Sam Harrop pointed out the shift at TPC Sawgrass, stating recent years have seen powerful hitters increasingly dominate the leaderboards. Historically, plodding players with shorter distances thrived on accuracy and consistency, but this trend has notably changed. Harrop noted especially how softer conditions at Sawgrass severely limit shorter hitters. Although Brian Harman nearly prevailed last year, generally long hitters now hold a significant competitive advantage here. Thus, emphasizing powerful hitters is optimal for betting and DFS approaches, especially when conditions remain relatively soft.