Farnsworth likes Brian Harman at $8,500, noting the lefty rates well across every comp filter: difficult par-70 scoring, small-green success, and Colonial course history. Harman’s form remains solid—he logged a win seven weeks ago—and his accurate driving plus precise wedges mitigate Colonial’s narrow doglegs. Farnsworth views Harman as a steady cash-game anchor with top-10 upside.

Geoff Ulrich said he is locking in the lower than 69.5 strokes line on Brian Harman for Thursday at Colonial. Ulrich noted that opening-day winds are projected under 10 mph and a possible pre-round sprinkle will leave the greens their softest of the week, conditions that historically produce the event’s best scoring. He argued Underdog set the number too tight by anchoring to last year’s tougher setup and to overall course scoring averages rather than Thursday-specific splits. Harman’s veteran familiarity with Colonial—eight made cuts in nine trips—and his accuracy-first profile mean he is unlikely to be “tricked out” by the positional layout. Ulrich added that the left-hander avoided last week’s grind at Valhalla, so fatigue is not a concern. Given Harman’s career 68.4 opening-round average on par-70 positional tracks and the favorable weather, Ulrich projects 68 or better more than 60 percent of the time and is comfortable centering his first-round pick-’em card on the under.

Nick Borrman labeled Brian Harman a "worthy long shot" at 60-1 outright and 40-1 in the without-Scheffler market for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Borrman emphasized Colonial’s emphasis on accuracy over distance—Harman ranks near the top of the TOUR in driving accuracy and wedge play. This will be Harman’s 13th appearance; he owns seven top-25 finishes and only two missed cuts here. Recent form is solid: victory at the Valero Texas Open, T3 at the RBC Heritage, and a T60 at Quail Hollow that Borrman dismissed given the course’s length. With an elite short game and proven Texas track record, Borrman thinks Harman can easily finish second if Scheffler runs away and advised hedging with the without-Scheffler ticket to avoid dead-heat headaches.

Fitzmaurice cautioned against outright tickets on Brian Harman despite a steady Colonial record—nine finishes of 31st or better in ten starts—because the lefty’s approach play has been “atrocious” in 2025 (outside top-110 SG: Approach). Harman’s path to scoring is sticking wedges close and draining putts; without the former, Pat doubts he can win. He prefers a top-20 stab where Harman’s accuracy off the tee and historically clutch putting still provide value without needing a ceiling performance.

Neil Parker recommended Brian Harman at +6000, arguing the lefty’s Colonial résumé and scorching putter make him a live sleeper. Harman has teed it up at Colonial 12 times with three Top-10 finishes, giving him as much local knowledge as anyone outside the favorites. Since capturing the Valero in early April he has gained true strokes in every category, including five straight events gaining with the flat-stick—good for 11th in this field in true strokes gained putting. Add in his status as a three-time PGA Tour winner and Parker believes the market is underrating his win equity at 60-1.

Brian Giuffra took Brian Harman Top-20 at +200 because the lefty regularly thrives when weather turns sour, as evidenced by his Genesis top-20 during difficult conditions. Harman’s accurate driving, bentgrass putting pedigree and 19th-ranked proximity stats all set up well for a soggy Wissahickon.

Brian Giuffra chose Brian Harman +5000 FRL saying the softer Thursday conditions will reward his laser-like accuracy. Harman, fresh off a win at the Valero, ranks 19th on Tour in proximity on approach and owns two career wins on bentgrass. His lowest scoring average this year comes in Round 1, further justifying the wager.

MacMillain warned listeners to avoid short hitters such as Brian Harman (and Tom Hoge) in DFS lineups, matchup bets, and outright tickets at Quail Hollow. He called the setup “very simple”: target players who bash it off the tee and excel with long irons (175–225 yards). The 7,500-plus-yard layout immediately eliminates players who rely on accuracy over distance, making Harman a poor course-fit despite his strong results elsewhere.

