Rick Gehman endorsed Denny McCarthy as a safe, value-driven DFS selection at Augusta National, primarily emphasizing McCarthy's elite putting capability. McCarthy is fresh off another spectacular showing at the Valero Texas Open, gaining over eight strokes with the putter. McCarthy historically displays consistent top-tier putting performances, having already gained four-and-a-half strokes putting in his lone previous Masters start. Gehman trusts McCarthy's exceptional putting skill and hot form to translate at Augusta, suggesting he offers reliable DFS production at a low price point.

Dennis Esser spotlights Denny McCarthy ($6,500) a viable DFS option due to his scorching recent putting (gaining over 20 strokes combined across last three tournaments). McCarthy also demonstrated improved iron play recently, gaining over two strokes approach-wise in five of his last six starts, marking him as capable of significantly outperforming salary expectations.

Brandon Gdula sees Denny McCarthy as an intriguing DFS play at a low salary ($7800), mainly due to McCarthy's improving ball-striking numbers. While discussing DFS lineup construction, Gdula emphasized that finding golfers with tangible top-20 or better upside is critical at the Masters. With McCarthy showing positive trending ball-striking form recently, he stands out as a solid option if needing to dip below $8500, especially considering how vital ball striking can be at Augusta.

Eric Polzin strongly endorsed Denny McCarthy as a top DFS pick for the Masters after an excellent showing at the Valero Texas Open, currently positioned for a top-10 finish. McCarthy's recent form is attractive with finishes of top-10, 14th, 16th, and 48th in his recent starts, extending his streak to 13 consecutive cuts made. Although only finishing 45th at Augusta last year, Polzin anticipates improvement due to McCarthy's recent consistent performance, particularly at the Valero, which Polzin noted is statistically significant when predicting future results. Despite a modest current statistical ranking (39th), Polzin believes McCarthy will improve statistically after factoring in this week's strong play.

Eric Polzin emphasized Denny McCarthy as a standout low-cost DFS choice for Augusta, given his recent consistent form and appealing price at 6.5K on DraftKings. While McCarthy’s previous Masters finish was just 45th, Polzin argued a made cut at that salary represents significant value. McCarthy has quietly strung together solid finishes recently, including 14th,18th,48th,5th,and most recently 16th. Though acknowledging McCarthy's mediocre statistical fit in key stats like birdie-to-bogey ratio, total driving, and strokes gained metrics, Polzin maintained the inexpensive salary reduces concerns and makes McCarthy a valuable complement to expensive anchor golfers in lineup builds.

Cam DaSilva recommended Denny McCarthy as a compelling long-shot bet for first-round leader at +4000 odds, emphasizing McCarthy's ability to shoot exceptionally low scores at TPC San Antonio. McCarthy notably shot a final-round 63 last year en route to a playoff, and he currently ranks a solid 29th in first-round scoring average this season on tour.

John Schwarb backs Denny McCarthy as his outright winner for Valero Texas Open due to his strong motivation from losing in a playoff at this event last year. Schwarb also points out McCarthy's excellent and consistent 2025 season thus far—no missed cuts in eight starts and earning five finishes of T16 or better. Coming off a T14 at the Players Championship, McCarthy is fresh and primed for a big redemption week.

Iain MacMillan endorsed Denny McCarthy as his outright pick for the Valero Texas Open, highlighting McCarthy's second-place finish last year when he lost in a playoff to Akshay Bhatia. MacMillan also praised McCarthy's excellent strokes-gained approach (27th on Tour) and putting (17th on Tour) skills this season. McCarthy has posted back-to-back top 20 finishes at signature events and figures to capitalize on a weaker-than-usual field.

Mike McClure's SportsLine model highlights Denny McCarthy as a valuable betting target at 30-1 odds for the 2025 Valero Texas Open. McCarthy nearly captured his first PGA Tour victory at this event last year, pushing Akshay Bhatia into a playoff after firing a stunning 9-under 63 in the final round. His performance in par-4 scoring—ranking eighth currently on Tour—is a significant advantage, contributing to his steady presence at leaderboards this season, including four top-20 finishes over his last five tournaments. Although his putting has uncharacteristically faltered compared to his elite performance last season (seventh in one-putt percentage, fourth in putts per round), any improvement on the greens this week could position McCarthy for another deep run and potential victory at TPC San Antonio.

