaining strong ball-striking numbers at both Valspar and Valero, finishing T4 and T5, respectively, without exceptional putting. Although Gehman acknowledged Cauley's prior mixed record at Harbour Town and a five-year competitive absence from the venue, he confidently stated Cauley is likely the best player in the field who didn't play in the Masters last week.

Rick Gehman likes J.T. Poston's chances at the RBC Heritage due to notable recent improvements in ball striking. Despite mediocre results at the Masters—where Poston lost marginal strokes in all four statistical categories—the worst loss was still minimal (only about 0.75 strokes around the green). Gehman emphasized that Poston has four top-8 finishes in his last six events, suggesting a return to form. Additionally, Harbour Town Golf Links aligns perfectly with Poston's precise style, evidenced by his strong historical performances at the venue. Gehman views Poston as heating up, and he anticipates this event will better suit Poston's skillset compared to Augusta National.

Rick Gehman again recommended Aaron Rai for DFS lineups at the RBC Heritage, highlighting how Harbour Town suits Rai's precise driving and ball-striking strengths far better than Augusta did last week. Rai, despite finishing T27 in his Masters debut, excelled in ball-striking in his previous outing at Harbour Town two years ago, gaining over seven strokes combined off-the-tee and on approach. Gehman believes Rai has improved substantially since that appearance, having become a PGA Tour winner, and anticipates a strong bounce-back performance in a venue better fitted to his accurate and strategic play style.

Rick Gehman strongly praised Daniel Berger as an appealing DFS selection for RBC Heritage, highlighting his exceptional consistency across all facets recently. Gehman described Berger's strokes-gained profile as thoroughly balanced, gaining strokes off-the-tee, on approach, around-the-green, and putting seemingly every start since last fall. Particularly emphasizing Berger's suitability at Harbour Town—where he has finished T3 and never worse than T21 in his last three visits—Gehman viewed Berger as a reliable and high-quality option in this week's smaller but talented field.

Rick Gehman advocated Viktor Hovland as a high-upside DFS option at RBC Heritage, citing his elite ball-striking history at Harbour Town and broader potential to contend weekly on tour. Gehman noted a recent minor setback at Augusta, losing 1.7 strokes off-the-tee while adjusting to a new Ping driver and shaft, but stressed that Harbour Town's positional layout significantly mitigates driving issues. Gehman emphasized Hovland's established track record as a premier ball-striker at this course from two previous appearances and sees him as an ideal DFS second-tier selection capable of delivering a winning tournament performance. Gehman specifically highlighted Hovland as preferable to comparable priced options such as Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and Tommy Fleetwood based purely on top-end potential to secure victories.

Rick Gehman issued a clear warning with Tommy Fleetwood due to severe recent putting woes entering RBC Heritage. Gehman detailed Fleetwood's especially troubling performance on the greens recently, losing nearly ten cumulative strokes putting over his previous two starts at both TPC San Antonio and Augusta National. Particularly troubling for Gehman was the lack of improvement across two distinct course setups, reflecting deeper issues in Fleetwood's current putting form. Citing this prolonged downturn with the putter, Gehman expressed significant reservations about deploying Fleetwood in fantasy contests this week, despite Fleetwood's typically dependable overall skill set.

Rick Gehman strongly endorsed Russell Henley heading into RBC Heritage, pointing out that his skill set—marked by elite-level accuracy off the tee combined with excellent iron play—is ideally suited for the precision demands of Harbour Town. Gehman specifically highlighted how Henley's missed cut at the Masters looked misleadingly poor following a disastrous Thursday, in which Henley lost more than five strokes, only to rebound almost fully by gaining 4.5 strokes against the field on Friday. Gehman views this as an impressive missed cut signifying no fundamental issues, leaving Henley rested and ready for RBC Heritage. Henley also enters with strong form at Harbour Town, having notched top-20 finishes in three of his last four appearances, making Henley one of Gehman's favorite DFS targets above the $8,800 range.

Rick Gehman strongly recommended Corey Conners at RBC Heritage based on extraordinary recent form combined with his improved putting. Conners enters Harbour Town Golf Links after posting five consecutive top-18 finishes, including four top-10s at noteworthy venues like Bay Hill, TPC Sawgrass, and Augusta National. Specifically highlighting his impressive run at the Masters where Conners played multiple high-pressure rounds in the final groups, Gehman emphasized Conners' exceptional accuracy and precision off the tee as ideal characteristics for Harbour Town. Additionally, he underscored that Conners is currently experiencing the best putting stretch of his career, gaining strokes putting in five of his last six starts with a new Ping Prototype putter. Gehman advised continuing to roster Conners in DFS contests "until the wheels fall off."

Rick Gehman is high on Xander Schauffele headed into the RBC Heritage after Schauffele secured another major championship top-10 finish at Augusta. Despite concerns early in the season from a rib injury, Schauffele's consistent recent performances indicate his return to full health and elite form, and Gehman feels confident moving forward. He highlighted Schauffele's improved finishes at Harbour Town (fourth and eighth place in his last two appearances) after initially poor results at the course. Gehman views Schauffele as an intriguing pick this week, given positive trends and apparent full recovery from injury making him potentially undervalued in fantasy lineups.

Rick Gehman warned about Scottie Scheffler's recent struggles with missing tee-shots left, particularly evident at the Masters where Scheffler lost strokes off the tee due to this persistent hook. Although Scheffler previously had strong showings at Harbour Town—including a T-11 and a win in his only two appearances—Gehman expressed concern that Scheffler's recent poor driving could cause issues on Harbour Town's narrow, strategic layout. Gehman did note that Scheffler might opt not to use driver as frequently on this positional course, potentially mitigating some risk. However, he still recommends exercising caution regarding Scheffler's driving accuracy struggles heading into this event.