Farnsworth said Brian Harman is neck-and-neck with Rai as a favorite play because Harman pairs trademark fairway accuracy with one of the strongest short games in the field. He noted that scrambling will be critical given expected low GIR percentages, and Harman ranks inside the top 10 in strokes-gained around the green over the past year. That profile gives Harman a high floor in a no-cut event while still offering upside if the putter cooperates.

Brandon Gdula promoted Brian Harman as the security blanket of the $8K range. At $8,900, Harman sits 31st in approach over the last 50 rounds and continues to gain strokes off the tee through accuracy, a trait Gdula believes is undervalued on a 7,119-yard par-70 that neutralizes raw length. The putter has been ice-cold from long range—26th percentile outside 15 feet—but Harman remains above average inside 15 feet, leading Gdula to project positive regression on bent grass. With most competitors in the 8K tier carrying glaring ball-striking holes, Harman’s balanced stat card and fairway-finding profile make him an ideal fourth or fifth golfer in Rory-centric builds or in balanced JT-Henley constructions where you want floor without sacrificing upside.

Brandon Gdula recommended Brian Harman as a strong sub-$9,000 DFS option at $8,900. Harman is gaining 1.26 true strokes per round and has already converted that form into a win at Valero, T36 at the Masters, and solo 3rd at RBC Heritage this spring. He ranks inside the top 26 in approach, around-the-green, and putting over the last three months, meaning his entire fairway-through-green profile is clicking. Gdula said if the Truist Championship course turns into less of a pure driver test than expected, Harman’s balanced game could vault him into contention and makes him an ideal roster filler in balanced builds.

Leighfield’s favorite outsider is Brian Harman at +6000. The 2023 Open champ won the Valero Texas Open three starts ago, finished T36 at Augusta, then surged to a solo 3rd at the RBC Heritage where he gained strokes in nearly every category. Harman owns a steady US Open record—an indicator Leighfield uses because Wissahickon could demand similar patience and precision. With confidence high and the field minus Scottie Scheffler, Leighfield sees Harman back-dooring a top-10 with realistic win equity if scoring hovers around single digits under par.

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.

Pat Fitzmaurice pegged Brian Harman as his favorite long shot at 80-1. Harman, last seen placing 3rd at RBC Heritage and winning Valero four weeks prior, enters with the Tour’s best bogey-avoidance rate on par-70 venues. Fitzmaurice argued Wissahickon’s 7,119-yard card neutralizes Harman’s lack of length while accentuating his top-5 ranking in proximity inside 100 yards and a tidy 63% sand-save clip—vital against 118 bunkers. Calling the course ‘links-y,’ he compared its run-offs to Royal Liverpool, where Harman lifted the Claret Jug, and recommended Harman for outright tickets and one-and-done formats.

Tour coach recommended betting on Brian Harman (+100) over Akshay Bhatia, highlighting Harman's strong fit at Harbour Town, which emphasizes precision and placement. Harman recently showcased exceptional iron play and accuracy at San Antonio, excelling even when strong off-the-tee games were critical. Tour coach believes this skill set aligns ideally with this week's venue, elevating Harman's chances of success at Harbour Town.

Kenny Kim strongly recommended Brian Harman for DFS at RBC Heritage, referencing Harman's recent victory multiple weeks prior and asserting this venue 'seems like a Brian Harman type course.' Kenny described Harman as ideally suited for plotting his way around positional layouts like Harbour Town. Given Harman's well-timed victory and confidence boost from recent strong performance runs, Kenny suggested taking advantage of Harman's reasonable DFS pricing at $7,600, citing clear lineup value.

Eric Polzin advised against rostering Brian Harman in DFS lineups for the RBC Heritage, highlighting concerns around placement points and overall upside compared to top-tier golfers like Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele. His analysis specifically cautioned that betting on Harman to consistently surpass the performance of those higher-ranked options in DFS formats is unrealistic. Polzin suggested playing for guaranteed placement points from proven elite players to optimize DFS success this week.