Chris Durell identified Denny McCarthy as a strong outright (+2800) and Top 10 (+260) betting candidate. Although still hunting for his first PGA Tour victory, McCarthy enters the Valero Texas Open impressively consistent, making the cut in 12 straight events and finishing inside the Top 20 in four of his last five starts. He excelled here previously, notably achieving a runner-up finish last year and regularly placing well at TPC San Antonio. His strengths include elite putting (12th in SG: Putting) and iron play (10th in SG: Approach), mitigating his more average driving statistics, making him a smart play this week.

Matt Gannon reiterated his concerns about betting Denny McCarthy at the Valero Texas Open, criticizing McCarthy's inability to perform under pressure. Gannon cited last year's meltdown at this event, specifically referencing McCarthy hitting an easy wedge shot 50 yards into the water from just 90 yards away when he had a chance to win. He also pointed out McCarthy's struggles at Torrey Pines during the Farmers Insurance Open, failing to convert multiple short putts between 5-7 feet when in contention. Given McCarthy's strongest skill is typically his putting, losing that strength under pressure makes him untrustworthy for outright bets, according to Gannon.

Matt Gannon challenged Denny McCarthy’s odds (25-1 to 28-1) at Valero despite acknowledging that the course theoretically suits his game—accurate tee shots, strong Bermuda putting. Gannon specifically referenced McCarthy’s collapse at Valero last year, hitting a wedge badly into the water under pressure, indicating a lack of composure under tournament-winning pressure. He doesn't see value in McCarthy at such short odds given his history of faltering when in contention.

Big Nasty backs Denny McCarthy to achieve a top 20 finish (+160) at this year's Valero Texas Open. He cites McCarthy's strong past performances at Oaks Golf Course, including a playoff loss last year and three total top 20 finishes. Big Nasty emphasizes McCarthy's strong chipping and putting, ideal attributes for success here, especially against weaker fields.

Guy Boston is cautiously optimistic about Denny McCarthy due to his elite strengths on overseeded grass greens. McCarthy ranks number one in the field in strokes gained putting on overseeded grass and is seventh around the green, two key metrics Guy Boston values highly this week. Although he expressed concern regarding McCarthy's recent inconsistency, particularly losing strokes heavily in round four putting scenarios, his historical second-place finish at this exact event last year in a playoff loss to Akshay Bhatia adds to McCarthy's appeal. Boston concluded he doesn't 'mind' McCarthy as a selection this week, suggesting he's worthy of consideration despite recent volatility.

Reiterating previous enthusiasm, Brandon Gdula doubled down on Denny McCarthy as a prime outright bet at 28-1 odds. McCarthy's dramatically improved iron play—well reflected by career-best rolling averages (per DataGolf)—coupled with elite putting and solid recent performances (runner-up last year with strong tee-to-green game), greatly boosts his winning chances here. Gdula emphasized McCarthy’s recent consistency, gaining impressive strokes per round with his approaches over his last five events, believing he's positioned ideally to secure his maiden PGA Tour victory at TPC San Antonio.

Brandon Gdula emphasized Denny McCarthy's significantly improved iron play, noting he has gained strokes on approach in each of his last five events, representing a career peak in iron play according to DataGolf's rolling 50-round averages. Coupled with McCarthy's already elite putting and his success at TPC San Antonio (2nd, 18th, and 34th in recent appearances), Gdula believes this combination of course fit and form makes McCarthy a compelling DFS and betting option this week.

Owen OBrien suggests betting on Denny McCarthy at 30-1 odds for the Valero Texas Open. McCarthy nearly won the event the previous year, losing in a playoff after a stunning final-round 63. Recently, McCarthy has placed inside the top-20 in four of his last five PGA Tour tournaments, including a T-14 finish at the Players Championship. Although McCarthy's typically strong putting stats have surprisingly dipped in 2025, his previous season performance ranked top-12 in multiple key putting metrics. If his putting regresses positively and returns to form, he can contend again, making him valuable at these odds.

