Cam DaSilva identified Charley Hoffman at +8000 odds as an intriguing long-shot play for first-round leader, pointing out Hoffman’s past success at TPC San Antonio including a 2016 win and runner-up results in 2019 and 2021. Hoffman’s current ranking of 48th in first-round scoring average for 2025 reinforces the viability of the bet for those looking at a strong value opportunity.

Cam DaSilva advised backing Charley Hoffman for a top-20 finish, pointing to Hoffman's extensive history of success at TPC San Antonio, including a victory in 2016 and two runner-up finishes since then. DaSilva emphasized Hoffman consistently makes this event a focal point and reliably performs well at this venue.

Will Gray is recommending Charley Hoffman for a top 20 prop at Valero Texas Open (+300). Gray emphasizes Hoffman's longstanding reputation for excelling at TPC San Antonio, highlighting the golfer as a player consistently worth backing here due to his historical success. Hoffman's comfort and positive record on this particular course strongly supports this prop bet value.

Brandon Gdula expressed concern with Charley Hoffman despite his established longevity and excellent history at TPC San Antonio. Hoffman's course resume includes a victory in 2016, five top-fives, and ten top-25s in 14 starts. However, Gdula noted Hoffman's putting has been notably poor lately. Although Hoffman remains a quality iron player, the severe struggles with the putter make him questionable from a DFS perspective despite a moderate salary of $9,300 on FanDuel, indicating hesitancy in trusting Hoffman until he shows putting improvement.

Jason Sobel pointed to Charley Hoffman at +320 odds as an aggressive yet appealing top-20 betting option, backed by Hoffman's extraordinary track record at the Valero Texas Open. Sobel underscored Hoffman's remarkable consistency at this tournament—17 made cuts in 18 appearances, along with 13 top-25 performances, seven top-10 finishes, three runner-up results, and one victory. Though Hoffman hasn't secured a top-20 result at the event in the last three editions, Sobel expects him to reverse this recent drought given Hoffman's known affinity and past successes at TPC San Antonio.

John Haslbauer emphasizes Charley Hoffman's exceptional history at the Valero Texas Open, labeling him a prime DFS target. Hoffman has earned the nickname 'Charley Hoffman Open' due to his elite consistency at TPC San Antonio—recording one win, two runner-up finishes, and numerous top results over the past eight years. Despite a rare missed cut at the event in 2022, Hoffman quickly bounced back with a T22 finish in 2023. Additionally, Hoffman recently demonstrated competitive form, finishing T5 at The American Express earlier this year, signaling that he's still capable of contending on familiar terrain. Haslbauer identifies Hoffman as having significant DFS and betting value at this tournament, highlighting his past success at San Antonio as strong reason for optimism.

Rick Gehman identified Charley Hoffman as having notable DFS intrigue thanks largely to his exceptional course history at TPC San Antonio. Hoffman's significant positive ranking in Gehman's model (14th overall) is primarily fueled by outstanding tournament success at Valero Texas Open. While no additional statistical strengths were highlighted, Gehman implied Hoffman warrants serious DFS consideration purely based on his historical success at this venue.

Pat Mayo highlighted Charley Hoffman's compelling history at TPC San Antonio, pointing out his consistent exceptional finishes at Valero Texas Open—multiple second places, a victory, several top-13 finishes over the years. Mayo acknowledged Hoffman's recent form is his best in four seasons, emphasizing Hoffman's continued strength in approach and off-the-tee play in recent events, including the Houston Open. Although Hoffman recently fell short at The American Express after playing in the final group, Mayo views his 150-to-1 betting odds as an intriguing longshot opportunity, reasoning that even if outright victories remain elusive, Hoffman could certainly contend given his positive trend in key PGA statistics.

Andy Lack sees veteran Charley Hoffman as a strategic DFS play at Memorial Park, noting consistent iron performance and above-average driving distance despite being in his mid-40s. Hoffman has notably gained strokes on approach in every start this year and quietly recorded three top-25 finishes, including fifth place at the American Express Championship, another Texas course with driver-heavy, low rough penalty characteristics similar to Memorial Park.