Cam DaSilva sees Brian Harman (+5000) as a valuable sleeper pick at the 2025 RBC Heritage due to his consistent form at Harbour Town Golf Links. In recent years, Harman has excelled here, with a 12th-place finish last season, a 7th-place effort in 2023, and 13th in 2021. Besides a single missed cut in 2019, he has consistently placed within the top 35. DaSilva emphasized that the course setup—at a modest 7,213 yards playing par 71—aligns perfectly with Harman's game and precision off the tee.

Pat Mayo mentioned Brian Harman positively, citing his significant strokes gained at Harbour Town and recent victory at the Valero Texas Open. Despite expressing doubt about Harman winning at Augusta, Mayo recognized Harman's newly found momentum as a positive indicator going forward into RBC Heritage. Bettors and DFS players should consider Brian Harman as someone carrying strong form into the event based on his recent win and strong underlying course statistics.

Pat Mayo explicitly advised against betting or trusting Brian Harman at Augusta, despite Harman's stylistic similarities to past Masters champ Mike Weir. Mayo highlighted Harman's consistently bad results at Augusta—failing repeatedly to make cuts despite seemingly suitable skillset. Mayo humorously questioned Harman's slow play, short physical stature, and difficulties navigating the famously hilly terrain which collectively compound his Augusta struggles. Mayo clearly labeled Harman as a golfer to cross off betting lists in the top lefty market regardless of theoretical course fit.

Even though Brian Harman is performing well in the ongoing Valero Texas Open, Pat Mayo strongly advises caution on betting or DFS exposure at Augusta. Mayo emphasized Harman's consistently poor Masters history, noting four missed cuts out of six appearances and only one decent 12th-place finish in 2021. Moreover, Harman has underperformed throughout the 2025 season, missing the cut at the Players Championship and failing to secure a top-15 finish in any of his eight starts prior to Valero. As his Augusta record remains concerning and past Masters difficulties persist, Mayo recommends steering clear of Harman in both betting markets and fantasy lineups despite any potential optimism generated by his current Valero performance.

Eric Cohen recommended betting Brian Harman in a tournament matchup over Sahith Theegala at -140 odds. Cohen highlighted Harman's strong recent results at TPC Sawgrass, including a T2 finish last year, showing clear ability to handle a challenging course. On the other hand, he notes Theegala's current poor form and struggles with his ball striking, mentioning explicitly 'Figal's game just isn't there right now' and stating this difficult course isn't the right place to find form. Cohen acknowledged that the price at -140 is substantial but justified it with Harman's recent good performances at TPC Sawgrass and Theegala's current struggles.

Byron Lindeque flagged Brian Harman as a strong fit for TPC Sawgrass based on his historical performance off the tee at this course. He explained that accurate driving is critical here, given water hazards on 17 different holes, and emphasized how Harman optimizes his strengths by strategically using his driver where other golfers are forced to club down. Lindeque highlighted that Harman's best driver performances statistically often occur at Sawgrass, implying Harman is a golfer whose skill set aligns uniquely well with the course's requirements, making him an appealing target for DFS and betting considerations.

Brandon Gdula flagged Brian Harman as a noteworthy DFS option for THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, highlighting Harman's exceptional recent course history. Harman has secured finishes of T2, T44, T63, T3, and a T8 dating back to 2019. Although Gdula noted Harman's recent form this season as decent—17th at the Genesis Invitational and 25th at the WM Phoenix Open—he particularly likes Harman for DFS because of his accuracy off the tee and improved iron play recently. While not his top target, Gdula sees Harman’s impressive Sawgrass track record as rare and worth leveraging in DFS lineups.

Ryan Baroff flagged Brian Harman as a sneaky DFS play, noting potential flop lag from his poor performance around this time last year. Baroff highlighted Harman's excellent ball striking as reason for optimism despite recent mediocre results. While Harman experienced significant disappointment 12 months ago, Baroff believes his recent iron play improvement signals a bounce back. With expected low DFS ownership, Harmon presents a high-upside opportunity that may fly under the radar this week at Sawgrass, according to Baroff.