Kenny Kim highlighted Denny McCarthy as an exciting DFS target at Valero, noting McCarthy is currently experiencing by far the best iron-play of his career. While he is renowned for elite putting, McCarthy has recently elevated his approach game significantly. Kenny believes that it's only a matter of time before McCarthy's peak iron performance aligns with his traditionally elite putting abilities to produce a breakthrough win. Although Kenny hesitated to bet outright at shorter odds (25-to-1), he confidently recommended exposure to McCarthy at his current 9K DFS price.

Eric Polzin targeted Denny McCarthy as a primary play for the Valero Texas Open, highlighting his impressive improving tournament history—from 34th to 18th to runner-up last year. McCarthy lost in a playoff in 2023 and comes into this week with outstanding form—12 consecutive made cuts with recent finishes of 14th, 18th, 5th, and multiple top-20s. Polzin noted McCarthy excels in critical stats like birdie-bogey ratio, strokes gained approach, and par-4 scoring (all top 15), overcoming minor tee-to-green concerns. He's considered a top cash game DFS pick and a strong overall option.

Rick Gehman included Denny McCarthy among his top ten fantasy golfers for the Valero Texas Open, highlighting McCarthy's consistently strong ranking in recent models. Gehman's custom model identified McCarthy as a solid DFS option thanks to respectable grades in bonus putting, wedge play, and fantasy scoring. Without identifying obvious drawbacks, Gehman positioned McCarthy as a reliable, value-adding DFS selection.

Patrick McDonald is backing Denny McCarthy to win outright at 90-1 odds. McDonald highlights significant improvements in McCarthy's iron play and notices a positive swing with his usually solid putting stroke last week at Bay Hill during the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Given McCarthy’s recent recovery with the putter and increasingly sharp iron play, McDonald finds the 90-1 price compelling value and worth an outright wager.

Jason Sobel strongly endorsed a top-20 play on Denny McCarthy, emphasizing noticeable strides in McCarthy's ball striking game. Typically known predominantly as an elite putter, McCarthy recently stood out with strong performances at marquee events, indicating vast improvement in ball-striking metrics. Sobel specifically pointed out McCarthy playing well in four of his last events that were signature tournaments, emphasizing, 'he's made some huge strides in that part of his game.' Given McCarthy already possesses one of the best putting profiles in golf, Sobel concluded he is an excellent candidate to contend at TPC Sawgrass, warranting confidence in a top-20 bet for this event.

Jim Sannes identified Denny McCarthy as a valuable DFS player option priced at $8,200. McCarthy finished 18th last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational despite losing nearly four strokes around the green, an unpredictable stat unlikely to repeat negatively. He's historically been very reliable at TPC Sawgrass, making the cut in all of his past five appearances—an achievement accomplished by only a handful of golfers. Sannes also noted McCarthy's average driving distance shouldn't inhibit him this week, which only strengthens his DFS appeal as a solid value at the event.

Brandon Gdula singled out Denny McCarthy as a strong DFS play at $8,200 on FanDuel for THE PLAYERS Championship. Despite struggling with his approach game last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, McCarthy still finished 18th—remarkably resilient performance considering his poor iron play during that event. Gdula dismissed these short-game struggles as statistically unstable and emphasized McCarthy’s track record at TPC Sawgrass, having made the cut in five consecutive appearances. Gdula also noted that distance off the tee isn't as crucial at Sawgrass, which suits McCarthy's neutral driving distance very well.

Eric Polzin advised placing a small outright bet on Denny McCarthy at long odds (100-1 on FanDuel), describing him as a golfer capable of pulling off a victory if his game clicks. Although Polzin expressed concern over his modest statistical rank (44th overall, poor strokes off-the-tee and par-5 scoring), he noted McCarthy’s strong performance specifically in effective birdie-to-bogey ratio, ensuring his cut-making ability. Polzin recommended lowering the bet amount from a full unit to quarter-unit given the higher variance and acknowledged risk, but strongly emphasized the generous betting number on a golfer he views as solid and capable.

Kenny Kim named Denny McCarthy as his 'hustler play of the week,' highlighting exceptional recent iron play and strong putting. McCarthy, priced at $7,700, comes off an explosive putting performance and for the first time in his career has gained two or more strokes on approach in consecutive events. Kenny emphasized McCarthy's strong historical putting performance on overseeded greens at Sawgrass alongside expected lower ownership of around 8-10%. Combining hot irons, proven putting success, and attractive roster percentage, Kenny anticipates a potential top-10 finish.